UCONN ECE Courses:

UPDATE!!!

The Add/Drop period for ECE courses will run from 9/1 - 9/15. If students are adding a class, they will have to fill out both the Add Form and Registration Form.

If you are enrolled in one or more of the following courses, you are eligible to earn college credits at UConn.  Registration forms for UConn credit must be completed and turned in to the School Counseling Office as soon as possible. 

• Discrete Math (new this year!!!)

• Individual and Family Development

• AP Biology

• AP Calculus AB/BC

• AP English Literature

• AP Environmental Science

• AP Physics

• AP Statistics

SAT Registration Deadline for October's SAT

September 10, 2010

Senior Planning Night

September 15, 2010 7:00 pm in the Conard Auditorium

Seniors: Are you applying with the Common Application this fall?

Common Application Essay Question Analysis (six choices)

by Dr. Jon Reider, Former Senior Associate Director of Admissions, Stanford University and Kit Muller, Former Admissions Counselor, Harvard University

http://www.iadmissions.com/?page=CommonEssayAnalysis

September 12, 2010

http://openhouse.uconn.edu/fall10/

***Please note: UConn is now accepting the Common Application!!!

New England Association for College Admission Counseling (NEACAC) Fair

Western New England College: Sunday, September 19th, 4-6 pm

www.neacac.org

Interested in a Gap Year?  (See article listed below for resources to check out!)
http://www.collegeadmissionsstrategies.com/2010/06/find-a-program-for-your-gap-year/

West Hartford Public Schools are committed to developing educational programs that make an enduring difference in students' lives. To that end, we are asking permission for the college/university you attend to release an unofficial copy of your first year transcript.

Click below for more information.

Welcome to Conard High School!  Your counselor assignments are listed below. 

(click link)

SAVE THE DATE!!!

Open House: Wednesday, September 22nd at 6:00 p.m.

(Sept 1st-15th)

All changes will need student, parent, teacher, department supervisor, and administrative permission.

No preferential changes will be made at this time.  (For example, student "I changed my mind, I do not want Foods, I'd rather take Computer applications) -- I am sorry this is a preferential change and cannot be made at this time.

Class of 2011:

Summer is a great time to get ahead in the college application process.  Here is a checklist of things you can do this summer to help you prepare.  See the Junior Workshop page for more information.

• Update resume (Upload to Naviance; if uploaded into “my documents”, make sure to check off counselor access)

• Complete student brag sheet (Naviance)

• Complete parent brag sheet(s) (Naviance)

• Visit prospective college campuses.

• Write your college essay.

•  Update final list of schools on Naviance (research on Naviance, www.collegeprowler.com, www.unigo.com, www.collegeboard.com)

• Register for Fall 2010 standardized tests: www.collegeboard.com  www.act.org (see deadlines and preparation resources below)

Fall 2010 Testing Dates and Deadlines:

Junior Workshops (Click for link)

Please complete any outstanding assignments including registering for the SAT, essay rough draft/outline, resume, student brag sheet, etc.

Upload all assignments into Naviance in your "journal."

SAT Preparation Resources

Naviance- Method Test Prep (Look under the "colleges" tab.)

College Board's SAT Practice Booklet

College Board's SAT Practice Test

West Hartford Public Library (if you have a WH Public Library Card) Click on Tests-Academic & Employment. Follow login instructions. Select subject to view test prep materials available.  Proceed with Practice Test or Skill Improvement Course.

2010-2011

Grade	Mrs. Marylou Shand 231-5024	Mr. Adam Linker 231-5025	Ms. Dawn Hoblet 231-5030	Mrs. Karen Mortensen 231-5031	Ms. Courtney  Heuitson 231-5028	Mrs. Kristin Mangini 231-5029	Ms. Kate Ford 231-5027	Mrs. Marg Weaver 231-5026
9- 2014	A-B	C-D	E-Heb	Hec-Li	Lo-M	N-Roc	Rod-Th	Ti-Z
10- 2013	A-B	C-E	F-G	H-K	L-Mi	Mo-Q	R-S	T-Z
11- 2012	A-Can	Car-Ep	Er-Ham	Han-L	M-Ne	Ng-Ri	Ro-S	T-Z
12- 2011	A-B	C-D	E-G	H-K	L-More	Morg-P	Q-Sil	Sim-Z

Each incoming student is assigned to the same counselor for all four years. Although counselors will initiate an appointment, parents and students are encouraged to make an appointment with their counselor when necessary.

Director of Guidance:  Mr. Robert Segee      (860)231-5019

Guidance Secretary:  Mrs. Mary Ann Hall    (860)231-5018

Registrar:  Mrs. Terry Mello      (860)231-5015

Career Center Coordinator:  Mrs. Penni Grigoraitis     (860)231-5180

Clerical Paraprofessional:  Mrs. Bella Glazer   (860)231-5016

Conard Fax Number:  (860) 521-6699

Conard High School CEEB Code: 070-887

The West Hartford School Counseling Program is based on the belief that every student is important and unique.  Our mission is to guide all students toward the best possible educational opportunities in a supportive environment, while promoting an understanding of self and others.  School counselors strive to provide students with the necessary skills to become productive and healthy citizens.  The School Counseling Program is developmental by design, focusing on needs, interests, and issues related to various stages of student growth in three domains:  personal/social, academic, and career/postsecondary planning.

Click on the links below for grade specific information: 

Freshmen

Sophomores

Juniors

Seniors