Sponsored by Troy Aquatics Booster Club, College & Academic Mentor: Mrs. Tiffany Wilson
Aquatics CAMP includes three college-preparation workshops designed for the unique goals and needs of Aquatics athletes and families at Troy High School, as well as academic mentoring to promote CIF academic eligibility for aquatics athletes. The Aquatics Booster Club supports the holistic success of our Troy scholar-athletes!
Workshop #3: All grades - Tuesday, April 16th at 6:00 pm in Room 503
Countdown to AP's: Planning backwards for AP exam season
It's important to plan backwards for Advanced Placement exams in May! In April, we'll help you get started. We will also be emphasizing Mindfulness for Test Taking! Special invitation to swim and dive athletes, whose competitive season overlaps with AP season. Also in this session, we will discuss how to prepare for your college essays this summer.
Academic Mentoring - Ongoing
PAST EVENTS:
Workshop #1: October 13, 2018: 1pm-3pm in Room 503, Mrs. Wilson's room, pizza lunch 12pm-1pm
Complete College AFTERNOON with Troy Aquatics. RSVP Here: https://goo.gl/forms/VxTanXU05I2w1mGI2. Recommended for Juniors and Seniors. Saturday,
Workshop #2 All grades. Tuesday, February 19, 2019: 6:00 PM in Room 503
School, Practice, Rinse & Repeat:
The aquatics insider guide to living your best life as a scholar-athlete and selling it on college applications
Aquatics CAMP includes three college-preparation workshops designed for the unique goals and needs of Aquatics athletes and families at Troy High School, as well as academic mentoring to promote CIF academic eligibility for aquatics athletes. The Aquatics Booster Club supports the holistic success of our Troy scholar-athletes!
Workshop #3: All grades - Tuesday, April 16th at 6:00 pm in Room 503
Countdown to AP's: Planning backwards for AP exam season
It's important to plan backwards for Advanced Placement exams in May! In April, we'll help you get started. We will also be emphasizing Mindfulness for Test Taking! Special invitation to swim and dive athletes, whose competitive season overlaps with AP season. Also in this session, we will discuss how to prepare for your college essays this summer.
Academic Mentoring - Ongoing
- Aquatics athletes welcome! An open classroom (Room 503) to sit and work at lunchtime
- Academic mentor will reach out to parents of aquatics athletes whose GPA falls below 3.0 GPA during competitive season (BWP: grade check 2 weeks before 1st Quarter progress reports, GWP: grade check based on semester report cards, Swim/Dive: grade check 2 weeks before 3rd Quarter progress reports)
- Offer study tips, planning, and advice to students who are at-risk of CIF academic ineligibility
PAST EVENTS:
Workshop #1: October 13, 2018: 1pm-3pm in Room 503, Mrs. Wilson's room, pizza lunch 12pm-1pm
Complete College AFTERNOON with Troy Aquatics. RSVP Here: https://goo.gl/forms/VxTanXU05I2w1mGI2. Recommended for Juniors and Seniors. Saturday,
- Seniors: Need more time for college apps? Come ready to work while Mrs. Wilson's critical eye helps you showcase your Troy Aquatics experience and get your college apps done! There will be individual stations for you, including essays, short answers, and various sections of community college, Common App, UC or Cal State Apply application formats.
- Juniors: This is your time to "backwards-plan" by mapping out how the next two years shapes your college essay, and decide how to showcase your Troy Aquatics experience on your college applications.
Workshop #2 All grades. Tuesday, February 19, 2019: 6:00 PM in Room 503
School, Practice, Rinse & Repeat:
The aquatics insider guide to living your best life as a scholar-athlete and selling it on college applications
- Tips and strategies for taking the right classes, studying the right "stuff", and getting enough sleep! We'll talk about thriving on the pool deck, and offer stress reduction strategies for parents and students alike. Learn how to work as a parent-student learning team to enjoy your Troy years.