Academic Advisors ACT TESTING INFORMATION FOR JUNIORS All juniors will be taking the ACT on the Bishop Gorman campus on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Your son/daughter will be automatically registered for this test and no further action is required. Bishop Gorman High School is paying for the administration of this exam and there is no cost to families.
ACT Test Prep In conjunction with offering the ACT, Bishop Gorman is hosting an ACT preparation bootcamp taught by Ryan Fitzgibbons, owner of Tutors Across America. The class will consist of 20 hours of classroom instruction and 2 full proctored formal ACT exams. The cost is $299, but Gorman students can use the coupon code GOGAELS for a discounted rate of $199. This camp is offered only to Bishop Gorman High School juniors and will be held on our campus.
Counselor's Corner Course Registration
Course registration for the 2019-2020 school-year will begin in March. Each student will select their classes with their school counselor. The counseling department suggests taking the time to review the course guide, available at www.bishopgorman.org, with your son/daughter and discuss the courses that would best suit them. Please check your mailbox for registration materials beginning in late February.
Seniors
Some of you are starting to receive decisions from the colleges to which you have applied. As you receive this information, please update your Naviance Family Connection account.
Bootcamp Dates & Times Friday, March 22: 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM (school is half day) Saturday, March 23: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (lunch break from 1:00-2:00) Sunday, March 24: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (lunch break from 1:00-2:00)
How To Enroll in the ACT Bootcamp (1) Go to: http://TutorsAcrossAmerica.com/ACTcourse (2) Scroll down to ACT WEEKEND BOOTCAMP to find your camp (3) Enroll as directed (4) Bishop Gorman Students: Use coupon code GOGAELS at checkout to get $100 off the price
Were you admitted, denied or waitlisted? Inquiring minds need to know. This information remains confidential so please do not hesitate to share. Admission decisions from each of the colleges you have applied to must be recorded in order to pick up your cap and gown in May. Additionally, this data is instrumental in assisting future students evaluate their college opportunities. continued, page 11
SERVICE HOURS Please remember that 25 hours of service per year are required for graduation. Please be proactive in completing your hours.
COLLEGE COUNSELING PARENT NIGHTS • Junior Parent Night | February 19 | 6-7PM • Sophomore Parent Night | March 26 | 6-7PM
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