Monthly Communications

March 1, 2024

 

Hello, Husky students and families,

Please continue to check out the Counselor’s Corner page regularly on our Google site for additional announcements from the counseling office.  We have a few updates for this week that we want to make you aware of.  


Thanks for your attention to this information!


Scheduling Update 

The past couple of weeks, counselors held individual meetings with all current 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th grade students to answer questions and discuss their scheduling requests for the 2024-25 school year.  Course requests may be viewed, but not adjusted, under Class Registration in Student PowerSchool.  If Parents/Guardians have concerns about student requests, please reach out to their counselor by Wednesday, March 6th.  Now that the request phase of the scheduling process has closed, the master schedule is in the process of being developed based on the requests received.  This will determine which classes are offered, when, and who will teach them.  Thank you for your patience as this next phase of the scheduling process begins.  


Junior Conferences

Junior conferences can now be scheduled again with counselors.  Junior conferences offer time for students to discuss their post-high school goals with their counselor.  Students are encouraged to review their assessments in Naviance prior to this meeting and come prepared with questions to discuss regarding their post-secondary plans.  To schedule a Junior Conference, students must fill out the form below.

https://forms.gle/f2gnW6ZzcaMx1xHZ6  

 




Kent Career Technical Center (KCTC)

Last call for KCTC enrollments.  If your student is planning on requesting KCTC for the 2024-2025 school year, please make sure they inform Mrs. Hamilton in the counseling office about this request.   


College Fairs and College Representative Visits

NACAC College Fair

The spring college fair is scheduled for April 23 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Devos Place, with additional virtual options scheduled during the winter and spring. Click here for more information.  

Grand Rapids Christian College Fair

This in-person fair is scheduled for March 13 at Grand Rapids Christian High School. The event is free and currently has 30+ Colleges/Universities attending. Click here for more information.


Path to Pro Skilled Trades Evening

Forest Hills Public Schools and the Kent ISD are hosting an event showcasing skilled trades and the specific pathways students can follow to pursue these careers.  The Path to Pro Skilled Trades Evening will be held on Monday, March 18th, at the Kent Career Technical Center from 5 to 7:30 pm.  The event will include a trade panel Q&A session, discussions on scholarships, and individual tables/booths with additional information on each trade highlighted.  More information can be found here.


Seal of Biliteracy

The Seal of Biliteracy is awarded to graduating seniors who have met certain proficiency requirements in English and at least one other language. 

Interested? You can learn more here. For a version that can be translated into different languages, click here.




Tutoring/Academic Support

Students in need of academic tutoring can access support here.

 


We hope you enjoy the sunshine this weekend! 

 

FHN Counselors

January 26, 2024


Hello Husky students and families,

We hope you are staying warm and well during this January in Michigan. Please continue to check out our Google site for additional announcements from the counseling office.  We have several important updates for this Friday that we want to make you aware of.  Thanks for your attention to this information!


Senior Mid-Year Transcripts and FAFSA

Mid-year (seventh semester) transcripts will be sent to all colleges and universities students have applied to via Naviance.  Students do not need to request their mid-year transcripts–we will send the documents automatically starting soon.


The FAFSA is now live.  The College Board has some insider tips found here for students and families.


Not all students follow a traditional college path and we are here to support the individual choices of our students.  Grand Rapids Community College’s School of Workforce Training is a quality resource that provides alternatives to students not pursuing a two or four year college experience.  Please visit here for more information.


Upcoming College Fairs

NACAC College Fair

The spring college fair is scheduled for April 23 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm  at Devos Place with additional virtual options scheduled during the winter and spring. Click here for more information.  

Grand Rapids Christian College Fair

This in person fair is scheduled for March 13 at Grand Rapids Christian High School. The event is free and currently has 30+ Colleges/Universities attending. Click here for more information.


Kent Career Technical Center Information

KCTC is hosting an in-person winter Open House on Feb. 7 and 8 from 5:00-7:00 PM each night. This event is open to the entire community, and students and families of all grade levels are welcome to attend. For more information Click Here.


Scheduling for the 2024-2025 school year

Click this link for specific information regarding the scheduling process for next school year.

Scheduling Information for 2024-2025


Tutoring/Academic Support

Students in need of academic support should check out the link below with information on different support services.  

https://sites.google.com/fhps.net/fhn-counseling/tutoringacademic-support


Mental Health Supports

We continue to live in an uncertain climate which is having an unprecedented impact on our youth. If your student is in need of mental health support, please don’t hesitate to access the resources found here which include reaching out to our office if needed.


Thank you,

FHN Counselors



November 17, 2023


We have several important updates for this Friday.  Thanks for your attention to this information!


12th Grade

Counselors are still sending transcripts via Naviance for seniors who request transcripts after the Early Action deadline of November 1. If a senior requests a new or additional transcript via Naviance, we ask the student to please also email their counselor that this request has been submitted.  Counselors are not monitoring requests in Naviance as regularly now that the November 1st deadline has passed.


11th grade classroom visits:

As a complement to the Junior Planning Night held at the Fine Arts Center last week, counselors visited with juniors through their English classes to discuss the post high school planning process.  Our visit in classrooms included helping juniors re-familiarize themselves with the Naviance college and career readiness software and developing a college planning timeline.  Through Naviance, juniors completed the AchieveWorks Intelligence inventory along with AchieveWorks Personality assessment.  Ask your student(s) to share their results with you!  Through their results, students are able to see matching careers and the amount and type of preparation (education) required for each career.  Students then found which colleges offer the majors required for their recommended careers and learned more about the admissions process for them.  Counselors also shared The FHN College and Career Prep Timeline with students.  It provides students and families with previews to what the post high school planning process entails and recommendations for what students can be doing each “season” to further their planning research.



Junior Conferences

Junior conferences can now be scheduled with counselors.  Junior conferences offer time for students to discuss their post high school goals with their counselor.  Students are encouraged to review their assessments in Naviance prior to this meeting and come prepared with questions to discuss regarding their post-secondary plans.  A parent or guardian can also join the conversation.  To schedule a Junior Conference, students need to fill out the form linked below.

Request for a Junior Conference 


PSAT Scores

11th graders have received their October PSAT scores.  Scores can be viewed via the students' College Board accounts.  This is the only way to view a student's score report.  If a student is unsure how to access their account, they will need to contact the College Board since the Counseling Office does not maintain student login credentials.


Sophomore Leadership Opportunities

My Lead and HOBY are two nomination based leadership opportunities for 10th graders.  These are longstanding organizations through which students can develop their leadership potential, grow as individuals, and have a positive impact on their school communities.  The Counseling Office will be accepting applications from 10th graders through November 30th.  If your student is interested, please encourage them to fill out the application form.


Second Semester Schedules

Semester two schedules can now be viewed in PowerSchool.  Please note that schedules have been finalized, and all schedule change requests were addressed prior to the start of the school year. If you believe you have an extenuating circumstance that necessitates a schedule change, a Google form will be provided the week after Thanksgiving for you to submit your request.  This is the only way for requesting a change.  Building administrators will review all requests and make decisions on a case-by-case basis.


AP Potential

As a part of the PSAT score report, students will also receive information on their “AP Potential” for specific AP courses.  This serves as a recommendation from the College Board for which AP courses a student might perform well in based upon their PSAT score.  Students should use this data, in addition to conversations with their current classroom teachers and counselors, to help inform their course selection this late winter 2024.  As a reminder, all students will receive recommendations from their current teachers on the subject area courses that are most appropriate for them based upon their classroom performance.  Students can expect this to happen in February.


KCTC Visits

Prospective students looking to enroll at KCTC for the 2024-2025 school year are highly encouraged to participate in an in-person visit to explore their program of interest. Due to high demand, these program visits fill up rapidly, so it is crucial for students to register as soon as possible. Please have your student contact Mrs. Hamilton in the Counseling for sign up information.  More information about KCTC can be found at their website.  


Academic Support for Students

Tutoring is offered for all students Monday through Thursday in the media center immediately after school until approximately 3:40pm.  A more detailed schedule along with additional resources can be found here.    


IXL is a resource that offers personalized recommendations for standardized testing preparation.  SAT study plans can be developed and can help students target the exact skills that will improve their test scores.  For additional information, visit here.  An FHPS Family Guide on the use of IXL can also be found here. 


Thank you,

FHN Counselors


October 12, 2023

Hello Husky students and families,

Welcome to Fall!  As the days get shorter and the weather colder, we understand that student stress and anxiety can be impacted.  The mental health and wellness resources found here can be useful tools when supporting students who are struggling.  Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your counselor for additional support.  

Academic Support 

As the semester advances, we acknowledge that students may need additional academic support. The counseling office has compiled a list of resources that students and families can access for assistance.  Please go here for that list. 

Service Academy Night Fall 2023

Congresswoman Hillary Scholten is hosting a Service Academy Night at the Gerald R Ford Museum on October 16th from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM to learn about the application and nomination process. Representatives from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and the other federal service academies will be there to answer questions. More information can be found here.


Please see the sections below for grade specific information.

12th graders:

Remember, the November 1st early action college application deadline many colleges use is fast approaching.  Please remember to follow the application process in Naviance found here and confirm deadlines with colleges.  Counselors will be present in the cafeteria from October 17th to 19th and from October 24th to 26th, offering assistance with college applications. There is no requirement to schedule an appointment; simply drop by for support.

11th graders:

A reminder that the district Junior Family planning night is scheduled for Tuesday October 17th at the Fine Arts Center starting at 6:00.  In conjunction with what students receive from counselors through junior classroom visits this winter, this night serves as an opportunity for students and families to hear consistent information.  If you are unable to attend we encourage all junior families to check out the resources at our website.  A recording of the night will also be posted here when available.


All junior students will be taking the PSAT on either October 18th or October 19th.  Please refer to the communication previously sent to families for more information.  Kindly remind your student to have an early bedtime the night before, eat a healthy breakfast on the morning of the test, and ensure they arrive on time.


10th graders:

KCTC is currently conducting visits for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. These visits aim to provide students with a comprehensive overview of all available programs, primarily targeting students who haven't yet decided on a specific program of interest.  These tours are ending October 26th.  Students can schedule a tour with Mrs. Hamilton in the counseling office.  Starting in November, they will also offer specialized tours for individual programs. For additional information about KCTC and the various programs offered by Kent ISD, please visit our website's dedicated page.

9th graders:

FHN Counselors held meetings at the start of October with all freshman students during their Biology classes. These "freshman chats" serve as a valuable opportunity for your student(s) to be introduced to their high school counselor and engage in discussions about achieving success at the high school level.  In addition, students engaged in our college and career readiness platform, Naviance. In Naviance, students participated in both a personality assessment and a career assessment.  Please ask your student to share their assessment results with you! For additional information regarding grade-level curriculum and counseling resources, please visit our counseling office's web page here.

Have a wonderful weekend,

FHN Counselors



September 14, 2023

Hello Husky families!

As we start to settle into the 2023-2024 school year the counselors wanted to share some important information for families.  The Counseling Office Website has individual pages dedicated to all grade levels with information and helpful links for students and families.  We encourage you to take some time this fall to look at the corresponding page for your students' grade.  Information regarding Tutoring options, College Representative Visits at FHN, and Mental Health Resources are all posted on the home page as well.   


12th Graders:

The counselors wanted you to be aware that they visited the senior English classes last week and presented information on post-secondary planning and the college admission process. You can find the presentation and other pertinent information pertaining to your senior on our google site here: 

https://sites.google.com/fhps.net/fhn-counseling/senior-year-help


Please review the information and talk it over with your senior. This is an exciting time for them, but can also induce some stress as they begin to plan their process of deciding to attend college. Every student is at a different place in the process, counselors are here to support all students as they navigate the process.

Upcoming College Fairs:  

Grand Rapids Christian College Fair September 25, 2023 @ 6:00 hosted by Cornerstone University.  

MACRAO & MACAC College Fair October 5, 2023 @ 9:00am hosted by GRCC

This fair is during the school day, so students will need to be excused by a parent/guardian to attend.  Transportation is not provided by FHN.


11th Graders:


Mark your calendars: FHN Junior Planning Night - October 17, 2023 @ 6:00pm

This evening is designed to deliver relevant junior year college and postsecondary planning information.  In conjunction with what students receive through junior conferences from their counselor, it serves as an opportunity for students and families to hear consistent information.  We encourage all junior families to participate in this event to get critical information regarding their junior student’s postsecondary planning.  This year’s event will be at the Fine Arts Center and representatives from each high school in Forest Hills will be delivering content.  A representative from Kent ISD will also be present to present information on their programs.

10th graders:

KCTC visits for the 2024-2025 school year are starting now.  Please have your student contact Mrs. Hamilton in the Counseling office for sign up information.  To learn more about KCTC please visit their website here.  


9th graders:

FHN Counselors are planning to meet with all freshmen during the week of October 2nd. These “freshman chats'' are an opportunity for your student(s) to meet their counselor and discuss what it takes to be successful at the high school level.  In addition, 9th graders will familiarize themselves with our college and career readiness platform, Naviance.  Students will also create annual academic goals and begin creating a resume.  More information on grade level curriculum from the counseling office can be found here.   


Have a wonderful weekend,

FHN Counselors


May 24, 2023

​​Hello Husky students and families,

With the end of the year fast upon us we would like to provide you with a few updates and things to consider as the summer approaches.

Senior final transcripts

Final transcripts will be sent to colleges the week of May 30th.  Seniors indicated in Naviance where their final transcript needs to be sent when they completed the Graduation Survey in Naviance.  Completion of this survey is a requirement in order for a final transcript to be sent.  Students who still need to complete this survey can see instructions here.     

Junior planning

Counselors visited with juniors via their English courses on May 12.  During the visit, juniors were reminded of important resources that can be used as a part of their postsecondary planning.  This summer, juniors are encouraged to finalize the list of the colleges they intend to apply to, determine whether taking a final SAT or ACT is appropriate for them, and begin work on their college essays.  A timeline that outlines the suggested use of their time this summer and the college application process can be found here.  Additionally, the FHN Counseling Office website has several resources that contain answers to frequently asked questions when beginning college applications.  

Students are also encouraged to participate in college essay writing workshops hosted by the FHN Academic Booster Club.  Dates have yet to be announced, please be looking for further information coming directly from the Booster Club.  

Scheduling

An update on schedules for the 2023-2024 school year was sent out on May 17.  For a copy of that communication please click here.   

Summer School 

Summer school opportunities are developed at the district level.  For additional information on the process, please visit here.


Summer Opportunities

KentISD has a database filled with local opportunities for students to pursue over the summer.  Please see the list here.  Check back often, as this will be updated as new information becomes available.

Mental Health Brochure

The Kent County Health Department created a helpful brochure to assist anyone looking for services to help self or others during a mental health crisis. A number of local resources with contact information and other helpful tips are included. The flowchart on the second page is especially useful as it highlights a variety of options based on the person's age, needs, and access to insurance. Click HERE for a copy. 

We hope you have a safe and relaxing Memorial Day weekend!

FHN Counseling Staff

April 13, 2023

Hello Husky students and families,

We hope everyone had a great spring break and returned to school energized for the remaining few weeks.  Please continue to check out the Counselor’s Corner page regularly on our Google site for additional announcements from the counseling office.  We have several important updates for this Thursday that we want to make you aware of.    


Scheduling Update

Thank you for your participation in scheduling courses for the 2023-2024 school year.  Course requests are now finalized and the administration is currently working on developing the master schedule.  During this time course requests may not be changed.  After the master schedule is finalized, student schedules will be developed based on their requests and then released for students/families to view.  When student schedules are released instructions on how to request a change will also be provided.  Thank you for your patience during this process.


Paying for College

High school students and their families/caregivers looking to secure more financial aid for college are encouraged to register for an informational webinar about the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, which is a new State of Michigan scholarship program expected to impact the majority of students in the Class of 2023 and beyond!


GRCC Open House

Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) is hosting a spring open house for interested students and their families.  Through this event, students can take a tour, receive support completing their admissions application and FAFSA, take placement tests if applicable, and get free stuff.  Visit here for more information and to register for this event.

 

Path to Pro Skilled Trades Evening

Forest Hills Public Schools along with the Kent ISD are hosting an event showcasing skilled trades and the specific pathways students can follow to pursue these careers.  Path to Pro Skilled Trades Evening will be held on Monday, April 24 at the Kent Career Technical Center from 5 - 8:00 pm.  The event will include a trade panel Q&A session, discussions on scholarships, and individual tables/booths with additional information on each trade highlighted.  More information can be found here.

 

Service Academy Night 2023

Congresswoman Hillary Scholten is hosting a Service Academy Night on April 14th from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM to learn about the application and nomination process. Representatives from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and the other federal service academies will be there to answer questions. More information can be found here.


Tutoring/Academic Support

Students in need of academic tutoring can access support here.

 

Mental Health Supports

We continue to live in an uncertain climate which is having an unprecedented impact on our youth.  If your student is in need of mental health support, please don’t hesitate to access the resources found here which include reaching out to our office if needed.  


FHN Counselors

March 6, 2023

Hello Husky students and families,

Please continue to check out the Counselor’s Corner page regularly on our Google site for additional announcements from the counseling office.  We have a few updates for this week that we want to make you aware of.  Thanks for your attention to this information!


Scheduling Update 

The past couple of weeks counselors held individual meetings with all current 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th grade students to answer questions and discuss their scheduling requests for the 2023-24 school year.  Now that the request phase of the scheduling process has closed, the master schedule is in the process of being developed based upon the requests received.  This will determine which classes are offered and when, and who will teach them.  Thank you for your patience as this next phase of the scheduling process begins.  


Junior Conferences

Junior conferences can now be scheduled again with counselors.  Junior conferences offer time for students to discuss their post high school goals with their counselor.  Students are encouraged to review their assessments in Naviance prior to this meeting and come prepared with questions to discuss regarding their post-secondary plans.  To schedule a Junior Conference, students need to fill out the form linked below.

https://forms.gle/f2gnW6ZzcaMx1xHZ6  

 

Kent Career Technical Center (KCTC)

Last call for KCTC visits!  The opportunity for a student to complete a visit is coming to a close this month.  If your student is interested in learning about a specific program or KCTC in general, please encourage them to stop into the Counseling Office to see Mrs. Hamilton as soon as possible.


College Fairs and College Representative Visits

NACAC College Fair

The next virtual college fair is scheduled for March 19th with additional dates scheduled during the winter and spring. Click here for more information.  Unfortunately, there are currently no in person national college fairs scheduled for West Michigan.  Please click here for the current list of in person fairs available around the country.   

Grand Rapids Christian College Fair

This in person fair is scheduled for March 14 at Grand Rapids Christian High School. The event is free and currently has 30+ Colleges/Universities attending. Click here for more information. 


Tutoring/Academic Support

Students in need of academic tutoring can access support here.

 

Mental Health Supports

We continue to live in an uncertain climate which is having an unprecedented impact on our youth.  If your student is in need of mental health support, please don’t hesitate to access the resources found here which include reaching out to our office if needed.  

 

We hope you enjoyed the sunshine this past weekend!  Have a great week.

 

FHN Counselors

January 30, 2023


Hello Husky students and families,

We hope you are staying warm and well during this January in Michigan. Please continue to check out the Counselor’s Corner page regularly on our Google site for additional announcements from the counseling office.  We have several important updates for this Friday that we want to make you aware of.  Thanks for your attention to this information!


Junior Classroom Visit

Counselors visited students in 11th grade to update the EDP (Educational Development Plan) and covered the following topics in Naviance Family Connections:

                                    

11th Grade Classroom Presentation Please ask your student to log into their Naviance account to learn more!




Sophomore Class Visits

Counselors visited the 10th grade students last week and participated in their English 10 Career Unit. The following topics and tasks were covered:

More information about EDP activities that are embedded into the Career Unit can be found on our website @ the following link:

10th grade specific information

10th Grade Classroom Visit Please ask your student to show you their Naviance account information to learn more.


Freshman Class Visits

As a reminder, counselors visited 9th grade English classes in the fall and updated students EDP’s using Naviance Family Connections.  

Counselors also visited this week and covered the following:

More information about EDP activities that are embedded into the Career Unit can be found on our website @ the following link:

9th grade specific information

9th Grade Classroom Visit Please ask your student to show you their Naviance account information to learn more.



Senior Mid-Year Transcripts

Counselors began sending mid-year transcripts for seniors last week. Students can check their status on their Naviance accounts.


Upcoming College Fairs

NACAC College Fair

The first virtual college fair is scheduled for February 19th with additional dates scheduled during the winter and spring. Click here for more information.  Unfortunately, there are currently no in person national college fairs scheduled for West Michigan.  Please click here for the current list of in person fairs available around the country.   

Grand Rapids Christian College Fair

This in person fair is scheduled for March 14 at Grand Rapids Christian High School. The event is free and currently has 30+ Colleges/Universities attending. Click here for more information.


Kent Career Technical Center Information

KCTC is hosting an in-person winter Open House on Feb. 7 and 8 from 5:00-7:00 PM each night. This event is open to the entire community, and students and families of all grade levels are welcome to attend. For information, Click Here


Students interested in attending KCTC next year need to visit during the school day.  Please have your student contact Mrs. Hamilton in the Counseling office for sign up information.



Scheduling for the 2023-2024 school year

Click this link Scheduling Letter to Parents 22-23 for specific information regarding the scheduling process.




Tutoring/Academic Support

Students in need of academic support should check out the link below with information on different support services.  

https://sites.google.com/fhps.net/fhn-counseling/tutoringacademic-support


Mental Health Supports

We continue to live in an uncertain climate which is having an unprecedented impact on our youth. If your student is in need of mental health support, please don’t hesitate to access the resources found here which include reaching out to our office if needed.


Thank you,

FHN Counselors

December 16, 2022


Hello Husky students and families,

Congratulations on completing the first semester of the 2022-23 school year!  You have earned a much deserved break.  Please continue to check out the Counselor’s Corner page regularly on our Google site for additional announcements from the counseling office.   This page is updated on a regular basis throughout the school year and is linked weekly in Husky Highlights.  Prior to the start of the second semester, we kindly ask you to consider a few items below.


Reminders on semester two schedules

Semester two schedules can now be viewed in PowerSchool.   All schedule change requests were accepted and processed in December.  Students are expected to attend their schedules as listed in PowerSchool when they return to school in January.  


Senior Graduation audit

With the second semester upon us it’s an important time for ALL SENIORS to complete self graduation audits.  Doing so helps to ensure that seniors have completed or will complete all necessary graduation requirements prior to the May graduation date.

To complete a graduation audit, please complete the following steps:


Please contact your counselor if you notice errors in your graduation progress or courses you are not scheduled for next semester that are required for graduation.


Mid-Year Transcripts for Seniors

Counselors will begin sending mid-year transcripts for seniors as soon as final grades for the first semester have been entered into PowerSchool.  Transcripts will automatically be sent by counselors wherever initial transcripts have been sent.  Student’s do not need to submit a request for the midyear transcript to be sent.  


KCTC Visits

In order to provide prospective students insight into KCTC’s programs, visits will start in January.  Please visit their website at www.thetechcenter.org for program information and be looking for more information after break in regards to how to sign up.  KCTC will also be hosting an open house on February 7th and 8th for students and families.


Mental Health Supports

We continue to live in an uncertain climate which is having an unprecedented impact on our youth.  If your student is in need of mental health support during the winter break, please don’t hesitate to access the resources found here.


We hope you have a safe and relaxing break with family and friends and look forward to seeing you in the New Year!


Sincerely,

FHN Counselors

October 28, 2022

Hello Husky students and families,


As the days get shorter and the weather colder, we understand that student stress and anxiety can be impacted.  The mental health and wellness resources found here can be useful tools when supporting students who are struggling.  Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your counselor for additional support.


Forest Hills Public Schools has partnered with an organization called The Big Give to provide families in need with gifts for the holiday season.  Northern High School is hoping to connect with 6 families that may benefit from this gift.  If you would like your family to be considered please fill out the form below to be entered into a lottery.  Once the form closes, we will select 6 families at random.  You will be contacted to provide additional information (wish lists, sizes, interests, etc) if your family has been selected.  The following link will direct you to a Google Form. Please submit this form if you would like your family to be considered. The form will close at 8AM on Monday November 14th. The Big Give Interest Form


Please continue to check out the Counselor’s Corner page regularly on our Google site for additional announcements from the counseling office.   This page is updated on a regular basis throughout the school year and is linked weekly in Husky Highlights.


Please see the sections below for grade specific information.


12th graders:


Remember, the November 1st early action college application deadline many colleges use is fast approaching.  Please remember to follow the application process in Naviance found here and confirm deadlines with colleges.  


Counselors will also be available for walk-in help in the media center during both lunches Friday, Monday and Tuesday for college application help.  No need to sign up for an appointment just show up.     


11th graders:


It was great to see many of you at the Forest Hills Junior Planning night this week Wednesday.  In conjunction with what students receive from counselors through junior classroom visits this winter, this night serves as an opportunity for students and families to hear consistent information.  If you were unable to attend we encourage all junior families to view the recording to get critical information regarding their junior student’s postsecondary planning.  For those of you unable to attend the program was recorded and will be posted on the Counseling Office Website soon


10th graders:

KCTC visits for the 2023-2024 school year will be starting soon.  Please be paying attention to school announcements in the coming weeks for more information.  To learn more about KCTC along with other programs offered through Kent ISD please check out this page on our website.  


9th graders:


FHN Counselors are planning to meet with all freshmen during the week of November 14th. These “freshman chats'' are an opportunity for your student(s) to meet their counselor and discuss what it takes to be successful at the high school level.  In addition, 9th graders will familiarize themselves with our college and career readiness platform, Naviance.  Students will also create annual academic goals and begin creating a resume.  More information on grade level curriculum from the counseling office can be found here.   


Have a wonderful weekend,

FHN Counselors

September 12, 2022


Hello Husky families!

As we start to settle into the 2022-2023 school year the counselors wanted to share some important information for families.  The Counseling Office Website has individual pages dedicated to all grade levels with information and helpful links for students and families.  We encourage you to take some time this fall to look at the corresponding page for your students' grade. 


Please continue to check out the Counselor’s Corner page regularly on our google site for additional announcements from the counseling office.  Most recent information regarding College Representative Visits at FHN, local college fairs and other opportunities for all students was added.  This page is updated on a regular basis throughout the school year.     


12th Graders:

The counselors wanted you to be aware that they visited the senior English classes last week and presented information on post-secondary planning and the college admission process. You can find the presentation and other pertinent information pertaining to your senior on our google site here: 

https://sites.google.com/fhps.net/fhn-counseling/12th-grade


Please review the information and talk it over with your senior. This is an exciting time for them, but can also induce some stress as they begin to plan their process of deciding to attend college. Every student is at a different place in the process, counselors are here to support all students as they navigate the process.


11th Graders:


Mark your calendars: FHC Junior Planning Night - October 26, 2022 @ 6:00pm


This evening is designed to deliver relevant junior year college and postsecondary planning information.  In conjunction with what students receive through junior conferences from their counselor, it serves as an opportunity for students and families to hear consistent information.  We encourage all junior families to participate in this event to get critical information regarding their junior student’s postsecondary planning.  This year’s event will be at the Fine Arts Center and representatives from each high school in Forest Hills will be delivering content.  A representative from Kent ISD will also be present to present information on their programs.


Have a wonderful weekend,

FHN Counselors