Distance Learning Update May 6th

Greeting Wilcox families,

1, We expect an official announcement later today about continuing distance learning for the remainder of the school year. While we are sad for our seniors, it is important to keep everyone safe and healthy. We will make plans for students to retrieve and return necessary items at a later date. We are also working on plans for graduation, prom, and other activities.
As soon as we have information, we will share it with you.

2.  Each student in the Connecticut Technical Education and Career Center has the opportunity to take the YouScience Aptitude / Interest Assessment.
YouScience uses a series of brain games to measure your aptitudes (abilities most Important to career success). The results include a review of your natural strengths and interests, and matching to 500+ careers (with detailed information about each career like salary, a day-in-the-life, etc). Check out this video to learn more about how YouScience can help you plan for college and career success: www.youscience.com/whatisys

Directions and Results

• You must take YouScience on a computer (no tablets or phones).
• Students will receive an email from YouScience from “The YouScience Team” by Monday May 11, 2020 (or sooner.)  If you do not see it, please check your spam or junk folder.
• When you open the email invitation, click on the green “Activate” button to create your account and get started.
• The Core Assessment consists of 11 exercises that reveal how you work, think, and understand different types of information     and tasks.
• The assessment is 90-minutes, however, you do not have  to complete the entirety in one sitting. You can take a break after any exercise, but not in the middle.
• There are also Amplifier Assessments that you can take after the initial set of brain games. Just click the green “Continue     Amplifier Assessments” button once you complete the Core Assessment.
• Make sure you are in a quiet, comfortable place where you won’t be distracted by television, music, pets, or your cell phone.
• Be sure to do the brain games alone. Some of the brain games will be fun and easy for you, others might seem difficult.
• Try your best and remember – this is about what you     naturally do well and how you fit with potential majors and careers.
• Knowing what’s challenging for you is just as important  as knowing what’s easy.  Let the natural you shine through! Your     future self will thank you for it.
• If you have any questions as you are taking YouScience, please chat in on their website using the blue chat button in the bottom right corner.
• Once you finish your brain games, your results will be ready in about 12 hours, you’ll receive an email letting you know.
• To view results, log back into     your YouScience account at www.youscience.com/login
• For a guided results walkthrough, visit: www.youscience.com/results

3. Click on the link for information about a social media campaign for seniors who reside in Meriden.

4. Please remember to thank your teachers in honor of Teacher Appreciate Week! We appreciate all they do for our learning community.

I hope you are all safe and healthy!

Dr. Butkus
Principal