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 2023 from June 20-23, 2023.

• This year, the program will be hybrid: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (June 20, 21, 23) will be VIRTUAL, and Thursday (June 22) will be IN-PERSON at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) campus. Read more information about reachHIRE 2023 at https://bit.ly/ACESreachHIRE.

• Click here for a video of highlights of reachHIRE 2016, and click here for a video of highlights of reachHIRE 2022.

• Naviance college search guide (log on to the website)

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

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

  • ACES Progress Report

  • Tabs specific to your Mission Possible 2022 final projects

  • 11th & 12th grade college timeline

  • College application checklist

  • MC-Bound checklist

  • Cost analysis sheet to assess college tuition costs & fees

  • Scholarship tracker

  • SSL hour tracker

• Link to create FSA ID

• Link to FAFSA login

• Link to MDCAPS login

• Exclusive access to the ACES 2024 Springbrook Scholarship List (coming soon!)

• 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

• 1-on-1 and small group career coaching (set an in-person or 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 an exciting summer program for newly accepted ACES Scholars and equips students with the resources and skills to plan and prepare for college. This fun and engaging experience allows our Scholars and ACES Coaches to get to know each other, while setting students up for college success. By completing Mission Possible, our Scholars will learn:

• College exploration skills

• Fundamental financial literacy

• Effective writing techniques for their college and scholarship essays

This year, Mission Possible 2022 will be a live, in-person experience held at an MCPS high school near you from July 11-15, 2022. 

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

WELCOME TO ACES VIRTUAL 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.

REGISTER FOR THE ACES SPRINGBROOK INTERACTIVE GROUPS

• NEW: Outside of in-person & school events, the ACES Springbrook group for the Class of 2024 can sign up for our ACES group on the Band app! It can be downloaded on a smartphone, or you may use the website version.

CLASS OF 2024 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.