FMHS Counseling Department News

May 2023

May News

We have 4 weeks left in the school year, and they are going to be busy!

Summer Academic Camp Workshops

FMHS will be hosting summer academic camp workshops the week of July 10th-13th. These workshops are free of charge to students. Academic workshop content areas include

AP Government
AP Human Geography
Chemistry
English 2
Algebra 1
AP Calculus

For specific information about each workshop or to register, please go directly to the FMHS Academic Summer Camp website.

Important Dates

May 1 AP US Government and AP Chemistry Exams
May 2 AP Psychology and AP Environmental Science Exams
May 3 AP English Literature Exam
May 4 AP Human Geography, AP Macro, and AP Statistics Exams
May 5 AP US History, AP Euro, and AP Micro Exams; Senior Meeting 2nd Block
May 8 AP Calculus & AP Computer Science Exams
May 9 AP English Language Exam
May 10 AP Bio Exam; English 2 Writing EOC
May 11 AP Physics Exam
May 12 English 2 Reading EOC; Senior Celebration
May 15 US History EOC
May 16 Academic Awards Night
May 17 Algebra 1 EOC; 3rd and 4th Block Senior Exams
May 18 Biology 1 EOC; 1st and 2nd Senior Exams; End of M6 for seniors
May 24 1st and 2nd Block Exams (9-11); Half Day;
May 25 3rd and 4th Block Exams (9-11); Half Day; Last Day of School; Graduation Practice 2:00-3:45
May 27 Graduation at 10:00 a.m. (Winthrop Coliseum)
May 29 Memorial Day

Class of 2023 Special Information

You should have received a Graduation 2023 Overview in the mail with details about graduation. This is also located in the Class of 2023 Google Classroom.
Graduation practice is on May 25 at FMHS from 2:00-3:45. Report to your homeroom teacher/classroom when you arrive. Do not wear your gown.
Graduation will take place at Winthrop Coliseum. Graduates should report at 9:00 a.m. and the ceremony will begin at 10:00 p.m.
Seniors will receive a final survey where they will indicate whether they plan to walk at graduation, their plans after high school, the scholarships students received, and where they want their final transcript sent. Please keep an eye out in your email and Google Classroom for the link.

Algebra 1 and Biology FREE Tutoring at FMHS

FMHS is offering FREE after-school tutoring for students taking Algebra 1/Intermediate Algebra and Biology 1! The dates for tutoring are listed below.

Students can sign up for the Algebra 1/Intermediate Algebra tutoring by clicking here.

Students can sign up for the Biology 1 tutoring by clicking here.

Algebra 1/Intermediate Algebra Tutoring Dates

May 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17

Biology 1 Tutoring Dates

May 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18

Don't forget to check our website for additional information and updates!

Stay on Track

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Use PowerSchool to check your grades regularly.
Use a planner or agenda to keep track of your assignments, tests, quizzes, and extracurricular activities.
Take good notes in class.
Make use of before and after school live help time with your teachers.
Use the SC Discus free tutoring! Login through your ClassLink account on the main HS website.
Make sure you use your study time wisely.
Reach out for help if there is something you are struggling with!

Grade Level Information

9th Grade

Please see the free tutoring information at the top of the newsletter for students taking Biology 1 and Algebra 1/Intermediate Algebra.
9th Grade IGP meetings have concluded for this school year. Please see your counselor if you have questions.
Don't forget to check out the Counseling department website for helpful hints as you begin your freshman year!
The 9th Grade Google Classroom code is ouuapoi. Please make sure students join to be notified of updates and important information from the counseling department!

10th Grade

Please see the free tutoring information at the top of the newsletter for students taking Biology 1 and Algebra 1/Intermediate Algebra.
If you plan to take a dual credit class next year, please see the information above and in Google Classroom to ensure you complete all paperwork.
10th Grade IGP meetings have concluded for the 2022-2023 school year. If you have additional questions, you can contact your counselor via email or stop by the main counseling office.
Don't forget to check out the Counseling department website for helpful hints as you begin your sophomore year.
The 10th Grade Google Classroom code is rgu5j4hi. Please make sure students join to be notified of updates and important information from the counseling department!

11th Grade

11th Grade IGP meetings have concluded for the 2022-2023 school year. If you have additional questions, you can contact your counselor via email or stop by the main counseling office.
If you plan to take a dual credit class next year, please see the information above and in Google Classroom to ensure you complete all paperwork.
Don't forget to check out the Counseling department website for helpful hints as you begin your junior year!
The 11th Grade Google Classroom code is txchjql. Please make sure students join to be notified of updates and important information from the counseling department!

12th Grade

You should have received a Graduation 2023 Overview in the mail with details about graduation. This is also located in the Class of 2023 Google Classroom.
Graduation practice is on May 25 at FMHS from 2:00-3:30. Report to your homeroom teacher/classroom when you arrive. Do not wear your gown.
Graduation will take place at Winthrop Coliseum.
Seniors will receive a final survey where they will indicate whether they plan to walk at graduation, their plans after high school, the scholarships students received, and where they want their final transcript sent. Please keep an eye out in your email and Google Classroom for the link.
Please make sure that you have ordered your cap and gown if you plan to walk in the graduation ceremony. You must have a cap and gown in order to participate in the ceremony.

Transcripts

Seniors can request transcripts and letters of recommendation through Naviance. You can find instructions and video walkthroughs on the FMHS website.
Students using the Common App need to make sure they have linked the Common App to Naviance, as well as completed the FERPA portion of the application. FMHS staff cannot submit documents until that has been completed.
Students must complete the Request for a Letter of Recommendation before their teacher or counselor will write a letter for them.

Test Scores

ACT, SAT, and AP test scores must be sent to colleges directly from ACT or College Board. FMHS does not send test scores to colleges.
Click here for the ACT website.
Click here for the SAT website
When signing up to take a test you can request four of your scores to be sent to 4 colleges for free.
Any additional score reports you wish to have can be requested through your account with the test website. There is a fee to send additional score reports to colleges.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

College Board Opportunity Scholarships are available for juniors and seniors! Click here for more details!
After colleges receive test scores and final transcripts in June, they will award the Life or Hope scholarship to qualifying students.
The counseling office will notify students that qualify for the Palmetto Fellows scholarship.
The counseling website and Naviance are also updated regularly with new scholarship opportunities we receive.

Google Classroom

The 12th Grade Google Classroom code is zc6sjpl. Please make sure students join to be notified of updates and important information from the counseling department!

Resources

Activities and Clubs

FMHS has multiple clubs available for our students! We hope you will get involved!

You can find club information in the weekly newsletter link on the main FMHS website.
Club information is also available in the main commons area.

College and Career Readiness

Meet Mr. Young
- Mr. Young is our Career Development Facilitator. He is here to help you explore careers! Set up an appointment with him today! You can email him here.
- Check out the FMHS Calendar for information on upcoming virtual college visits.
- If you're looking for videos on Career and College Readiness, check out Mr. Young's YouTube Channel. This is the hub for previous sessions on college admissions, resume writing, athletic recruitment, and much more!

Work Based Learning Services with Ms. Brackett

Ms. Susan Brackett, the Work-Based Learning Coordinator, helps students in the Fort Mill School District high schools meet professionals doing the work they hope to do someday.

This should help them better plan their next move after high school ~ on-the-job training, 2-year or 4-year college, apprenticeship, or military.

She works with area businesses and community organizations to understand their workforce needs, training, and hiring practices.

Please click here to see Ms. Brackett's comprehensive website.

Community Resources--Mental Health Resource Guide

NAMI has provided a mental health resource guide for the community. You can find it here.

Tutoring

FREE TUTORING INFORMATION

SC Discus has partnered with Tutor.com for all K-12 students! Students can access tutoring for

Math
English
Science
Social Studies
World Languages
AP/SAT/ACT test prep

To access the tutoring, go to ClassLink, and enter your school email address and password. Next, click on SC Discus, then click on Tutor.com.

TUTOR MATCHING SERVICE

Tutor Matching Service provides a tutoring search engine with college students or recent graduates providing tutoring in multiple subject areas. The link is here.

*Please note that these resources are for your reference and are not a recommendation by FMHS staff.

Naviance

Naviance is your go-to resource to help you in high school! When you log into Naviance, you can:

Complete career interest assessments
Search for colleges based on your career interests
Compare colleges and find your best fit
Check your GPA
Request transcripts be sent to your colleges
Request letters of recommendation from FMHS teachers to be sent to your colleges
Search for scholarships

You will find videos to walk you through how to log in to Naviance on YouTube! To log in click on Sign in with Clever and use your school email address and password.

Scholarships

We have scholarships listed in Naviance and on this spreadsheet. Students need to log in to their FMSD account to access the spreadsheet.
In the spring, the Fort Mill Foundation scholarships will also open up. Seniors should check their email for more information!
College Board has an Opportunity Scholarship that students can enter by completing tasks that are part of the college/career search process. Find more information here!
The Commission on Higher Education oversees the state Hope, Life, and Palmetto Fellows scholarships. Find more information here.

Testing--ACT/SAT

Students can sign up for the ACT on a national test date here.
Students can sign up for the SAT on a national test date here.
Please make sure to check that your testing site is still open prior to arriving at the test site. Some sites have had to cancel due to COVID. You may have to travel farther than normal for an available test site.
Students qualifying for Free/Reduced lunch can request a Fee Waiver in the counseling office.
If students have an IEP or 504 their accommodations must be requested and approved by College Board and/or ACT. Please make sure that you are registering early to ensure there is adequate time for staff to send in the information. ACT and College Board will still have to review and approve or deny the requests.

Important Dates

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School Dates to Note

May 1 AP US Government and AP Chemistry Exams
May 2 AP Psychology and AP Environmental Science Exams
May 3 AP English Literature Exam
May 4 AP Human Geography, AP Macro, and AP Statistics Exams
May 5 AP US History, AP Euro, and AP Micro Exams; Senior Meeting 2nd Block
May 8 AP Calculus & AP Computer Science Exams
May 9 AP English Language Exam
May 10 AP Bio Exam; English 2 Writing EOC
May 11 AP Physics Exam
May 12 English 2 Reading EOC; Senior Celebration
May 15 US History EOC
May 16 Academic Awards Night
May 17 Algebra 1 EOC; 3rd and 4th Block Senior Exams
May 18 Biology 1 EOC; 1st and 2nd Senior Exams; End of M6 for seniors
May 24 1st and 2nd Block Exams (9-11); Half Day;
May 25 3rd and 4th Block Exams (9-11); Half Day; Last Day of School; Graduation Practice 2:00-3:45
May 27 Graduation at 10:00 a.m. (Winthrop Coliseum)
May 29 Memorial Day