4+December

12/3 Do this TODAY! - [|Fill this out NOW] Capstone UPDATES: from (Echols) 2. The goal for the end of the second marking period is for students to have an actual official proposal with details, a plan, etc (approved by both mentors). The "time line" portion of this assignment is probably going to change in the next couple weeks because I (Echols) had a really useful meeting today, but students need to start the rest of this work.

The requirements for this proposal are listed here: http://docs.google.com/Doc? docid= 0AQcFR0wy9CIxZGZqajRzcmpfMjhnZ mp3MzRjYg&hl=en

I (Echols) have also designed a format for students to use to document their progress (WEEKLY!!!) to facilitate communication between themselves and their mentors. It is (surprise!) a Google-doc! I (Echols) have created column headings AND provided an example of what a weekly entry might look like. I would suggest that you have students fill out an entry for what they have done so far as a way to get started, and then until they have a solid mentor relationship, you can simply remind them periodically. http://spreadsheets.google. com/ccc?key= 0AgcFR0wy9CIxdDQteVM0VFpDQmhVV TVMQWR6OHlCV2c&hl=en

I also (Echols) have a "Capstone journal" which is part of the process I (Echols) describe in my proposal. This is an example of how students might document their work. You can find that here: http://docs.google.com/Doc? docid= 0AQcFR0wy9CIxZGZqajRzcmpfODRkc GZoODZmZw&hl=en

Topic: • how to balance a checkbook

Resources: http://www.soyouwanna.com/

College Message from Mrs. H....

We are quickly approaching regular admission deadlines! Make sure you do the following:

1. Keep track of your deadlines. It's ultimately your responsibility to send all required documents in a timely manner. 2. Send test scores to colleges directly from the college board or ACT. Your application will NOT be considered complete until colleges receive your test scores. 3. You MUST give the College Office at least TWO WEEKS to process your transcript requests and other supporting documents. This means if your application deadline is December 15th, your transcript request must be in my office no later than December 1st. YOU ARE RISKING YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS BEING SUBMITTED LATE IF YOU DO NOT ADHERE TO THE TIMELINE. 4. Transcript requests MUST INCLUDE addressed & stamped envelopes. (two stamps for commercial size envelopes and three stamps for large sized envelopes) 5. Update all of your information in Naviance. If you do not update- you will be delaying the college office from notifying you if your documents have been submitted. Also, it is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that we have accurate student application data.

If you need help, let me know. Good luck!