LINK Class February 14, 2013

LINK Class Plan

•  LINK Exhibition Co-Chair Update 
•  Collect LINK Medical Release and Emergency Contact forms
•  LINK DP’s due 
• Tips for Surviving the First Day 
•  LINK Trivia 
•  FLC Concurrent enrollment application workshop on April 4th during lunch from 12:30- 1:10. Bring your FLC concurrent enrollment application and your questions. Contact Ian Riggenberg at 247-7249 or imringgenberg@fortlewis.edu for more questions regarding concurrent enrollment at FLC.

College Knowledge

• Please remember your college advising meeting with Elaine.  
•  Importance of grades- earn excellent grades in most rigorous classes offered. Read “What is more important, high grades or tough courses?” pages 61-62 in College Admission 
•  Importance of test prep: explore free test prep sites & books 
• February College Checklist: http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/05/counselors-calendar-february-juniors/?nl=learning&emc=edit_tc_20130206

Naviance

• Explore College Resources 
• What are your summer plans? Explore Summer Enrichment Opportunities 
• Under "Careers" tab: Take Career Interest Profiler & Take Cluster Finder

LINK Class

LINK Plan

• Questions about the Mentor Interview?
• NOLS Scholarship Opportunity at nols.com
• Congratulations to our newly nominated LINK Exhibition Co-Chairs: Molly, Shannon, Hunter, and Bri! They are your avenue for your input regarding the LINK Exhibtion! 
• Turn in Emergency Contacts & Medical Release
• Final LINK DP’s due 
• Review LINK Project &Exhibition Guidelines 
• Review LINK Daily Update Guidelines 
• LINK Trivia 
• February College Checklist: http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/05/counselors-calendar-february-juniors/?nl=learning&emc=edit_tc_20130206

LINK Class February 4, 2013

LINK Business

• Emergency Contact Forms & Medical Releases
• Student Cell Phone Contact
• Nominate two student co-chairs for LINK Exhibition

Contact Mentors & Confirm Internship Schedule via email and/or phone

Letter to Mentor Format:

• Opening: " I am really looking forward to my internship with you at ______________ from Monday, March 4th- Thursday, March 21st. This internship will give me the opportunity to explore my interest in engineering and to gain valuable experience in the professional work environment.  In turn, I hope to be able to contribute in a meaningful and positive way to your company."
• Body Paragraph(s):
• Discuss goals and project proposal for the internship
• Confirm daily schedule. What are your working hours and lunch breaks?
• Confirm dress code
• Ask if there is anything else that you need to do in order to prepare for the internship. Is there anything special you will need to bring other than a notebook and laptop? 
• Other questions? This is the moment to ask!
• Closing Paragraph: 
• Invite your mentor to the LINK Exhibition scheduled for Friday, March 22nd from 1- 3 pm at the Durango Discovery Museum.
• Thank them for this opportunity: "Thank you so much for this unique internship opportunity. I am looking forward to working with you at __________. See you on March 4th!
• Closing: Sincerely, 

LINK DP Revision

• DP Reflection
• LINK DP Peer Critique
• 20 Questions LINK Trivia

Mentor Interview

• Review requirements
• Generate a list of potential questions
• Mentor Interview Asignment

LINK Class

LINK Countdown

LINK Business 

• Out-of Town Forms: Elliot, Martina, and Sam 
• Naviance Update 
• Bring Naviance letter home  to parents 
• Finish Profile with Parent Info so parents can register: Martina, Shannon, Josh Geirsch, Kaylee Kempinski, Skyler Dobbs, Addie Darling, Stephen Miranda, Grayson Mooney, Martina Pansze, Natasha Robson, Hunter Swenson

Junior Academic Responsibilities during LINK

• Steve Smith, Chemistry: none 
• Ashley Carruth, Honors Humanities: Read a novel 
• Jennifer Snead, Pre-calculus: Attend weekly Wednesday extra help session 
• Becca Katz, Spanish: Complete Spanish Packet (a total of 2-3 hours of work) 
• Effi O’Neil, Math: Complete small packet on conics 
• Angela, Advanced Physics: Create plan with teacher 
• Dave Heerschap, Physics/Earth Science: Create plan with teacher 
• Cathy Eagen: Create plan with teacher 

Handbook Review

LINK DP Checklist 

• Is my LINK DP easy to navigate? 
• Are the text and images balanced? 
• Is the layout organized? 
• Is there consistency with color, style text, layout, and style? 
• Is the text edited, proofed, and spellchecked? 
• Is the overall appearance of the LINK DP professional? 
• Does my LINK DP have the following required sections: 
• Daily LINK blog update 
• Place to post LINK Project Proposal 
• Place to post resume (with personal contact information omitted)
• Place to post your Mentor Interview 
• Place to post your LINK Project or pictures of your LINK Project 
• A picture of where you are interning 
• A link to your internship site 
• Optional elements: Photo Gallery and/or Video Gallery

LINK DP Due on Wednesday, January 23rd

As a reminder your final LINK DP is due on Wednesday, January 23rd. Let me know if you have any questions or if you need any help. Download the LINK DP Requirements.

Class Plan Monday, January 14th

LINK Lesson January 14th 

Starter: Social Media: Friend or Foe?

• Read these three articles: 

1.) "College Admissions: How Social Media Can Ruin Your Application"
http://www.golocalprov.com/lifestyle/college-admissions-how-social-media-can-ruin-your-application/

2.) “Friend, foe: Social media in job search”
http://durangoherald.com/article/20121204/NEWS04/121209822/0/FRONTPAGE/Friend-foe:-Social-media-in-job-search

3.) “When Colleges Look up Applicants on Facebook: The Unspoken New Admissions Test”
http://nation.time.com/2012/11/16/when-colleges-woo-students-through-social-media-less-viewbooks-more-facebook/?iid=obinsite

• Google yourself. What did you find? Would this help or hinder a college application or a job interview? 
• Goggle a classmate. What did you find? Would this help or hinder a college application or job interview? 

Class Work Time:

•  Explore past LINK DP’s from the Class of 2013 located on my DP under the menu bar “LINK” 
•  Create your LINK DP using the guidelines
• Email me your LINK DP address.

Final Project Proposal Due Monday, January 14th

Class Plan for Monday, January 14th

• Turn in printed LINK Project Proposal
• Introduction to the College Application Process and Naviance
• Create LINK Digital Portfolios

Please bring your computer!!!!