Perry Hall Pathways
To PHHS Freshmen and Sophomores from the College Counselor
It's Never Too Early...
...To start thinking about your plans for after high school, even now when things are so uncertain. My name is Ms. Campbell and I am the College Counselor here at Perry Hall High School. It may seem like it is too soon to plan for life after high school but the time goes quickly. This year, I will be publishing a newsletter just for Freshmen and Sophomores and their families to let you know about events at school and in the area, as well as what you should be doing now to prepare for your future. Think about it this way...when you are applying to college, a tech school, looking to go into the military or into the world of work, whoever is looking at your application, will only have your body of work from 9th , 10th and 11th grade to go on. That's why it is so important to make every day count in high school. I am available at Perry Hall on Tuesdays and Fridays, and every other Wednesday. Your school counselors at Perry Hall are here everyday to help as well. See below for their contact information. You may always contact me at scampbell3@bcps.org. Be sure to join the PHHS College Counseling Schoology group for updates on all things college-related. Join code is: 9BXF-ZC87-VV3SM
Let me know how I can help you!
What you should be doing now!
-Attending all of your classes online. Make sure you are on time to class and ready to go, just like you would if we were face-to-face.
-If you have an opportunity for an assignment redo, do it!
-Need help in a class? Ask your teacher for help. Attend your teachers' office hours and use the opportunity to get help early. Don't wait for the end of the semester for help.
-Learn how to take GOOD NOTES! Here's a great video to check out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5cQ5bWLi2A
-Keep a running list of your activities including sports, community service, school organizations and employment. You'll be glad you did when it comes to your senior year and completing your college applications!
Start Researching Colleges!
Sweet Briar College Forum for Young Women Interested in STEM Fields
- Tuesday, October 13 from 7-8 p.m. EST: Life at a Women's College
- Monday, November 2 from 7-8 p.m. EST: Applying to Colleges for Engineering
- Thursday, January 21 from 7-8 p.m. EST: Going to College in a Pandemic
- Thursday, March 25 from 7-8 p.m. EST: Majoring in Engineering
- https://admissions.sbc.edu/portal/engineering_virtual_events?utm_campaign=virtual_qa_engineering&utm_source=slate&utm_medium=email
Is Your Child Interested in Playing DI or DII Sports in College?
Ninth Grade Starts the Eligibility Center Registration Process
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
Now in its 26th year, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), provides a wide range of opportunities to amplify the stories of today’s young changemakers - and the schools that have supported them along the way. Open to students in grades 5-12 who have participated in a volunteer activity within the past year, top honorees from all 50 states and the District of Columbia are eligible to receive a scholarship, medallion and invitation to the program’s national recognition events.
To apply, students should do the following by November 10, 2020:
• Apply at https://spirit.prudential.com
• Go to the "certification" tab on the application, then email instructions to your certifier
◦ Applications can be certified by a middle or high school principal, or the head of a county 4-H organization, Girl Scout council, American Red Cross chapter, YMCA or Points of Light Global Network member
To learn more about The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program, student eligibility and recognition resources for schools and principals, please visit https://spirit.prudential.com/certifiers.
Raise Me Scholarship opportunities starting as early as 9th grade!
Your student can earn $ for college as early as 9th grade by creating a portfolio and including community service, good grades and extracurricular activities. Things they probably are already doing!
Check it out on http://www.raise.me/parents
Fast Web Scholarship Directory
Fastweb is the go-to source for students looking to find and apply for scholarships, grants and financial aid opportunities. The state-of-the-art scholarship database helps you save time by filtering through thousands of scholarships. Each scholarship and every grant is individually vetted by our research team before it reaches the national scholarship database.
Our huge directory organizes millions of scholarships and grants into simple categories. Whether you’re a high school student or parent looking for ways to fund your/your child’s college education, or you’re a current college student wanting to pay your way without racking up student debt, Fastweb’s scholarship directory is THE place to start.
Keep In Touch!
Email: scampbell3@bcps.org
Website: https://perryhallhs.bcps.org/home
Location: 4601 Ebenezer Road, Nottingham, MD, USA
Facebook: facebook.com/PerryHallHighSchoolCounseling
Twitter: @perryhallhighschoolcounseling