Reminders for Tomorrow

Just a few quick reminders about tomorrow...

We will be on a modified bell schedule tomorrow for an assembly to start the day.  Here is the schedule:

1st Period: 7:45 - 9:35 (After teachers take attendance, half of the classes will go to the assembly and the other half will have class and then the classes will switch so that everyone gets 45 minutes for 1st period class and 45 minutes for the assembly.)
2nd Period: 9:40 - 10:22
3rd Period: 10:27 - 11:09
4th Period: 11:14 - 11:57
5th Period: 12:02 - 12:44
6th Period: 12:49 - 1:31
7th Period: 1:36 - 2:18
8th Period: 2:23 - 3:05

Additionally, after 1st period and the assemblies are over, the freshman students will have activities in the gym for 2nd through 4th period.

Tomorrow is also the first day that students can register for the PSAT.

I have had a lot of questions from students about if they should take the PSAT or not.  Juniors, the answer for you is very simple - YES!  You should definitely take the PSAT.  Remember, registration costs $15 and you can sign up with check (made payable to WKHS) or cash in the counseling center with Mrs. Focht.

For the underclassmen, I have to be honest, the answer is not as simple.  As you have heard, the SAT (and therefore the PSAT) are changing.  The PSAT will change as of next fall and the SAT will change in the spring of 2016.  So, what does that mean regarding this year's PSAT?  Well, it means that you are welcome to take it as a practice for what taking standardized tests will feel like, but I acknowledge that you have already had practice at taking standardized tests.  If you were hoping to take it as additional practice for what the PSAT and SAT will be like when it will count for you, then this test will not do that.  There are free practice tests available on Khan Academy's website that you can check out as a free way to practice instead.

If you'd like more information about the upcoming SAT and PSAT changes, check out this article.

http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/2014/09/12/how-the-new-sat-is-trying-to-redefine-college-readiness

And, last but not least - don't forget to make sure that your parents are aware that there will be a Digital Danger presentation in the WKHS Auditorium tomorrow at 6:00pm.

I will be anxious to hear from all of you who had a chance to check out the College Fair at Otterbein today!  It is a great event, but also organized chaos.  I hope you found some new schools to consider and also got more information about those already on your list.