Counseling Connection
Parkwood High School
Fall-ing Into Place
Oh, how quickly time flies! Here we are at the end of the first grading period (only two more weeks to go) and what a busy first grading period it has been. It seems as though the students are back in the swing of things with schoolwork and activities- we have a lot going on here at Parkwood this school year! The Counselors truly enjoy working with each of your students, and are looking forward to another successful school year. If we can ever be of assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Happy Fall, Y'all!
The PWHS Counseling Department
Manufacturing Awareness Week is October 3rd – October 7th
UCPS is again joining with South Piedmont Community College, Union County Chamber of Commerce and Make It in Union County by participating, promoting and supporting this event.
Teachers, administrators, students and their parents will have opportunities to attend tours of companies and a showcase on Thursday, October 6th from 4-7 p.m. during the week of October 3rd. All teachers, administrators, counselors, staff, parents and students will gain points for our school if they attend any of the events after school during the above week listed. Please go to the Manufacturing Awareness Week website to register and see available events. Our school will receive $1,000 in technology credit and $2,000 just for the school if we win the most participation in this event. Parkwood really needs your support!
Please contact Ms. Bartell for more information and you can also visit the Manufacturing Awareness Week website.
Red Ribbon Week Is October 24th - October 28th
The PWHS Counseling Department and the SAVE/SADD Club are planning to coordinate Red Ribbon Week, an annual drug free/violence free/bully free initiative during the week of October 24th - 28th. The week long initiative strives to counter the global issues of drug/alcohol abuse and bullying/violence in our school. Below is a list of activities planned for this year's event:
2016 Red Ribbon Week Activities:
- All Week: All staff wear red ribbons in support of Red Ribbon Week and our school's drug free and safe school initiatives
- Monday: Decorate the school in red
- Tuesday: Mix It Up Day
- Wednesday: Red Ribbon Week Poster Contest
- Thursday: Annual Red Ribbon Week Red Knock Out Rose Planting
Web Safe Schools-Anti Cyber Bullying Event at 6:00 p.m. PWHS auditorium
- Friday: Red Ribbon Week Drug-Free/Bully-Free pledge signing
All students and staff to wear red to promote drug/free awareness and bully free schools
Pre-Act parents & Students
Dear Parent/Guardian:
The NC Department of Public Instruction is administering the PreACT assessment to all eligible tenth grade students on October 19, 2016. The PreACT assessment includes a pretest portion that will not be available to students through the state test administration. Parents and students can voluntarily access and complete the information that is included in this pretest portion and create an ACT profile HERE.
If you have any questions or concerns about the PreACT, please contact Chrissy Rape at 704-764-2900.
Scholarship Stop
- Congratulations to the following students for their scholarship nominations:
- UNC Morehead-Cain: Caroline Blackmon, Matthew Alexander & Maeve Sweeney
- NC State Park Scholarship: Carter Blackmon
- SENIORS: please bring copies of your scholarship & college acceptance letters to Mrs. Villas' office as soon as you receive them. You may also email them to breanne.villas@ucps.k12.nc.us
- Please check the “General Information and Announcements” tab of the Counseling website for up to date available scholarships or, for a list of scholarships arranged by the monthly deadlines, click HERE. Students can also check the Counseling Office for paper applications.
- The following scholarship applications are due in:
- 10/3: Wendy's High School Heisman
- 10/7: University of North Georgia ROTC 1st National Selection Board
- 10/14: Toptal Scholarship for Female Developers
- 10/15: Davidson College Bryan Scholarship
- 10/15: NC State Centennial Scholarship nominee early admission deadline
- 10/15: HotelsCheap.org General Scholarship for Higher Learning
- 10/17: Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway Contest (18+)
- 10/26: DAR Good Citizens Program & Scholarship Contest
- 10/28: Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum Student Essay Contest
- 10/31: CARiD Scholarship Program
- 10/31: Unigo Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship
November- 11/1: University of Georgia Foundation Fellowship & Ramsey Honors Scholarship
- 11/1: VFW Voice of Democracy Contest
- 11/1: NC State Centennial Scholarship (nomination)
- 11/1: Crumley Roberts Scholarships (available)
-11/7: Davidson College Belk Scholarship (nomination)
- 11/12: Discover Lenoir-Rhyne Enrollment Management event
- 11/14: WTS Transportation YOU High School Sholarship
- 11/30: Caption Scholarship
Please see Mrs. Villas in the Counseling Department for information regarding scholarships, deadlines, and application help.
Important Dates & Announcements
Important Dates:
- Beginning on Saturday, October 1, students will be able to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2017-18 school year. Also beginning with the 2017–18 FAFSA, students will be required to report income and tax information from an earlier tax year. For more information about the changes to the FAFSA process, please click HERE.
- The Union County College Fair is Sunday, October 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Agricultural Center
- Wednesday, October 12 is a Teacher Workday
- Report Cards will be given out on Wednesday, October 19
- The PSAT will be given to all Juniors on Wednesday, October 19 for FREE!
- The Pre-ACT (formerly the PLAN) will be given to all Sophomores on Wednesday, October 19 for FREE
- Dr.Houlihan, our superintendent, will visit all clusters to hear from community members about how we can work together to make UCPS a better school system. He will be at Parkwood on Thursday, October 20 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Auditorium to meet with parents and students.
- FAFSA Day is Saturday, October 29 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. If you're going to college in the 2017-18 academic year and need help completing your FAFSA, College Foundation of North Carolina, the North Carolina Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, and State Employees' Credit Union are offering free programs to help you complete and submit this important form. To register for FAFSA Day or find FAFSA completion services at a nearby college campus, click HERE.
- Tuesday, November 8 is a Teacher Workday
- Friday, November 11 is Veteran's Day- no school
- Monday, November 14 to Friday, November 18 is College Application Week.The goal of North Carolina College Application Week is to provide every graduating high school senior the opportunity to apply to college online through CFNC. Click HERE to find out more information about College Application Week.
- Wednesday, November 23 to Friday, November 25 is Thanksgiving Break
- The ACT will be given to all Juniors on Tuesday, February 28. This is the only time Juniors will take the ACT for free. Students may register for other test dates and pay for the ACT HERE.
Announcements:
- Transcripts may be sent for free to any North Carolina college or university. Seniors should go to CFNC to access their transcript manager and select where to send their current transcript. Any questions should be directed to the Counseling Office.
- Students need to go to the Counseling Office and complete a request form for out of state college applications.
- The SAT is not given at the school level. Students may register for the SAT for their desired test date and test location HERE.
- Fee waivers for the SAT and ACT are granted to students who meet eligibility such as; enrolled in the free and reduced lunch program. Waivers are available in the Counseling Office.
- Students interested in academy courses around the county or at Parkwood should come see Ms. Bartell in the Counseling Office. Also see Ms. Bartell if you have questions about interviewing, jobs, planning for a career, resume’ writing etc.
About Us
Counseling Staff:
Anne Sutton- 9th Grade Counselor, Drop Out Prevention Coordinator
Jim Williams - 10th Grade Counselor, 504 Plan Coordinator
Breanne Villas- 11th Grade Counselor, Middle School Transition Coordinator
Chrissy Rape- 12th Grade Counselor, Department Chair, Testing Coordinator
Elizabeth Bartell- Career Development Coordinator
Brenda Bigham- Counseling Center Administrative Assistant
Website: http://www.ucps.k12.nc.us/Page/3851
Phone: (704) 764-2900
Twitter: @PWHScounselors