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LHS Counseling Connection Newsletter - Wednesday, April 10, 2024
LHS Counseling Connection Newsletter
Working Together, Providing Opportunities for Excellence
April 10, 2024
Opportunities, News, and Information
Important!! April 26th Dual Enrollment Deadline:
If you registered for a dual enrollment course for the 24-25 school year, you need to:
Apply to FCC frederick.edu/apply (if you are not already an FCC student).
Complete dual enrollment paperwork and return to student services.
This needs to be completed by April 26th.
Failure to complete these steps by April 26th jeopardizes your spot in your requested dual enrollment course.
Frederick County Virtual School Summer Sessions
Frederick County Virtual School (FCVS)
provides online courses for high school credit through two summer session programs.
To pre-register, students:
Must be enrolled with FCPS and entering 9th-12th grade in the fall of 2024
Need reliable and consistent access to a device and high-speed internet
If necessary, students may check out a FCPS-issued Chromebook from their home school's User Support Specialist.
Commit to 5-8 hours/week to be successful.
FCVS Summer Session Programs:
Virtual Summer Session (VSS):
VSS is a 5-week program designed for independent and self-motivated learners
VSS offers high school honors courses and electives
Required to attend synchronous Google Meet sessions once a week with the teacher
Support Based Summer Session (SBSS):
SBSS is a 5-week credit recovery program designed for students who need to retake a core course, and benefit from a structured day with support of a Virtual Mentor
SBSS offers high school core courses
Required to attend daily synchronous Google Meet sessions with a Virtual Mentor and weekly synchronous Google Meet sessions with the teacher
Click
here
for pre-registration information.
Pre-registration opens
Monday, April 15
Deadline to pre-register:
Completed forms must be turned in to your school counselor
by 3:00 pm on Friday, 6/7/24
. Enrollment is limited and many course sections fill quickly. Submissions are processed on a first come, first served basis.
URGENT Financial Aid Update from The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC)
The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC)
wants to increase the number of students completing and submitting their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form before the May 15th State Priority Deadline.
It's important that Maryland high school students submit their 2024-25 FAFSA form as soon as possible, because Maryland students may receive
state financial aid
from the information they provide on their federal FAFSA form. Each year, MHEC provides about 65,000 students with more than $130 million in state financial aid to attend college.
According to the National College Attainment Network, as of March 22, 2024, only 36.8% of Maryland high school seniors have submitted their FAFSA. MHEC wants to make sure that all high school seniors know the priority deadline for submitting their FAFSA was extended from March 15 to May 15. However,
students should complete and submit their FAFSA as soon as possible to be eligible for state financial aid.
We are including the U.S. Department of Education's toolkit, along with the videos provided below in an effort to help spread the word. Remember, Maryland students could
benefit from both federal and state financial aid
to attend a Maryland higher education institution by filling out the FAFSA as soon as possible.
Please share the information below with anyone you feel would benefit from learning more about how to successfully complete the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form.
Tool Kit:
https://www2.ed.gov/finaid/info/apply/fafsa-toolkit-students-families.pdf
Pro Tips:
https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/fafsa-support/pro-tips
FAFSA Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmEP38x-1Z8
FAFSA Boot Camp:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fao1ZwhN_no
More information about our agency and how we support our students can be found at
MHEC.Maryland.Gov
.
ASVAB Testing Information
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is the most widely used multiple-aptitude test in the world. The ASVAB measures your strengths, weaknesses, and potential for future success.
It also provides you with career information for various civilian and military occupations and is an indicator for success in future endeavors whether you choose to go to college, vocational school, or a military career.
The ASVAB is offered to any interested LHS student (grade 10, 11, 12) for free. The test will be administered on
Thursday, April 18th, 2024 from 8:00 am until approximately 11:30 am at Linganore High School by a member of the ASVAB Career Exploration Program.
You are required to make up any missed work from all classes.
If you would like to take this test:
Please register by Monday, April 15th, 2024.
**Please note that there is no commitment to the Armed Services before/during/after taking the ASVAB. It truly is an excellent career assessment tool to help assist with identifying interests and strengths/weaknesses.
Visit
https://www.asvabprogram.com/
for further details about the program.
Contact Mrs. Martinazzi at
lisa.martinazz@fcps.org
or stop by Student Services with any questions.
Web Link
ASVAB Test Sign-Up
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScM82kkqpzf7l3C71pgwoZqvJ8SP4HDQYAfn-VD-q8IPUjxuQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
The Community Foundation Scholarship Application Closes April 15th!
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
University of Maryland Information Sessions
Hear from an admission representative about UMD and their 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
Selective Service Registration
This is a reminder that all males are required by law to register for the Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday. Preregistration can be done at 17 years, 3 months and the registration held until the 18th birthday. Failure to register can create future issues: the inability to receive federally funded college loans and grants, to obtain federally funded training and certification programs and federal employment. To register, go to
SSS.gov
Attention Juniors
Did you miss the
Junior Workshop Presentation
at LHS on Monday, March 11th?
Check out the presentation here!
Also, don’t forget to
sign up for your individual meeting with your counselor
to review your graduation requirements, post-secondary plans, and the college application process!
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
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)
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
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
Allegany College of Maryland Open House
The Allegany College of Maryland is pleased to announce that they will be hosting an Open House event on Saturday, April 20th, 2024 from 8:30-2:00.
There will be a chance to win a $500 tuition voucher!
This event requires interested students to pre-register to attend. Students can check out
www.allegany.edu/open-houses/
to register and learn more.
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
Frederick Community College’s Partnerships for Achieving Student Success Program
PASS provides academic support and personal enrichment opportunities for new and incoming students. Students within the program will receive a yearly scholarship of up to $1,000 and participate in social activities and academic workshops. In addition, students meet with a designated success coach throughout the semester for one-on-one advising and support with classes. Any graduating seniors interested in attending Frederick Community College and being a part of the PASS program can complete the
PASS Application
. The deadline to apply is July 10th.
Scholarship Resources and Opportunities
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
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
LHS Ken Doyle Memorial Athletic Scholarship
2/$1,000
April 22nd
LHS PTSA Scholarship
2/$500
April 26th
WesBanco Scholarship
$1,000
April 29th
Earl H. Robbins, Jr. Scholarship
April 30th
Dr. Ulysses G. Bourne, Jr. Scholarship
April 30th
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
GVES Scholarship
$300
May 3rd
D Kuehl Scholarship
Up to $1,000
May 10th
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.
Last Regular School Day for Senior Students:
Monday, May 13, 2024.
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.
Summer Opportunites
2024 Geospatial Technology Summer Camp
2024 Geospatial Technology Summer Camp
scheduled for
July 10-13, 2024
, at Towson University. This 4-day, 3-night, all-inclusive overnight camp is specifically designed for high school students who are interested in learning geospatial technologies. Students will stay in double occupancy rooms in a university dorm. Meals, lodging, and transportation are all included.
In this summer camp, students will gain hands-on experience with emerging geospatial technologies (e.g., digital cartography, GPS, satellite remote sensing, aerial photography, etc.) and experience exciting college life at Towson University. Key activities include:
Team-building activities
NASA field trip
Drone flying
Aerial photography workshop
Satellite image analysis
GPS data collection
Digital mapping
And much more!
Registration is now open! Please click on
this link
to register. Seating is limited.
The registration deadline is 11:59 pm on June 23rd, 2024.
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 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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