9th-12th Grade Information

In the fall, 9th grade in their class receive information regarding the High School Transcript and extra-curricular activities. This program informs students of all the information that is included on their official transcript, and seminar teachers explain the importance of getting involved in school activities throughout high school.

A Personal Study Skills and Learning Styles Survey is given to the 9th graders in a classroom setting.

The survey informs students of the style of learning that works best for them. Seminars offer learning strategies and have an open dialog on how to help each individual student succeed in their academic careers.

In January, seminars meet with all 9th graders to review the scheduling process and discuss course options. Students are then given individual appointments to meet with their counselor to plan a schedule for 10th grade. During this meeting course placement, attendance and credit policies are reviewed.

• Summer Bridge
• 9th grade community building retreat
• 9th Grade Overnight retreat

Naviance/Career Survey:

The Career Planner is an innovative assessment system in Naviance that helps students learn more about themselves and their career interests. It gives guidance to students and families about postsecondary educational and career opportunities. Career Planner helps students assess their own strengths and explore various career opportunities. With Career Planner, students can:

• Complete the Career Interest Profile
• Search for careers by job title, keyword, and category
• Read about skills and requirements for nearly 1,000 careers
• Find up-to-date wage data at the national, state, and city levels
• Link from career descriptions to colleges offering related majors
• Watch videos for nearly 600 popular careers
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ACT & PSAT/NMSQT – Practice for the SAT & ACT and Qualify for Scholarships:

Support Services Department advises that all juniors should take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), and highly recommend all sophomores to take this test as well. This test serves as a practice SAT for 10th grade students. For the 11th grade student, taking this test will qualify them for the National Merit Scholarship Corporation’s (NMSC) scholarship programs. It serves as a valuable tool to assist students, parents, and schools with early college preparation and planning. The test is given in October, and is only offered once per school year. Registration for this test takes place in early September in the guidance office. Counselors will meet with students in classrooms to discuss scores. The Guidance Office also offers an ACT practice test for sophomores and juniors to introduce them to test’s format.

• Misc Information:

• PSAT/NMSQT – Practice for the SAT and Qualify for Scholarships
• Student Support  Department advises that all juniors should take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), and highly recommend all sophomores to take this test as well. For the 11th grade student, taking this test will qualify them for the National Merit Scholarship Corporation’s (NMSC) scholarship programs. It serves as a valuable tool to assist students, parents, and schools with early college preparation and planning. The test is given in October, and is only offered once per school year. Registration for this test takes place in early September in the guidance/college access office. The Guidance/ College Access Office also offers an ACT practice test for sophomores and juniors to introduce them to the test’s format.
• SAT and SAT Subject Tests and ACT Test
• Students should take the SAT and/or SAT subject Tests or ACT in the spring of their junior year and fall of their senior year.
• NCAA Clearinghouse Form Students interested in playing sports in college should submit an NCAA form to guidance at the end of their junior year so that guidance can forward their transcript to the NCAA Clearinghouse.

College Tours

Support Services Department organizes an annual college tour for the junior class. We select a tour which will provide students with an eclectic sample of schools, which include small and large; suburban and urban; and private and public. Counselors believe that this kind of endeavor leads to a more informed college selection. Information regarding the college tour will be sent through Naviance to the email of students and parents.

College Visits to BASE

In the fall, various colleges and universities will visit BASE. These visits are open to juniors and seniors, and give students the opportunity to meet an admissions counselor from the school and get further information. Students can sign up for visits and receive a pass during the scheduled time for the presentation. Please check the guidance section of the website for up to date college visit dates and times.

Brag Sheets

Students and parents will be responsible to fill out brag sheets to assist with the recommendation process. Please check the Guidance section of the school website, under College Application Process, to get the appropriate forms.