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School Counseling & Career Center

DECEMBER NEWSLETTER

School Counseling& Career CenterDECEMBER NEWSLETTER

What does it mean to be College & Career Ready? What does it mean to be College & Career Ready?

College and Career Readiness means students exit high school prepared for success in a wide range of high-quality post-secondary opportunities. Senior privileges may be dependent on meeting one or more of the following criteria by 12th grade.
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More information on the criteria:

College - SAT vs ACT understanding the differences, AP Courses offered at CHS, Dual Credit Course Info Career - ASVAB testing, CTE Completer sequence info, Work based learning, and WIN Testing

Underclassmen IGP's have started! Underclassmen IGP's have started!

We are currently conducting 9th Grade IGPs. 9th grade parents and students should have received an email around November 18th with instructions on how to sign up for your IGP. 10th grade IGPs will begin the week of February 27 and 11th Grade IGPs will begin the week of January 21.

Previous sent links to help prepare for IGP meetings: Course Request Steps for 25-26 School Year, Transcript Check, 25-26 Course Catalog

Information for Seniors Information for Seniors

FAFSA Application opened December 1

2025–26 FAFSA® Form Now Available! The 2025–26 FAFSA® form is now available for all students. Complete the form to apply for financial aid for college or career school.


10 Common FAFSA Mistakes that Could Cost You Financial Aid

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Need help completing the FAFSA?

SC Commission on Higher Ed is hosting a FAFSA webinar December 10th

The webinar will feature:

  • A live demonstration of the 2025–26 FAFSA form.
  • An overview of the financial aid process, available federal student aid programs, and funding sources.
  • Key facts and common myths about financial aid.
  • A guide on creating and accessing a StudentAid.gov account.
  • A demonstration on where to find certain information on StudentAid.gov.


To participate, follow the registration link at Federal Student Aid.

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Newberry College is also offering expert assistance with your FAFSA application - December 18th. Register for the event using the QR code or click here to go to the registration form.

Looking for scholarships? Follow School Counseling on Facebook, Instagram, and check your Senior Google Classroom for scholarship opportunities!

Graduating and not sure of your next steps? Graduating and not sure of your next steps?

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Exams are around the corner! Exams are around the corner!

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Does your student need extra help?

Powerhour Enrichment: Students can use Powerhour for extra help from teachers. Schedules are available here.

After School Tutoring Program - Eagle Enrichment is held every Monday & Thursday from 4:00 - 5:30pm in the PD Room (across from the cafeteria). No need to sign up! It's Free! Just come if you need extra help!

SC STATE LIBRARY Offers FREE real-time tutoring 24 hours a day! - the Discus Tutor.com subscription is provided by the South Carolina State Library.

Private Tutors - School Counseling has provided a resource for parents and students. The tutor list can be found here.

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Announcements! Announcements!

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National Career Development Association Poetry & Art Contest Application Details Submit HERE

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December Calendar December Calendar

4th - Math Test Prep Math Workshop - The SAT Workshop - Coach Johnson's classroom from 4pm - 5:15 pm. No sign up needed.

9th & 10th - Virtual SC Exams - Enrolled in Virtual SC? You received an email Dec. 2 to sign up for a testing date.

10th - SC Commission on Higher Ed is hosting a FAFSA webinar

9th - ELA Test Prep Workshop - The SAT Workshop - Mrs. Pratt's room from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm. No sign up needed.

11th - Study Habits 101 - Visit the Career Center during Power Hour.

12th - Winter Giving Assembly

12th - Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle - Visit the Career Center during Power Hour.

13th - Focus on Your Future Friday: Michelin Tech Scholars Program Virtual Informational Meeting

17th - 20th - First semester & year long Exams

20th - Deadline to submit artwork to NCDA Poetry & Art Contest

23rd - January 7th - Winter Break

January 8th - Students return to school

January 9th - Second semester begins

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