February Newsletter
HS Counseling Office
National School Counseling Week
National School Counseling Week 2024 (#NSCW24) is Feb. 5-9, 2024, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. National School Counseling Week is always celebrated the first full week in February. The 2024 theme is "School Counseling: Standards-Based, Student-Focused."
College Applications for Rolling Admission Schools
How to Apply to College :
Common Application
GO to your 2 year college websites to apply !
https://johnson.edu/ , www.lackawanna.edu , www.luzerne.edu/admissionsapp/ and others ~
PA State Colleges : https://www.passhe.edu/university/Pages/Our-Universities.aspx
FAFSA Completion
FAFSA completion night is scheduled for Monday, February 5, 2024 at 5:00 PM in the high school library. A FAFSA expert from PHEAA and EOC will be here to help you complete the application. It is recommended that both parent and senior attend this program.
Need help completing your FAFSA? Contact Tammy Marcinkevich @ EOC in Scranton for Financial Aid Assistance- (tammy@eocinc.org)
Our very able staff are available to assist you:
- Complete & edit your FAFSA
- Complete & update your PHEAA grant
- Complete your college financial aid forms
- Research & apply for scholarships
- Guide you to complete your Student Loan requirements like the MPN & Entrance Counseling
- Understand your Awards Letter
- Financial Literacy included reviewing your Student Loans
- Finding Scholarships
LOCAL AND REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS -CLASS OF 2024
https://www.fcrsd.org/District/Department/19-FCRHS-Counselors
Local Scholarships -see Mrs Hamlyn's emails
National Scholarships
- https://accessscholarships.com/
- CollegeBoard
- CollegeXpress
- DoSomething
- Edvisors
CAREER PORTFOLIO GRADUATION PROJECT
1. Find the packet ---https://www.fcrsd.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=770827&pageId=8728567#
2. Then COMPLETE your career portfolio requirements -- www.smartfutures.org
Aim to get this finished by end of Junior year.
All High School Students can now log in and plan your future career !
(Use the login with Google button)
9th grade CTC Application process
All interested students had a meeting with Mrs. Lionetti about the application process coming up at the end in February.
www.ctclc.edu --Check out the programs of study
PSAT-10th Grade March 18, 2024
The practice SAT will be given to all 10th grade
Books were handed out for information and practice.
11th grade SAT SCHOOL DAY -- APRIL 11, 2024
11th grade-- Jr. JumpStart Program with PHEAA week of February 26th, 2024
Junior Jump Start Presentation By PHEAA
This Presentation will give the 11th grade students and parents the steps they can take now to get a jump start on your future with higher education.
This will be presented to Mrs. Erdmann's classes.
GED INFORMATION AND TESTING FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES
GRIEF SUPPORT
MENTAL HEALTH AND WARNING SIGNS
RESOURCE FOR SEXUAL ASSAULTS AND TEENS
Open communication can be a challenge with teens, but it’s an important part of keeping them safe. As teens become more independent and spend more time with friends and other activities, it’s important to keep the lines of communication open and let your teen know they can trust you. Learn more about talking to kids and teens about sexual assault.
Remember, you are not alone. If you suspect sexual abuse you can talk to someone who is trained to help. Call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800.656.HOPE (4673) or chat online at online.rainn.org.
HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE
jlionetti@fcrsd.org --Mrs. Lionetti. M.A., NCC--School Counselor, 9-12th grades
fbresser@fcrsd.org, Fred Bresser, FH Social Worker
dhamlyn@fcrsd.org , Mrs. Hamlyn , Admin. Assistant to School Counselors -570-785-2469
HS School Counselor