School Counseling & Career Center

The school counseling office is excited to welcome our new counselor, Ruthie Chapman. Ms. Chapman is originally from Greenville, South Carolina and is a Liberty University alumna. With our new addition to the counseling office, school counselors' caseloads will be shifting in late January.

New caseloads will be as follows for students grades 9 - 11:

Mrs. Remy: Last Names beginning with A - Co

Mrs. Crisler: Last Names beginning with Cr - Han

Mrs. Deaton: Last Names beginning with Hao - L

Ms. Chapman: Last Names beginning with M - Rh

Mrs. Blanton: Last Names beginning with Ri - Sm

Mrs. Dufault: Last Names beginning with Sn - Z

12th grade students will remain with their current school counselors.

Focus on Your Future Fridays is a virtual program presented by MEBA (Midlands Education & Business Alliance). This initiative connects industry, community, and education partners with students, parents, and educators to explore topics related to college and career readiness. Since this is a virtual program, students and parents will need to register in advance.
Students who sign up will be given a pass to join the session virtually from the Career Center. Parents will receive a link to join via email.

The ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP) is a comprehensive career planning tool that enables meaningful career exploration and post-secondary planning. ASVAB testing will take place at Chapin High School on January 30, 2025.

Sophomores, juniors and seniors can register here. Additional details (where to report, what to bring, etc) will be emailed to registered students on Jan. 27th.

Click on image for more information on the ASVAB.

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

Sysco and Michelin are hiring! Stop by the Career Center (Room 101 near cafeteria) to learn more about available positions and see if these companies could be a good fit for you.

High School to Hired -This event will take place during school hours in April at Segra Park. If you're interested, please contact the Career Specialist, Mrs. Moseley, at mmoseley@lexrich5.org to be added to the list of attendees.

Be on the lookout for an email from your counselor with sign up times.

THE TEACHER CADET PROGRAM

SENIOR INTERNSHIPS

Click on the program for more information including application processes and important deadlines for these programs.

The Youth Development Center is excited to host its 2025 College Fair on Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Columbia Metropolitan Center (Ballroom A), located at 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201.

Concessions will be available, so students may want to bring money for snacks and refreshments. The fair will include informative presentations on topics such as Financial Aid, Scholarships, Study Abroad, and more, which will be held in Lincoln Room A.

Students planning to apply to colleges or universities can do so in Lincoln Room B, where they will also have the opportunity to complete the ONET assessment to explore their interests.

This is a free event open to the public, and parents are encouraged to attend! Scan QR Code and RSVP by Jan 4th!

The Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) is hosting a College Admission Workshop on Saturday, January 11, 2025. The College Admission Workshop will be held at Furman University in Greenville, SC from 1:00- 4:00 pm. Admission officers and school counselors look forward to sharing their best tips and tricks for navigating the college search process. Topics include making the best use of college fairs and campus visits, strengthening your college applications, and ultimately finding a college home that's right for you.

Students and parents can register for the College Admission Workshop at bit.ly/SCCAW

Join us on January 16th in the Career Center during power. Mallory Smith from Columbia College will be onsite to answer any questions you may have!

Join us on January 30th in the cafeteria during powerhour. Hali Gardner from Spartanburg Methodist College will be onsite to answer any questions you may have!

Parent Guidance has organized a series of virtual events on various mental health topics to support you and your family. We invite you to explore the following mental health resources the Cook Center January 2025 newsletter and the website ParentGuidance.org.

Click on the image to view January's calendar of virtual sessions.

9th - First day of second-semester classes: Students should report to their second-semester classrooms. Students should check PowerSchool if unsure where to go. Please note course changes are no longer allowed, as the deadline was December 1. However, you may drop a class for a Study Hall if you don’t already have one. Deadline to do so is Jan 15th.

10th - Focus on Your Future Friday: Center for Education Recruitment, Retention and Advancement (CERRA). 10:00am This is a Virtual event must sign up. Register here.

11th - College Fair - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan Center (Ballroom A), located at 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201.

11th - The Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) is hosting a College Admission Workshop at Furman from 1 - 4. Register here.

16th - Columbia College - Visit in the Career Center during Powerhour.

24th - Focus on Your Future Friday: Southeastern Esthetics Institute. 10:00am. This is a Virtual event must sign up. Register here.

30th - ASVAB testing Register here.

31st - Student Engineering Day at Midlands Technical College - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, must register by January 15th.