Perry Hall Pathways
To PHHS Freshmen and Sophomores from the College Counselor
It's Never Too Early!
It's Never Too Early...
...To start thinking about your plans for after high school. My name is Ms. Campbell and I am the College Counselor here at Perry Hall High School. It may seem like it is too soon to plan for life after high school but the time goes quickly. This year, I will be publishing a newsletter just for Freshmen and Sophomores and their families to let you know about events at school and in the area, as well as what you should be doing now to prepare for your future. Think about it this way...when you are applying to college, a tech school, looking to go into the military or into the world of work, whoever is looking at your application, will only have your body of work from 9th , 10th and 11th grade to go on. That's why it is so important to make every day count in high school. I am available at Perry Hall Tuesdays and Fridays, and every other Wednesday. Your school counselors at Perry Hall are here everyday to help as well. See below for their contact information. You may always contact me at scampbell3@bcps.org. Let me know how I can help you!
What You Should Be Doing Now
What you should be doing now!
-First quarter is halfway over! Make sure you are checking your grades on Schoology.
-If you have an opportunity for an assignment redo, do it!
-Need help in a class? Ask your teacher for help. Attend a coach class with your teacher. Ask your teacher for coach class times and days or send them an email on Schoology.
-Learn how to take GOOD NOTES! Here's a great video to check out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5cQ5bWLi2A
-Get ready for the PSAT. Need practice? Check out Khan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/
--Get involved! Join a club here at school. Your activities in and out of school look great on a resume! See below for a listing of clubs here at PHHS.
Community Service Opportunities
Animal shelters, soup kitchens, libraries, daycares, retirement homes, assisting an elementary or middle school, are all great ways to earn hours!!! Also, check out these upcoming events:
-Catholic Charities & St. Vincent's Villa have opportunities in classroom assistance, sports groups and numerous events. Visit http://bttr.im/0pfls to fill out a volunteer application
-Trunk or Treat; Friday, October 26, 7-9 pm, . Contact April Stevens at 410-285-4674 x211 or astevens@canconnects.org
-Trunk or Treat; Sunday October 28, 12-1:30 pm, Zion United church of Christ, 8701 Cottington Road (corner of Cottington & Silver Spring Roads). Contact Lisa at 410-931-8400 or zionuccmarge@comcast.net
College Open Houses
University of Maryland, October 20th
https://www.admissions.umd.edu/visit/on-campus-programs/FOH
Stevenson University, October 13th
http://www.stevenson.edu/about/news-events/events/event/10/13/2018/open-house
Towson University, October 26th and 27th, and November 9th and 10th
https://www.towson.edu/admissions/visit/openhouse.html
Goucher College, November 12th
Raise Me Scholarship opportunities starting as early as 9th grade!
Your student can earn $ for college as early as 9th grade by creating a portfolio and including community service, good grades and extracurricular activities. Things they probably are already doing!
Check it out on http://www.raise.me/parents
Your school counselors...
Grade Level
Last Name Alphabetically Beginning with
Counselor
A-Ce
Mr. Ferenschak
mferenschak@bcps.org
Cg-Gh
Mrs. Baran
tbaran@bcps.org
Gi-K
Mrs. Botteon
abotteon@bcps.org
L-Ol
Mrs. Updike
mupdike@bcps.org
On-Sk
Mr. Lough
elough@bcps.org
Sla-Z
Ms. Furman
cfurman2@bcps.org
College Counselor
Ms. Campbell
T, F & every other Wednesday
Email: scampbell3@bcps.org
Website: http://perryhallhs.bcps.org/
Location: Perry Hall High School, Ebenezer Road, Nottingham, MD, USA
Phone: 443-809-8709
Twitter: @CounselingPhhs