October 2011 - Archbishop Riordan High School
October 2011 - Archbishop Riordan High School
October 2011 - Archbishop Riordan High School
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COUNSELING<br />
Please note the following events and dates (for parents and students) for the upcoming<br />
semester.<br />
Wednesday, <strong>October</strong> 12th, National Testing Day and Senior Application<br />
Workshop - MODIFIED SCHOOL SCHEDULE<br />
National Testing Day will be on Wednesday, <strong>October</strong> 12. Most high school students<br />
across the nation will be taking standardized tests, which will be used to identify<br />
academic strengths and areas of concern. These exams are also important because<br />
they help students prepare for the SAT and the ACT college entrance exams. There<br />
is no lunch service on this day.<br />
ALL 9th, 10th, 11th graders will be tested at ARHS. They should report to their<br />
homerooms by 7:45 AM<br />
Freshmen: EXPLORE test, a 9th grade cademic progress exam from ACT<br />
Sophomores: PLAN test, the preliminary ACT college entrance exam<br />
Juniors: PSAT, the preliminary SAT college entrance exam. <strong>High</strong> scores will qualify<br />
students for National Merit Scholarships.<br />
The students will be dismissed as their tests are completed which will be<br />
approximately 11:00 AM<br />
Seniors: Seniors should report to the theater by 7:45 AM. Seniors will not be tested,<br />
but will participate in college application workshops. If a waiver form is completed and<br />
signed by a parent/Guardian and Mr. Anastasio, seniors will not have to attend the<br />
workshop. The Seniors will be dismissed between 10:00-11:00 AM<br />
College Visits (Ongoing)<br />
Colleges visit <strong>Riordan</strong>'s campus and other locations in the Bay Area throughout the<br />
school year. All visits are listed on our Naviance website. You can sign up for the<br />
<strong>Riordan</strong> visits through the Naviance site: http://connection.naviance.com/arhsca<br />
Hosted by Mrs. Udovich and Mr. Anastasio<br />
San Francisco City College Parent Series - FREE<br />
All Meetings held in new building on the corner of Ocean and Phelan Room # MUB255<br />
All meetings start at 7:00 PM<br />
For more info please call 415 239-3172<br />
<strong>October</strong> 6 - Transitions from <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> to College - Essential Tasks for Parents of<br />
Older Teenagers<br />
<strong>October</strong> 13 - Teaching Your <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Student About Money<br />
<strong>October</strong> 20 - Financing Your Child's College Education
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