Parent Advice

Annual Reminders

• It is critical to be aware of the school calendar.  Pay attention to the dates each quarter ends for report cards and exam dates
• Review Power School on a WEEKLY basis with your child.
• Attend the annual school open house in the fall.
• Read and discuss report cards with your child
• Check your child’s class schedule.
• Read and review the school rules and regulations as listed in the student handbook
• If your student is in an advanced placement course, consult with his/her teacher regarding taking the AP exam and/or SAT II subject exam

Grade 9

• Encourage your child to attend the freshmen orientation in August.
• Discuss selection of tenth grade courses with your child.
• Review the results of your child’s Career Interest Profiler results in Naviance

Grade 10

• Review the results of your child’s Do What You Are results in Naviance.
• Attend the Sophomore Career fair in the fall.
• Discuss selection of eleventh grade courses with your child.

Grade 11

• Visit colleges!!!
• Attend the College Fairs in the fall at Cheshire High School.
• Ask to see your child’s resume.
• Encourage students to register for appropriate College Board Tests (SAT I, SAT II)and/or American College Testing (ACT)
• Read and review the junior planning guide given out in February.
• Discuss the twelfth grade course selections with your student, carefully noting graduation and college admissions requirements
• Fill out the appropriate paperwork to schedule an appointment with your student’s counselor to discuss post high school planning.

Grade 12

• Encourage your child to fill-out the senior questionnaire so they can schedule a meeting with their school counselor to prepare for life after high school.
• Attend the College Fairs in the fall at Cheshire High School.
• Attend Financial Aid Meeting.
• Fill out the FAFSA.
• Be sure your student checks college application procedures, deadlines, testing requirements and scholarship deadlines.