Info for Sophomore Students & Parents
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 8:34 AM
Site Director in Class of 2018, Parents

As we head into marking period 4, the Guidance Office has several activities planned for the sophomores, with the goal of helping them end their year on a successful note and prepare for the upcoming transition into IB students.

(1) Advisor Groups: Sophomores will be meeting with the junior/senior Peer Leaders in Advisor Groups on Friday 4/29. The focus will be on reflecting​ ​on your​ ​Biotech experiences thus far and planning for your future successes​ ​entering junior year.

(2) Rising Junior Night: All students in the class of 2018 and their parents are invited to attend our Rising Junior Night, scheduled for Tuesday, May 24th from 6:00 to 7:00 pm in the Media Center. We will provide an overview and orientation to the IB Program, as well as review other important information for junior year.

(3) Individual Guidance Meetings: Each sophomore student will meet individually with their Guidance Counselor (Mr. Brown: A to L; Ms. Krauter: M to Z) throughout the month of May. Prior to our meeting, please complete the "Sophomore Guidance Survey" in Naviance.

Resources & Information

Here are some resources and information for sophomore students and parents to explore ...

Summer Plans - See the Summer Planning Guide & Student Opportunities pages on the Guidance Website for help with creating plans for a meaningful and enriching summer of '16.

College Visits - Arguably the most fun (and most important) part of the college search process are campus visits. The fall of junior year is the best time to visit colleges - which campuses do you want to visit? Start planning and talking as a family about possible destinations. Here is a Campus Visit Guide to help you make the most of your visits. Can't make it to campus? Try a virtual tour.

College Major & Career Exploration -

Testing Plan - Work towards completing college admissions testing by the end of junior year, if possible

Create your resume in Naviance - directions

National Honor Society Requirements - If you are considering applying to NHS in September 2016, make sure that you are track to satisfy BTHS NHS Requirements.

Suggested Reading - "Who Needs Harvard?"

Looking for more? Our College Knowledge LiveBinder features many more resources on all of these topics!

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