Counseling Department Newsletter
Canon-McMillan High School/May 2022
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
AP Exams
AP Testing begins May 2. The 2022 AP exam schedule can be found here.
https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/exam-administration-ordering-scores/exam-dates
All students who are registered should have received emails that include the date, time, and location of their exam(s). The information is also posted on the windows of the Counseling Office. Please reach out to Ms. Nuri at nurim@cmsd.k12.pa.us with any questions. All test takers are encouraged to get a good night's sleep and to eat a healthy breakfast. Be sure to come prepared with pens, pencils, calculators (if permitted) so that you have a great testing experience. Best of luck to all of our AP test takers!
Canon-McMillan Summer School Program
Canon-McMillan Summer School Program
2022 Registration Information
Monday-Friday
June 13, 2022-July 1, 2022
8:00am-12:00pm
and/or
12:00pm-4:00pm
(Times are based on course availability)
(All courses will be IN PERSON)
How to Register:
Upon notice from the guidance office, complete this Google Form
A confirmation email will be sent to your CMSD email
Transportation
Transportation will be available this summer if needed. Please mark the Google Form accordingly if you need transportation.
Courses are FREE for this summer ONLY!
Contact Information
Sheila Mitchell
High School Courses - 60 Hour Course - Monday through Friday
English (1credit)
History (1credit)
Science (1credit)
Math
(1credit)
Electives (.50credit)
English 9
U.S History
Chemistry
Algebra 1A, 1B, 1, 2
Personal Finance
English 10
World History
Environmental
Business Math
Psychology
English 11
Economics
Physics
Trigonometry
World Geography
English 12
Civics and Government (CAD)
PA Science
Pre-Calculus
Biology
Geometry
COURSE AVAILABILITY IS DEPENDENT UPON SUFFICIENT REGISTRATION
*Students may take up to 2 courses*
Course Details:
Each course will be at Canon-McMillan High School for 15 days total
Students may miss 2 days of the course- on the 3rd day they will be removed from the course (Two “tardies” is an absence)
Driver's Education Classes Offered
Fly-In and Diversity Programs
Visiting campus is one of the most important steps for students to decide what type of college or specific institution is right for them. Because of this, most colleges offer campus tours, information sessions, or open house events to showcase academic and social life. Whether these events are in-person or online, they should help students visualize themselves thriving on campus.
Many institutions would like to enroll more students from first-generation, lower-income, or minoritized racial and ethnic backgrounds, so they will host additional events focused on culture and diversity to increase representation from underrepresented student groups. These weekend or multi-day programs, often known as ‘fly-in programs,’ let students experience campus more intimately, so they can get to know the students and faculty who bring the college to life. For prospective students, fly-ins and diversity visit programs typically occur in the spring of junior year or fall of senior year before students have submitted their college applications. There are also fly-in and visit programs created to help admitted students decide where to enroll in the spring of senior year. Click here to learn more.
Summer Leadership Opportunity Available for 9th Grade Students: Two Spots Remain!
Has Your Student Registered with the Selective Service?
Selective Service registration is required by law as the first part of a fair and equitable system that, if authorized by the President and Congress, would rapidly provide personnel to the Department of Defense while at the same time providing for an Alternative Service Program for conscientious objectors. By registering, a young man remains eligible for jobs, Federal student aid, State-based student aid in 31 states, Federally-funded job training, and U.S. citizenship for immigrant men. Registration begins at age 18. Click here to learn more and register.
What Should Your Student Do This Summer?
Work
Trinity UMC Hiring
BalTecCorporation Hiring Summer Intern
BalTec Corporation is seeking a summer intern. 4-6 weeks, $10/hour. Click on the file to learn more and to apply.
Volunteer
My Work Initiative
The MY Work Initiative is a summer employment program created by the PA Office of Vocational
Rehabilitation (OVR) with the goal of providing high school students with disabilities the opportunity to work for their local municipality. Student employment is at no cost to the municipality, as OVR will cover the wages for all student workers participating in the program. Per federal guidance, OVR has been evaluating all services and programs to ensure we can serve the most students with disabilities as possible.Click on the flyer for more information and to see if your student qualifies. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Robert Baker, OVR, at oberbaker@pa.gov.
School Supports
School Counseling Resources Group
Every high school student is encouraged to join the School Counseling Resources group in Schoology! Resources including academic development, career development, employment, community service opportunities, scholarships and more can be found there! Students can join the group by using the following access code: DB7QW-K4WWP
Student Assistance Program
Postsecondary Planning
Requesting Recommendations in Xello
Syncing the Common Application with Xello
Common App Resource Round-up
The CSS Profile
ACT/SAT Test Preparation
Big Future Scholarships for the Class of 2023
Ahead of these changes, this week, we’re launching BigFuture Scholarships (formerly known as College Board Opportunity Scholarships) for the class of 2023 to reward efforts to plan for college on BigFuture.
Transcript Process
Transcript Release Form
Students who are 18 may sign for themselves; students under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian sign this form giving consent. Remember, students will still have to communicate where transcripts should be sent. This will occur in Xello.
Resumes
Transcript Requests in Xello
Financial Aid
PA Forward Student Loans
From our friends at PHEAA: If your PA students and families need additional financial assistance after exhausting state and federal aid, our experienced loan counselors are here to help! PHEAA devotes energy and resources to developing innovative ways to ease the financial burden of higher education. Contact us at PHEAA.org/PAF or 1-844-PAForward (1-844-723-6793).
Work Permits
Are you Moving Within the District? How To Ensure PowerSchool Is Up To Date
The Common Application Releases the 22/23 Essay Prompts
The Common App essay prompts will remain the same for 2022-2023. Because as we enter the third year of a global pandemic, consistency is not a bad thing.
That’s not the only reason, of course. We know from our most recent survey on the topic that over 95% of every group who responded--students, counselors, teachers, and admission officers--agree that the prompts spark effective essays. That’s why we kept them the same last year as well, with the exception of adding a new one about gratitude. Click here to learn more. source:commonapp.org
The 20 Most In-Demand Jobs Over the Next Decade
SAT Going Digital in Shifting College Admissions Landscape
More than 75% of Colleges don't require SAT or ACT
Demonstrated Interest: 22 Ways Teens Can Boost Their Chance of Admission
What is demonstrated interest? Anything students, prospective college applicants, can do which conveys this message: “I am interested in your campus.” Click here to read more. source:grownandflown.com
How Important are Class Grades in College Admissions? Experts Weigh In
Scholarships
Sage Scholars Tuition Rewards program
Tuition Reward Points accrue like frequent flyer miles and are typically earned through an affiliated financial institution, health insurance, or employer. These include 529 plans, banks, brokerage firms, companies, credit unions, mutual funds, non-profits and diverse financial service companies involved in life insurance, health insurance or retirement plans. Your Tuition Rewards Points represent guaranteed minimum discounts off the "list price" of tuition at many of America's best private colleges. Click here to learn more. source:tuitionrewards.com
RaiseMe
General Information
'Youth are in crisis': Mental health of US high school students worsened during the Covid-19 pandemic, CDC survey finds
The Home Stretch-How To Finish The Year Strong
Tips To Finishing the Year Strong
Assistance for the Internet
Ten Questions Students Should Ask When Getting Interviewed For a Job
My Mental Health: Do I Need Help
Jobs In Demand
The U.S. economy took a major hit during the coronavirus pandemic, with tens of millions of people filing for unemployment over the course of just several months.
Beginning in May and as states reopened economies, jobs in sectors like hospitality began to open back up. In June alone, as many as 4.8 million jobs were added to the labor market.
For people in search of a job or new career path altogether, career site Indeed made a list of 15 in-demand jobs that it says have “the most anticipated growth rates for the next five years.” Click here to read more.
Teen Depression
Resources
Bullying Awareness and Prevention
College Rankings
College Raptor’s 2021 Best Colleges Rankings
We shine the spotlight on the best colleges and universities that the US has to offer. We’ve divided these rankings into multiple handy categories, allowing students and families to find schools that fit with what they’re looking for.
Niche 2021 Best Colleges
Explore college rankings based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of student and alumni reviews, and see how we calculate these rankings.
Princeton Review: The Best 386 Colleges 2021
For our 29th edition, we surveyed 143,000 students from across the country so we can tell you which college has the best food, best career services, happiest students, and more. Find out if your dream school made one of our 62 lists.
U.S. News Best Colleges
Expert advice, rankings, and data to help you navigate your education journey and find the best college for you.
Washington Monthly 2020 College Rankings
The Washington Monthly magazine released its 2020 College Guide and Rankings ranking colleges on how well they serve the country as a whole.
World University Rankings 2021
The World University Rankings 2021 include more than 1,500 universities across 93 countries and regions, making them the largest and most diverse university rankings to date.
The Impact of Coronavirus
Secondary school updates - NACAC
PA State System of Higher Education - PASSHE
Message Regarding the Coronavirus - The Common App
College and university updates - admissions & coronavirus - NACAC
Counseling Department
Counselors
A-C Karen Rubican rubicank@cmsd.k12.pa.us (724) 745-1400 X 5022
D-Hn Susan Humbertson humbertsons@cmsd.k12.pa.us (724) 745-1400 X 5020
Ho-Me Nadia Abbondanza abbondanzan@cmsd.k12.pa.us (724) 745-1400 X 5027
Mi-Sc Kathleen Sharkady sharkadyk@cmsd.k12.pa.us (724) 745-1400 X 5023
Se-Z Molly Nuri nurim@cmsd.k12.pa.us (724) 745-1400 X 5021