Third Quarter 2016

Welcome to the third edition of the Perrysburg High School Counseling Newsletter! This newsletter is published quarterly and is brought to you by the PHS School Counseling Office and the College Advising Office. Please feel free to contact Lindsay Czech or Dawn Burks with any feedback or suggestions. 

• Friday, January 8 - Registration deadline for February ACT
• Monday, January 11 - Junior Parent Night, 6:30 p.m. in PHS Auditorium
• Monday, January 18 - NO SCHOOL, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observed
• Wednesday, February 3 - Curriculum Fair
• Saturday, February 6 - ACT Test
• Monday - Wednesday, February 8- 10 - Registration meetings in English classes
• Friday, February 12 - NO SCHOOL, Teacher Training
• Sunday, February 14 - College Goal Sunday
• Monday, February 15 - NO SCHOOL, Presidents’ Day
• Thursday, February 18 - Applications for registration due to teachers
• Thursday, February 18 - Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences + College Credit Plus meeting
• Friday, February 26 - Registration forms due to English teachers
• Friday, March 4 - Registration deadline for April ACT
• Wednesday, March 9 - College Preview Night, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Owens Community College
• Friday, March 11 - End of 3rd quarter
• Monday-Friday, March 14-18 - OGT Retakes

Our registration process will kick off with the Curriculum Fair on Wednesday, February 3 at 6:30 p.m. with a meeting for the incoming 9th graders, then the Curriculum Fair will begin at 7:15 pm. Registration meetings will take place at the High School on February 8, 9 and 10. Students will then be requesting teacher recommendations for advancement to the next level for the 2016-2017 school year. Applications for registration are due to English teachers on Thursday, February 18.


This event will take place on Sunday, February 14 at 2:00 p.m. at The University of Toledo. This is an opportunity for students and families to receive free assistance and complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The FAFSA is a required form to apply for all Federal aid programs, many state programs, and even institutional aid programs, which can help pay for higher education opportunities. It is your chance to complete the FAFSA with experts and get answers to the financial aid questions you may have. It doesn’t matter what college you attend or are planning to attend – you are welcome at any site location. For more information access the web site - http://www.ohiocollegegoalsunday.org.

On Monday, February 15 we do not have school in recognition of President’s Day. Students are encouraged to use this day off from school to visit a college or university. Many colleges and universities are open on Presidents’ Day and host large visit day programs for prospective students.

Students also have the opportunity to earn early college credit through the College Credit Plus program for their academic/core classes. PHS will hold an informational meeting for those interested in CCP on February 18, 2016 (evening of parent-teacher conferences). Attendance and completed paperwork are required for any student planning to take college courses the following school year. More information on this will be shared later in the school year. Students and parents with any questions are encouraged to meet as early as possible with their PHS counselor to help them with any questions they may have.


PHS will host a Career Day on April 15, 2016 for students of all grade levels. Freshmen and Sophomores will attend four different presentations at the high school given by our alumni, parents and community members. Students will be able to select sessions from approximately 25 different careers. Juniors and Seniors are expected to plan this day as a College Visit day or Career Visit (job shadow) day. Start scheduling these college visits today by going to the web site of the university of your choice and click on the “Visit (or Tour) Campus.” Further details will be provided to students and parents in the coming months as this exciting event approaches. Questions and comments can be forwarded to Christin Lee, School Counselor, at [email protected].

A list of scholarships is updated on Naviance throughout the school year. You may find the list under the Colleges tab (look for “scholarship list”). Also, in February every senior should fill out the Local Scholarship Common Application. Filling out this one scholarship application puts you in the running for over 50 local scholarships (including all scholarships through the Perrysburg Schools Foundation). Keep an eye out for more information about the application in February!

Pharmacology for Medical Careers:
PassAssured’s Pharmacy Technician Training Program will completely prepare an individual to pass either of the two national exams leading to national certification as a pharmacy technician. The Ohio State Board of Pharmacy accepts both the PTCB and the ExCPT. PassAssured has a complete, newly revised online program that is great as a one-semester senior level certification preparatory class or it can be expanded to two semesters. To get more information about this opportunity please refer to the web site www.passassured.com.

The Portman for Senate Campaign is looking for interns interested in learning more about campaigns and politics. There are flexible hours for students who wish to apply. Interns will be responsible for voter contact, fundraising, research, grassroots organizing, data entry and office management. If interested, please contact Adrienne Peabody at 810-441-4149 or [email protected].

Northwestern is one of the top national universities in the country according to several respected publications including U.S. News and World Report and Forbes. Here are some of the highlights about Northwestern.


Academics

• 190+ majors, minors, certificates and concentrations
• 77% of classes with fewer than 20 students
• More than $3 million in research funding available to undergraduates
• 130+ study abroad programs in 50 countries

Location

• A beautiful 240-acre lakefront campus with a beach and a sailing center
• Easy access to Chicago via free campus shuttle and public transportation
• Internships, field studies and research opportunities at prestigious Chicago companies and nonprofits

Student Life

• 8,400 undergraduates from all 50 states and 65+ countries
• 450+ student organizations with University support to start new ones
• Big Ten athletics, including 8 men’s and 11 women’s programs
• Opportunities for students from all departments to participate in the performing arts and other extracurricular activities
• Civic engagement and community service opportunities in Chicago and local communities

Faculty

• 1,200 full-time faculty, including recipients of the Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award and MacArthur “Genius Grant”
• 7:1 student-faculty ratio
• Annual research funding of more than $550 million
• Career advice and assistance from faculty mentors and an extensive alumni network

Financial Aid

• 100% of students’ demonstrated financial need met by Northwestern
• More than $133 million in need-based scholarships awarded yearly
• Financial assistance for six in ten students
• No-Loan Scholarship program gives qualified students the opportunity to graduate debt-free

ACT registration
SAT registration
Naviance (college planning software)
Penta Career Center
Follow PHS College Advising on Twitter
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Christin Lee, A-D, ext. 5184
Dawn Burks, E-K, ext. 5183
Steve Pierce, L-R, ext. 5185
Rick Rettig, S-Z, ext. 5186
Lindsay Czech, College Advisor, ext. 5182
Megan Lazor, Secretary, ext. 5188
Mary Neely, Secretary, ext. 5001
Melissa Notestine, Prevention Specialist, ext. 5195
Danielle Keyes, School Counseling Intern
Lauren Phillips, School Counseling Intern