WHS Guidance News
April 1, 2021
- Course Selection
- Virtual College Rep Visits
- Scholarships and Financial Aid Resources
- WCF Summer Internship Program
Course Selection for 9th, 10th, and 11th Graders
Within the next week, students will be able to view their course requests for next year in PowerSchool. Students will receive an email with instructions when requests are visible. We ask that students review their requests and schedule a course selection meeting with their school counselor before April vacation (appointment sign-ups will be shared soon). During this meeting, students will have an opportunity to make any necessary changes, ask questions, and discuss their course choices for next year and beyond.
Virtual College Rep Visits
Mass Maritime, Friday, April 2, 11:15AM
Skidmore College, Friday, April 2, 11:15AM
Nichols College, Friday, April 9, 12:30 PM
SUNY College at Oswego, Friday, April 9, 12:30PM
Merrimack College, Friday, April 9, 1:15PM
North Shore Community College, Friday, April 9, 1:15PM
Syracuse University, Friday, April 16, 12:30PM
Western New England University, Friday, April 16, 12:30PM
College of the Holy Cross, Friday, April 16, 1:15PM
Wentworth Institute of Technology, Friday, April 16, 1:15PM
Scholarships and Financial Aid Resources
The WHS Scholarship Booklet is now available. Students should join the Scholarships Google Classroom for access to the applications and materials. Questions? Contact Mrs. Tracy in Guidance. All applications are due before April vacation.
Students and families who are evaluating financial aid packages and making decisions about paying for post-secondary options may find these resources from the Massachusetts Educational Finance Authority (MEFA) helpful:
- After the College Acceptance webinars, which provide an explanation of financial aid offers, explain how to calculate the balance due at each college, and suggest options to pay for college costs.
- College Cost Calculator, which allows students to compare their financial aid offers and calculate the net cost of each school
- Loan Payment Calculator, which shows details of different student loan options, including monthly payment amounts and total loan cost.
Watertown Community Foundation's Summer Internship Program
The Watertown Community Foundation will again be sponsoring the Summer Internship Program for Watertown students. This "build-your-own internship" requires that students work to develop an internship experience that allows them to explore a career or college major they may be interested in. After securing the internship site's approval, students are eligible to apply for a stipend through the WCF program. Students are expected to work for 120 hours over the course of the summer (20 hours/week for 6 weeks). Interested students should contact Ms. Eaton in Guidance. Parents/guardians who are interested in learning more about hosting an intern can also reach out to Ms. Eaton.