Dates and times are subject to change
INFORMATION FOR SENIORS
Baccalaureate Ceremony: The PTSA is looking for parents of seniors and juniors to help with the 2020 Senior Baccalaureate to be scheduled in May 2020; planning starts soon. This time-honored tradition is a student-led community program for MHS seniors to celebrate their upcoming graduation by hearing inspirational speakers, enjoying the talents of fellow seniors, and reflecting on their life journey to graduation. We are the only school in the county that hosts a Baccalaureate. It is always well-received by parents and students alike, and although this is a ceremony for seniors, interested parents of juniors are encouraged to assist in order to gain experience and insight for their future senior's baccalaureate. If you are interested in helping the PTSA and MHS seniors plan this year’s Baccalaureate, please email the PTSA Baccalaureate committee: mhsptsabacc@gmail.com. An informational meeting will be forthcoming.
Seniors: As you hear back on your college applications, please remember to go in and update the status of the applications in your Naviance account!
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Check Naviance for paperwork and requirements for these and other scholarship opportunities!
To Access Scholarships On Naviance, Click on the following Tabs: Colleges Tab Scholarships and Money Scholarship List
Go to Naviance to access this information.
To Request Official Transcripts for Scholarships or Personal Use on Naviance, click on the following tabs: Colleges Tab Apply to College Manage Transcripts Red "+" button Other Transcript
Enter information as completely as possible. Enter special instructions in the note section, (for example, "Please email transcript to (insert email address)" or "Please include counselor recommendation form"). There will be a $2.00 fee (cash or check payable to MHS) per official transcript prepared, payable when the transcript is picked up. You will be notified when it is ready. Please allow 5 business days for a transcript request.
FCC Dual Enrollment Tuition Payment All spring semester school-based dual enrollment students may now pay tuition. Payment can be made online or in person. For FCC Dual Enrollment Program Information, see the FCC Website: FCC Website. Online payment directions are attached here: FCC Online Payment Instructions
FCC Night for High School Seniors Wednesday, January 22 or Thursday, February 20 (attend one session) 6-8 pm in the JBK Theater
There will be a table fair from 6-6:45 pm where students and parents are able to talk with academic and department representatives. The program portion of the event will begin at 6:45 pm, where representatives from Admissions, Counseling & Advising and Financial Aid will present. For more information and to register, visit: FCC Night for HS Seniors
National Cancer Institute at Frederick Presents: WHK SIP Fall Lecture Series Tuesday, January 14 The next talk in the WHK SIP Fall Lecture Series will be Tuesday, January 14, from 5 PM - 6 PM at the Advanced Technology Research Facility (ARTF) in Frederick. Dr. Bruce Shapiro who heads the RNA Biology Lab will be the speaker. Dr. Shapiro has had students for many years and has both wet and dry lab opportunities each year. Contact Mrs. Gibson with questions at alisa.gibson@fcps.org. Please register prior to attending here:
WHK Lecture Registration
REGISTRATION NIGHT FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR Registration Night for the 2020-21 school year will be Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 6:00. (SNOW Date – Jan. 16) Rising 9th graders will report to the AUDITORIUM. 9th grade registration forms with course recommendations will be distributed. Administrators and counselors will discuss graduation requirements, course selection and electives.
Upperclassmen and parents will report to the MEDIA CENTER. Upperclassmen will receive registration directions in school on January 15, 2020. Administrators and counselors will review graduation requirements and discuss college and career readiness. Dual enrollment opportunities will also be discussed.
MHS teachers, and representatives from the Career and Technology Center, the Academy for the Fine Arts, and Frederick County Community College will be present in the cafeteria.
**If you plan to attend and would like to request a sign language interpreter, you must have done so by December 20, 2019. Please contact Angela Fossett at angela.fossett@fcps.org
FCPS Course Offering Guide 2020-2021 Below is a link to the NEW 2020-21 Course Offering Guide and Planning Guide:
FCPS Course Offerings
MHS Career and Technology Education (CTE) Do you want to find out what it is like to work at TV Studio or in a Courtroom, or with pets in a Veterinarian office? Do you want to get “real-life” experience? Work Based Learning programs allow juniors and seniors to experience a hands-on career placement during the conventional school day. For more information regarding CTE and programs of study, see:
CTE Brochure
FCPS Academy of Fine Arts Shadow Day: Wednesday, January 15 The FINAL shadow day for the FCPS Arts Academy is Wednesday, January 15 at Governor Thomas Johnson HS, 8 AM. Students may access the CTC bus from MHS to get to and from GTJHS in order to attend. In order to attend, students must register online at FCPS Academy of Fine Arts
2020 Miss Frederick Competition Saturday, February 15 Young women aged 13-25 who live, work or go to school on a full-time basis in Frederick County, MD are eligible to participate in the Miss Frederick Competition to win scholarship awards and to earn the job of Miss Frederick or Miss Frederick’s Outstanding Teen. For more information:
Miss Frederick 2020
Juniors: Full-ride Scholarship Opportunity Are you interested in a full-ride scholarship that covers your tuition, room, board and expenses for four years of undergraduate study, at ANY accredited U.S. college or university? More information, including the application, is available at Coolidge Scholarship Any high school junior who plans to enroll in college in the fall of 2021 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident is eligible to apply. Applications must be completed online and submitted by 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time, Thursday, January 16, 2020.
Johns Hopkins University Biomedical Engineering Innovation Online Course Developed by Johns Hopkins faculty, Biomedical Engineering Innovation (BMEI) introduces biomedical engineering to high school students by modeling biological systems, designing experiments to test those models, and introducing engineering principles to solve design problems that are biological, physiological, and/or medical. Students will model human efficiency, the arm, and the cardiovascular system. Students are expected to apply their knowledge of math, physics and biology to solve practical problems encountered in biomedical engineering. For eligibility, program details and application: Johns Hopkins Course Info
College Night for Juniors Wednesday, February 5 Juniors and parents are invited to the Middletown HS College Night on Wednesday, February 5, at 6:00 PM in the auditorium. Counselors will be presenting information about: * Graduation Requirements * Options for Senior Year and * Navigating the College Process Additionally, Rebecca Mason, College Entrance Exam Instructor, will present information about the ACT and SAT.
We hope you can join us! While counselors plan to meet with juniors individually throughout the next few months, this is the students' and parents' best opportunity to get a jump start on navigating the college application process.
**If you plan to attend and would like to request a sign language interpreter, please email angela.fossett@fcps.org.
Attention Sophomores: FCC Early College Information Night Frederick Community College will be holding their final Early College Information Night on Tuesday, February 18 at FCC in the JBK Theater at 7 PM. (snow date: February 25).
Students who plan to apply for the Early College program are required to attend at least one of the four Early College Information Nights that we have offered or a session about Early College that we have presented at your high school. This program is open to all FCPS sophomores. This is the last informational session to be held prior to the April 1, 2020 application deadline. The Application Packet and all other Early College information can be found on the Dual Enrollment website at FCC Early College Night
For more information, see: Early College Information Night Flyer
Early College Information Postcard
Frederick Community College - SAT Prep Classes Now Enrolling Get ready for your SAT college entrance exams with test preparation courses in Frederick, MD. These test prep classes provide essential tools, proven tips and important information you need to get ahead of the curve. Test registration dates and deadlines are now available through Spring 2020.
FCC Spring SAT Test Prep
CTC: Career and Technology Center Shadowing The Career and Technology Center is a part of the Frederick County Public School system. CTC programs are available in a variety of areas ranging from the traditional vocational areas to 4-year college preparatory programs. Students can earn college credits and certifications as well as industry certifications and licenses. Programs are taught in half-day blocks and students attend MHS for the other half of the day.
Shadowing a program is the first step in the process and is open to students in grades 9-11, except for Cosmetology, which only 10th grade students may shadow. Students need to see Mrs. Bertulaitis in the Counseling Office to sign up for shadowing, and can do that now. The time frame for shadowing continues through Thursday, February 27. A student may shadow up to two programs. Once we have an appointment for the student, he/she will be given a permission slip which must be signed and returned to Mrs. Bertulaitis.
Be a summer volunteer at the National Aquarium! Interested high school students entering grades 10-12 in the fall of 2020 can apply to spend the summer of 2020 (late June through August) sharing the National Aquarium's mission and magic with guests while increasing understanding of marine habitats, aquatic animals and conservation, as well as gaining valuable work experience and volunteer service hours. Applications are due January 31, 2020. For more information, see Mrs. Brandt or go to National Aquarium
2019 - 2020 SAT TEST DATES AND REGISTRATION DEADLINES
All SAT testing dates listed above are Saturdays. Learn more, register and get free practice at College Board
CEEB/ETS High School Code: 210755
2019 - 2020 ACT TEST DATES AND REGISTRATION DEADLINES
All ACT testing dates listed above are Saturdays. Learn more and register at ACT CEEB/ETS High School Code: 210755
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
Counseling Office Staff
Last Names A-D: Meredith Bagnell, 240-236-7404 Last Names E-K: Brad George, 240-236-7436 Last Names L-Rod: Erin Phelps, 240-236-7402 Last Names Roe-Z: Paula Langley, 240-236-7405
Registrar: Niki Dillard, 240-236-7401 Counseling Secretary: Jennifer Bertulaitis, 240-236-7403
Fax: 240-236-7580 Visit the MHS School Counseling Page