FDHS Family Connection Corner

Family Connection Corner

Welcome to the Frederick Douglass High School College and Career Readiness Connection Corner! This is your go-to resource for supporting your student's on their postsecondary transition journey. Here, you'll find a wealth of information, tips, and tools designed to help you guide your scholar towards their unique path. Whether they're aiming for a four-year university, a community college, a trade school, the military, or directly into the workforce, we're committed to providing the support they need. Remember, every student's journey is different, and that's perfectly okay. Lifelong learning is key, and we're here to help your scholar navigate their next steps.

Monica Jones, SHRM-CP

FDHS College and Career Coach

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CCR Event Registration

CCR Service Delivery Poster.pdf

Canvas! Canvas! Canvas!

You may know that Canvas is the platform that your students use to access their course information, assignments and resources but did you know that your scholar has access to a grade level Counseling, College and Career Canvas Course? If not, I'm excited to spread the news. Often scholars receive resources and information at school (or via email, Remind, and Canvas) and some of that information doesn't make it home, so as an educator and parent, I want to take a few minutes to walk you through our Counseling & CCR Canvas Course.

Click here to view the Canvas walkthrough.
Remind your scholar to accept their course invite through Canvas (the invitation should appear at the top of their Canvas screen when they log into Canvas.
Each grade level has their own CCR Canvas Course with pertinent counseling, college and career resources.
This course serves as an informational resource to students.

What is Elevate?

Elevate is a transformative process designed to empower your student’s future. It is more than just a plan; it’s a journey of self-discovery, goal-setting, and preparation for life beyond high school. By working closely with mentors, your student will create a personalized path to success, exploring their passions, developing essential skills, and building a strong foundation for their future. Elevate is about equipping students with the tools and support they need to thrive in a global society.

Tips for using Elevate as a tool to support your scholar.

Explore Elevate and Pathful Explore together. Encourage your scholars to share their milestones and moments with you and view them in Elevate.
- Students may access Elevate through their Google Waffle or at elevate.fcps.net.
Challenge your students to capture impactful moments in and out of school in Elevate to create their electronic portfolio or postsecondary planning timeline.

24-25 Fall Senior Informational Meeting.pdf

Fall Senior Meeting Information

Please take a moment to review the Fall 2024 Frederick Douglass High School/Carter G. Woodson Academy Fall Senior Information Meeting slides and overview. This important meeting provides valuable information and resources for your senior students. Topics covered include the FCPS College & Career Fair (October 15th), College Application Week (October 14th - 18th), postsecondary planning opportunities (postsecondary education, employment, and enlistment), ACT, the college application process, scholarships/financial aid, FAFSA, graduation regalia, and more. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with these materials to support your student's successful transition to the next chapter of their lives.

WIN-ConferenceBMWA.pdf

FCPS FAMU Open Spaces

Join us next Thursday for our second Family University session of the school year, our Open Spaces event. We want to hear from our families. The event is free and open to the public. Dinner will be served.

When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 17, 2024

Where: The Andrew Center, in back of Consolidated Baptist Church at 1625 Russell Cave Road

The flyer is attached in multiple languages.

Virtual Scholarship Deep Dive

Did you miss our College Application Week virtual Scholarship Deep Dive or school Scholarship Deep Dive Workshop? No worries! We are thrilled to invite you to our "Scholarship Deep Dive Overview" presentation. This session is designed to help you navigate the often overwhelming scholarship and financial aid process. Learn how to understand financial aid basics, establish your scholarship navigation timeline, explore various options, find the right fit, and collaborate effectively.

Our overview breaks the process down into 5 manageable steps and includes a recap slide to help you personalize your scholarship checklist. FDHS/CGWA students can access the presentation slides and family guide (think of this as your scholarship cheat sheet) in their FDHS/CGWA Counseling, College and Career Canvas Scholarship/Financial Aid Module.

Click on the link to watch the video: Scholarship Deep Dive: 5 Steps to Lift Off

Check out bit.ly/CCREvents for upcoming college and career readiness events.

FDHSCGWA Ace the Interview (1).pptx-1.webm

Ace Your Interview

We are excited to invite you to watch our "Ace the Interview" video presentation, designed to help you excel in college, scholarship, and employment interviews. This short video offers valuable tips on how to prepare before the interview, perform your best during the interview, and take the right steps afterward. Additionally, it includes resources to assist you with creating resumes, writing cover letters, and practicing through mock interviews.

Click the link below to watch the video. Students can also access the guide and slide presentations in their FDHS/CGWA Counseling, College & Career Canvas Course.

Ace Your Interview

Prepare to ace your interviews and take the next step towards your future success!

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