FMHS Counseling Department News
January 2022
January News
Welcome back!! We hope everyone had an amazing winter break!
Freshman and Sophomore IGP meetings are continuing now and you can find more information on the counseling website here under Sophomore Information and Freshman Information.
The new semester and M4 began on 1/5/22. M4 midterms will be on 1/26/22 and M4 ends on 2/23/22.
PSAT Scores
- PSAT scores are available through College Board's website. You will find instructions on how to access test scores here.
GRADE LEVEL GOOGLE CLASSROOMS
- Each grade level now has a Google Classroom with information for your specific grade! These classrooms will be used each year with more information added for your students' new grade level.
- Students should search their email for information on how to access their Google classroom!
Don't forget to check our website for additional information and updates!
Start Strong in the Second Semester
- Evaluate how the first semester went. Think about whether there are any adjustments you need to make to be successful this semester.
- Use a planner or agenda to keep track of your assignments, tests, quizzes, and extracurricular activities.
- Take good notes in class.
- Make use of before and after school live help time with your teachers.
- Use the SC Discus free tutoring! Login through your ClassLink account on the main HS website.
- Make sure you use your study time wisely.
Grade Level Information
9th Grade
- IGP meetings are happening now! Click here for more information. Please make sure to complete your IGP elective survey prior to your meeting.
- Don't forget to check out the Counseling department website for helpful hints as you begin your freshman year!
10th Grade
- IGP meetings are happening now! You can find the details and sign-up information here. Please make sure to complete your IGP elective survey prior to your meeting.
- Don't forget to check out the Counseling department website for helpful hints as you begin your sophomore year.
11th Grade
- 11th Grade IGP meetings have finished for the 2021-2022 school year. If you have any further questions, please reach out to your counselor!
- Don't forget to check out the Counseling department website for helpful hints as you begin your junior year!
12th Grade
Transcripts
- Senior IGP meetings have concluded for the 2021-2022 school year. If you have additional questions, you can contact your counselor via email or stop by the main counseling office.
- Seniors can request transcripts and letters of recommendation through Naviance. You can find instructions and video walkthroughs on the FMHS website.
Test Scores
- ACT, SAT, and AP test scores must be sent to colleges directly from ACT or College Board. FMHS does not send test scores to colleges.
- Click here for the ACT website.
- Click here for the SAT website
- When signing up to take a test you can request four of your scores to be sent to 4 colleges for free.
- Any additional score reports you wish to have can be requested through your account with the test website. There is a fee to send additional score reports to colleges.
Scholarships
- College Board Opportunity Scholarships are available for juniors and seniors! Click here for more details!
- After colleges receive test scores and final transcripts in June, they will award the Life or Hope scholarship for qualifying students.
- The counseling office will notify students that qualify for the Palmetto Fellows scholarship.
- The counseling website and Naviance are also updated regularly with new scholarship opportunities we receive.
Resources
Activities and Clubs
- You can find club information in the weekly newsletter link on the main FMHS website.
- Club information is also available in the main commons area.
College and Career Readiness
Meet Mr. Young
- Mr. Young is our Career Development Facilitator. He is here to help you explore careers! Set up an appointment with him today! You can email him here.
- Check out the FMHS Calendar for information on upcoming virtual college visits.
- If you're looking for videos on Career and College Readiness, check out Mr. Young's YouTube Channel. This is the hub for previous sessions on college admissions, resume writing, athletic recruitment, and much more!
- We held information sessions on College Planning 101 and Scholarships and Financial Aid last fall that are also great resources!. Check out the recordings!
Community Resources--Mental Health Resource Guide
Naviance
- Complete career interest assessments
- Search for colleges based on your career interests
- Compare colleges and find your best fit
- Check your GPA
- Request transcripts be sent to your colleges
- Request letters of recommendation from FMHS teachers to be sent to your colleges
- Search for scholarships
You will find videos to walk you through how to log in to Naviance on YouTube! To log in click on Sign in with Clever and use your school email address and password.
Scholarships
- We have scholarships listed in Naviance and on this spreadsheet. Students need to log in to their FMSD account to access the spreadsheet.
- In the spring, the Fort Mill Foundation scholarships will also open up. Seniors should check their email for more information!
- College Board has an Opportunity Scholarship that students can enter by completing tasks that are part of the college/career search process. Find more information here!
- The Commission on Higher Education oversees the state Hope, Life, and Palmetto Fellows scholarships. Find more information here.
Testing--ACT/SAT
- Students can sign up for the ACT on a national test date here.
- Students can sign up for the SAT on a national test date here.
- Please make sure to check that your testing site is still open prior to arriving at the test site. Some sites have had to cancel due to COVID. You may have to travel farther than normal for an available test site.
- Students qualifying for Free/Reduced lunch can request a Fee Waiver in the main counseling office.
- If students have an IEP or 504 their accommodations must be requested and approved by College Board and/or ACT. Please make sure that you are registering early to ensure there is adequate time for staff to send in the information. ACT and College Board will still have to review and approve or deny the requests.
Tutoring
FREE TUTORING
For the 2020-2021 school year, SC Discus has partnered with Tutor.com for all K-12 students! Tutoring is available 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Students can access tutoring for
- Math
- English
- Science
- Social Studies
- World Languages
- AP/SAT/ACT test prep
To access the tutoring, go to ClassLink, and enter your school email address and password. Next, click on SC Discus, then click on Tutor.com.
TUTOR MATCHING SERVICE
Tutor Matching Service provides a tutoring search engine with college students or recent graduates providing tutoring in multiple subject areas. The link is here.
*Please note that these resources are for your reference and are not a recommendation by FMHS staff.
Important Dates
School Dates to Note
- January 4 Teacher Work Day
- January 5 Second Semester Begins
- January 11 STAR testing for 9th-grade students
- January 17 Martin Luther King Jr. Day -- No School
- January 18-21 Spirit Week
- January 26 M4 Midterms Grades
Connect With Your Counselor
Mrs. Courtney Kountz 9th, A-K
Ms. Adrienne Long 9th, L-Z
Ms. Carly Patterson 10th-12th A-D
pattersoncd@fortmillschools.org
Mr. Steve Kanoon 10th-12th, E-K
Ms. Tychonna Urquhart 10th-12th Grades L-Ri
Mrs. Haleigh Strayer, 10th-12th, Ro-Z
Mr. Edward Young Career Counselor
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @fmhscounseling
Fort Mill High School Counseling Department
Email: kountzc@fortmillschools.org
Website: http://fortmillfmhs.ss11.sharpschool.com/guidance
Location: Fort Mill High School, Fort Mill, SC, USA
Phone: 803-548-8235
Twitter: @fmhscounseling