MHS Counseling Connection 2024-2025
sChool cOunselor newsletter
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
Jan 28th: MMS Parent Scheduling Meeting; 7pm; MHS Auditorium
January 29: MHS Scheduling Presentations for Rising 12th grade - during CONNECT
January 30: MHS Scheduling Presentations for Rising 10 - 11 grade students
1st bell - Rising 10th grade students
2nd bell - Rising 11th grade students
January 30: MHS Parent Scheduling Presentation - 7:00pm, MHS Auditorium (for Rising grade 10-12 students)
February 8 - February 13: HAC open (3:00pm) for Rising 10 - 12 grade students
February 26: Verification Letters Distributed to students in Rising 10-12 grade students in English class
March 3 - March 5: Turn in Verification Letters to English class - REQUIRED and must include parent/guardian signature!
March 6: MHS COLLEGE FAIR!!!! 6-8pm; Large Commons
March 7: Final deadline for ALL course request changes
IMPORTANT LINKS/INFORMATION:
Counselor Contact Information
*Please feel free to contact your counselor with questions at any time via email - we will reply as soon as possible!
The Role of a School Counselor:
Assists students with Academic, Career, and Personal Goals
College and Career Exploration/Planning
Employment, Military Enlistment, Trade/Technical Training, College/University Enrollment
Academic Advising and Intervention
Personal Counseling and/or Referral Services
Class of 2025 - Senior Information
Class of 2026 Information
Junior Planning Tools!
Planning for Life After MHS
Interest Profiler- use this site to match your personal interests to a potential career
My Plan- use this site to help decide on your postsecondary plans.
Mapping My Future- use this site to help put together a plan for your future
Future Planning
Career Research
Ohio Means Jobs- research careers and jobs across the state
Indeed- use this site to be matched with a job and to research potential careers
Career Aptitude Tests- links to self assessments for career aptitude
Bureau of Labor and Statistics- government website for job projections
Skilled Trades- use this site to learn more about apprenticeship opportunities and jobs within skilled occupations
Technical Programs in Ohio- research educational opportunities in technical fields around the state
Great Oaks - use this site to learn about career training for adults
Warren County Career Center- use this site to learn about career training
United States Military- research opportunities in the branches of the U.S. Military
College Research
Big Future- comprehensive site for college research
The College Solution- site dedicated to college research and information
Gap Year Association- research the meaning of a gap year and the possibilities it opens for you
College Essays
Essay Writing Videos- great tips on all parts of the essay process
Admission Strategies- learn what colleges are looking for when reading your essay
College Visits
Testing Information
Stanford University- tips regarding standardized testing
Preparing for the ACT study guide- study guide directly from ACT
Class of 2027 Information
Class of 2028 Information
Advanced placement (AP) Information
Scholarship Updates
Please continue to check SchooLinks for scholarship updates!!
INTERNSHIP AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Interested in Internship Opportunities? Join the Experiential Learning Schoology group for communication and updates!
Interested in the Military? Connect with a recruiter: Military Contact List
2025-2026 Scheduling
testing resources
ACT Testing Dates
Please visit www.act.org for the most up-to-date testing information.
Use this ACT practice link to stay sharp for future ACT testing: ACT Practice Resources
SAT Testing Dates
Please visit https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat for the most up-to-date testing information.
College Credit Plus
Mason Middle School students should contact their middle school counselors for CCP assistance.
CREDIT FLEXIBILITY
Please contact your School Counselor with any questions.
Scarlet/Great Oaks Update
Link to Scarlet Information and the Process for Applying - Mason Students
Check out GreatOaks.com for more information about specific programs.
Field trip to Scarlet Oaks for Sophomores is Friday, January 20th. See your counselor for a permission slip to attend.
Scarlet Oaks Open House: January 23 5-7pm
If you have questions regarding The Oaks, please contact Sally Clark at clarks@masonohioschools.com.
Additional Resources
If you have an emergency call 911, otherwise use the resources below:
Warren County Crisis Text Line - Text “4Hope” to 741 741 www.crisistextline.org
No cost (standard rates apply) 24/7 crisis counselors provided anywhere in the U.S.
Warren County Mobile Response & Stabilization Services Crisis Hotline (877)695-6333
Trauma Informed mobile response for youth (0-21)
Warren County Crisis Hotline (877) 695-6333 www.mhrsonline.org
A trained professional is available 24/7 365 days to answer your call and talk with you
You may also contact the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC) at (513) 636-4124 for more information about an immediate need for a mental health evaluation for your child.