Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an official transcript? Current seniors will need to request transcripts via Naviance. In Naviance, students will request initial, mid-year, and final transcripts are sent to colleges/universities throughout senior year. Once you have added colleges/universities to your “Colleges I’m Applying To” list, you can request transcripts be sent electronically.

• How-To Request Transcripts video: https://www.screencast.com/t/LMtSIif3e1

Alumni will need to request transcripts via ScribOrder at https://pgcpsmd.scriborder.com/

How do I get a recommendation? Recommendations may be written by teachers, counselors, activity sponsors, or community leaders. Most application will ask for recommendations from specific persons. Students requesting a recommendation must do so via Naviance; however, they must also supply the writer with a detailed Recommendation Request Form, and must allow a minimum of ten school days for completion. In order to send documents to colleges/universities, your Counselor will write a Written Evaluation for each of their Seniors. Written Evaluations can be considered equivalent to letters of recommendation. It is recommended that you find additional recommenders who can speak to your positive qualities and attributes, making you an ideal candidate for admission to colleges/universities. In Naviance, students will request letters of recommendation be sent to colleges/universities throughout their senior year. Once you have added colleges/universities to your “Colleges I’m Applying To” list, you can request LORs be sent electronically. If your recommender is an FDHS teacher/staff member, their name will appear in the list of recommenders in Naviance. If your recommender is outside of FDHS, please follow the instructions provided by your college (via Common App, Coalition, etc.) to add a recommender to your application.

Scholarship Recommendations-> There will be many opportunities to apply to various scholarship and awards programs. If you would like a recommendation for a scholarship, please send your request via email and give me 3-4 weeks to complete it after receiving confirmation.

How do I schedule a Parent-Teacher conference? Please contact Ms. Major, the counseling secretary at 301-952-2410 with the names of the teachers that you would like to have present at the conference. She will coordinate the date with you and send out the information to the teachers. Conferences are scheduled Monday thru Thursdays ay 2:45 pm.

What do I need to register my child in a Prince George's Public School? Please bring your child's Birth Certificate with parent/parents name, Immunization records, Social Security Card, your deed signed lease or property tax bill (if deed or lease is older than 1 year a current utility bill must accompany it) and your child's school records. For incoming ninth graders, a final report card showing promotion to 9th grade is needed. For students in grades 10, 11 or 12, a complete transcript of high school work is required.