News from the College/Career/Counseling Center

LHS Schedule Change Deadline:
The deadline for all 2nd semester schedule changes is January 18th, 2008.

Prior to this deadline, each student will have met with a counselor to go over his or her schedule. This meeting is designed to promote student reflection upon how their course choices will impact the kinds of opportunities available to them after graduation. Students may request schedule changes during this meeting. They may also apply for a change by filling out the request form available in the Counseling Office.
Please remind your teen that all schedule change requests must be received in the Counseling Office by the close of the school day on Friday, January 18th, 2008.

DATES TO REMEMBER:
January:
18th ~ Deadline for 2nd Semester schedule changes
23rd -24th ~ Finals
24th 1st ~ Semester ends
28th 2nd ~ Semester begins
30th ~ Semester grades released
February:
19th ~ Class Rankings computed
26th ~ Midterm progress reports released
March:
10th - 14th ~ Registration for Running Start and Skills Center
17th-23rd ~ Pre-registration for LHS 2008/2009
25th ~ Quarter progress reports released

SAT/ACT and Testing
The next SAT test date is March 1, 2008. The registration deadline for that test is January 29, 2008. The next ACT test date is February 9, 2008. The registration deadline for that test is January 24, 2008. Colleges accept either test. Many students ask about the difference between the SAT and the ACT. The following will help guide you and your son or daughter in making the decision of which test to take.

SAT Critical Reading, Math, Writing Accepted nationally (UC, CSU and Ivy Leagues) Reasoning Penalty for wrong answers Basic Fee: $43.00 Writing Essay: Mandatory Writing Essay: 30 min. Perfect score 2400 All scores reported to colleges More info: www.collegeboard.com

ACT Science, Math, Reading, English Accepted nationally (UC, CSU and Ivy Leagues) Curriculum-based No Penalty for guessing Basic Fee: $30.00 Writing Essay: Optional (add $14.50) Writing Essay: 25 min. Perfect score 36 Students select which score report(s) to send to colleges More info: www.act.org

Reminder:
Stevens County Rural Library District has a new service that offers free and unlimited access to practice tests that will help students study for a number of tests. Featured resources include: Advanced Placement, Civil Service, College Entrance Exams, High School Skills Improvement, Law Enforcement, Military, Reading Skills Improvement, GED, Math Skills Improvement, TOEFL, and Writing Skills Improvement to name a few.

Hottest Careers In Washington State:
Medical Scientists
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(Washington State Occupation Outlook 2002-2012: Planning for the Future Employment Security Department Labor Market and Economic Analysis Branch)