WHS / WACTC Guidance Newsletter
2018 - 2019 Quarter Two Edition
Novans, as we enter a new quarter, let's strive for Excellence. Our motto is Respect, Responsibility, Preparation, Family and Pride.
The Guidance Department
Mr. Brian Bouley - Director of Guidance and Assistant Principal (401) 767-4722
Mrs. Kelly Renaud - Guidance Secretary (401) 767-4722 krenaud@woonsocketschools.com
Mrs. Lynn Hawkins - Head of Guidance and Guidance Counselor A, P, Q (401) 767-4716
lhawkins@woonsocketschools.com
Mrs. Sue Cohagan - Guidance Counselor B, C, M, N (401) 767-4717
scohagan@woonsocketschools.com
Mrs. Betty Dion - Guidance Counselor D, E, F, G (12), I, J, K, L, O (401) 767-4718
Mrs. Kathy Linton - Guidance Counselor G (9,10,11), H, R-Z (401) 767-4720
Ms. Katie McKenzie - WACTC Guidance Counselor (401) 767-4666
kmckenzie@woonsocketschools.com
Mrs. Rachel Scott - WACTC Guidance Counselor (401) 767-4676 rscott@woonsocketschools.com
Ms. Bethania Ramos--College Advisor (401) 767-4430 bramos@woonsocketschools.com
Additional resources and information can be found at http://whswactc.weebly.com/
Important Grading Dates
November 8, 2018 - Quarter 1 Report Cards Distributed
December 13, 2018 - Quarter 2 Progress Reports DistributedJanuary 14 - 17, 2019 - Mid-term Exams
January 16 - 17, 2019 - Early Release WHS/WACTC students. Students are dismissed at 11:10 am.
January 18, 2019 - End of Quarter 2
January 24, 2019 - Quarter 2 Report Cards Distributed
SAT DATES
Saturday, March 9, 2019 - Deadline to register is February 8, 2019
Saturday, May 4, 2019 - Deadline to register is April 5, 2019
Saturday, June 1, 2019 - Deadline to register is May 3, 2019
To register, go to collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register. If you receive free or reduced lunch, meet with your guidance counselor to receive a fee waiver.
PSAT Test Scores
Free Practice SAT
ACT Test Dates
February 9, 2019 - Deadline to register is January 11, 2019
April 13, 2019 - Deadline to register is March 8, 2019
To register, go to http://www.act.org.
College Financial Aid Workshop
Monday, Nov 19, 2018, 06:00 PM
CCRI (Warwick Campus), Warwick, RI, USA
FAFSA Night
Wednesday, Dec 12, 2018, 06:00 PM
777 Cass Avenue, Woonsocket, RI, USA
FAFSA Document Checklist
Remember to bring:
- Social Security Card (yours and your parents)
- Parental Birthdates
- Parental marriage/divorce dates
- Driver's license
- Income tax return (most recent 2017 tax returns)
- Your parents' income tax returns (most recent 2017 tax returns)
- W-2 Forms
- Untaxed income records
- Bank statements
- Business & investment info
- Alien registration cards
College Application Timeline
Complete CSS Profile -for Private Colleges- Deadline 2-1-19
FAFSA Night--WHS Library 6pm-8pm 12-12-18
FAFSA Deadline 3-1-19
Admissions Decisions ongoing through 4-1-19
Deadline to Enroll 5-1-19
For Community Colleges and Trade Schools:
Submit applications ideally by 3-1-19
Complete FAFSA no later than 6-30-19
Take Placement Test
Meet Academic Advisor
COLLEGE APPLICATION CHECKLIST
- Create common app account at commonapp.org
- Ask teachers for letters of recommendation
- Add schools to common app account
- Complete and Submit FAFSA + CSS Profile (Only for private colleges)
- College Essay, Revise! Revise! Revise!
- Supplements (Do your colleges require any?)
- Resume (Do you have one and does your college require one?)
- Let Guidance or Ms. Ramos review your college applications BEFORE you submit
COLLEGE DEADLINES
Due DEC. 1ST @11:59 PM
- URI Nursing, Business, Pharmacy, Engineering, and Merit Aid Scholarship
- University of New England
Due DEC. 15TH @ 11:59 PM
- URI: Talent Development programs (all majors except Nursing, Business, Pharmacy, and Engineering)
Due JAN 1ST @ 11:59 PM
- Amherst college
- Bates College
- Boston University
- Brandeis University
- Brown University
- Harvard University
- Johns Hopkins University
- Northeastern University
- Princeton University
- Stanford University
- Tufts University
- University of Miami
Due JAN 5TH @ 11:59 PM
- Emerson College
Due JAN 15TH @ 11:59 PM
- Clark University
- College of Holy Cross
- Florida State University
- Providence College
- Stonehill College
- University of Connecticut
- UMass- Amherst
- Wheaton College
Due FEB. 1ST @ 11:59 PM
- Bryant University
- Merrimack College
- Quinnipiac University
- Rhode Island School of Design
- Roger Williams University
- University of Rhode Island
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Due FEB 15TH @ 11:59 PM
- Assumption College
- Emmanuel College
- Salve Regina University
- UMass- Lowell
Due MARCH 15TH @ 11:59 PM
- Rhode Island College
Rolling Admissions (No specific Deadline)
- Johnson and Wales University
- Community College of Rhode Island
- New England Institute of Technology
Scholarship Opportunities
For national, regional and some local scholarship opportunities, please visit the Rhode Island Student Loan Authority (RISLA) at www.rischolarships.org Either create an account or sign in to view available scholarships.
Additional local scholarships are offered through WHS / WACTC. Please access the link below to view and be sure to check back periodically as scholarship information will be continuously updated.
Advanced Course Network
RIDE is excited to announce that the Spring 2019 registration window is now open. The registration window is from October, 29th - December, 21st and it is on a first come first serve basis. Students can register at www.RICourseChoice.org. The ACN is designed to help Rhode Island schools create opportunities for public school students to identify, pursue and realize their post-high school path. Enriching experiences with advanced coursework help students get a head start on post-secondary success, master the skills required of a lifelong learner, and be prepared for jobs in sectors critical to Rhode Island’s future prosperity.
Please note the following.
Registration remains first come first serve and we are anticipating a great amount of demand as students share their experiences with their peers. Please help us to promote these opportunities widely to ensure a fair and equitable opportunity to the available seats.
We look forward to supporting you in engaging students in these opportunities.
More information can be found on www.RICourseChoice.org. Questions about the Advanced Course Network can be directed to advancedcoursework@ride.ri.gov.
SKYWARD LOGIN AND PASSWORD
Parents and guardians have the ability to have up to date student information regarding grades, attendance and discipline. For information on how to access Skyward and to receive your parent Login and Password information, please email Mrs. Kelly Renaud (Guidance Secretary) at krenaud@woonsocketschools.com.
Academic Support
The late bus is now available!