Senior Spartan Strategies Presentation

If you missed the counselors “Senior Spartan Strategies” presentation during the Parent Welcome or Parent/Teacher Conference Night the power point outline is available here.  Senior Spartan Strategies

PSAT Tickets Go On Sale September 22

Current juniors and highly motivated sophomores planning to attend a four-year college or university after high school are encouraged to take the PSAT test on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at East High School.  Students may register for the test starting Monday, September 22 until Friday, October 3 by purchasing a ticket in the Counseling Center.  […]

Walk Into The PSAT Ready

Kaplan will be hosting free prep sessions for the PSAT/NMSQT®.  The cram sessions are an intensive, 90-minute online class taught by an expert Kaplan instructor on the most important material to boost students’ confidence on test day. These are great sessions for students who need just a little more prep or for those who want […]

Senior Spartan Strategies

With the senior year underway, undoubtedly questions are beginning to emerge concerning college planning, financial aid, and scholarships.  Please plan to join East High Counselors Monday, September 8 during Parent-Teacher Conferences.  We will be presenting “Senior Spartan Strategies” in an effort to address common questions about future planning.  We will meet in the Media Center […]

It’s Never Too Early To Start Thinking About College

College representatives visit East High on a regular basis, usually beginning in September. Seniors and juniors are invited to meet with those representatives in the Counseling Center to learn more about their college program. Students must sign up in the Counseling Center for all college visits and notify their teacher in advance of their absence. […]

ACT Test Date: October 25, 2014

Registration Deadline: September 19, 2014 Late Registration Deadline: October 3, 2014 Register at www.actstudent.org. Students may pick up a practice test booklet in the Counseling Center.

Why should I get involved?

Classes, part-time jobs, sports involvement, the school play, student government, youth groups…life is crazy for many high school students, but that can be an advantage when it’s time to apply for scholarships and admission to college.  Sure, academics are important, but colleges and scholarship donors also look at your extracurricular activities.  That’s why it’s important […]