Mott Counseling Corner
November 2017
9th Grade Meeting Re-cap
PSAT/NMSQT Scores...Coming Soon!!
Juniors ….
You’ll receive your 2017 PSAT/NMSQT scores December 11. You’ll get an email once your scores are ready.
Once you get your confirmation email, follow the instructions to create your College Board account. Then use the access code to view your scores.
Does your student need tutoring?
National Honor Society students offer tutoring to students on Wednesday’s from 2:30-3:30 in Room 103.
Apply at http://mottnhs.weebly.com/ to sign up!
Everyday Counts: Don’t let absences add up!
Getting your child to school every day is important! Missing 5 days of school is over 30 hours of missed instruction! The Waterford School Distract attendance guidelines are strictly enforced at Mott. Please make sure you read the guidelines picture below and contact your child’s counselor with any concerns.
Don’t forget to call all absences in! Attendance line is 248-674-4137.
Upcoming Survey
Waterford Mott is taking part in the Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth Survey supported by the Michigan Department of Education. The research survey will ask about the health behaviors of 9th and 11th grade students. The survey will ask about behavior and attitude related to nutrition, physical activity, injuries, tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use. It will also ask about sexual behaviors that cause AIDS, other sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy.
Students will be asked to complete the survey at a computer terminal.
THE SURVEY IS VOLUNTARY. If you do not want your student to participate in the survey, please sign the letter you received in the mail and return to Mr. Pietrofesa by Monday, November 6th.
Upcoming Dual Enrollment Opportunity - WSU
Wayne State University will be offering a Dual Enrollment course at Mott for 2nd semester. The course is BE 1500 (Engineering) and will be Mon/Wed from 1:40 PM to approx. 4:00 PM. Any student interested will need to apply to Wayne State University (they will have to do this even if they attended during the fall).
They will need to Apply prior to mid December 2017 and we will have a meeting to register for the Class for those accepted prior to Christmas Break (they must have a 3.0)– Students applying will need their transcripts (Hard Copy) given to myself or my staff people who are housed at Mott. This year if they do not met the registration deadline they will not be able to take the course.
More information will be available in the upcoming weeks. Keep an eye out for an announcement, check in with your counselor, or stop by the WSU C2 Pipeline office in the 200 Hallway!
COLLEGE OF THE MONTH
Michigan State University
Freshman Profile
Entering Class of 2017
Average GPA: 3.5-3.9
Average ACT: 23-28
Average SAT (new): 1120-1290
Apply
Complete the Coalition Application or regular MSU Application
- High School Transcript
- Essay
- SAT with writing or ACT with writing test scores
- TOEFL, MELAB, or IELTS scores (for non-native speakers of English)
- Official college transcripts (for high school students dual enrolled in a college or university)
MAJOR OF THE MONTH
Humanities - Prelaw
This interdisciplinary, liberal arts pre-law major is particularly appropriate for students who plan to attend law school or work in government or corporate settings but who also have an interest in the humanities and arts. Students work closely with their academic adviser to design a major with three core areas of five or more classes each. Students hone critical research, writing and presentation skills as they focus on areas of particular interest to them.
SAT and ACT Fee Waivers
You can register to take the SAT at www.collegeboard.org or ACT at www.actstudent.org.
Credit Recovery!
- All classes are $30.
- Students must stay after school (or before school) one day each week as a requirement to work on their course.
- Final Exam must be taken after school in the computer lab.
Letter for High School Seniors
Your 2017-18 Student Support Team
SECRETARY
Counseling Secretary - Mrs. Lori Whetstone (WhetsL01@wsdmi.org)
Your High School Counselors are available to help you with academics (schedule changes, AP classes, Dual Enrollment, OSTC, and more!), personal/social needs, and standardized testing. We have request to see sheets in the counseling office, please fill out your complete schedule on the form. If you have an emergency please ask to be seen right away.
Mrs. Amanda Gohl Last Names A - Ej (GohlA01@wsdmi.org)
Mrs. Sharon Adams Last Names Ek - Ld (AdamsS01@wsdmi.org)
Mr. Derek Wiley Last Names Le - Rt (WileyD01@wsdmi.org)
Mr. Paul Pietrofesa Last Names Ru - Z (PietrP01@wsdmi.org)
Ms. Shannon Barney Intervention Counselor (BarneS@wsdmi.org)
COLLEGE AND CAREER TECH (Located in the Academic Center - Office G)
We are very excited to welcome our new college and career tech Ms. Camille Retford. She will assist seniors with college applications, scholarships, and paying for college as well as Career Cruising, Military, and other career options.
Contact Information
Website: mottcounseling.weebly.com
Location: 1151 Scott Lake Road, Waterford Township, MI, United States
Phone: 248-674-4138