FMHS Counseling Department News

April 2023

April News

The warmer weather has been so welcome! We hope you enjoy spring break and come back rested and ready to finish the year strong!

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.

Mindfulness Week

Mindfulness Week will be held April 17-21. Activities include yoga on the front lawn, a parent presentation about anxiety, therapy dogs during lunch, and more! Check your email for more information!

2023-2024 Scheduling Information

Current 10th-grade and 11th-grade students interested in taking dual credit courses during the 2023-2024 school year should check Google Classroom for specific information about how to enroll in those courses. Please note that completing the enrollment process is a mandatory part of enrolling in the classes next year. The deadline to complete all documentation is Friday, April 28.
If you haven't already done so, please turn in your AP Letters and course verification forms. Students can turn the forms into the R-wing counseling office or the main counseling office.

Important Dates

April 3-7 Spring Break
April 13 End of M5
April 17-21Mindfulness Week
April 18 M5 Grades Released
April 22 Prom
April 28 Early Release Day
April 28 Dual Credit Applications Due
May 1 M6 Midterm

Class of 2023--Special Announcements

Please make sure you have ordered your cap and gown for the graduation ceremony this spring. Caps and gowns will be required to participate. Make sure you leave enough time for shipping.
Honor cord orders are due on April 12. This information has been emailed and is in Google Classroom. Please make sure that you check your email and complete your form.

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

March 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29

April 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26

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

Biology 1 Tutoring Dates

March 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30

April 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27

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

Major cord applications are due on April 12. Keep an eye on your email!
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.
Senior 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.

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.

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.
Applications for the Fort Mill Foundation scholarships are open now through March 1. Find information in the Class of 2023 Google Classroom and in the main counseling office.
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 main 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.

Tutoring

FREE TUTORING

For the 2022-2023 school year, SC Discus has partnered with Tutor.com for all K-12 students! Tutoring is available 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Students can access tutoring for

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

To access the tutoring, go to 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.