CHS Counseling Site

Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.

– Robert Collier

Seniors Interested in Attending Middlesex College Next Year:

1. Please see your counselor or Mr. Pasko to be added to the Middlesex list if you haven't already.

2. Join the Middlesex College Google Classroom to receive important information: vxqghucs

3. Middlesex College Registration Day is on 6/3 and 6/4 at Middlesex College. You must have applied and been accepted to Middlesex to attend. See the Google Classroom for more information.

**An admissions representative will from Middlesex College will be visiting on March 23rd. If you have any questions or would like to meet with him, please see your counselor or the counseling secretary for an appointment.

Signing Up and Paying for AP Exams

All students in AP classes should have joined each class in College Board by using the code provided by your teacher. This automatically signed you up for the exam. All exams for the fall semester have been ordered. If you do not want to take an exam, you should have let your teacher, counselor, or Ms. Galvin know by 11/15/25 for the fall semester and by 3/11/26 for the spring semester.

The first AP exam is paid for by the district. If you are taking more than one exam, you will have to make a payment for additional exam(s) in www.myschoolbucks.com by 4/3/26. If you do not have a MySchoolBucks account, you will have to create one and add yourself as a student. You will need to have your student ID.

The first exam will be free, so please add each exam you are taking to the cart, even the one paid for by the district. Additional exams are $99 or $8 if you are eligible for free or reduced lunch. If you are taking an AP Capstone exam, the cost is $147. Please be sure to add that exam first so that it is your free exam.

Additionally, there is a $40 fee if you cancel after the exam has been ordered or if you don’t want to take the exam.

AP Test Schedule Week 1.pdf

AP Test Schedule Week 2.pdf

Scheduling Information for the 2026-2027 School Year

An All Grades Scheduling Assembly took place during homeroom on 1/5/26.

Click here to view the presentation.

Curriculum Orientation was held on Thursday, 1/8/26.

Click here to review the Orientation.

Click here for the CHS course offering for the 2026 - 2027 school year.

Click here for the CHS 9th Grade course offerings for the 2026 - 2027 school year.

High School Seniors can join the Middlesex EOF program

What is EOF?

EOF is a state-funded program that provides New Jersey students with a massive head start. It isn't just a financial grant-it's a support system that stays with you until you graduate.

How EOF Helps You:

· Financial Support: Receive grants to help pay for college costs (that you don't have to pay back!).

· Summer Scholars Institute: A 5-week "bridge" program to help you adjust to college life before the fall semester starts.

· Personalized Advising: Get your own dedicated counselor for academic, career, and personal support.

· Free Tutoring & Workshops: Access to exclusive resources to keep your grades high.

· Programming: Cultural outings, Professional Development workshops, and Leadership development Opportunity.

Event Details:

· Please register below using the QR Code to reserve your spot!

EOF Day 2026.pdf

In celebration of National Poetry Month in April, Congressman Frank Pallone's 11th Annual Poetry Showcase in open!

There are 3 categories of awards which include:

District Pride Award – Awarded to the top poem from each grade cohort that considers the themes of local history, landmarks, and culture.

Voices of Change Award – Awarded to the top poem from each grade cohort that considers the themes of social issues and hope for the community.

Our Common Ground – Awarded to the top poem from each grade cohort that considers the themes of environment and sustainability in our community.

Students should submit their original poems by March 13, 2026.

Submissions can be mailed to either of the two offices listed below.

Please include the full name, teacher’s name, category for consideration, grade, and school with each submission.

Middlesex County Monmouth County

67/69 Church Street 504 Broadway

New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Long Branch, NJ 07740

(732) 249-8892 (732) 571-1140

Poetry Showcase 2026.pdf

Colonia-Cleanup-Spring-2026.pdf

Calling all High Schoolers!

The 2026 Congressional Art Competition is now open and accepting art work!

You can submit your artwork for the opportunity to get it displayed at the U.S. Capitol from June 2026 through May 2027.

More details can be found on Congressman Pallone's website: https://pallone.house.gov/services/art-competition

Congressional Art Competition 2026.pdf

Career Meet and Greet Flier 2026.pdf

Career/Job Information:

Are you looking for a job or even a career you can go into after high school?

Text WORKFORCE to 732-978-9211 for employment opportunities and events listed on their mobile site https://bycell.co/dgem

Click here to register for the Career Fair on Friday, April 17th, 2026 at the Woodbridge Community Center: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8LjiGpD4fZL4vVXA7GO8eT08Y2TTBHmg5Hy6JsdfPivlhuQ/viewform?usp=dialog

See Ms. Giordano or your counselor if you are interested in attending.

HESAA FINANCIAL AID PRESENTATION

Click here to view the presentation from Financial Aid Night, which took place at CHS on 10/8/25.

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) is back for another year of mentorship between Colonia High School and Middle School! This is an exciting opportunity for Colonia High School students to become mentors through this School-Based Mentoring Program.

In this program, CHS students are “matched” one-to-one with a CMS student to meet every other Tuesday from 2:45–4:00 PM at Colonia Middle School.

Link to the application:

https://forms.gle/zQuTAW8SyfhBEzH46

Big Brother Big Sister 2025.pdf

Information from the Office of Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. on Congressional programs available to students in our district.

These are great opportunities for students to showcase their talents, develop leadership skills, and connect with their government.

Congressman Franl Pallone-Student Programs Booklet 2025.pdf