STUDENT/PARENT resources:
IC PLP courses- all students have a course called PLP in the AS (After School) slot in their IC schedule. There is a lot of info so we hope you will check it out.
Naviance - Remember to frequent Naviance as this site helps U-32 students explore post high school planning options, build a resume, manage timelines and deadlines for making decisions about colleges and careers. This is also where all of the scholarship opportunities are housed. Each student will work with his/her TA and school counselor in Naviance to create his/her Personalized Learning Plans (PLPs).
If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it yourself. If you have misplaced your registration code, please notify Student Services.
IMPORTANT GRADING INFORMATION
Report Card Dates for 2025-2026
Semester 1 Date available to Students
Quarter 1 HS/MS Progress Report Thurs, November 6, 2025
Quarter 2 HS/MS Report Cards Thurs, January 29, 2026
Semester 2
Quarter 3 HS/MS Progress Report Monday, April 13, 2026
Quarter 4 HS/MS Report Cards TBA mailed pending snow days
OCTOBER 1st at U-32 (lots happening in the HS)
9th grade field trip- more info coming from the 9th grade teams
10th gr- PreACT-
PreACT October 1, 2025 from 8:30-12:00PM at U-32
All sophomores can take the PreACT. The PreACT gives students an estimated ACT score and can be used as an indicator of college and career readiness.
11th gr- PSAT
PSAT Wednesday, October 1, 2025 from 8:15-12:15 PM at U-32
All juniors can take the PSAT. It is a practice test and scores are not reported to colleges. It allows students to become familiar with the SAT format.
12th gr- In School Field Trip
Senior In-school field trip on October 1st: (More info to come)
Workshops being offer:
Common application time
Essay feedback
FAFSA /VSAC grant application
Interviewing skills
Job Search
Resume writing
SAT / ACT Test Preparation (FREE On-line)
U-32 College Fair in the U-32 Atrium on October 7th from 1:00-1:45pm
NEACAC Fair: Saint Michael's College Tarrant Center
October 8th- 6:00pm-8:00pm over 200 colleges/universities attend
Use https://app.strivescan.com/registration to register and make your time at the college fair more efficient.
Things to Do Before Attending the College Fair
Look over the list of college fair participants. Use Naviance College Search feature to find colleges that match your interests. Choose the colleges you most want to find out more about. If you have time, research those colleges by checking their Web sites.
2. Write up a short list of questions to ask admission representatives. To compare several schools, plan on asking the same questions at each table. The questions you ask should be unique to your interests and not easily found in standard college materials:
a. What are the two or three most popular majors? (This can give you a good idea of the main interests of a majority of the students.)
b. Ask about the availability and quality of the program(s) or major(s) you are interested in. What are the opportunities for undergraduates to participate in research with faculty members or to do internships? What courses would you take your first year in a particular major?
c. Students who are undecided should ask about what services and support are available to help them explore various majors.
d. Ask about: extracurricular activities, what kinds of students the college is looking for, what percentage of students receive financial aid (not including loans), are merit scholarships available, how do they look at AP scores, and other concerns unique to your interests and situation.
3. Make sure you have the following supplies:
a. A small notebook and pen or a handheld device with your list of colleges and questions
4. Print up a sheet of self-stick address labels. Include (in small font, as much as you can of the following): your name, address, phone number, e-mail address, high school, year of graduation, intended major(s), and any extracurricular activities you’re interested in. At the fair, slap the address labels on the college information cards to save you time in filling out the same information over and over at each college. You may want to create an email account just for college purposes that you and your parents/guardians can access. You can delete the account after you choose which college to attend. Thus not cluttering your inbox!
5. After visiting the fair, jot down your impressions of some of the most interesting colleges you saw as well as some of the answers they gave to your questions. Try to do this as soon as possible, while your impressions are still fresh.
College Calendar and Checklist for Seniors (Juniors, please see the Junior planning calendar in the 11th grade PLP Course in IC)
September
September 19: Registration deadline for Oct 4 SAT www.collegeboard.com
ACT information Register atwww.actstudent.org
Make sure your schedule meets your needs. Be sure all graduation requirements are met. Maintain a rigorous program through your senior year.
Make an appointment with your counselor to discuss your postsecondary plans. Become familiar with the application procedure.
Compile / fine tune your college lists to include reach, middles & safety schools
Meet with college representatives visiting U-32
Students applying for Early Decision should approach teachers for recommendations as soon as possible.
Student athletes should check with their counselor or coach about recruiting procedures.
Seek out scholarship information and apply as appropriate.
Use Family Connection as a resource for college searches
October
October 4: SAT
October 24- Registration deadline for Nov 8 SAT
TBD: VSAC Paying for College Night
Start filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). File VSAC application. For more information, visit fafsa.ed.gov.
Attend the VSAC presentation on filling out the FAFSA. Date TBD
FAFSA and VSAC Applications should be filed as soon as possible.
Complete CSS Profile if you haven’t already done so
ACT information
Check out commonapp.org to see which colleges accept the common application.
Meet with college representatives virtually.
Many colleges use data from CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE to provide non federal financial aid. Begin applying online at profileonline.collegeboard.com.
Finish a draft of your essay.
Ask teachers for recommendations. Have a resume to give teachers to help them out.
Heads up for Early Decision and Early Action deadlines – they usually fall on either November 1 st or 15th. Early Action deadline at UVM is November 1.
Arrange campus visits
November
November8 - SAT
SAT Reasoning & SAT Subject Tests information
ACT information
Meet with college representatives virtually.
Check with your teachers, coaches, and/or TA to ensure that letters of recommendation are sent on time.
Mail applications for colleges with “rolling” deadlines as soon as possible.
Keep polishing your essay.
Continue to attend meetings with college representations.
Check in with your counselor.
Remember; Colleges take senior grades seriously.
FIELD TRIP Opportunities
WOMEN CAN DO ANNUAL CONFERENCE PROMOTING STEM & TRADES CAREERS
OCTOBER 9th, 2025 AT VERMONT TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Women Can Do is an annual career exploration conference for high school girls and gender-expansive youth. Students are invited to Vermont Technical College in Randolph, VT for a day of hands-on exploration of STEM and trades careers, and networking with VT professionals, employers, and organizations to learn about secondary education and career opportunities in the state.
If you want to attend, please sign up in U-32 Student Services by Sept 16th
All Scholarships are available on Naviance and the scholarship list is updated weekly.
