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-He: laytonal@staffordschools.net
Mrs. Sarah Hodges, Hi-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-He: laytonal@staffordschools.net
Mrs. Sarah Hodges, Hi-Mc: hodgessa@staffordschools.net
Mrs. Joyce Lopes, Me-Sc: lopesjd@staffordschools.net
Mrs. Katie MacCary, SE-Z: maccarykg@staffordschools.net
Announcements Senior Transcript DeadlineAttention seniors! If you are applying to any schools that have a deadline between January 1-15, your transcript request is due to Counseling NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 4th. This is to ensure that all transcripts due in early January are mailed out BEFORE Christmas break. You will also want to make sure that you have requested teacher recommendation letters by this date if not earlier, to give your teachers time to write the letters before the holidays. Any questions, see your counselor.
Opportunities BookletIf you attended the Junior Information Evening on 10/15/09, here is a link to the Opportunities Booklet we discussed. You can download it! Your students will receive a paper copy on 10/28/09 from the Counselors.
http://www.ecmc.org/student/Opportunitiesbooklet.html This is a great resource to help in College Planning! Young Women in TechnologyIf you are a junior or senior female and are interested in a career in business & technology, attend this informational day at DeVry University. It will be held Tuesday November 17th at the Devry Univ Crystal City Campus. See the link below for details and RSVP information
http://www.dc.devry.edu/outreach.html HW Request PolicyMVHS Homework Request Policy
Homework will be gathered only if you will be out for an extended absence of five or more consecutive days, and we request 24 hour notice prior to pick up.
If your student will be out five or less days:
1. Check your teacher's school fusion website! Most teachers post homework, class notes, etc on their Fusion page. 2. Email with your classroom teachers to see what you missed that day, and their recommended timeline for making it up. Arrange with the teacher to stay for tutoring if necessary
If you know you will be absent ahead of time for a family trip, college visit, extended medical reasons such as surgery, etc: Please pick up a "pre-arranged absence form" from the Main Office, complete it and distribute to all of your teachers ahead of time. This way you can take your anticipated homework with you on your trip. Career Night now available for 9-12th gradeCareer Exploration Night
Thursday, November 19
Check in 6:00 – 6:45 pm
Brooke Point HS
Grades 7, 8, 9 and 10 only
To register, visit the following site:http://tiny.cc/CareerNight AP Exam Fees are due!If you are taking an AP Course, your exam fees are now due. Please bring cash, check or money order made out to MVHS for $86 per exam to your AP Teacher. Exams are mandatory.
ASVABIf you took the ASVAB on Nov 18th, scores will be available & interpreted on December 16th at 8 am in the auditorium.
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/ 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.
Discussion Topics  Mountain View Counseling Center: Junior Conferences - answering your questions Friday, November 6 at 9:04 AM  Discuss Mountain View Counseling Center: Looking for a College Major? Wednesday, October 28 at 3:48 PM DiscussClass Web Pages Important Forms and Handouts
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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. |
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