Lesley Chambers

We've released our Instructional Continuity Plan to ensure that PCPS students will continue learning while our campuses are closed. Please see tinyurl.com/w6ormc3 for details, and visit polkschoolsfl.com/icp to view the plan.

We know the coronavirus has created challenges for AP students. Here’s how the College Board will support you during this time: 1️⃣ We’re providing free, live and on-demand AP courses 2️⃣ We’re developing a new at-home testing option

Your high school course selections and grades still matter to colleges even after you're already accepted. #Senioritis hubs.ly/H0mNfhQ0

Freshman and sophomore years are a great time to think about what you like to do and what you want to do after high school. ▶️ Sign up for free college planning newsletters here: spr.ly/60111OMfv ▶️ Start exploring colleges at: spr.ly/60121OMfa

“Test prep is only as good as the time and energy you put into it.” - Peter Van Buskirk #SAT #ACT

If you're submitting your #CommonApp this week, congratulations! We hope you won't wait until the last minute to submit, but if you need every last moment to make sure you are submitting your best work, note that you have until 11:59 pm, your local time, to submit. Good luck!

We are hosting a community food drive in connection with the All-School Musical. Watch the video for details. youtu.be/Nqg4HJ0nF04

Don't worry, parents: you CAN transfer your information from one child's 2020–21 FAFSA form to another so you don't have to reenter it. bit.ly/2oeRC5U

If you're taking the #ACT this weekend, here's a list of what you can and cannot bring to the test center.

Registration for the last SAT of 2019 is open. Test date: December 7 Registration deadline: November 8 Late registration deadline (U.S. only): November 26 spr.ly/60131yT1S

The IRS Data Retrieval Tool will be unavailable Sunday, Oct. 6, from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. Eastern time. Students can still complete and submit a FAFSA form by entering the necessary tax return information manually, or wait until the IRS DRT is available.

Did you know⁉️ When you link your College Board and Khan Academy accounts, you can create a personalized SAT study plan based on your results from a previous test? ▶️ Get started now: spr.ly/601518CF3

All Polk County Public Schools will continue to provide breakfast and lunch to all students at no charge for the 2019-20 school year. Details: tinyurl.com/y3qo7oy4

If you're thinking about college, you're in the right place! We've spent a lot of time rethinking the college application process to make it simpler, more logical, and a bit more joyful to help students like you get to your next destination. You're on your way! #CommonAppDay

Big news! 2️⃣ new #SATPractice tests are available to print and take on paper (some of which are actual past SATs) to help you study. They'll also be available on @khanacademy soon. spr.ly/6010EIf3g

These scholarships have 🚫 no application 🚫 no essay 🚫 no income requirement 🚫 no GPA requirement. Rising seniors, sign up today: spr.ly/6017Evrxl #OpportunityScholarships

Mean scores, percentiles, and benchmarks can help you put your SAT scores in perspective. spr.ly/6011EvPVT

Here's a last-minute test day checklist if you're taking the #ACT tomorrow!

If you're not sure what to major in, get started by trying these things: ▪️ Volunteer ▪️ Find an internship ▪️ Attend events at local colleges ▪️ Talk to someone in college ▶️ Get more tips: spr.ly/6013ESgdd