Student Services Update
12/8/2022
Welcome to Student Services!
Thanks for reading the Student Services Update!
Questions about scheduling, the college process, scholarships, work permits, transcripts, or life in general? Do you need to speak with someone regarding an issue that is bothering you, do you need a place to discuss what is going on in your life or to figure out how you are feeling? Please feel free to contact us or stop by the office. The Student Services Office is here to help! We look forward to seeing you soon!
Let us know what other information you would like to read here: sgarcia@mtrsd.org
Quarter 2 Progress Reports are scheduled to be available on Friday, December 16th.
Here are the tentative dates for the Quarter and Semester Dates for the rest of the year:
Quarter 2
First Day: Thursday, November 3, 2022
Last Day: Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Semester 1 Finals
Wednesday, January 18th - Block 1 and 2 (2 hr. delay)
Thursday, January 19th - Block 2 and 3 (2 hr. delay)
Friday, January 20th - Make Up Day (2 hr. delay)
Quarter 3
First Day: Thursday, January 19, 2023
Last Day: Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Quarter 4
First Day: Thursday, March 30, 2023
Last Day: Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Semester 2 Finals
Tuesday, June 6 (2 hr. delay) Block 1 & 2
Wednesday, June 7 (2 hr. delay) Blocks 3 & 4
Thursday, June 8 (2 hr. delay) Make-Up
**Dates will be adjusted to accommodate snow days
Scholarships and Financial Aid!
Senior Scholarship Opportunities are starting to come in with most being available in late January. Please continue to check this document for more information.
2023-2024 FAFSA and CSS Profile Opened 10/1: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa and https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org/
Video: How to File the FAFSA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAeAVGscEWU
Virtual FAFSA filing support: https://fafsact.org/
More FAFSA resources: https://thecollegefinanciallady.com/2022/09/27/fafsa-resources-2/
Great Advice for Parents:
There are even Scholarships available for MTRS Graduates! This document will be updated as more information becomes available.
CAREER INVESTIGATIONS - ENGINEERING
CAREER TRAILS
Career information, exploration, and opportunities.
CAREER OF THE MONTH: Information Security Analyst click on the link to find out about this growing career field.
This year students will be exposed to career speakers in their Academic and elective classes. These speakers will highlight careers that connect to that specific academic area or topic they are learning about in class. This allows students to connect the classroom to the real world. More to follow……
Get Involved!
Students should start getting involved at MTRS or in the community. Clubs, athletics, or music are great opportunities at MTRS. These activities are helpful to connect with other students, gain leadership skills and determine interests and passions.
HOW DO I GET A WORK PERMIT IN MASSACHUSETTS?
You must get a Work Permit at the School District where you live.
At Mohawk Trail Regional School, obtaining a Work Permit is a 2 step process:
You must have a job offer from an employer
After you have a job offer, download a Work Permit Application or stop by the Student Services office at MTRS
MASSACHUSETTS STATE LAW: ALL MINORS MUST OBTAIN AND HAVE FILLED OUT THE EMPLOYMENT PERMIT APPLICATION FOR 14 TO 17-YEAR-OLDS BEFORE A WORK PERMIT CAN BE ISSUED.
STEP 1:
The Employment Permit Application form (Promise of Employment form) can be downloaded Here or Picked up in the Student Services Office.
14 and 15-year-olds: There are 4 sections that MUST be filled out and signed on the Employment Permit Application before the Work Permit can be issued.
The first section is completed and signed by the employer
The second section is to be completed and signed by the Doctor’s office or Medical office where the minor had a physical within the last year. We can not accept a copy of a physical; this has to be signed by a physician according to State Law.
The third section is filled out and signed by the parent or legal guardian of the minor
The fourth section is signed and dated by the minor
16 and 17-year-olds: There are 3 sections that must be filled out and signed on the Employment Permit Application before the Work Permit can be issued.
The first section is completed and signed by the employer
The third section is filled out and signed by the parent or legal guardian of the minor
The fourth section is signed and dated by the minor
STEP 2:
*The Minor (student) must bring the completed Employment Permit Application form, their student ID, and a document that shows their birth date on it to the High School (MTRS Student Services) where the Work Permit will be filled out by the Authorized agent (MTRS Registrar/Shana Garcia). Documents MUST be originals; fax or copies will not be accepted. THE AUTHORIZED AGENT, MUST BY LAW, WITNESS THE MINOR SIGNING THE WORK PERMIT BEFORE IT CAN BE ISSUED.
Contact the Student Services Office
CONTACT US
Interim School Counselor Grades 9-12th
School Counselor Grades 7 & 8th
https://truggeri.youcanbook.me/
Registrar and Student Services Assistant
413-625-9811 ext. 1305
Email: sgarcia@mtrsd.org
Website: https://mtrs.mohawktrailschools.org/Mohawk-Student-Services
Location: 26 Ashfield Road, Shelburne Falls, MA, USA
Phone: (413) 625-9811