College 101 Information
Planning for the college can be a daunting process, even though it is many years ahead for our elementary school students, SPS are committed to supporting you throughout the journey. There are many resources and websites to help prepare and scholarship options for funding. To learn more about long term financial planning advice for college, watch this presentation and explore further resources here.
What can you do to prepare your student for college in the future? – School Success
Know what it takes to go to college and explore funding options that are available.
Help your student take the right courses (Algebra in 8th or 9th grade and continue to advance through 12th grade, English every year, Laboratory Science (at least two years), World Language (at least two years)
Get information about SAT and ACT college entrance tests
Most Washington college and universities are now Test Optional
Read, read, read. Reading books and magazines (at 8th grade level or above) is the best SAT/ACT preparation you can do.
