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Counselors
meet with students in small groups in the early fall.
This Freshman Orientation focuses on the transition
to high school. Balancing the adjustment to block scheduling,
additional course work/expectations, and added social
pressures are discussed. Additional topics include the
role of the guidance counselor, graduation and SOL requirements,
functions of the Career Center, availability of after
school help, clubs, and activities. Discussion groups
that provide a forum to share feelings, thoughts and
experiences are also offered. |
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9th
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Talk
with your parents, teachers, and friends about your
likes and dislikes and your personal characteristics. |
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Review
requirements for certain careers/colleges/specialized
schools or the military. |
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Visit
your school career center and local library. |
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Discuss
job information with people who are currently in a field
which is of interest to you. |
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Talk
with college students who are currently taking courses
in a field which is of interest to you. |
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Consider
career goals in selecting classes. |
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Meet
with your guidance counselor. Find out if you are "on
track." |
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Start
and keep a portfolio of academic and extracurricular
activities. |
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Think
about career possibilities. Find out what the career
is really involves and what education it requires. The
Career Center is an invaluable source of information. |
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Find
out what NCAA or NAIA requires if you want to play sports in
college. |
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Online
Research
THINK
AHEAD: It is very important to speak with your counselor
for the best advise. All of the following sites have
suggestions that will help start planning. However,
these suggestions may not take into consideration
the unique situations in Fairfax County Public Schools
or the requirements of your dream school. |
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Family
Connection |
Access
through Blackboard. Do cool inventories, career and
college research. |
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FCPS
Career Connections |
Found on the "home" page in Family Connection |
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Virginia
View |
Compiled
by Virginia Tech, this site can help develop skills,
examine careers, and find resources as well as activities.
Check out the ideas at Cross Roads 11. |
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FCPS Homework Help |
Fairfax County homework help links |
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Homework
Helper |
B.J.
Pinchbeck's collection |
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Math
Forum |
Drexel
University math information and help |
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On-line
Writing Lab |
From
Purdue University |
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Study
Skills |
From
Columbia University with links to other sites |
