Chartiers Valley hosted our second annual alumni advisory luncheon on Dec. 19, 2012. The entire CV class of 2012 was invited back and 25 alumni attended.
In addition to catching up with their classmates, teachers and principals, the alums shared valuable feedback regarding how well Chartiers Valley prepared them for their lives after high school. They also took some time to share their advice with current students. Here's what they had to say:
- Take as many College in High School and AP classes as possible – especially the ones that have to do with your major.
- Challenge yourself in high school and take the harder courses.
- Overall, it’s not about the GPA. Many students took easier courses to get a higher GPA, but the harder courses better prepare students for college.
- Don’t procrastinate.
- Don’t be afraid to use your school counselor.
- Use your teachers as resources.
- Make sure you do all of your reading. Set a schedule for yourself.
- Pay attention to the syllabus. It comes in handy.
- Plan ahead – start thinking about your future freshman year. Focus your last years in high school on preparing for college.
- Balance work time and play time. Learn time management.
- Take it seriously and get good grades. High school is not a joke.
- Take advantage of the arts in high school.
- When you have a deadline for an assignment – meet it. Don’t ask for extensions, you won’t get them in college.
- Enjoy your time in high school, college is much harder.
P.S. Current seniors -- we want to hear from you next year. Check back here or visit www.cvsd.net around Thanksgiving 2013 for information about the Class of 2013 alumni advisory luncheon.
