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ALL WHS FIELD HOCKEY PLAYERS ARE EXPECTED TO MAKE THE HONOR ROLL. Grades are monitored throughout the season. If you have a C or lower, your grade sheet must be signed by your teacher so I know you have met with them to discuss what you need to do to bring it up. You have teammates who are more than willing to help tutor in math/science.
Why do your coaches get on you about your grades? Because we care!! The better you do in school, the more opportunities and options you will have as you approach graduation. And that's a good thing!!
Ask questions in class, get your work done, and figure out how you learn best. Here are some steps that will help you stay on track, especially if you think you might want to go to college.
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9TH GRADE
-Take the tough classes and do well.
-Get to know your career counselor or guidance counselor (Coach Phebus).
-Get involved in different activities at school.
10TH GRADE
-Stay in the tough classes and keep your grades up.
-Take the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
-Take advantage of opportunities to visit colleges.
11TH GRADE
-Keep focusing on good grades. Consider earning college credit while in high school through Advanced Placement courses/tests.
-Meet with your guidance counselor to discuss colleges and their requirements.
-Take on leadership positions in your school- or community-based extracurricular activities.
-Make a list. Decide which colleges most interest you and find out as much as you can about them. Be sure to ask about special admissions requirements, financial aid, and deadlines. Visit if you can.
-Go to a college fair and talk to current students and reps.
-Consider people to ask for recommendations - teachers, coaches, counselors, employers, etc.
-Learn about financial aid from federal, state, local, and private sources. Call the Student Aid Hotline at the U.S. Department of Education (1-800-4FED-AID) for a student guide to Federal financial aid.
-Search online for scholarships.
-Register for and take the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT), the ACT, SAT Subject Tests, or any other exams required for admission to colleges you might want to attend.
12TH GRADE
-Stay with the hard classes and don't let up!! This year counts too!!
-Meet with your counselor early in the year to discuss your plans. Discuss re-taking the SAT, narrow the list of schools you'd like to apply to.
-Get your financial aid forms (FAFSA) in on time.
-Complete your applications. Many are online now. Be sure to ask about financial aid, admissions requirements, and deadlines.
-If possible, visit the colleges that most interest you.
-Register for and take the exams that are required for the schools you are applying to. Some only require the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT). Others want you to take the American College Test (ACT) and/or SAT Subject Tests.
-Complete the application carefully. Follow the instructions, and get it in on time!
-Be sure to give your teachers and coaches at least two weeks to get your letters of recommendations done.
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If you're interested in playing hockey in college, click on the NCAA logo above to see a handbook they've published for the 2007-2008 school year. Click on "Eligibility and Recruiting" and then "Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete."
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