THE NEST
Highland High School counseling
Sept-Oct 2019: Issue 1keeping you up to date and in the know about highland happenings.
Dr. Rob Gilbert (A - F)
rgilbert@highlandschools.orgMrs. Daryn Archer (G - L)
darcher@highlandschools.orgMr. Jim Addington (M - R)
jaddington@highlandschools.orgMr. Craig Tasker / Mrs. Claudia Johnson (S - Z)
ctasker@highlandschools.orgcjohnson@highlandschools.orgAT A GLANCE:
UPCOMING DATES & DEADLINES
- September 26: 4:00pm - 7:30pm- Conference Night
- September 26: 6:30pm FASFA/College Now Parent Night, HHS Auditorium
- September 30- DEADLINE for AP exam registrations
- October 16- 9/10/11th grade students take the PSAT
- October 17- FAFSA Open Lab night 4:00pm - 7:00pm HHS Media Center. Get free help on the Financial Aid process.
- October 18- Seniors- College application materials DUE to counseling office if applying November 1 Early Action deadline!
- October 24- MANDATORY CCP Student/Parent Meeting 6:30 HHS Auditorium
- October 26- ACT @ HHS
- November 1- Early Action college application deadline for colleges such as: OSU, Case, Miami, Dayton
- November 15- Early Action college application deadline: OU
looking for a job?
UPCOMING COLLEGE REP VISITS! Register through your naviance homepage!
Seniors- sign out with your ALL teacher and come to the Counseling Office to meet college reps! This is a great opportunity for college admissions officers to associate a face with your application!
9/26 7th period ALL: Kent State University
9/27 5th period ALL: University of Cincinnati
9/30 5th period ALL: Allegheny College
9/30 7th period ALL: Marietta College
10/1 5th period ALL: Ashland University
10/1 7th period ALL: Baldwin Wallace University
10/2 5th period ALL: The Ohio State University
10/3 5th period ALL: University of Dayton
10/3 7th period ALL: Lawrence Technological University
10/3 7th period ALL: Tri-C
10/4 5th period ALL: Miami U of Ohio
10/7 5th period ALL: Case Western Reserve
10/8 5th period ALL: Tiffin University
10/8 7th period ALL: John Carroll University
10/10 5th period ALL: The University of Findlay
10/10 7th period ALL: Vanderbilt University
10/15 5th period ALL: Ohio University
10/15 7th period ALL: University of Mount Union
10/17 5th period ALL: Thiel College
10/17 7th period ALL: The University of Akron
ACT & SAT TEST PREP:
- Free: Log into Naviance. Under "Resources to Get Ready" click "Naviance Test Prep"
- ACT & SAT offered at Highland High School and other local schools. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
- ACT 1 Day Intensive Prep- @ Medina HS October 19, 2019. $99- includes materials & lunch
- 5 Session ACT Prep @ MCCC- Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec 2. $179 includes materials
- 5 Session ACT Prep @ Highland High School- Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26, Dec 3. $179 includes materials
- SAT PREP: Khan Academy - Link your college board account- Free service to improve your SAT score! See video
Interested in
a career in Accounting ?
Sign up to visit one of these high school Accounting Career Days at a local university
11/7: Kent State
11/13: Cleveland State
Email mhohler@ohiocpa.com if interested. Juniors and Seniors would be able to use this as a college visitation.
West Point Admission Sessions - Interested in applying to West Point- See upcoming admission sessions at this link here
Do you work at McDonald's? Are you a Junior or Senior?
Click here to explore the McDonald's Archways to Opportunities Program! Providing tuition assistance for McDonald's employees! Can be applied to any 4-year college, trade school, vocational school, or high school diploma.
SENIORS: $2,500 SCholarship
Cleveland Browns/Marion Motley scholarship - Click here to apply - Due September 30th
Minimum 2.5 GPA, 18+ ACT or 960 SAT, with financial need
Students interested in pursuing the following majors in college should apply today! : Accounting, business, communications, event management, exercise science, finance, graphic, design, human resources, information technology, journalism, kinesiology, marketing/advertising, public relations, or sports management
College Now
Provided by the Highland Foundation, College Now offers a free service to help families navigate the college financial aid process. You can sign up for individual work session and or attend the parent meeting - Sept 26th.
FASFA opens October 1st.
October 17th- FAFSA OPEN LAB NIGHT @ HHS MEDIA CENTER! Free help! - 4:00pm - 7:00pm.
ACT DATES FOR 2019-2020
SAT Dates for 2019-2020
Seniors: Sign up for your Senior Meeting with your counselor ASAP!
- Audit transcript
- Senior year planning
- Post High School Planning/transition
- Graduation requirements
- Scholarship planning
Interested In Exploring Government-Consider Being a Senate Page
The Senate Page Program provides a unique opportunity for high school students who have a desire to learn and contribute to our nation’s legislative process. There are a total of 30 pages per session and each is appointed by a senator. To find out more click here
Nomination packet due for service academy applicants residing in 16th district Oct 1 : Link
Struggling in Class?
Get one-on-one tutoring help by a member of Highland High School's National Honor Society (NHS)! Ask for an NHS pass from the teacher whose class you are struggling in, and head to the Media Center during 5th ALL! Tutoring available each week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. See Ms. Doherty with questions.
JUNIORS! VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!
Medina Hospital- Gift Gallery
Monday 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Tuesday 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Thursday 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Friday 4:00 to 8:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Volunteers are asked to commit to 40 hours over a 3 month period. Volunteers are scheduled once a week for a 4 hour shift. Fill out an application by clicking here.
Questions? Contact Nicole DeAngelis, Volunteer Coordinator, ndeangelis@ccf.org
