reachHIRE is one of our signature summer programs at ACES for all those that finish 11th grade and will be entering 12th grade. Throughout the week, you will participate in career exploration activities and workshops that develop skills such as communication, professionalism, and critical thinking.

• Springbrook students are expected to attend reachHIRE 2022 from June 21-24, 2022.

• This year, the program will be hybrid: Tuesday-Thursday (June 21-23) will be VIRTUAL, and Friday (June 24) will be IN-PERSON at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) campus. Read more information about reachHIRE 2022 at https://bit.ly/ACESreachHIRE.

• Click here to view the reachHIRE 2022 promotional flyer, and click here for a video showcasing what happens at reachHIRE.

• Naviance college search guide (log on to the website or click this PDF)

• Tips on writing a college essay: click this PDF, and more details on your ACES Class of 2023 Canvas page.

• Your ACES Toolkit is designed to help you make sense of the college process...all in one file! It contains:

  • Scholarship Tracker

  • SSL Hours Tracker

  • Essay Writing Graphic Organizer

  • Budget Sheet

  • College Comparison Worksheet

  • College Application + Financial Aid Tracker

  • College Cost Analysis Sheet

• Link to FSA ID

• Link to FAFSA

• Link to MD-CAPS

• Exclusive access to the ACES 2023 Springbrook Scholarship List (found in your ACES Canvas page)

• Request an IRS Tax Transcript

• Scholarships that don't require proof of U.S. citizenship (Scholarship Resource Guide from MALDEF organization)

Practice material for the SAT & ACT can be found in your ACES Canvas page. Click the "Modules" link, and scroll down to the "Test Prep" section. More resource are found below:

• Hybrid SAT/ACT Test Prep Sessions, facilitated by ACES

• SAT website

• ACT website

• SAT & ACT comparison chart (website and PDF)

• 4Tests online practice

• SAT practice (create an account with Khan Academy)

• ACT prep (scroll down the page for free resources)

• Free official ACT & SAT practice tests

• Resume/Cover Letter sample templates & resources found in your ACES Canvas page

• ACES Career Coaching request (set a virtual appointment with a representative from the ACES Career Readiness Team)

• Learn more about Workforce Development and Continuing Education programs (offering certificates, licenses, and non-credit courses at Montgomery College)

Mission Possible is our first summer bridge program that has a focus on college readiness for rising juniors.

• Mission Possible 2021 will take a different approach this summer and instead of being one week long, it will be spread across the summer. The program will be held virtually (online) during the dates below:

  • June 29: College Selection

  • July 6: Navigating College Exploration Tools

  • July 13: Financing College

  • August 19: Introduction to the ACES Pathway

  • August 20: Student Experience Panel

This summer program is required to complete to remain in good standing with ACES. If you missed any of these live Zoom sessions, access the self-guided modules from your MP Student Portal.

SCHOLAR AGREEMENT FORM

• ACES requires all admitted students and parents/guardians to read through and sign our Scholar Agreement Form. Click this link to download a copy. Forms can be submitted to Mr. Pineda by email at cristian.a.pineda@mcpsmd.net

INTAKE FORM

• The information submitted will allow Mr. Pineda to learn more about YOU, so that he can support your personal, professional, and academic goals as your ACES Coach these next 2 years.

WELCOME TO ACES ORIENTATION

• Welcome To ACES is an orientation that provides recently accepted ACES Scholars and family members with general information about the program and specific details about ACES at Springbrook High School. As a result of COVID-19 and all MCPS buildings being closed, Welcome To ACES is now virtual/online.