Guidance Newsletter Archive

April 6, 2007

Hi parents! The end of the year is approaching, and “spring fever” is setting in. Please remind your student that remaining academically conscientious from now until the end of the year goes a long way toward keeping that academic record where you want it. For those of you who have seniors graduating, my best wishes for their continued success in the future.

Next Year’s Courses- shortly, you will be receiving in the mail a list of the courses your student has requested for the 2007-08 school year. This is NOT a class schedule, merely a list of the courses they signed up for. If you have any questions, please contact your counselor

Report Cards for the 3rd quarter will be given to your student in their 3rd period class on Monday, April 16. Please look at this closely, especially if there is a possibility that your student may need to take a class in summer school.

Advanced Placement tests are almost upon us. Here is the schedule:

Monday, May 7         7:30-11:30 AM    US Government       

       12:00 – 4:00 PM French Language 

Tuesday, May 8         7:30-11:30 AM  Computer Science A , AB and Spanish Language      

                                 12:00-4:00 PM   Statistics     

Wednesday, May 9   7:30 – 11:30 AM Calculus AB, Calculus BC

Thursday, May 10      7:30 – 11:30 AM English Literature (12 th grade)

Friday, May 11          7:30 – 11:30 AM U.S. History

12:00– 4:00 Studio Art , European History

Monday, May 14        7:30 – 11:30 AM   Biology

                                      12:00-4:00 PM Physics C

Tuesday, May 15       7:30 – 11:30 AM Chemistry

Wednesday, M ay 16   7:30 – 11:30 AM English language (11 th grade)

Thursday, May 17     7:30-11:30 AM       World History

Friday, May 1 8           12:00-4:00 PM Latin

Senior class Information

Monday, June 4- Senior Trip to Kings Dominion

Tuesday, June 12- Baccalaureate at St. Mark’s Catholic Church

Wednesday, June 13- 7:30 pm- Graduation at Robinson HS

        More info to follow as these events get closer………..

Junior class Information

Junior College conferences

Counselors would like to meet with you and your student to discuss post high school plans and the application process. Please give your student’s counselor either a call or email and it will be arranged. This is usually a very productive conference, as it usually “jump starts” the college selection process as well as reviewing your student’s overall progress.

College Fair

A wonderful opportunity is coming for you to explore the many college options available at the Patriot Center at George Mason University on Wednesday, April 18th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.  College representatives will be available to chat with you, answer questions, and give you information.  This is an excellent time to get on their mailing list, so be sure to bring some address labels with you to put on the request cards. For a list of colleges that will be attending: http://admissions.gmu.edu/rsvp/attending.asp  

SAT’s

Juniors who have not taken an SAT yet should register to take either the May or June SAT test. Students can register online at www.collegeboard.com

Scholarships:

Local scholarships will be posted as they are received on Blackboard ( http://fcps.blackboard.com/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp ), which y ou can access through your student's blackboard account . These are listed in the Scholarships/Financial Aid section of Madison Guidance. For a listing of other current scholarships and a variety of related information be sure to visit www.fcps.edu/ss/CareerConnections and take a look under the Scholarship Resources section.

Also, c heck the FCPS Scholarship Web Site:  www.fcps.edu/ssseapps/scholarshipdb/ for more listings.

Summer Jobs and Volunteer Opportunities:

Town of Vienna:  Playground Aide, Playground Counselor: 

Lead and supervise children ages 6-11.  40 hours per week, 7:00am to 3:00pm or 9:00am to 5:00pm shifts Monday through Friday.  For more information check the Career Center or call the Town of Vienna (703)255-6350.

George Mason U Enrichment program in Math and Technology. Go to   www.talentedyouth.org for more information

Bob Gambarelli
Director of Student Services
Madison High School
703-319-2337