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Summer is a great time to catch up on READING 
It's time to READ!! Students all across the region are wrapping up the 2002-2003 academic year and anticipating summer vacation. Although many students will not be attending formal classes during the summer, reading can keep your mind sharp and entertain you as well. Reading is also  a great way to help prepare for college. Check out the DC Public Library web site for sample book lists. 

Choosing a high school  
For many middle school students and parents, the choice of which high school to attend is a big decision. Many local school districts allow students to apply to special programs or schools within the system. In addition, there are a wide range of charter, private and independent schools in the DC metropolitan area. How to choose one that fits?  Washington Post reported Jay Matthews asked parents, educators and others to send in their comments. A recent article lists his "Top Ten" factors for choosing a school. 

Are you curious about the "New" SAT?
 The new SAT will be administered for the first time in March 2005 for the class of 2006. Proposed changes include:

The former SAT verbal section will be renamed critical reading. This  section will no longer include analogies. Instead, short reading passages will be added to existing long reading passages.

A new section called the SAT writing section will be added. It will contain
multiple-choice grammar questions as well as a written essay.

The SAT math section will be expanded to cover three years of high school math. Instead of just covering concepts from Geometry and Algebra I, the new SAT math section will contain concepts from Geometry, Algebra I and Algebra II.

For more information, go to www.collegeboard.com