High School Placement Christie Lerro Director of Scholar Supports clerro@higherachievement.org 202-375-7736
Agenda • Why apply to high school? • “Best Fit”, not “Best” • Application Process • What to Do Now • Alumni Parent/Guardian Panel
Higher Achievement: Mission Higher Achievement’s High School Placement Goal: To develop critical academic habits and attitudes that improve grades , standardized test scores , and attendance , resulting in placement to top high school programs.
High School Landscape What are the alternatives? Public Specialized Schools Public Charter Schools Private Schools Independent: Day/Boarding Parochial 4
“Best Fit” not “Best” • Scholar interests and preferences • Looking at the facts (grades, test scores) • Account for the things that make a student unique • What kind of school will prepare this scholar for success post-high school?
Application Process 8 th Grade Teacher Recommendations Counselor/Principal Recommendations Essay/short answer questions Grades (7 th Grade, 8 th Grade) DC-CAS Scores Interview/Audition Admissions Test: SSAT, HSPT, others 6
How does Higher Achievement help? • Education and advocacy • High School Placement Mentoring • High School Field Trips • SSAT/HSPT preparation • Assistance with financial aid applications/process • Support all throughout the process
How to increase your chance of success • Stay on top of deadlines! • Concentrate on scholar’s grades and test scores • Frequent communication with Higher Achievement staff • Scholar’s full participation in high school placement program- attendance, attitude, etc.
What to Do Now? Focus on 7 th Grade grades- finish strong! Focus on DC-CAS Scores- April 22 – May 3 Start researching schools and setting up school visits Study for the SSAT 9
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