Eighth graders work together.

We made games about the book To Kill A Mockingbird.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

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WE LOVE TO READ

We were made into slaves today in order to see how hard it is to clean cotton.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

 CLASS INFORMATION

Welcome to Miss Cotter’s Class Information Wiki! This link will send you to the Wiki where Miss Cotter gives you some general information as well as some specifics about the academic classes she teaches. Need some study tips? Look here. Need to know about her homework rules? Look here. Need word problem help? Look here. You get the idea!

www.cotterclassinformation.wikispaces.com

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High School Processs

September
- pick up admissions packets at high school night
- call/send for any other packets
- begin to think about your high school essay
- check dates for open houses (usually provided in packet materials)

October
- REGISTER FOR HIGH SCHOOL EXAM(S) AT THE HIGH SCHOOL OF YOUR CHOICE (deadline is usually October 31st!)
- begin filling out applications - pay attention to the school’s deadline date
- don’t be afraid to contact the high school admissions office with questions
- fill out & return transcript form given to you by Miss Cotter
- check dates for open houses - ATTEND open houses scheduled for October

November
- finish applications; mail applications (some have Dec. 1st deadlines)
- Miss Cotter will be collecting transcript information and writing the necessary
recommendation
- check dates for open houses - ATTEND open houses scheduled for November
- class visits Cardinal Spellman as a group during the school day (sometimes scheduled for December)
- take high school entrance exam

December
- finish applications; mail applications
- Miss Cotter will be finishing and mailing the transcripts to the schools you previously selected
- check dates for open houses - ATTEND open houses scheduled for December

January
- schedule a school day visit to a potential school, if allowed (call admissions office)
- high schools mail their acceptance letters on the last business day of the month

February
- decision time; reserve seat for 9th grade with a deposit
- if need be, reserve seats at two schools to allow yourself time for final decision

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Links to High Schools

Our eighth grade students are accepted to a variety of parochial and public schools.  It is never too early to begin thinking of your child’s future!  To assist you in this planning, we include the following links to most common high schools our students attend once leaving Saint Bridget School.

In addition to checking the individual websites, the Archdiocese of Boston website has a calendar of Open House dates for many schools.  www.abcso.org/openhouse.htm

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