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GUIDANCE NEWS

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Last Updated: June 9, 2010

  • CLASS OF 2011: Registration for the October SAT is now open.  Students are encouraged to register early, as Canton High School will fill up as a test center.  The registration deadline is September 10, 2010. 

  • SAT Preparation courses are being offered at Massasoit Community College (Canton Campus) on Saturdays from October 2nd, 2010 to November 20th, 2010 to prepare students for the December 4th, 2010 SAT exam.
    The SAT Math course meets Saturdays from 10:30 am to 12:00 at a cost of $107.00. The SAT English course meets Saturdays from 12:30 to 1:45 at a cost of $87.00. Students may register to take either or both courses.
    For more information and a copy of the registration form, students may come to the guidance office, or they can access to Massasoit website at www.massasoit.mass.edu    .

  • The Rochester Institute of Technology (NY)  is hosting their 2010 College & Careers program for students in the class of 2011 and their parents.  The program offers two days of workshop sessions for student and parent audiences.  This summer, the workshops will take place Friday and Saturday July 23rd & 24th and again Friday and Saturday, August 6th & 7th.  To learn more about the program and to register visit http://admissions.rit.edu/careers.

  • Click here to view the PowerPoint presentation from the Junior Parent College Information Night that was held on March, 24th.

  • If you are a student on an IEP or 504 plan that grants you extended time on tests in school and you regularly use that extended time, you may be eligible for extended time on the PSAT and other College Board tests.  You must apply for extended time through a separate application process.  See your counselor for more information.

  • SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS, SENIORS: See the "Internships" link under "Careers" above to learn about interesting internship opportunities available through The Education Cooperative (TEC).  TEC is available to help arrange internship experiences in a variety of settings.  TEC is also able to offer a limited number of "scholarships" to help cover the cost of the internship for eligible students who receive free or reduced lunch.

  • SENIORS: Please be sure to  fill out a student questionnaire for your counselor if you have not already done so.  The questionnaire can be found on the guidance website under "Guidance Forms."

  • PARENTS OF SENIORS: Please take the time to fill out a Parent Brag Sheet (parent questionnaire) to assist your child's counselor by providing your thoughts and reflections on your child's growth and progress.

  • Students in all grades are encouraged to see their counselor to receive a Naviance registration code.  Naviance is a web-based software program available to students featuring many college and career planning tools. 

  • SENIOR PARENTS: For any parents who missed the senior parent information night on Wednesday, September 23rd, the PowerPoint for the evening is available for download here.