On Monday 4/18, Edsel Ford will be coming to Stout. The future Thunderbirds will be going to the auditorium at 1:00. Craig Kiefer and Tara Haddad will be addressing the transition from middle to high school. Course selection sheets have already been distributed and should be returned immediately to the counselor.
On 4/13 and 4/14, all 7th graders will be completing their Career Matchmaker. This is a tool that we use to get our students thinking about their future plans.This may be a job, a certificate program, a two or four year college degree. They revisit it every year with their counselor. They be reviewing the career and progress toward it and make adjustment. They will also use it to decide electives and core class selection. In their junior and senior year, they will be using it to look at colleges, financial aid, and their resume.
Please turn in these sheets to me. I would not be happy if somebody else picked my electives. If Dearborn sheets are not in by April 8th, I will be sending Dearborn an email to inform them that they are to pick your electives for you. It will be your responsible to contact them to change them.
Dearborn High has made their presentation to our 8th graders. These sheets are due ASAP to the Counseling Office. I am now in the process of visiting classrooms to deliver the EFHS sheets. Remember that honors core classes are decided by test scores. That leaves one elective per semester. On the sheet these are on the right hand side. Column one is first semester and the other is semester two. Please chose wisely. These sheets will transfer if you change schools. EFHS will be at Stout April 18th at 1:00 [5th hour]. At that time they will be discussing the transition to high school.
The due date for applications is rapidly approaching. I along with your Mathematics and Science teachers will be finishing the submission of recommendations next week. Good Luck
On Wednesday, Feb 24th beginning at 8:00 am all 8th graders will take the PSAT, this replaces the EXPLORER that has been given in previous years. They will likewise take it again in 9th grade. This will prepare them for the SAT in 11th grade, which is now required in place of the ACT. There will also be a 10th grade exam that, with the required score or above, will qualify them for the Collegiate Academy through Henry Ford College. More information is available on Dearborn Schools Website.
On March 9th, a Wednesday, Dearborn High will be hosting an Open House for 8th graders. This is a follow up to their presentation on the 4th. Athletics and Clubs will be showcased, along with additional information on course selections and procedures for the fall.
Yesterday Karry Bazzi, counselor, spoke to all Stout 8th graders about this opportunity. Their website is a great source of information and gives you access to the applications. Please make sure that you read the directions carefully and submit before the deadline. The selection process of qualified candidates is by lottery, which takes place in approximately 6 weeks.
On March 4th, a Friday, they will be meeting with future pioneers to plan for the next 4 years of school. They will be assembling in the auditorium at 10:30. This is only open to students that are scheduled to go there. Edsel Ford has yet to set a date, but their presentation is similar. So even if a planned move will put you in the Dearborn High neighbor, please attend the presentation that you are scheduled to go to.