School Counselor Update
August 2019
College and Career Presentations for Seniors
The school counselors will be meeting with students during their Senior English courses to discuss the college application process and career planning on August 22 and 23. Students will have lots of information and it's a perfect time to discuss their future plans.
College Admissions Parent Night
Tuesday, Aug 27, 2019, 06:30 PM
Highland High School, Troxler Avenue, Highland, IL, USA
Transcripts
Transcripts will be sent electronically through parchment. Use the red "request a transcript" button on our school website to create an account and enter your request.
For questions call Sarah Wiegman at ext. 4107.
Want to take a college/career day?
Students are allowed to take a total of two college/career days during their junior and senior years. These must be scheduled at least one-week in advance. See your school counselor for forms and information.
Club Day- August 30
ASVAB Testing
The ASVAB will be given in the HHS Kennel on September 12th. It is a free military aptitude test. Please sign up in the School Counselor's office by September 5th or online: https://forms.gle/QRCE4CqoBwWWWQjAA
Need more info about the asvab test? Click here: http://official-asvab.com
Financial Aid night- FAFSA and more
Our ISAC representative will also be available in Late October/ Early November in our Career Center to help students/parents complete their FAFSA online.
PSAT/NMSQT- Juniors only
Tutor List in the works
School counselors are collecting information from students who are interested in tutoring. If your student is interested please have them come see a school counselor to sign up or use this link:
https://forms.gle/mM9uWKGzrHNLg1FL6
Typically tutors are paid by the hour- contact is made from the student or parent requesting the tutor. Payment and logistics should be discussed at that time.
Early Graduation
PSAT 8/9 and PSAT 10 Scores
If you do not have an account, you can create one and use the Score Matching Tool. If you need a copy of your registration number, please contact your school counselor. If you need additional assistance, contact the College Board's help line at 866-315-6068.
State SAT Scores
Please see your school counselor if you need your test registration number to access those scores. If you are still having trouble accessing your scores, please contact the SAT student hotline at 1-866-756-7346.
Students may chose to retake the SAT on a National Test date. Registration information can be found in a student's college board account.
AP Scores
*It's best to provide the same information on your College Board account and each AP answer sheet.
*You will need your AP number from your student pack and the card you received during "bubble in" to receive this year's scores.
ACT National Test and Profile
Sign up online:http://actstudent.org/start
ACT Profile delivers powerful, personalized insights to inform individuals as they navigate through life's key decision points. Students are encouraged to utilize the act profile to help with their college search. Answers to your interest inventory can help you decide where to start.
2018-2019 Events
- August 27- College and Career Planning Parent Night 6:30pm
- August 30- Club day at lunch
- September 12th - ASVAB (Military Aptitude) Testing
- September 18- Financial Aid/ FAFSA Overview Presentation 6:30pm
- October 1- FAFSA application opens
- October 3- Early graduation applications due
- October 20- College Fair @ SLU
- October 22- College Fair @ SIUE
HHS School Counselors
Mrs. Mary Jackson- Student's Last Names: H-M
Mrs. Carrie Lieberman- Student's Last Names: N-Z
Website: hs.highlandcusd5.org/home/counseling-department
Location: 12760 Troxler Avenue, Highland, IL, United States
Phone: 618-654-7131