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LHS Counseling Connection Newsletter - Wednesday, March 13, 2024
LHS Counseling Connection Newsletter
Working Together, Providing Opportunities for Excellence
March 13, 2024
Opportunities, News, and Information
ATTENTION SENIORS!
Be The FIrst To Be Advised For Your FCC Classes!
FCC is coming to LHS
Monday, March 25th
8:30am to 12:30pm
LHS Learning Commons
Exclusive to LHS Seniors, you'll have the unique opportunity to get personalized guidance and advice for your Fall 2024 classes. Don't miss out on this chance to kickstart your academic journey!
What to expect during the advising appointment:
Explore your academic goals.
Learn about your next steps at FCC.
Ask Questions about your college credits.
Get ahead of all other incoming students!
Sign up here:
https://enroll.frederick.edu/portal/lhs_visit
Haven't applied to FCC?
enroll.frederick.edu/apply
You can meet with an Admissions representative during the visit to ask questions, or fill out an application.
Pear Deck Tutoring Formerly Known As Tutor Me
Frederick County Public Schools partners with Pear Deck Tutor to provide 24/7 online tutoring to all students.
The Pear Deck Tutor platform is easy to use and offered at no additional cost to you
. With Pear Deck Tutor, students connect on-demand with a tutor who’s an exact match for what they’re looking for — whether they’re stumped by a Calculus equation, craving a confidence boost, or looking for writing feedback.
The Pear Deck Tutor platform replicates all the best parts of in-person tutoring — including the ability to connect face-to-face through opt-in audio and video. The Lesson Space has all the tools a student may need for real-time collaboration with a tutor in even advanced subject matters.
No matter the field of study, writing skills are fundamental to academic and post-graduate success. Through Pear Deck Tutor’s Writing Lab, students receive prompt feedback on their writing assignments to help them improve their written communication.
Get Started with Pear Deck Tutor
How to Connect with a Tutor
(video)
The above information can be found on the FCPS website at:
https://www.fcps.org/student-services/tutoring
Skilled Trades Scholarship from the MD-DE-DC Elks Association
.
This is open to all high school graduates who graduated between 2020-2023, or who will graduate in 2024.
Applications are judged on student goals, financial need, aptitude/ability, grades, and courses to be taken.
Deadline: March 15, 2024
Visit
mddedcelks.org
for the application
Difficulties/questions for applying?
Contact
lynnevans6302@gmail.com
ASVAB Career Exploration Program
Join our ASVAB Career Exploration Program Parent Q&A Meeting
March 18th, 2024 at 6:00pm via Zoom
Give your student the chance to explore occupations in line with their interests and skills and develop an effective strategy to achieve their career goals.
Please see
attached file
for more information, and for the meeting code.
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1601222764?pwd=K0I2bCtVODNwUHdNb3g2UFplSzhaZz09
Meeting ID: 160 122 2764
Passcode: Parent
School Day SAT - Wednesday, March 20th - For All Juniors
FCPS has registered and will pay for
ALL 11th grade students
to take the
Digital SAT Exam
on
Wednesday, March 20th
. However, prior to the exam, it is necessary that all students take the following steps:
Please take a moment to let us know if you use an FCPS provided Chromebook, or bring your own device.
Click Here
Download the
BlueBook Digital Test App
(click and scroll down for APP download) onto your Chromebook or laptop (published by
CollegeBoard
)
Create a CollegeBoard account.
This step can be completed within the BlueBook app or at
collegeboard.org
. (You may already have an account if you have previously taken an SAT/ AP exam.)
Study for the SAT.
Practice exams are available via the Blue Book app. Other online services also offer excellent study materials.
SAT School-Day Student Guide
SAT Practice Questions and Exams
Khan Academy: Free SAT Prep lessons
How to link PSAT Scores to Khan Academy for Personalized Study Plan
Tutor Me: Live virtual tutoring to help with practice problems
The exam must be taken on a school issued Chromebook.
If you have been issued a Chromebook you will be expected to bring it the day of the exam. If you have not been issued a Chromebook you will receive one the morning of the exam. (Please make sure your Chromebook is charged.)
Know your testing location
. All test locations will be posted around the LHS main street stairwell several days prior to the exam.
Reminder message from the Attendance Office:
Students will not be dismissed after the SAT test. They will remain at LHS for the rest of the school day.
Questions
If you have any questions regarding the School-Day SAT, please contact Mr. Allen (
marcus.allen@fcps.org
).
If you have general questions about the SAT as it pertains to college admissions, please contact your school counselor.
SAT and ACT Testing Information
SAT Information
May 4th
June 1st
Register online for Saturday Tests:
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register
SAT Prep:
College Board Daily Practice App
Khan Academy
SAT Prep Courses at FCC
ACT Testing Information
April 13th
June 8th
Register online:
https://www.act.org/
ACT Prep
:
Online and hard copy test prep materials:
Free test prep materials
Test Prep Services
(for a fee)
Career Fair
One Day, One Place, More Than 30 Employers. Come Find Your Next Great Career or Internship at the CIGIE Career Fair! Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with more than 30 Federal Offices of Inspectors General and find out about available and future positions! High school students, college students (all majors), recent graduates, law students, and all other career seekers are encouraged to attend!
Date:
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Time:
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location:
Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20410
Parking available at L’Enfant Plaza Metro stops:
L’Enfant Plaza or Federal Triangle
Register for this FREE event by March 15th,
at
OIG Career Fair
. Government-issued ID (e.g., driver’s license) or current high school student ID required to enter the building. Must be a U.S. citizen to participate.
If you have any questions, need additional information, or for reasonable accommodation requests, please contact
OIG.Comms@ed.gov
.
Maryland Corps/Service Year Option
These programs provide individuals 18 years of age and older with an invaluable opportunity to determine the best next steps in their work or educational journey through a year of paid, full-time service. Participants will earn at least $15 an hour, will receive help accessing wrap-around services, and will benefit from extensive professional development opportunities. Additionally, after completion of the term of service, participants will receive $6,000 that can be put into a Maryland 529 Education Savings account or received as a cash stipend. Interested Members can go to
serve.maryland.gov
to apply today.
The priority deadline for Member applications is April 1, 2024.
MD Work Permit
Need a Work Permit?
Apply here:
Work Permit
Schoology Groups
Reminder...Stay informed and up-to-date with Student Services information on Schoology. Student Services has created groups for each grade (ie. Class of 2024). General reminders for students will be posted on Schoology class specific groups.
Need To Meet With Your Counselor?
Sign up to meet with your counselor HERE
Students who wish to meet one-on-one with their counselor should complete the above Google Form. In-person and google meet appointments, when necessary, will be scheduled during student non-academic classes when possible. Passes will be distributed to students as soon as their counselor is able to meet with them.
University, College and Military Information
N
ACAC National College Fair
Where: Adventist Healthcare Fieldhouse, Boyds, Maryland
When:
Tuesday, March 19: 9:45 am to 1:00 pm and 6:30 pm to 8 pm
When:
Wednesday, March 20
:
9:45 am to 1:00 pm
Register at:
nacacattend.org/fairs
FCC Spring Open House
Saturday, April 20, 2024
9:00 am - 12 pm
Athletics Center (D Building)
Join us for our Spring 2024 Open House on April 20th to discover all Frederick Community College has to offer you!
Engage with faculty and staff at a campus resource fair
Explore our campus on a guided tour
Attend a student panel
Participate in a career exploration workshop
And more!
All students who attend will receive a free FCC t-shirt!
RSVP:
https://enroll.frederick.edu/register/SpringOpenHouse2024
FCC Monroe Center Open House
Tuesday, May 7th
5:30 to 7:00 PM
Monroe Center
200 Monroe Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
FCC CAREER EXPLORATION OPEN HOUSE
Discover a variety of flexible and affordable career training programs designed to prepare you for employment in high demand industries, including:
Computers & Technology
Early Childhood Development
Healthcare Careers
Hospitality, Culinary & Tourism
Logistics & Production
Real Estate & Home Inspection
Trades & Vocational Training
Meet our program staff, learn about the
FCC Monroe Center
, review upcoming course options, and discover multiple tuition assistance and scholarship opportunities for students enrolling in
Continuing Education and Workforce Development programs
. FCC Admissions and Career Services staff will also be available to answer any questions.
There is no charge to attend. Registration is encouraged.
REGISTER TO ATTEND
Scholarship Resources and Opportunities
State Financial Aid Priority Deadline is Extended to May 15, 2024
The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) has extended the priority deadline to submit the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the MHEC One-App for undocumented students from March 15 to May 15, 2024.
Students who complete and submit their FAFSA or MHEC One-App by the priority deadline are included in the initial round of awards in June of 2024.
The awarding for 2024-2025 academic year will not begin until June of 2024. If applicable, students will have until June 15, 2024 to submit requested documentation for priority awarding.
The MHEC One-App is available in the student's Maryland College Aid Processing System (MDCAPS) account. The MHEC One-App
replaces
the Maryland State Financial Aid Application (MSFAA) by including a section for undocumented applicants and all other applicants ineligible to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for MHEC State aid programs.
While students who are eligible to complete the FAFSA are not required to complete the MHEC One-App to be considered for the Guaranteed Access (GA), Educational Assistance (EA), and Maryland Community College Promise scholarship, all applicants may complete the One-App to apply
for all of the other numerous grants, scholarships,
and
loan assistance repayment programs
offered through MHEC.
MHEC is currently in the process of updating the financial assistance webpage to reflect new information for the upcoming 2024-2025 award year. MHEC urges all students to complete the FAFSA as soon as possible and include at least one Maryland institution of higher education on the list of colleges.
Important:
Students will not be considered for the Guaranteed Access (GA) or Educational Assistance (EA) grants unless a Maryland institution of higher education is listed on the FAFSA and students will not be considered for the Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship unless a Maryland community college is listed on the FAFSA.
Important changes for the 2024-2025 academic year
as a result of Federal Student Aid (FSA) FAFSA changes for 2024-2025 are on the
MHEC website
.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email OSFA at
faohelp.mhec@maryland.gov
.
The Community Foundation Scholarship Application is OPEN!
The Community Foundation of Frederick County has more than
$1 Million Dollars
available for scholarships for the 2024-2025 school year!
Scholarships are awarded to Frederick County residents who are pursuing post-secondary education, including undergraduate and graduate degrees, or certifications.
Students only have to complete
ONE application
to be considered for more than 200 scholarship opportunities.
Scholarship money can be used to pay tuition, room and board, books, and other fees.
For details on specific scholarships go to
www.ScholarshipsFrederickCounty.com
Additional Scholarship Opportunities:
For the scholarships listed below, please click on the blue links to apply. Be sure to check out
Naviance
for additional scholarships.
Please follow all steps outlined on the
LHS College Application Checklist
. All transcript requests for college applications will be processed through Naviance this year. Steps are outlined on the Application Checklist.
Scholarship
Amount
Deadline to Apply
AKA Chi Theta Omega Scholarship
$2,000
March 15th
Dorothy Marvil Scholarship
$3,000
March 15th
Rosemary Brinkley Business and Finance Scholarship
$3,000
March 15th
The Optimist Scholarship of Frederick for YAW
$2,000
March 15th
Frederick Health Auxiliary Scholarship
Varies
March 15th
Rotary Club of Carroll Creek
Up to $2,500
March 15th
Johnsville Ruritan Scholarship
$1,000
March 15th
AFCEA DC Scholarship
Varies
March 17th
WISERDC
$1,000
March 22nd
2024 FASSE Scholarship
$500
March 28th
4 County Lions Club Scholarship
$1,000
March 31st
MD Masonic Scholarship
Varies
March 31st
NANBPW Scholarship
Varies
April 1st
BASZ Scholarship
$2,000
April 1st
Mt. Airy Sons of the American Legion Gold Star Squadron 191 Scholarship
$1,000
April 1st
Woodsboro Bank Community Champion Scholarship
$1,500
April 1st
New Market District Lions Club Scholarship
$1,000
April 3rd
Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club Memorial Scholarship
$2,500
April 5th
LOUYAA Scholarship
$1,000
April 8th
Fordham Lee Memorial Fund Scholarship
Varies
April 8th
Ashley Bartlett Kemptown Elem. PTA Scholarship Application
$500
April 14th
Dunkin Scholarship
$2,500
April 15th
www.ScholarshipsFrederickCounty.com
Varies
April 15th
EOH Scholarship due March 31, 2024
Varies
April 15th
Catoctin Fish and Game Scholarship
$500
April 15th
KKI Scholarship
$500
April 15th
Georges Leiber
$1,000
April 17th
MDEMA Scholarship
$1,500
April 19th
Donald Lumpkins Memorial Scholarship
$1,500
April 19th
WesBanco Scholarship
$1,000
April 29th
The RotaryClub of Mt. Airy Scholarship
1-$2,000
4-$1,000
May 1st
The IRA Rosenwog Memorial Scholarship
for 2 students dealing with epilepsy and seizures..
Up to $4,000
May 1st
Miss Utility of Maryland Scholarship
$1,008.11
May 24th
FCC Foundation Scholarship Application Portal
Varies
June 15th
Miss Frederick MD Scholarship
Varies
Open
Senior Class of 2024
Have you ordered your Cap and Gown?
If you have not ordered your tassel, cap and gown, please do so as soon as possible. Go to
Jostens.com
and place your order online.
Graduation
Linganore High School will celebrate the Class of 2024 on
Monday, May 20th
at 6 PM for our 62nd Commencement Ceremony.
Senior Page
For additional information, please visit the
Class of 2024
website.
Maryland Information Sessions
Hear from an admission representative about UMD and our application process, followed by a student-led campus walking tour. Geared toward high school and transfer students, this session is about 2 hours long. Registration is required.
Maryland Day
Celebrate with the UMD community on
Saturday, April 27
!
Maryland Day is a public, campus-wide event that gives you a chance to learn about our outstanding academics and see all that UMD has to offer. Student-led walking tours of campus will be available.
Interested in other opportunities to explore campus? The
self-guided audio tour
is a great way to experience our university first-hand and the
virtual tour
allows you to discover UMD from the comfort of your own home.
We hope to see you on campus soon!
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Summer Opportunites
Terp Youth Scholars Program
Terp Young Scholars invites high school students to a pre-college experience at the University of Maryland. From July 8-26, 2024, students enroll in a rigorous college course, earn college credits, and preview college life. To learn more, visit
tys.umd.edu
.
University of Maryland: Terp Young Scholars 2024 -
Apply by May 1st
and spend your summer enriching your college portfolio with a rigorous academic experience from the state’s flagship university. To learn more, visit
tys.umd.edu
.
Terp Young Scholars is designed to introduce high school students (grades 10-12) to rigorous college-level coursework. Students enroll in one 3-credit course taught by University of Maryland instructors in a variety of academic fields. To apply, visit
tys.umd.edu
.
Girls State Opportunity for Juniors
The American Legion Auxiliary Maryland Girls State is a premier leadership program for young ladies who have completed their Junior year of high school. Our participants come from various backgrounds, schools, and communities across Maryland, yet they share a common drive to learn, grow, and become future leaders
.
When: June 14-21, 2024
Where: Salisbury University
Apply now at:
http://app.campdoc.com/register/mbsmgs/mgscitymentor
Application Deadline: March 31, 2024
Eligibility:
Female 2023-2024 High School Juniors with at least 1 semester remaining in Senior Year
Not participated or planning to participate in any other Girls State Program
Requirements:
Must complete one Orientation session
Complete a short interview with the sponsoring unit
Attend the full week of Girls State at Salisbury University
Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering
Engineering Innovation:
Are you ready to change the world through the power of engineering? Are you an intellectually curious high school student with an interest in math and science?
Engineering Innovation Pre-College Programs allow you to explore your passions and see your future as an engineer.
For dates and additional information, go to:
Engineering Innovation
Students Interested in Applying to a U.S. Service Academy
Juniors (students in the Class of 2025) who have an interest in learning about opportunities to attend a U.S. Service Academy for college are encouraged to apply to participate in a summer program. Each Academy’s summer program provides a week-long immersion into the academic, military, and social life of that Academy. The Academies are ranked among the top undergraduate public universities in the country.
Participation in a summer program is considered a student’s first step in navigating their future to becoming one of our nation’s next generation of leaders. Summer programs introduce one to life at an Academy, where they will experience first-class academic, athletic, and professional training at one of the most prestigious academic institutions in the country.
Summer program applications are now being accepted for the U.S. Military Academy (Summer Leaders Experience, West Point, NY), U.S. Naval Academy (Summer Seminar, Annapolis, MD), and U.S. Coast Guard Academy (AIM Summer Program, New London, CT).
Academy
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4
US Military Academy
Deadline: March 15th
June 1-7
June 8-14
--
-
US Naval Academy (USNA)
Deadline: March 31st
June 1-6
June 8-13
June 15-20
-
US Coast Guard Academy
Deadline: April 1st
July 2-7
July 9-14
July 16-21
July 27-28 Virtual Program
US Naval Academy
Summer STEM
Deadline: April 15th
9th Graders
June 3-8
10th Graders
June 10-15
11th Graders
June 17-21
-
Financial aid is available to students who are accepted into a program. Program participants must be U.S. citizens.
Student Services Staff and Contact Information
LHS Counselor Contact Information
Students Last Name
Counselor
Counselors Email
A-C
Ms. Kathy Becker
katherine.becker@fcps.org
D-H
Mr. Chris O'Brien
christopher.obrien@fcps.org
I-Mn
Mrs. Jessica McDonald
jessica.mcdonald
@fcps.org
Mo-R
Mrs. Jessica Quinn
jessica.quinn@fcps.org
S-Z
Ms. Renata Emery
renata.emery@fcps.org
Additional Student Service Staff Contact Information
Behavioral Support Specialist
Ms. Mary Johnson
maryp.johnson@fcps.org
CASS Coordinator
Ms. Meghan Egerton
meghan.egerton@fcps.org
Registrar
Ms. Kim Failor
kimberly.failor@fcps.org
Secretary
Mrs. Christine M. Cline
christinem.cline@fcps.org
Secretary
Mrs. Lisa Martinazzi
lisa.martinazz@fcps.org
Need Help?
Crisis Services - Dial 211
Help when you feel really anxious or really depressed and need someone to talk with so that you can stay safe.
Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1-800-273-8255
Help if you are thinking about suicide. Call or Text
988 or chat 988lifeline.org
Maryland Anonymous Tip Line - 1-833-632-7233
Report threats or situations that put your safety, or others’ safety, at risk.
Child Protective Services (CPS) - 301-600-2464
Help for physical, sexual, emotional abuse, or neglect.
https://edu.fcps.org/lhs/
Linganore High School
12013 Old Annapolis Road
Frederick, MD 21701
240-566-9730
Student Services Fax: 240-566-9729
Linganore High School Fax: 240-566-9701
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