Who is my School Counselor?

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Who is my School Counselor?

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Other Helpers

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Other Supports

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• Emergencies - 911
• Mobile Crisis- 211
• Suicide Prevention - 988
• School Resource Officer, Administration, Teachers/Staff
• South Windsor Youth and Family Services
• Parents, Guardians, Family, Friends

Social/Emotional� Are you ok? Struggling? Living a balanced life?

Academic� Do you have the right classes? Are you doing well in them?

College/Future Planning� What do you want to do after SWHS? How can we help you plan for that?

What Do School Counselors Do?

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How Do I Contact My School Counselor?

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• Stop by our office in between periods, to/from lunch, or ask your classroom teacher for a pass, etc.�
• Send an email

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We can’t help with what we don’t know about

When you don’t know WHERE to go for help, come to School Counseling!

Quick Check In Survey

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1. What is going well thus far? What isn’t?

-Why?

• Is my 24 hour day balanced?

-Identify imbalances

• Am I living healthy

-Grade your: Sleep, Phone Use, Food, Water, Exercise, etc.

• Who I am I talking to about all of this?

-Silently Identify Them

Self Reflection

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PSAT/NMSQT as an 11th Grade Student

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NMSQT stands for the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. This yearly competition rewards the highest PSAT/NMSQT scorers.

You can win, be a semi-finalist or commended. �All 3 can win college scholarships! �SWHS typically has 2-5 winners!

What is the NMSQT?

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This practice SAT is designed to…

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1. Provide your last practice for March’s School Day SAT

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• Provide you feedback on your areas of strength and concerns

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• Introduce potential college majors and/or careers that match your scores

3.8+ million �students take the PSAT/NMSQT each year to get feedback on their skills, qualify for scholarships, and practice for the SAT.

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What to know about the PSAT/NMSQT

Test length: �2 hours, 15 minutes

No points deducted for incorrect answers or unanswered questions.

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Every correct answer EARNS points

The PSAT is taken on your SWPS Chromebook, just like you will do on the regular SAT in the Spring of your 11th grade year

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TECH TICKET?�Click to open

Scale range is �320–1520 for the total score

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How to Prepare for the PSAT/SAT, etc.�

• READ
• Take Challenging Courses at SWHS
• CB’s Bluebook Practice Tests
• SWHS SAT Prep Courses
• Other SAT Prep Courses

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When Is the PSAT?��Thursday October 16^th

7:25 a.m. to 11:25 a.m.�

THEN YOU GO HOME!

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You are already signed up.

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Arrive at school on time with a charged Chromebook

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Bring a small drink/snack

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Your testing location will be listed on large signs around the school

School Counselors will help you access/interpret your scores in a few months.

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1. Counselors will now call you into their offices for individual 5-7 minute check ins while you work on item #2�
2. Naviance (login @ clever.com) �“Skills” test and �take a picture of the �careers it recommends

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• What career(s) were suggested for you?�
• Were those recommendations accurate? why/why not

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How can SWHS help you narrow down your career possibilities?

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Sections of the PSAT

Reading and Writing

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Math

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Reading Test

• Reading passages taken from fiction/non-fiction texts.

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• In the Reading Test, students will encounter questions like those asked in a lively, thoughtful, evidence-based discussion.

Quick Facts

• All questions are multiple choice and based on passages.
• Some passages are paired with other passages or informational graphics such as graphs and tables.
• Topic-specific prior knowledge is never tested.

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Writing and Language Test

• The Writing and Language Test puts students in the active role of an editor who is improving a written passage.

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• Most questions ask students to decide which, if any, of the alternatives to an underlined portion of a passage most improves it.

Quick Facts

• All questions are multiple choice and based on passages.
• Some passages are paired with informational graphics such as graphs and tables.
• Topic-specific prior knowledge is never tested.

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Math Test

• The Math Test focuses on the math that matters most for college and career readiness.

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• To succeed on the Math Test, students will need to demonstrate mathematical practices, such as problem solving and using appropriate tools strategically.

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Quick Facts

• Most math questions will �be multiple choice, but �some will be student-produced responses.
• The Math Test is will have an embedded calculator, or you may bring your own.
• Some parts of the test �will present a scenario and then ask several questions about it.

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How to Prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT

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Read

Continuous reading improves vocabulary and develops essential skills.

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Take Challenging Courses

This helps students develop and strengthen their critical thinking skills.

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Practice!

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The PSAT/NMSQT Score Report

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• Emailed to you in early December
• Red, Yellow, and Green labeling of skills and college readiness
• Lists skills that students have the best chance of improving with additional work.
• Connects to free, personalized practice recommendations on Khan Academy.

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Resources

For free, personalized resources aligned to the SAT Suite, visit khanacademy.org/sat

Take a PSAT/NMSQT practice test in the PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide, available from your counselor or at collegeboard.org/psatpractice

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Introduction to "Do What You Are" Assessment

• Building on 9th grade career interests
• Based on Myers-Briggs personality types
• Helps understand your natural preferences in:
• Interacting with the world
• Processing information
• Making decisions
• Organizing your life
• Purpose: Match personality traits with compatible careers and college majors

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AchieveWorks Personality Inventory

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Key Components of Personality Assessment

• Understanding how you:
• Gain energy (Introversion vs. Extroversion)
• Process information (Sensing vs. Intuition)
• Make decisions (Thinking vs. Feeling)
• Structure your life (Judging vs. Perceiving)
• Results provide insights into:
• Work style preferences
• Communication methods
• Learning environments
• Career compatibility

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Based on your results, you will complete the following activity:

"My Ideal Environment"

• Work with a partner and discuss the following:
• Identify 3-5 characteristics of your ideal work environment:
• Independent vs. collaborative work
• Structured vs. flexible tasks
• Creative freedom
• Problem-solving opportunities
• Pace preferences
• Environmental factors (quiet vs. active)
• Consider how these preferences align with potential careers

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Course Selection & Future Planning

• Connect personality preferences to academic choices
• Consider courses that match your learning style:
• Discussion-based classes for collaborative learners
• Independent study for autonomous workers
• Project-based learning for hands-on personalities
• Structured courses for organization-focused students
• Use these insights for intentional course planning and future career exploration

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1. Open a google document in your personal google drive.

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• Write a short reflection connecting your personality type to their current course selections or future course considerations. Please answer the following question in 3-4 sentences.

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"How does your personality type inform your preferences for learning or working? How might these preferences guide your academic choices in high school?"

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