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The Educational Talent Search Program (TRIO) is college guidance and information service for youths aged 11-18 based on the campus of the Univeristiy of South Carolina. Talent Serarch counselors work with both students and parents to provide guidance on the completion of high school requirements, assitance with financial aid and scholarships, and admissions applications. The program for 7th and 8th graders offers grade-specific services that include study skills development, mentoring, tutroing, college visits, cultural ativites, and workshops for parents. Sessions are held in the school during school hours.
W.G. Sanders 2017-2018 Calendar of Activities
Grade Level(s) Session Topic Meeting Date
8th Grade Initial Meeting Thursday, September 21st
8th Grade Career Counseling & Do What You Are Thursday, October 12th
8th Grade Make-up Session Thursday, October 26th
8th Grade Newberry College Campus Tour Thursday, November 16th
7th Grade Initial Meeting Thursday, November 30th
7th and 8th Grade College Planning Thursday, December 7th
7th and 8th Grade Individual Grade Plan Thursday, January 11th
7th and 8th Grade Individual Grade Plan Follow Up Thursday, January 18th
7th and 8th Grade Financial Aid & Literacy Thursday, February 8th
7th and 8th Grade Intro to Etiquette Thursday, February 22nd
7th and 8th Grade Support Network Thursday, March 8th
7th and 8th Grade End of the Year Wrap-up Thursday, March 22nd