As parents, it is natural to want your children to enjoy high school and relish every aspect of this developmental stage. From dating to driving, prom and voting, high school represents a time of great growth and maturity. Yet, high school also represents a time of preparation for post secondary planning. The college application process does not simply reflect the act of applying and enrolling. Rather, it begins in sophomore year, with self-evaluation and career exploration. Junior year entails matching the results of self-awareness and career goals with colleges and universities. The process culminates in senior year with college applications and matriculation. The events listed below are offered as a resource to help students and parents navigate this complex task.
Wednesday, October 5th:
Canton High School will be chaperoning sophomores, juniors, and seniors, to the TEC College Fair in Waltham. Bus will leave at 5:30 and return at approximately 8:30. Cost is 10 dollars. Please to go myschoolbucks.com to register and pay. Permission slips were emailed to parents with details last week.
From 6:30 to 7:30, on the same evening, parents are invited to attend a financial aid workshop for parents, presented by MEFA, in the library. Then from 7:30-8:30 in the cafeteria, parents can come learn about the intricacies of the SAT and ACT.
Wednesday, October 19th:
The PSAT will be held during the school day, from 8-12. Cost is 20 dollars and registration can be done at myschoolbucks.com. We are striving for ALL sophomores and juniors to take this exam, as it is an important step in preparation for the SAT in the spring of junior year.
