TWHS Counselor Connection

It's hard to believe how quickly the school year is moving! This month brings important milestones for many of our students — from scholarship applications and post-secondary decisions to preparing for spring activities and end-of-year goals. Whether your student is finalizing plans after graduation or continuing to build strong habits for the months ahead, our counseling team is here to support them every step of the way.

In this newsletter, you’ll find important reminders, upcoming dates, and helpful resources to keep your family informed and prepared. March can feel busy, but it’s also a time of growth, motivation, and fresh momentum as we look toward the final stretch of the school year. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your student’s counselor with any questions or concerns!

Attention Students 16 and Older: Are you looking for a part-time or full-time job over the summer or next year? We have an awesome opportunity for you! On Friday, March 27, we are going to host our Annual Job Fair at the Worthington Education Center from 9:30-11:00 AM.

We will have a wide variety of employers there including: Columbus Zoo, Hamilton Parker, Raising Canes and more! You will have the opportunity to participate in mock interviews as well.

Stop by the School Counseling Office for a permission slip if you need transportation for this event. We expect you to dress professionally, and be ready to interview with potential future employers.

Students will have the opportunity to participate in a series of interactive, case-based learning activities focused on career exploration in medicine and the health professions. The academy is offered free of charge to accepted students. Students will explore a variety of activities including:

• Learning about career options in health care
• Observing the hallmarks of medical evaluation and diagnostic reasoning
• Examining the interpersonal dynamics of the doctor-patient interaction
• Participating in interactive demonstrations of human anatomy and physiology
• Practicing hands-on clinical skills and techniques
• Exploring the importance of diet, lifestyle and exercise to wellness

Click here to learn more and apply today!

Local scholarships worth over $100,000 are now posted on the TWHS website under the School Counseling tab. Click the red button to review the list of scholarships and complete applications. Generally, (though not all) applications are due by Wednesday, April 8th. Respectfully, late applications will not be accepted.

Our local scholarship ceremony for all students being awarded will be Thursday, May 21. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Preisse (cpreisse@wscloud.org) or Mrs. Swearingen (kswearingen@wscloud.org) in the School Counseling Office!

ALL juniors are registered to take the SAT at TW on Tuesday, March 10! All school districts are required to administer a state-funded standardized test to all grade 11 students in the spring of the school year. Students do not need to register themselves OR pay for this test.

Students will be recieving all communication about their test location and pre-administration through their WSCLOUD email addresses. We will be offering the online test only. Students will need to bring their charged chromebook for their test day.

Students can review SAT’s Preparing for the SAT video for an idea of how the test is structured and what to expect during testing. To set up a study plan, take a practice test and review your practice test scores, visit the SAT School Day Practice and Preparation website.

All 9th, 10th and 12th grade students will have a delayed start that morning. ALL students will be expected to follow this bell schedule periods 5 - 8 that afternoon.

Spring is an ideal time for juniors to begin scheduling college visits, as it allows you to observe classes, connect with admissions representatives, and get a feel for campus life before senior year becomes busy with applications and deadlines. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions, explore programs of interest, and start narrowing down college options with confidence.

Tours can be scheduled through each respective college's website. Consider what to know before you go and CollegeBoard's campus visit checklist.

Sophomores have a variety of state tests that they will be taking this spring. We will be on an adjusted bell schedule April 6th - 10th. Students should stay in their rooms until lunch time when they complete testing. Students will receive testing information (tests, locations, & dates) via their wscloud email. Please see the schedule below!

Spring Testing Schedule

• April 6th - ELA 2 Part 1
• April 7th - ELA 2 Part 2
• April 8th - Biology
• April 9th - American History
• April 10th - Math I & II, Algebra I

American Government: April 21st

Interested in volunteering or finding other summer opportunities? Here is a spreadsheet of various opportunities we have received. We will continue updating it through May. Make sure you check out the TWHS School Counseling website for other resources!

Looking for summer opportunities for your student? Consider Worthington's summer school programs!

Last Names A-D: Felicha Smith (fsmith@wscloud.org)

Last Names E-K: Kelly Swearingen (kswearingen@wscloud.org)

Last Names L & M: Celeste Preisse (cpreisse@wscloud.org)

Last Names N-R: David Quart (dquart@wscloud.org)

Last Names S-Z: Stephanie Burns (sburns@wscloud.org)

Administrative Assistant: Penni Dow (pdow@wscloud.org)

Registrar: Kate Flom (kflom@wscloud.org)

Office Phone: 614-450-6220

Office Fax: 614-450-6393