Dates and times are subject to change
INFORMATION FOR SENIORS
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!
Seniors & Parents: Complete your FAFSA by March 1 In order to be eligible for Maryland state-based aid, you must have your FAFSA submitted by March 1st. Many states and schools have limited funds to award, so do not delay in filling out your application! Go to: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa to get started.
Questions about College Financial Aid Letters? Find them confusing? Read this informative online article about how to evaluate a financial aid letter: The College Solution
Cap, Gown, & Tassel Orders All seniors interested in participating in the graduation ceremony on Tuesday, June 2, at 2 PM, Knott Arena at Mount St. Mary's University, must have a cap, gown and tassel. If you missed the deadline, please place your order immediately at www.balfour.com. Orders will be shipped in bulk to the school around mid-April.
Mandatory Senior Class Meeting, Wednesday, March 11 Mandatory senior class meeting with be Wednesday, March 11, 2020 from 9-11am in the auditorium. If you are off-campus, please make arrangements with work or FCC professors to attend this meeting. We will be distributing important graduation information as well as take our "20" class picture and begin our spring fundraiser. AM CTC students buses will be held until end of the meeting
Senior Class Advisers Lisa Boyll lisa.boyll@fcps.org 240-236-7562 Cindy Anderson Cynthia.anderson@fcps.org 240-236-7504
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.
UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS
Any interested student should use their Naviance Account (see link above) to sign up for these and other visits and determine the location of the visit. All sign-ups close 24 hours prior to the visit time. Please see Mrs. Bertulaitis in Counseling if you have questions.
AP EXAM REGISTRATION DEADLINE Friday, February 28
Registration for AP Exams is open through Friday, February 28 for students enrolled in a Spring AP Course. The Fall and Yearlong AP class registration window has closed. Students will only be able to register for exams for courses in which they are enrolled during the 2019-2020 school year. Students wishing to register for additional AP Exams will need to see Ms. Naff in the front office.
The cost of each exam is $94. There is a $40 fee for late registration. Exams should be paid through Schoolcash Online.
A reduced exam fee is available for students who meet certain financial criteria. Students meeting eligibility requirements should complete the waiver form and return it to Dr. Rumpf in the front office by Friday, February 28. AP Waiver Application
Contact Assistant Principal, Dr. Rumpf, with any questions or concerns regarding AP exams (danny.rumpf@fcps.org).
Learn about the new resources and processes coming to AP® in the 2019-20 school year at https://parents.collegeboard.org
Out of District Application Deadline - March 1 Parents/legal guardians who wish to apply for a child to attend a school outside their assigned attendance area must do so by March 1 prior to each new school year. You can complete your request using the Out of District Transfer Request Form or go to www.fcps.org – Forms – Out of District Transfer.
Note: Schools that are projected to be over capacity in the coming school year are restricted, so that only students residing in the school's attendance area may go there. Restricted high schools for 2020-2021 are Frederick, Urbana and Walkersville.
Please contact MaryAnn Gomez at (240) 236-2493 or maryann.gomez@fcps.org if you have any questions.
FCPS news article from 12/18/19: https://www.fcps.org/about/news/1671363/fcps-announces-schools-restricted-for-out-of-district-transfers
CTC: Career and Technology Center Application Deadline Friday, March 6 Students who have shadowed a CTC program and wish to apply to attend next school year must turn in completed applications by Friday, March 6. Paper applications may be turned in to Mrs. Bertulaitis in the Counseling Office, or an online application may be completed here: Online CTC Application
Frederick Community College Spring Open House and Career Exploration Workshop FCC Student Center Saturday, March 21 10 AM - 12 PM
Guests will be able to walk around a table fair and interact with faculty and staff. Campus tours will be available, led by current FCC students.
There will also be a Career Exploration Workshop at 10:30 am put on by Career Services that guests are able to attend. The workshop will answer questions like:
• Thinking about attending college, but not sure what to study? • Know what major you want to pursue, but not sure what you can do with it? • Decided on a career, but need more information about the outlook and job market?
For more information and to register, guests can visit: FCC Spring Open House
Guest Speaker: Ms. Bonnie Walter, Frederick Memorial Hospital Monday, March 23 There will be a guest speaker on Monday, March 23 during Knights Quest (10:30-11:00) in the Media Center. Ms. Bonnie Walters, Volunteer Coordinator at Frederick Memorial Hospital, will discuss how to become a hospital volunteer. This is geared towards 9th and 10th grade students. She will also talk about how this can lead to Rotational Internships at the Hospital during senior year. If you would like to attend, please email Mrs. Gibson at alisa.gibson@fcps.org
Free SAT Test Administration for all MHS Juniors Wednesday, March 25 Middletown High School, 7:30 AM Wednesday, March 25 is School Day SAT for all current 11th graders. Juniors will take the SAT (without essay) free of charge during the regular school day. The exam will serve as the students’ College and Career Assessment. Eligible students are automatically registered for the exam, so there is no sign up process. As the test day approaches, students will be informed about test day procedures, assigned testing room location, and materials to bring. Additional information about the SAT and an SAT practice can be found on the College Board website: College Board
Questions? Contact Assistant Principal, Brooke Hontz at brooke.hontz@fcps.org.
Frederick County Teen Coalition Teen Job Fair Saturday, March 28 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Tuscarora Rec Center This is a FREE event! There will be employment opportunities for part-time, seasonal, or temporary jobs for local teens, ages 14 to 18 years old. In addition to talking to employers, teens will have the opportunity to attend workshops on job readiness, soft skills, resume tips and interview skills. Part-time, seasonal, and temporary jobs are all available. Advanced registration is preferred. For more information and to register, go to: Teen Job Fair
NACAC National College Fair Tuesday, March 31 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Discovery Sports Center (MD SoccerPlex), Boyds, MD Free and open to the public, NACAC fairs link you to many colleges and universities in one location. For more information and to register, go to: NACAC National College Fair
FCC Accuplacer Tests for English and Math Thursday, April 2 at Middletown HS Students who are interested in taking Dual Enrollment Classes during the 2020-2021 school year may need to take the FCC Accuplacer test. These tests will be given at Middletown High School on April 2. Further information to follow.
Biliteracy Award Applications Due Friday, April 17 Did you realize students who speak and write more than one language can be awarded the Maryland Seal of Biliteracy? The Seal sets the student apart for colleges and employers as people who can truly contribute as Global Citizens. The additional language (besides English) can be ANY language that the student knows through home and family use, previous places where s/he has lived, as a school-learned language, or has learned in any other way! Students can earn the award at any time in grades 10 -12. See Ms. Stutzman (Marcia.stutzman@fcps.org) to learn what is required to show proficiency in the second language. This is a prestigious designation to earn! Pick up and return completed applications to Ms Stutzman. by Friday, April 17. See flyer for more information: Maryland Seal Of Biliteracy Flyer
US Naval Academy Admissions Program Thursday, April 23, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Are you interested in going to the US Naval Academy? Plan to attend a USNA Admissions Program to learn about the admissions process for the U.S. Naval Academy, meet the Dean of Admissions, and talk with USNA Admissions staff & representatives. Meeting location is at the US Navy Memorial Foundation & Naval Heritage Center, 701 Pennsylvania Ave, NE #123, Washington, DC 20004. For more information and to register, go to: USNA Admissions Event
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
Students Who Are Interested in the Military: US Naval Sea Cadets Program, Frederick Chapter Mathew Fontaine Maury Pathfinders Division The US Naval Sea Cadets are non-profit youth program geared towards teaching today's youth about the opportunities that the US Armed Forces provide WITHOUT any service obligation. Meetings are held one weekend a month at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Building in Frederick, MD. Meeting are held both Saturday & Sunday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, along with other community activities throughout the year.
If you are a student, or the parent of a student, who is interested in learning more about the program or even the Armed Forces, there will be an open house briefing on March 14, 2020 at 1 pm at the VFW at 5901 Old National Pike, Frederick MD 21702. Any students or young adults from the ages of 10 years old to 17 years old are invited to attend this meeting to learn more about the US Naval Sea Cadets. Parents are welcome to come along as well to learn more. The Sea Cadets also accepts applications for adult leaders as well who want to help in providing opportunities to our community for tomorrow's leaders.
For more information about the US Naval Sea Cadets: USNSCC
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
Rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors and their parents: Take the stress out of the college search process with the 2020 College Admissions Summer Bootcamp! Register now for a 3-day college search workshop: www.myecap.org
Student Session: Monday-Wednesday, July 13-15, 10-4 PM Parent Session: Monday, July 13, 6:30-8 PM Hosted at Hood College See the flyer
See the brochure Email: myecap@gmail.com
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