The springtime can be a very stressful season for high school juniors, as they prepare for standardized testing and make plans for life after high school. 

Monticello High School Principal Travis Courson explains that Homeroom will look a little different this year for the building's juniors. In the effort of finding new ways to support their students, He indicates that they will be dedicating Homeroom to ACT preparedness. 

Not only are the students studying hard and reviewing content, but they are also being prepared emotionally. Courson says they are trying to familiarize students with the ACT, so they feel confident on test day and perform at their best. 

While this is a new initiative in Monticello, Courson gets feedback often from alumni who share their positive experiences at the school, especially when it comes to ways they felt supported and made ready for the real world. 

Monticello Schools' administration is always looking for new ways to support its students. Learn more about the district by visiting sages.us or by finding them on Facebook.