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ACT Review

by Jeff Flott | Thursday, February 4, 2010

ACT Review Schedule February 28 – Science 2:00 – 4:00 March 7 – English 2:00 – 4:00 March 14 – Math I 2:00 – 4:00 March 5 Deadline to Register for National ACT April 10 – National ACT April 11 – Reading I 2:00 – 4:00 April 18 – Math II – 2:00 – 4:00 April 25 – Reading II – 2:00 – 4:00 . . . read more Feedback 1

 

10 Tips About College Majors and Careers for High School Seniors

Adapted from Career Transitions Blog

by Katharine Brooks, Ed.D | August 26, 2010

For many high school students (and their parents ), it's that time of year when you gather college applications and tour campuses as you consider the college you might want to attend. You take the admissions tour, look at the . . . read more

What to do when your child hates school

Exerts adapted from the blog: Radical Teaching

by Judy Willis, M.D., M.Ed. | August 26, 2010

School Can be Stressful      From a neurological standpoint, our attention is hard-wired to alert to signals of potential danger. The most primitive parts of the brain are those that determine what gets our attention . . . read more Feedback

50 Tips for College Students

Adapted from Psychology Today Blog

by Dr. Stephanie Sarkis

1) The Freshman Fifteen does exist. So does the Freshman Twenty. Watch how many starches and processed foods you are eating. 2) Pizza - the ubiquitous college snack. See #1. 3) If it's either take out a loan or quit school, . . . read more

Course Guide

by Jeff Flott | March 9, 2010

     Course Descriptions   The course description guide, together with the Student Handbook, will provide you with the information you need to plan a successful and rewarding . . . read more

Help with Academic Skills

by Jeff Flott | March 9, 2010

General Study Skills I thought I knew everything (but still got a bad grade) : University of Penn Concentration Distractions :  Virginia Tech Constructive Suggestions Regarding Motivation :  Virginia . . . read more

College Search Engines

by Jeff Flott | September 18, 2009

There are many websites that allow you to search by geography, so pick your state and those nearby and hit “find”! Try the US Dept of Ed College Navigator . It is not unreasonable to narrow the field by looking for colleges that . . . read more

Colleges within 100 miles of Cullom

by Jeff Flott | September 15, 2009

National Center for Education Statistics Colleges within 100 miles             College Navigator     . . . read more

Colleges that do not require the ACT or SAT

Test Optional Schools

by Jeff Flott | September 14, 2009

It is a misconception that it is impossible to get into a good college without great test scores.  If this were true, there wouldn’t be a lot of people in college, and college would be pretty dull. While it is true that some . . . read more

STUDENT INFORMATION OPT OUT FORM

To withhold the release of student information from military recruiters

by Jeff Flott | September 2, 2009

Tri-Point School District #6J STUDENT INFORMATION OPT OUT FORM Dear Parent / Guardian of High School Junior or Senior: Under the federal and state law, school districts are required to distribute lists of high . . . read more

Graduation Service Hours Form

Classes of 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

by Jeff Flott | August 13, 2009

Tri-Point Graduation Service Hours   Each student is required to complete a minimum of 30 hours of community service in order to graduate.  The hours can be accumulated beginning freshmen year through the . . . read more

Conflict Resolution

by Jeff Flott | August 13, 2009

Even the healthiest relationships, at times, experience conflict.  Conflict can be stressful, but if effectively resolved, conflict can build a stronger friendship. Steps: Understand the Problem.   Make sure you . . . read more

Test Anxiety

Overcoming Test Anxiety

by Jeff Flott | August 13, 2009

Test anxiety is an uneasiness or apprehension experienced before, during, or after an examination because of concern, worry, or fear. Almost everyone experiences some anxiety. But some students find that anxiety interferes with their . . . read more

Taking Effective Lecture Notes

by Jeff Flott | August 11, 2009

Taking Effective Lecture Notes Effective note taking is an important part of effective study.  The following note taking tips should help you get the most out of lectures.   Before Lecture 1) . . . read more

Contact Information

and Teacherease Link

by Jeff Flott | May 20, 2008

I can be reached by email: flottj@tripoint.k12.il.us  or by  phone: (815) 689 - 2110 ext. 326.   Teacherease     read more

Scholarship Opportunities List

by Jeff Flott | September 14, 2007

The guidance office receives various scholarship offerings by mail each year.  These scholarships will be posted online periodically and will be mailed home to parents of seniors in a newsletter.  The due dates listed are . . . read more

Counseling and Treatment Resources

by Jeff Flott | September 4, 2007

Alanon / Alateen www.al-anon-alateen.org Alcoholics Anonymous www.aa.org Bipolar Disorders Information www.patientcenters.com/bipolar/news/resourses.html Carle Addiction Recovery Center 217.383.6039 . . . read more

College Exploration Websites

by Jeff Flott | August 30, 2007

ACT Financial Aid Estimator (www.act.org/fane)  - The Financial Aid Need Estimator allows you to calculate both your family contribution and costs at specific institutions National Architectural Accrediting Board . . . read more

College Applications

by Jeff Flott | August 29, 2007

Most college and university applications are available online at the specific school website (usually listed under prospective students or admissions). Depending on the school the applications can either be filled out and submitted . . . read more

Career Information

by Jeff Flott | August 28, 2007

America's Career InfoNet (www.acinet.org) Bureau of Labor Statistics (stats.bls.gov) Illinois Labor Unions Listings (www.library.uiuc.edu/irx/illinoisunions.htm) Illinois Vocational and Trade Schools . . . read more

Packing for College Checklist

by Jeff Flott | August 16, 2007

Packing for college can be overwhelming, and students usually arrive at campus only to find they have forgotten something.  For example, forgetting their window fan on move in day when it's 95 degrees in their residence hall. . . . read more

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