Carlson's Counseling Corner
Beginning of the year happenings...
Fall is a busy time of year- so use this as a guide to help keep your student on track in the coming weeks.
12th grade:
- All seniors have met with their counselors to verify if they are on track for Graduation June 2024. Any student not on track to graduate has a plan to make up their credit with their counselor.
- 12th graders should be working on college applications! Seniors can find sources for Fee Waivers, Scholarships and Admissions information through their Schoology Senior Group. This is the time of year to work on applications.
- FAFSA opens DECEMBER 1, 2023 log into fafsa.ed.gov to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
11th and 10th grade:
- Explore careers and colleges using Xello
- Check grades regularly. If you are behind in classes meet with your teacher to discuss how to get back on track.
- Practice for the PSAT. Log into collegeboard.org to access practice tests. All 10th and 11th grade students will be testing on October 26th. They will be administered the PSATNMSQT.
9th grade:
- Get Involved! Studies show, students that are involved feel more connected to their school and have a greater chance for academic success.
- Talk to your teachers. Get to know them and build strong relationships. Let them know if you are struggling at any time, I promise they want to help and see their students succeed.
- Check grades a few times a week!. Remember in high school grades and credits matter. So it's easier to stay on top of things, than to dig out of a hole of missing assignments.
- 9th graders will be taking a PSAT 9 on October 26th. Practice tests are available on collegeboard.org
- Students should take advantage of the tutoring or intervention help during their Advisory period.
What's To Come: Planning ahead...
*10/5 Manufactoring Day!- Field trip to the Rogue Ford Plant and HFCC with Ms. Mimma Palazzolo.
*10/26 PSAT - Grades 9-11 will be tested
*11/14 ASVAB TEST- for 11th and 12th grade students interested in the Armed Services are encouraged to take this test.
Counseling dept.
Last names A-G Mimma Palazzolo - palazzm@gibdist.net 734-379-7114
Last names H-O Jennifer Trush - trushj@gibdist.net 734-379-7133
Last names P-Z Kelly Walters - walterk@gibdist.net 734-379-7113
Website: https://www.gibdist.net/o/carlsonhigh/page/counseling-center
Location: 30550 West Jefferson Avenue, Gibraltar, MI, USA
Phone: (734)379-7101
Twitter: @carlsoncounseli
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