Counselor Corner

The Harvey Guidance Department is looking forward to an exciting year where we help all Harvey students on their path to becoming College and/or Career Ready. Our goal this year is to keep our families as well informed as possible by sending out regular editions of our Counselor Corner. The purpose of the Corner is to make sure you are aware of what is happening in our office, and to make sure you are aware of upcoming events at Harvey.

You can also check out the Guidance Website and follow us on Instagram.

Jostens will be here to introduce information on ordering Caps & Gowns for Graduation, as well as invitations, class rings, letterman jackets & other Class of 2026 spirit gear. Students are encouraged to order early. Prices for the cap & gowns increase as the year progresses.

We will be meeting with all seniors for two days (one period each day out of English class) to cover the following information:

• Review graduation requirements and determine where students currently stand.
• Review Graduation Seals, how many each student has and what options are still available for them.
• Confirm all Seniors are aware of the Harvey Guidance Google Site and all of the resources available to them within that site.
• Confirm all Seniors are on the Class of 2026 Google Classroom.
• Confirm all Seniors are on SchooLinks where they can begin creating their resumes, researching and highlighting careers and colleges in which they are interested & request transcripts for college applications.
• Encourage all students that are planning to attend college to join The Common App (students complete one application for over 700 different colleges and universities).
• Meet our LEAF advisor, Mrs. Theresa Heavlin, who will help students navigate the new financial aid process.
• Make sure every Senior is aware of our Scholarship Page so everyone knows where to find those opportunities.

The process to file for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is continuing to evolve . Even if you have filed for a student in past, it is highly recommended that you attend our informational session this year.

The application is scheduled to open on October 1st.

Mrs. Theresa Heavlin, our Harvey LEAF representative, will be hosting an informational session:

• September 23rd
• 6:00pm
• Harvey Auditorium

Prior to the meeting you and your senior are highly encouraged create an FSA ID.

The Federal Student Aid site provides tons of resources in both English and Spanish to help navigate the financial aid process.

We recognize that this is a big year for your seniors. For some of you, it is your first time going through this process. In order to ease some of your nerves, we will be conducting a parent meeting about what to expect throughout senior year and how best to support your graduate as they prepare for life after high school. It will be a short meeting conducted during the night of Parent/ Teacher Conferences.

We will be hosting our 9th Annual College Fair. We currently have over 50 colleges and universities, as well as military representatives, that have confirmed to be in attendance that day. It is an AMAZING opportunity for our students to showcase themselves to the admissions representatives. We encourage all students, whether they plan to attend college or not to join us. Students not planning to attend college can use this opportunity to practice the soft skills needed to represent themselves well in job interviews.

October 13th - 17h ~ SPIRIT WEEK - Themes to be announced at a later date.

Wednesday, October 15th ~ is the Homecoming Parade and Crowning at Harvey High School - TBD

Thursday, October 16th ~ Homecoming Bonfire at Rec Park - TBD

Friday, October 17th ~ Homecoming Game at Rec Park

Saturday night, October 18th ~ Homecoming Dance at Harvey High School. This year's theme is Enchanted Wonderland

Counselors will take this opportunity to meet with each Senior individually to confirm each student is on track for what their plans are after graduation.

Ms. Fitz will be having knee replacement surgery on November 21st and will be out until mid January. Therefore it is of the utmost importance that college bound students work in a timely manner to get their applications complete. Additionally, students that require a counselor letter of recommendation should have their requests in no later than November 15th. Mrs. Vihtelic and Mrs. Udovicic will still be here to assist when needed, but may not be able to accomodate last minute requests.

Jostens will be here to introduce information on ordering class rings, letterman jackets & other Class of 2027 spirit gear.

The Howley ASPIRE Nurse Scholars Program is an enrichment program sponsored by Cleveland Clinic and The Howley Foundation in collaboration with Ursuline College Breen School of Nursing. This enrichment program is designed for high school juniors interested in pursuing a career in nursing.

The Howley ASPIRE Nurse Scholars Program focuses on providing participants with career information and critical skill sets to support their matriculation through higher education, nursing school, and beyond.

The Howley ASPIRE Pathways is an enrichment program sponsored by The Howley Foundation in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic. This enrichment initiative is designed for high school juniors (with a 2.5 grade point average or above) interested in pursuing careers in Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Technology or Sterile Processing.

The Howley ASPIRE Pathways focuses on providing participants with career options and critical skill sets to support their transition through higher education, entry into the workforce, and beyond.

We will be hosting our 9th Annual College Fair. We currently have over 50 colleges and universities, as well as military representatives, that have confirmed they will be in attendance that day. It is an AMAZING opportunity for our students to showcase themselves to the admissions representatives. We encourage all students, whether they plan to attend college or not to join us. Students not planning to attend college can use this opportunity to practice the soft skills needed to represent themselves well in job interviews. Juniors that attend Auburn Career Center are expected to attend Auburn this day, they will have an opportunity to attend the College Fair next year.

We will be meeting with all Juniors for one period to cover the following information:

• Review graduation requirements and determine where students currently stand.
• Review Graduation Seals, how many each student has and what options are available for them.
• Confirm that all Juniors are aware of the Harvey Guidance Google Site and all of the resources available to them within that site.
• Confirm that all Juniors are on the Class of 2027 Google Classroom.
• Confirm that all Juniors are on SchooLinks where they can begin creating their resumes and researching and highlighting careers and colleges in which they are interested.
• Introduce our LEAF advisor, Mrs. Theresa Heavlin

October 13th - 17h ~ SPIRIT WEEK - Themes to be announced at a later date.

Wednesday, October 15th ~ is the Homecoming Parade and Crowning at Harvey High School - TBD

Thursday, October 16th ~ Homecoming Bonfire at Rec Park - TBD

Friday, October 17th ~ Homecoming Game at Rec Park

Saturday night, October 18th ~ Homecoming Dance at Harvey High School. This year's theme is Enchanted Wonderland

PSAT/ NMSQT is a test offered by the College Board that will allow you to see where you currently are in regards to college readiness. Additionally, this test includes the National Merit Scholar Qualifying Test which adds the component to put you in the running to be considered a National Merit Scholar. This distinction will give you the opportunity to be recognized as one of the top students in the nation as well as open up the possibility that you could potentially qualify for several scholarships for college.

This test IS NOT mandatory. It is open for any interested 10th or 11th grader and will be offered on Wednesday, October 15th here at Harvey High School. Testing will take place in the morning, in the Dillard Board Room. You will be expected to return to class after testing.

This will just be a practice test for 10th graders as 11th graders are the only students eligible to become a National Merit Scholar.

If you are interested in taking this exam, please complete the link on your Guidance Google Classroom or see Mrs. Udovicic ASAP.

October 13th - 17h ~ SPIRIT WEEK - Themes to be announced at a later date.

Wednesday, October 15th ~ is the Homecoming Parade and Crowning at Harvey High School - TBD

Thursday, October 16th ~ Homecoming Bonfire at Rec Park - TBD

Friday, October 17th ~ Homecoming Game at Rec Park

Saturday night, October 18th ~ Homecoming Dance at Harvey High School. This year's theme is Enchanted Wonderland

We will be meeting with all Sophomores for one period to cover the following information:

• Review graduation requirements and determine where students currently stand.
• Review Graduation Seals, how many each student has and what options are still available for them.
• Confirm that all Sophomores are aware of the Harvey Guidance Google Site and all of the resources available to them within that site.
• Confirm that all Sophomores are on the Class of 2028 Google Classroom.
• Confirm that all Sophomores are on SchooLinks where they can begin taking interest inventories to help them research and highlight careers and colleges in which they may be interested.

PSAT/ NMSQT is a test offered by the College Board that will allow you to see where you currently are in regards to college readiness. Additionally, this test includes the National Merit Scholar Qualifying Test which adds the component to put you in the running to be considered a National Merit Scholar. This distinction will give you the opportunity to be recognized as one of the top students in the nation as well as open up the possibility that you could potentially qualify for several scholarships for college.

This test IS NOT mandatory. It is open for any interested 10th or 11th grader and will be offered on Wednesday, October 15th here at Harvey High School. Testing will take place in the morning, in the Dillard Board Room. You will be expected to return to class after testing.

This will just be a practice test for 10th graders as 11th graders are the only students eligible to become a National Merit Scholar.

If you are interested in taking this exam, please complete the link on your Guidance Google Classroom or see Mrs. Udovicic ASAP.

Sophomores will have several opportunities to explore all that is offered at Auburn Career Center.

• October 14th ~ Barb Gordon, along with some current Auburn students, will present to the Class of 2028 the variety of programs offered.
• November 19th ~ Sophomores will choose two programs in which they are interested and will be able to tour those facilities first hand.
• TBD ~ Auburn Open House for Sophomores and their parents

October 13th - 17h ~ SPIRIT WEEK - Themes to be announced at a later date.

Wednesday, October 15th ~ is the Homecoming Parade and Crowning at Harvey High School - TBD

Thursday, October 16th ~ Homecoming Bonfire at Rec Park - TBD

Friday, October 17th ~ Homecoming Game at Rec Park

Saturday night, October 18th ~ Homecoming Dance at Harvey High School. This year's theme is Enchanted Wonderland

We will be meeting with all Freshmen for one period to cover the following information:

• Review graduation requirements.
• Review Graduation Seals, how many each student has and what options are available to them.
• Introduce all Freshmen to the Harvey Guidance Google Site and all of the resources available to them within that site.
• Confirm that all Freshmen are on the Class of 2029 Google Classroom.
• Confirm that all Freshmen are on SchooLinks where they can begin taking interest inventories to help them research and highlight careers and colleges in which they may be interested.

sharon.fitzgerald@pcls.net

(440) 392-5141

• NCAA

• Scholarships

• SchooLinks

• College Visits/ College Fair

• Senior Class Advisor

dawn.udovicic@pcls.net

(440) 392-5118

• National Testing (ACT, SAT, PSAT, AP)

marilyn.vihtelic@pcls.net

(440) 392-5142

• Auburn Career Center

• College Credit Plus

• ASVAB Testing

julia.torres@pcls.net

(440) 392-5140

• Registration of new students & withdrawals

• Chromebook distribution and repairs

• Records & transcripts

• All requests for transcripts upon withdrawal or graduation