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 . . .
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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 . . .
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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 . . .
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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, . . .
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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 . . .
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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 . . .
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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 . . .
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by Jeff Flott | September 15, 2009
National
Center for Education Statistics Colleges within 100 miles
College Navigator
. . .
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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 . . .
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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 . . .
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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 . . .
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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 . . .
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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 . . .
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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) . . .
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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.
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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 . . .
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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 . . .
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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 . . .
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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 . . .
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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 . . .
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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. . . .
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