| Howard School Counseling Department | | ANNOUNCEMENTS | | What is the Role of a School Counselor? | | Shannon Grieve, 9th GR. Counselor | | David Glenn, 10th-12th GR Counselor, A-B | | Matt Mindel, 10th-12th GR Counselor, C-G | | Sonya Sutter, 10th-12th GR Counselor, H-Mb | | Janice Bornstein, 10-12th GR Counselor, Mc-R | | Nicola Hildreth, 10th-12th GR Counselor, S-Z | | Graduation Requirements | | World of Work & Service Requirement | | SAT, ACT & HSA Information | | 10th Grade Career Inventory Lesson | | 11th Grade Lesson - Searching For Your Next Path | | TRANSCRIPT PROCESS | | College Visits @ Howard High, '09 -'10 | | SCHOLARSHIPS 09-10 Spreadsheet & Database | | College Information | | Career Information | | Scholarships & Financial Aid | | Study Skills | | Social Skills | | Health | | Community Resources | | Peer Mediation | | Parent Resources & Workshops | | Hotline Numbers | | NCAA Clearinghouse | | FORMS | | Course Registration 09-10 | | Concerned about your student & substance abuse? STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SAP) | | PSAT Information | | COLLEGE NIGHT Oct.09 |
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009
A SAT mock test will be administered on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. at Wilde Lake High School. The fee for the mock test will be $10 (cash). Students who are registering outside of Wilde Lake should report by 7:30 a.m. to register the day of the test. There will be no refunds for those students who miss the test. The test is open to the first 100 students who register.
**If you are interested in registering for the test please see you School Counselor to pick up a registration form!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Howard High School Student Services invites parents to attend a special seminar.
- November 5, 7:00 p.m. Howard High School Media Center
Strategies to Foster Resilience, Teenagers and Depression
Guest Presenter - Dr. Larry Lynn III, Crossroads Psychological Associates
Questions? Please contact Mrs. Jan Bornstein 410-313-2871
Mix-It Up @ Lunch Day- Tuesday, November 10th
Students will participate in an activity during all lunches. They will be invited to sit at a new table, and make a new friend. The cafeteria will be "dressed up", we will have trivia on the tables, and we will have music playing throughout the lunch shifts. Teachers will be invited to participate in the event by eating their lunch with the students. The goal of mix it up at lunch is to promote tolerance, inclusivity and kindness. QUESTIONS? Please call Mrs. Nicola Hildreth 410-313-2871
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
SENIORS- If you have not completed and submitted your DIPLOMA CARD to Mrs. Flanagan, Student Services Secretary, please do so AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! The diploma cards are now past due. If you misplaced your diploma card you can download the form on our website under the "forms" tab. Questions? Please contact/see Mrs. Flanagan.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
COLLEGE ACCESS & SUCCESS COURSE (STUDENT TRACK)Are the schools you are considering a good fit for you? Do you have a realistic chance of being accepted? Where can you find the money to pay for school?
Increase your understanding of the college admissions process by attending LIFT's three-week course. Learn what characteristics to look for when selecting an institution; identify academic and career opportunities; ways to become a stronger candidate and how to pay for college. This course is open to students in grades 10 through 12.
Course Dates:
November 7th- 21st (9am - 12:30pm)
Registration Fee: $250
COLLEGE ACCESS & SUCCESS WORKSHOP (PARENT TRACK)Parents often worry more about getting into college than their children. You want to know, "Is my child doing enough?" "How can I best support my child through the process?" LIFT offers three separate opportunities for parents to attend workshops specifically geared to what you, as a parent, are concerned about the most.
Course Dates:
- November 7 (9am - 12:30pm)- Demystifying the College Selection and Application Process. Learn about the college search and application process and timeline.
- November 14 (9am - 12:30pm)- How to Pay for College Become acquainted with the financial aid process and how to locate money for college.
- November 21 (9am - 12:30pm)- Parent Survival: Dealing with the anxieties of the college admissions process. What role should you play in the college admissions process? How can you effectively support your child in coping with the stress and pressures of the college admissions process.
Registration Cost: $80 per workshop
Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis. For best consideration, please submit registration form at least one week prior to the start of the course/workshop.
For more information and how to register, please contact the LIFT Program at (301) 405-0227.
Friday, October 9, 2009
October 14- PSAT @ Howard High School, 720am
All 10th and 11th grade students will take the PSAT.
If your 9th grade student paid for the test they too will take the PSAT on Wednesday.
Seniors will participate in SR. LION WORKSHOPS all morning.
October 31- Annual Black College Expo at the University of Maryland, College Park in the Reckford Armory. Students will benefit from colleges and universities, including Historically Black Colleges in attendance and the free knowledgeable seminars.
This exciting event will give students the opportunity to:
- Get accepted to a college
- Receive on the spot scholarships (Seniors should bring multiple copies of their high school transcripts & SAT/ACT scores.)
- Receive knowledge about internships and career placement.
How to earn money while attending college
A number of the colleges will accept on the spot admission and/or others will waive the application fee. Juniors are also encouraged to bring their transcripts and scores as well.
Throughout the day students will not only expand their horizons in education and its benefits, but thanks to our wonderful sponsors their will be an exciting step show, dance competition and lots more fun and entertainment which the audience can participate in!
Friday, October 2, 2009
Senior Lion Workshops
WORK, COLLEGE, TECHNICAL SCHOOL...What will be YOUR next path after high school?
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, SAFE ON THE ROAD...Do you know how to keep yourself &others healthy & safe?
SENIOR WORKSHOPS
October 14th, Wednesday
7:25-10:45am, Auditorium
See Student Services if you have any questions.
Thursday, September 21, 2009
COLLEGE NIGHT @ HOWARD!
Students attend COLLEGE NIGHT Wed., October 7th, 6:00pm @ Howard High School. Learn about the necessary details required when completing a college application and explore possible next paths with an interactive workshop using the Choices website. Following the workshops there will be a college panel presentation in the Auditorium. Please call Student Services if you have any questions.
Arts College Night ...Majoring in Theater, Visual Arts, and Dance???
Monday, December 14, 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Atholton High School
An evening for students who are interested in pursuing a higher education in Theater, Dance and the Visual Arts with panel discussions for each genre of study.
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Thursday, September 14, 2009
Stressless Tests® announces a free presentation entitled "What Are They Thinking?" for parents of middle and high school students who do well in class but don't test well. The presenter will be Betty Caldwell, the Founder and Director of Stressless Tests®. Join us Tuesday evening October 27 from 7:00 - 8:30 at the Howard County Central Library. Learn about your child's brain-based learning style and the one technique that will improve performance in every class. Due to limited seating, participants must register in advance by going to www.Stresslesstests.org, then clicking on Presentations. See website for details or contact Betty Caldwell at 410 740-4659 or Bcaldwell@comcast.net.
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Thursday, September 10, 2009
Need Algebra 1 Help???
Beginning Tuesday, September 15, 2009, the Math Department at Howard High School will offer Algebra I help during all four lunch shifts. The sessions will take place during each lunch shift on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Room N226. The purpose of these sessions will be to assist students with daily assignments, review for upcoming quizzes and/or tests, and provide on-going preparation for the High School Assessment that every Algebra I student will take in May, 2010.
Students will obtain a pass for participation from their current Algebra I teacher and will be expected to work while eating lunch.
Information will be sent home with the students during the week of September 7, 2009.
If you need more information, please do not hesitate to contact Karen Lorenz, Math Support Teacher, at 410-313-2867 or karen_lorenz@hcpss.org.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Stop And Think
Register for the October 10th SAT!!! The deadline is tonight. visit www.collegeboard.com
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COLLEGE VISITS!!!
Colleges are setting up visits to Howard. Please check our website for upcoming visits or have your student stop in to review the visit book.
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
9TH GRADE/NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION- Incoming Freshman and New Students please join us Friday, August 28th from 9-11:30am in the Auditorium for Howard High School's Orientation! We look forward to seeing you there!
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