Web Resources
Career Information
- Tech Prep information http://www.spscc.ctc.edu/alternative_programs/tech_prep.html
- PSAT and SAT test registration and information www.collegeboard.com
- Washington Occupations Information System that provides Avanti students with the opportunity to explore different career paths, maintain a personal portfolio of career related information, research personal career aptitude information and more. www.wois.com
- South Sound Community College and the Running Start program; Register on line for the placement test; check available classes, register directly for Running Start classes once you are a Running Start student. www.spscc.ctc.edu
- New Market Vocational Skills Center; excellent on-line career center; information about programs and availability, registration form. www.NMVSC.com
- Career exploration website. www.myfuture.com
- Common college application form used by more than 30 US colleges. Provides a good practice format for prospective college applicants. www.commonapp.org
- Free Application for Federal and State Aid form required by most colleges and some technical schools to determine eligibility for state and federal financial assistance programs. www.fafsa.com
- Scholarship search www.gocollege.com/goscholarshipsearch/
Science Links
Biology Resources:
- Kimball's Biology Pages. Similar to an encyclopedia. http://users.rcn.com/jkimball.ma.ultranet/BiologyPages/
Chemistry Resources:
- Chemistry Text. Chemtutor can be a course of study for independent students, a resource for chemistry teachers, a review, or a tutoring program for students taking high school or basic college chemistry. http://www.chemtutor.com/
- Wow! Good supplemental information. http://www.ceismc.gatech.edu/busyt/chem.html .
- Online AP Chemistry study cards; http://www.chemmybear.com/apch01sc.pdf
Physics Resources:
- Physics Tutorial/Text: http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/phys/Class/BBoard.html
- Good starting point for project ideas. http://www.ceismc.gatech.edu/busyt/physics.html
Astronomy Resources:
- Astronomy Text. http://www.astronomynotes.com/index.html
- Supplemental information. http://www.ceismc.gatech.edu/busyt/astro.html
Lab Activities:
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics. http://oldmanhonda.com/
- Biology. (Troy High School online ) http://www.troy.k12.ny.us/thsbiology/skinny/skinny.html
- Excellent comprehensive in all areas. Science Teacher's Resource Center Online. http://www.chem.lapeer.org/
- Awesome range of activities: http://www.reachoutmichigan.org/funexperiments/quick/highsch.html
Graphing Calculators
Science Fair
- Internet Public Library. The best starting point. http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/projectguide/
- Science Fair Central. http://www.school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral/
Helpful Homework Sites:
- High School Hub. Free online learning. Vocabulary, study guides and resources. http://www.highschoolhub.org/hub/hub.cfm
- NOVA online. Great Thematic topics. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/archive/
- Biology study guide http://www.ghs.gresham.k12.or.us/science/ps/sci/soph/sophbio.htm
- Scientific Root Words. http://www.mvhs.net/~pcaroth/ScientificRootWords.htm
- Nutrition, Health Drugs. The Merck Manual. http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual_home2/home.jsp
Academic Probation:
For students needing extra support, this document describes the requirements and assistance provided to students on academic probation.