News from the Counseling Department

Week of March 11, 2013

 

Pre-registration for 2013-2014

If your student was absent on the day that his/her English class met with the counselors to submit their course selections for the 2013-2014 school year and hasn't already turned in his/her course selections to the counseling office, please have your student do so immediately. Course requests are being tallied so that the master schedule can be created. If your student does not turn in his/her course selections, he/she will not receive a schedule for next year.

 

New for 2013-1014: First Hour Contract!

Students who are interested in taking a first hour class next school year will be required to sign, and obtain a parent signature on, a First Hour Contract. First hour classes will be filled on a first come, first served basis as contracts are returned. We are optimistic that this new process will eliminate schedule errors in regards to first period classes.

If your student is interested in taking a first period class next year and hasn't picked up a First Hour Contract yet, please direct him/her to the counseling office. Completed contracts are returned to Mrs. Castro in the Administration office.

 

Visiting College Campuses

Spring Break is a fantastic time to visit colleges! As you begin to think about your spring break plans, consider including a visit to a college campus or two. It is never too early to begin visiting colleges, and it is an important part of the college decision making process. Websites and college mailings always have beautiful pictures in them, but they don't tell the whole story. It is important for students to have the chance to visit the campus(es) of the college(s) they are interested in attending before they make their final decision - and that includes the U of A. The U of A is about more than just the football stadium or basketball arena; the two parts of campus that most of our students have visited. It is important to visit campus during the week, during the day, so that students can get a real sense of what the campus is like. All colleges offer free campus tour programs; some are just an hour or two, and others are an all day event. You can register for these opportunities on the college website (usually under the "admissions" or "prospective students" links) and it is important to register ahead of time; don't just show up and expect to be shown around. Happy touring!

 

Upcoming College Visits/Events:

• Tuesday, March 26, 9:30 am - Arizona State University
• Tuesday, March 26, 6:30 pm - New Open Enrolled Students Pre-registration Night
• Thursday, March 28, 9:00 am - Grand Canyon University

 

We wish you all a peaceful, relaxing Spring Break next week!