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Mrs. Palmer and Lambchop
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Lambchop is 6 years old and spoiled rotten!

ANNOUNCING JUNIOR NEWS
AND PERTINENT INFORMATION

Dear Class of 2008,
 
Welcome to your junior year!!  This year will be an exciting and busy time for you.  This will be the year to gather information from people you know, from college contacts, from websites and publications, and from college visits.  You will begin to navigate the college selection process this year.
 
You will take the  ACT college admission test this year and you will want to make the best grades possible since your admission to four year schools will be based on both your cumulative GPA and ACT composite.  You will need to visit me in the guidance office and "check out" what is available to you.    Remember, it is your responsibility to seek out these opportunities.
 
I am here to help you in this process.  Make plans now to visit colleges when PVHS is not in session.
 
Sandra Palmer
370-5100, ext 26
 
NOTE:  SR. INFORMATION FOR THE CLASS OF 2008 IS POSTED ON THE Pinson Valley High Website.  Go to www.pinsonvalley.com and Scroll down to Senior Updates:  Class of 2008.  You will find information on admissions , scholarships, and financial aid posted here.

ACT INFORMATION
Check the admission requirements for all of your schools of interest.  Many schools require a minimum composite ACT score for admission.  Start now with preparation by taking ACT practice tests.  A free one is available in the guidance office.

REGISTER FOR THE ACT-Click on the green X
Green X
PVHS CODE 012-183

ACT TEST DATES
 
Register by     TEST DATE     LATE FEE REQUIRED
    ($29)                                                 ($48)
Sept. 22         OCTOBER 28        September 23-Oct.6
 
Nov. 3            DECEMBER 9        November 4-16
 
Jan. 5            FEBRUARY 10        January 6-19
 
March 9          APRIL 14               March 10-23
 
May 4             JUNE 9                   May 5-18
 
 
WHAT SHOULD I MAJOR IN?   Where can I find current information on careers?
 
 
HOW CAN I FIND OUT WHAT I WOULD BE GOOD AT?
 
If you want to find out what would be a good occupation for you based on your strengths, you should consider taking  the Strong Interest Inventory or the Myers Briggs Interest Inventory.  You can call the One Stop Career Center at Jeff. State to schedule to take one of these assessments.  (205) 856-7922. 
 
Strong Interest Inventory-This assessment is a useful tool in deciding a future occupation.  The test is useful for young people who are undecided about what occupation to pursue.  The test helps to identify occupations that are in tune  with individual preferences.  The cost for this assessment is  $30 and takes approximately 45 minutes.
 
Myers Briggs Interest Inventory- The Myers Briggs Type Indicator shows how a person will typically behave or react in organizations, leadership, management and multicultural settings.  The cost for this assessment is $5 and takes approximately 20 minutes.
 
 

Welcome to Alabama's Free Live Online Homework Help (This service is provided free of charge to all residents of Alabama )

www.homeworkalabama.org

This service offers free homework help from subject specialists.
Available Sunday - Thursday -- 3p.m. until 10 p.m. ! ! !

Free Tutoring - Math - Science - Social Studies - English
Grades 4-12 and College Intro

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Email Mrs. Pamer at the following address: 

spalmer@jefcoed.com or lynnsandra90@yahoo.com

Call Mrs. Palmer at (205) 379-5100, ext. 26.

Become a JUNIOR STAR
Star in the SPOTLIGHT
by being in the SPOTLIGHT

See Mrs. Palmer if you would like to be featured in the Birmingham New's as a "Scholar Athlete" or "Student of the Week".

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

v     GRADUATION CREDITS:  The Class of 2008 must earn a minimum of 28 credits in required and elective courses to graduate in the Spring of 2008.  This means failing no more than 4 credits during ALL grades 9-12.  If all courses are passed, a student will earn 32 credits.  If a student fails a required course, it must be retaken.

 

v     FAILED CLASSES

·        Putting a failed course back into your schedule will only be possible if you are not behind in credits.  If you are not behind in credits, you can make up a failed class instead of taking an elective.

 

·        Summer School and/or Night School is another means of making up a failed course.  In order for classes to be held, a minimum enrollment must be met.  Consequently, there is no guarantee that night school and/or summer school will be held for a certain course.

WHAT COLLEGES LOOK FOR

¦ ACADEMIC RECORD

     ŸCourses taken

     Ÿ Honors/AP Courses

     Ÿ Difficulty of Course

¦ GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)

      Ÿ Consistency

      Ÿ Improvement Shown

¦ CLASS RANK

¦ STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES

     Ÿ ACT-American College Test

     Ÿ SAT-Scholastic Assessment Test

¦ ACTIVITIES

     Ÿ Outside the classroom

     Ÿ Community

     Ÿ Length of participation

     Ÿ Leadership positions

¦ RECOMMENDATIONS

It is a good idea to do the following:

Ÿ Attend college fairs and speak to college representatives.

Ÿ Talk to friends and family about the schools they attend.

 

NEED HELP PASSING THE GRADUATION EXAM??

  • To get AHSGE Line Item Secs, go to www.alsde.edu, highlight "Sections:, click on "Curriculum & Instruction", highlight "Publications", click on "AHSGE Item Specs".  The sections of the AHSGE will appear.  Click on appropriate section to download.  Line item specs are the academic standards and objectives students should know for each portion of the AHSGE.  This site has practice tests with answer keys.  HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
  • Order your own practice workbooks or check them out from PVHS library.  You can get a workbook for each section:  Reading, Language, Math, Science, and Social Studies.  You can order your own copy from the American Book Company by calling 1-888-264-5877 or you can check out the section you need help with from our library.  Be sure to ask Mrs. Campbell for the answer keys.
  • Mrs. Palmer has a practice test in Social Studies available for students who request a copy.
  • Core teachers will also be working with students who have not passed the graduation exam.

 

Juniors, Are you...........

  • Interested in taking the PSAT test?
  • Interested in being recognized in the Birmingham News as "Star Student of the Week"?
  • Interested in going to the college fairs to get college infomation?
  • Interested in taking some college classes this summer?
  • Interested in taking College 101 and 102 for college credit your senior year?

If so, check out the links at the top of this page to receive more information on how to go about doing these things.

 



 
Sandra Palmer, Junior Counselor (Class of 2008)
Freshman Counselor,  last name A-G
(205) 379-5100, ext. 26

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