Recent Activity"The professional school counselor is a certified/licensed educator trained in school counseling with unique qualifications and skills to address all students’ academic, personal/social and career development needs. Professional school counselors implement a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes and enhances student achievement." (ASCA, The Role of the Professional School Counselor)
Your Mountain View Counselors:
Mrs. Maggie Jones, Director A-Cr: jonesmk@staffordschools.net
Mrs. Andrea Layton (formally Ms. LaFornara), Cu-Hi: laytonal@staffordschools.net
Mrs. Sarah Hodges, Ho-Mc: hodgessa@staffordschools.net
Mrs. Joyce Lopes, Me-Sc: lopesjd@staffordschools.net
Mrs. Katie MacCary, SE-Z: maccarykg@staffordschools.net
Your Mountain View Counselors:
Mrs. Maggie Jones, Director A-Cr: jonesmk@staffordschools.net
Mrs. Andrea Layton (formally Ms. LaFornara), Cu-Hi: laytonal@staffordschools.net
Mrs. Sarah Hodges, Ho-Mc: hodgessa@staffordschools.net
Mrs. Joyce Lopes, Me-Sc: lopesjd@staffordschools.net
Mrs. Katie MacCary, SE-Z: maccarykg@staffordschools.net
Announcements Plan Ahead for the 2009 PSATThe 2009 PSAT test will be held on Saturday October 17th. Counseling will begin taking reservations after school begins in the fall. Please mark it on your calendar!
Looking to earn some $$ for college?This scholarship essay contest is open to all students grades 9-12th, and the top prize is $20,000!!
Deadline is October 1, see website for details. http://www.myja.org/students/essay/ Dual Enrollment 2009-10If you are planning to take DE English or DE Business Management during the 09-10 school year; your tuition will be due prior to the start of school. Please bring a check made out to MVHS or cash to Mrs Lazar in Counseling.
DE English - $150; DE Business - $75 Any questions, please contact Mrs. Lopes Looking for a summer opportunity?You should apply for the Passport2College Program if:
•You will be graduating from high school in 2010 or 2011 and want to get a jump-start on your college education. •You have an interest in business and/or technology. •You have a GPA of 3.0 or higher •You are a U.S. citizen or have permanent residency status The application is on the right hand side of the counseling page Virtual Summer SchoolFor information about Prince William County's Virtual Summer school program, please visit their website:
http://pwcs.virtualhigh.schoolfusion.us/ There is also some information in the resources folder on the right side of this web page. Senior RecognitionSeniors - if you have not yet turned in your college acceptance letter for your "final decision", you need to do so asap! Please bring a copy of your acceptance letter to Mrs Lazar in counseling. Your final transcript will not be mailed unless we know where to mail it to....
SAT TestingWhen you sign up for the SAT test online, be sure to sign up for SAT I - the Reasoning Test. This is the standard college admissions test you need to take. SAT II are individual subject tests, and are only required for certain college applications. You may sign up at www.collegeboard.com
Changes to Contact InformationIf your home, cell or work phone numbers, or your home address have changed , please inform the counseling center so that we have the most up to date information. If your address has changed, you will need to bring in proof of address, such as a copy of your mortgage/lease or a utility bill
Please bring the information to Debbie Burtt in Counseling. Thanks! Academic LettersMountain View High School awards academic letters to those students who earn a cumulative gpa of 3.5 or higher. The Academic Awards Ceremony is held each fall. Sophomores receive certificates and encouragement to continue their academic achievement. Juniors receive their academic letter, and seniors receive a bar for their academic letter.
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Links If you would like to do some research on potential careers that would be right for you, these websites can help! These links will help when applying for Financial Aid. These links will direct you to more information about each branch of the Armed Services. This link takes you to a useful booklet that lists the average GPA & SAT Scores of last year's freshman class at many Virginia public and private institutions, as well as average tuition rates. Links to the websites of private schools in Virginia These links will direct you to the websites for the public colleges and universities of Virginia  Government Student ProgramsThis link provides information on potential summer job opportunities for students through the US government National Junior College Athletics AssociationSearch for junior & community colleges that have the athletic programs you are looking for! NCAA ClearinghouseYou need to find out more information about the NCAA Clearinghouse if you are an athlete planning to participate in collegiate level athletics. Stafford County Registration InformationUse this website if you need registration information for any Stafford County school. The official benefits website of the U.S. GovernmentThis website provides access and information to more than 1,000 benefits and assistance programs including, numerous education related programs such as Federal Pell Grants, PLUS Parent Loans, Student Career Experience Program, and more! TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign LanguageThis test can be used for college admissions if English is not your first language. Class Message Board
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