Champe Counseling - February
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JCHS Counseling Team
Christi Campbell, Director of Counseling
Danielle Coniglio, School Counselor A-Ch
Andrew Tafaro, School Counselor Ci-Ham
Vanessa Keller, School Counselor Han-Le
Derek Forster, School Counselor Li-Pa
Maria Porto, School Counselor Pe-Sk
Sue Pangman, School Counselor Sl-Z
Natasha Jeter, Career Center Assistant
Rita Giampaoli, Administrative Assistant
Andrea Rizzoni, Administrative Assistant
Brian Sorg, School Psychologist
Jennifer McLemore, School Social Worker
Website: https://www.lcps.org/domain/11643
Location: 41535 Sacred Mountain Street, Aldie, VA, United States
Phone: 703-722-2687
Twitter: @JCHSCounseling
CHARACTER CHALLENGE
"The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” —Mark Twain. There's no perfect roadmap for life, so sometimes it's difficult to feel confident that you're choosing the best path forward. If you're feeling directionless, let your sense of purpose be your compass. What fills you with joy? What do you do that fills others with joy? What problem do you want to solve? Who do you want to help, and how? Asking yourself these questions at home, at school or at work can help you re-energize and make sense of your personal journey.
FEBRUARY
All month academic advising with counselors (see schedule below)
4-8 - National School Counselors Week
5 - Gap Year Fair at Broad Run High School
7 - Academies of Loudoun info sessions during all lunches
9 - ACT (not at JCHS)
13-14 - Club Fair during all lunches
18 - Presidents Day Holiday
18-22 - Random Acts of Kindness Week
23 - Huntington Mock ACT at JCHS (see details and registration below)
27 - PTSA meeting
AP EXAM REGISTRATION
Dear Parents and Guardians:
We are pleased that your student has chosen to take an Advanced Placement (AP) class this year and we want to assist you in planning for the AP exam, which will be administered this spring.
Students, parents, or guardians are responsible for the cost of the AP exam. Each exam is $85.00, which must be paid by March 1, 2019 in order to appropriately plan for test administration. Students who register for an AP test after this deadline may be charged a $55.00 late fee, per late test registration, in addition to the $85.00 exam fee.
JCHS uses an online registration form to ensure there are no errors in processing orders. Please register for exams online at https://tinyurl.com/2019JCHSAPExams. When registering, students can choose to pay cash, check or online. When paying online the site will direct you to the on-line payment portal available for electronic payments on the LCPS website: https://osp.osmsinc.com/LoudounVA/BVModules/CategoryTemplates/Detailed%20List%20with%20Properties/Category.aspx?categoryid=DB902. Parents and students must use the web address provided, instead of their school’s online payment portal system. Please ensure that you/your student selects the correct AP test(s) from the drop-down menu. There is an additional processing fee of 4% for each online transaction. Checks or cash payments are also accepted by the Counseling Secretary in the Counseling Office.
The College Board does not allow for exam drops after April 18, 2019. Requests for refunds should be directed to the school’s Counseling Secretary and will not be accepted after April 18, 2019.
If a family needs to arrange for a payment plan or anticipates difficulty in paying for the exam, the family should speak confidentially with the school Principal or Counseling Director.
The AP exam administration schedule is attached. Parents/guardians/students must provide their own transportation to the school on the day of testing. Please make every effort to schedule vacations, appointments, or other activities on dates that do not conflict with the testing dates. Make-up testing is permitted for verified emergencies only.
Students attending the Academies of Loudoun may choose whether to take their AP test at the Academies or their home school on days they are scheduled to attend classes at the Academies. Further information will be provided to students attending the Academies regarding registration and payment. Please review the information carefully.
Additional information for parents and students can be accessed through the College Board’s AP Bulletin. If you have further questions about AP exams, please contact your child’s school counselor.
Academies of Loudoun DATES TO REMEMBER:
March 8, 2019 - Winter admissions window closes at 12pm "noon". $35 application fee must be paid before applicant can proceed in the application.
March 9, 2019 - Advanced AET Admissions Assessment (writing prompt and interest statement) administered at the Academies of Loudoun only.
March 9, 2019 - MATA Practical Nursing Admissions Assessment (Test of Essential Academic Skills - TEAS) administered at the Academies of Loudoun only.
March/April 2019 – Admissions offers will be posted in admissions portal
April/May 2019 - Students must accept or decline all admissions offers
FYI:
If you have questions about admissions and the application process, please email the ACL Admissions Office with your questions at ACLAdmissions@lcps.org
Please go to this link for the most current ACL Admissions Info: https://www.lcps.org/domain/22344
PEER TUTORING
PEER TUTORING IS READY FOR YOU!
- Are you looking to improve your grades?
- Do you need academic support in any of your classes?
- Could you use support in building study strategies?
- Is that subject concept in class confusing?
- Are you having trouble keeping up with your homework?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions, come visit YOUR Champe Peer Tutoring Program in room 2312. The Champe Tutoring Team is ready and available to help you achieve the success you strive for. We are available the last 45 minutes of each of the 8 Advisories. You can obtain a pass from the Library Genius Bar before school or from Mrs. Janardhan in room 2312 during the school day.
Peer tutoring has proven benefits including helping students attain higher academic achievement, increased motivation, improved personal and social development and enriched peer relationships. The benefits of this program are in-numerous. Visit us soon as we look forward to supporting you throughout the school year!
Are you interested in becoming one of Champe’s Peer Tutors?
Trust
Understanding
Teamwork
Openness
Responsibility
Information
Nurturing
Guidance
Do you recognize the above qualities in yourself, have a GPA of 3.25 or higher and enjoy helping others? If so, come meet Laurel Janardhan, Peer Tutoring Coordinator and apply to be a part of the Champe Tutoring Team.
The benefits for you are:
- Earning volunteer hours
- Building your knowledge of a particular subject(s)
- Developing life serving skills
- Becoming part of a fabulous team
- Enjoying the satisfaction and reward in helping others
I am excited to meet with you and discuss the possibility of becoming a Champe tutor.
Laurel Janardhan
Peer Tutoring Coordinator
John Champe High School
Students helping students Peer-fect their results!
ACT and SAT Test Dates
ACT
Test date - April 13, register by March 8 (at JCHS)
Test date - June 8, register by May 3
Test date - July 13, register by June 14
FREE ACT STUDY GUIDE: https://www.mometrix.com/academy/act-study-guide/
SAT
Test date - March 9, register by February 8
Test date - May 4, register by April 5
Test date - June 1, register by May 3
FREE SAT PREP on Khan Academy - sync your College Board account to prep from your PSAT
Huntington Learning Center Mock ACT
Huntington Learning Center ACT Prep
Huntington Learning Center ACT Prep
Academy Day 2019
STEM
The Scholarships are rolling in now! Because there are so many of them, we have created a new link on our Counseling College and Career Page. Please check often as we are getting new scholarships weekly.
THINGS THAT HAVE COME ACROSS OUR DESK
Calling All Creative People
Leadership Conferences for Girls sponsored by Girl Scouts of America
- Leaders of Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond: Saturday, January 12th for Asian American girls
- Your Turn to Lead: Saturday, February 9th for African American girls
- Encuentro: Saturday, March 9th for Latina girls
Parenting and Navigating the tween & teen years
Summer Construction Core Program
Where: 42680 Trade West Drive Dulles, VA 20110
For more information:
Amanda Ruckman, Education Coordinator
703-968-6205
Summer Apprenticeship
Please do not hesitate. Applications close on February 28th.
Please see attached flyer for specific contact information if you have questions.
For High School Students:
REAP offers underserved high school students (Grades 9 – 12) a research experience in a university lab. For more information and to apply:
REAP: https://www.usaeop.com/program/reap/
SEAP is a high school program that matches students (ages vary) with scientists in a Department of Defense Lab. For more information and to apply:
SEAP: https://www.usaeop.com/program/seap/
HSAP offers high school students (rising juniors and seniors) a research experience alongside university researchers sponsored by the Army Research Office. For more information and to apply:
When the Bus Stops Coming
A community space where young people connect and grow strong together
Teen Trafficking Event
Society of Women Engineers
POSITIVE QUOTES FOR LIFE
Don't miss out on the fun holiday volunteer opportunities coming up! This is a great time of year to give back to our community. Sign up today to volunteer!
Volunteer Opportunities are posted online at https://www.lcps.org/Page/109833.
NEW - use your lcps google account to log-in
Important Updates to the Knights Give Back Volunteer Program!
- Students can now log in their volunteer hours on LCPS Go. Look for the volunteer icon.
- Once students log in their volunteer hours they will receive an email confirmation of hours logged in. This is a good time to check the accuracy of your hours!
- All student volunteer hours will be updated at the end of each quarter. If you are unsure of your cumulative hours, please contact Ms. Rizzoni at andrea.rizzoni@lcps.org