Student Resources
PowerSchool is our electronic student grade information and student records database. Students will have
an assigned Username and Password that was given to them during their initial registration at TMHS. If, for
any reason, you have lost your Username and/or Password for PowerSchool, please contact the school administrative assistant at (520) 555-0100 during normal school hours, Monday-Friday 7:30-3:30, and we
will be happy to assist you. We strongly recommend that you check student grades weekly.
Article: College isn't for everyone: Schools, parents celebrate grads with other plans
Article: Next Step After High School? Some Alternatives to College?
If you are not planning on going to college, these articles will provde support and encouragement as you pursue post-secondary opportunities. They will also provide you with concrete ideas on what you can be
doing after high school besides college.
ASVAB: Career Exploration
Interested in a military career? If so, then definitely check out the above website. However, even if you are
not interested in joining the military, the ASVAB is a great career exploration tool.
Transitioning from High School to College
If you are planning on going to college right after high school, please check out the link above from
SetToGo. There are many valuable features in this website that will help you to successfully transition from
high school to college.
Required Standardized Testing for College Admissions
If you plan on going to a four-year college or university immediately after high school, then you will need to
take either the ACT or SAT. Please inquire to the admissions offices at the schools where you plan on
applying, to see if they prefer the ACT or SAT, since some schools may have a preference. The map below shows these preferences.
Note that if you are planning to transfer from a two-year community college to a four-year college or
university, then these tests are not required.
If you have further questions after reading the information contained in the links below, please contact the TMHS Counseling Office by completing the contact form at the bottom of this page. You may also set up an appointment for counselor consultation, including test-taking strategies and support.
PSAT, SAT,
& ACT
Testing
PSAT
This test is typically taken in 10th grade. It is not required but can be good preparation.
Testing dates, registration, test preparation, and scholarship giveaways are here.
The states highlighted in blue prefer the SAT. If you are planning on applying to four-year colleges and universities out-of-state, please check to see which test that state prefers. The SAT is typically taken in 11th grade. It may be repeated fall semester of 12th grade. Testing dates, registration, test preparation and scholarship giveaways are here.
The states highlighted in red prefer the ACT. If you are planning on applying to four-year colleges and universities out-of-state, please check to see which test that state prefers. The ACT is typically taken in
11th grade. It may be repeated fall semester of 12th grade. Testing dates, registration, test preparation and scholarship giveaways are here.
Class Registration
The TMHS Counseling Office will be calling students from classes at the end of Fall semester, typically
starting in early November, in order for students to sit down with a counselor to plan out and register for
Spring semester classes. Starting in early April, the TMHS Counseling Office will be calling students during
classes, in order to plan out and register for Fall semester classes. The TMHS Counseling Office will be contacting teachers during this time to determine the best class time during which to have students come in
for individual academic advising.
TMHS offers a wide variety of Advanced Placement (AP) classes for college credit. We strongly encourage students who have shown prior academic excellence to consider enrolling in AP classes. Please click on the above link for a complete list of all AP Courses. Please note that not all courses listed on the website will be offered during any given semester.
Dual Enrollment: Taking College Classes
TMHS offers high school students the opportunity to take classes at the local community college to earn
both college credit and high school credit. Interested students, please contact the TMHS Counseling Office
for more information.
Small Support Groups
We offer a number of small support groups throughout the school year. The topics for each of these groups
can be found in the Events section of this website. Please contact the TMHS Counseling Office for more information.
Study, Test-Taking, and Time Management Strategies
“Study Skills for Students: Proven tips and techniques for studying smarter…not harder” - Education
Corner: Education That Matters. This website provides general information in the form of a directory of resources for all things related to study skills.
.“12 Test taking tips for high school students” by the Experienced Graduate. April 16, 2018. This fabulous
blog is written with practical tips in mind for high school students. A concise, yet informative look at some excellent test-taking strategies.
“Time Management Secrets from 29 Straight-A Students” by Kevin Kruse. Nov. 9, 2015.
Excellent information is available through this website. Aim for the stars and succeed!
