9th Grade Information:
Students should start the process of considering their post secondary plans. Tasks to consider for freshman year:
1) Registering for accommodations on act/sat testing (discuss with your Case Manager or School Counselor)
2) Have a family meeting to discuss future academic, professional goals, and financial considerations for post-secondary education.
3) Start researching and visiting colleges and universities based upon your interest and services which the institutions can provide.
10th Grade Information:
Students should continue to explore their post-secondary options. Tasks to consider for sophomore year:
1) Students should begin reviewing the academic (course) and testing requirements for institutions in interest.
2) Students should take the PSAT testing if they are planning on taking the SAT as part of their college preparation.
3) Students should speak with their Case Manager and School Counselor regarding their future plans and ask questions regarding accessibility courses available in higher education.
11th Grade Information:
Students are beginning the final stages of post-secondary planning. Tasks to consider for junior year:
1) Students should take the PSAT or ACT testing at the beginning of their junior year. Most college bound students will be taking the ACT's or SAT's during the second half of their junior year.
2) Families should be visiting colleges, universities, and technical schools during the junior year.
3) Students and Families are encouraged to communicate with staff members at post-secondary institutions to attain information regarding the services available at their individual institutions.
12th Grade Information:
Students are finalizing their post-secondary plans and the transition process. Tasks to consider for senior year.
1) Students will have individual and group meetings with their School Counselor in the Fall.
2) Students will meet with their Case Managers regarding post-secondary planning.
3) Students will apply to colleges in the Fall of their senior year.
4) Students will communicate with their selected programs regarding depositing, attending accepted student events, placement testing choosing courses, etc.
Please see the links below for additional resources:
Abilities: https://abilitiesnw.com/
Abilities of Northwest Jersey was incorporated in October, 1974, to provide support to 25 individuals with disabilities through a single vocational rehabilitation center. Since then, support services provided by Abilities have expanded to offer a myriad of choices for the individual.
Any individual with a physical, mental, cognitive, or other form of disability who has a substantial impediment to employment may qualify for the following services through the New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS).
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