Counseling Center Weekly Update
April 24, 2020
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Updates from several sources...
Current information from MCC
Our Academic Advisors are available to meet virtually with students for assistance with class selection and fall registration. Fall 2020 Registration is up & running. Students may simply email: eadvisor@monroecc.edu
For assistance with Financial Aid questions, students may email our Financial Aid Office directly at: financialaid@monroecc.edu
ACCUPLACER Placement Testing: MCC will not rely on testing this year. MCC will use information from your transcript to determine placement.
College Applications
We are able to electronically process all supporting documents needed for college applications. Please contact your School Counselor directly.
SUNY Excelsior Notification
Go to link below to sign up to receive notification of when the Excelsior scholarship is available for SUNY schools.
HESC Updates at the link below:
https://www.hesc.ny.gov/coronavirus
Information pertaining to SUNY Colleges
Changes to Deposit Deadlines. Some SUNY campuses have elected to extend their deposit deadlines. Other SUNY campuses may honor requests for extensions on a case by case basis.
SAT/ACT Test: The June 6 SAT has been cancelled. Registrants will have the option to register for the August, September or October SAT. Juniors still planning to take the SAT, stay tuned, you will soon be able to register for the August, September or October exams. At this time, the June ACT is still scheduled. For most up-to-date info, please see the SAT and ACT websites.
Open Houses Offered Virtually. We are in the process of updating our Open House web page to list virtual events. In the meantime, your students can visit here to find links to virtual tours at SUNY campuses.
SUNY Welcome Center Events Now Available Online. Information Sessions scheduled for March - May at the SUNY Welcome Center in New York City are now available as live webinars. Students may register for these events at suny.edu/studentevents.
Application Services Center and Recruitment Response Center Remain Open. If you have questions, you can continue to reach out to us by phone, email or chat.
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We are excited to release a SUNY Virtual Events schedule for high school juniors! Even though we are unable to meet your students in person right now, we remain excited to help them with their SUNY college search.
SUNY Virtual Events include:
- SUNY Information Sessions featuring 40+ Campuses
- Which SUNY Are You? Information Sessions
- Financial Aid Information Sessions
Students can register for the above events at www.suny.edu/studentevents or by calling 1.800.342.3811. Additional campus events can be found on our Visit a Campus page.
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You are are invited to the NAVIGATE 2020 Virtual Conference and College Fair.
This event will host three days of live-stream expert presentations for students and families and a concurrent virtual college fair with fully interactive booths. Students can chat live with college admissions representatives, helping to find fit.
Students and families have lost opportunities in their college search due to COVID-19.
This event is free-of-charge to attendees and is designed to help students and colleges connect safely during the COVID-19 crisis. The event will be live for three days, packed with informative sessions about the college decision process. During those three days, students can also browse interactive college fair booths, chatting live with admissions representatives.
After three days of live interactions, this event will remain posted at the event site until the COVID-19 crisis is over. Students need access to information and this site will remain a robust tool for exploring their options.
We hope you can join us in this important event! Register soon, space is limited.
NAVIGATE 2020 Virtual Conference and College Fair
Monday, May 4, 2020, 12:00 PM
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Strive Virtual College Exploration
Program extended: Two more weeks added!
Monday, April 27 - Friday, May 8, 2020
By popular demand, StriveScan has extended the program two additional weeks to create more opportunities for our colleges and universities to connect with students from around the country. More than 300 different colleges and universities from 44 states and 10 countries are participating and sharing their expertise with students.
From Monday, April 27 through Friday, May 8, the Strive Virtual College Exploration program will offer virtual college information sessions. These 45-minute presentations will allow colleges to speak specifically about their institutions, connect with students, and answer questions live.
Our association has partnered with StriveScan and these national organizations to bring this program to our members and students:
Questions?
Contact StriveScan at help@strivescan.com
Please do not hesitate to reach out to us directly at college.fairs@nysacac.org with any additional questions you may have as well.
Best,
NYSACAC College Fair Committee
Betty Chen, East Harlem Tutorial Program
Melissa Bellantonio, Adelphi University
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If You Need Mental Health Assistance
Emergency: Call 911
For any type of crisis (thoughts of suicide, anxiety, depression, etc.) Text HOME to 741741
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis, Support, LGBTQ The Trevor Project: Call (866- 488-7386) Text START to (678678)
Rochester Mobile Crisis: The Rochester Community Mobile Crisis Team is a service of Strong Behavioral Health, Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program out of Strong Memorial Hospital. RCMCT provides on- site services for children, adolescents, adults and older adults of Monroe County. (585) 529-3721
National Drug Helpline for Drugs and Alcohol Education, Treatment and Referral: Call (844-289-0879)
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Apply Online for Free & Reduced Meal Benefits!
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How to Obtain a Work Permit
Step 1: Complete the form found here: Fillable PDF Application for Employment Certificate
Step 2: Email the form to Mrs. Zicari
Step 3: She will check to see if you have a current physical on file. “Current” means within the last 12 months.
If you do, she will mail the permit to you.
If you do not, she will email you asking you to email her back with copy of your physical that took place within the last 12 months. When she receives it, she will send you the work permit.
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~ Students and Families ~
While we adjust to assisting you online, we will continue to support your academic progress, the college application process and all other things that we are involved in throughout the year. If you need to get in touch with one of us in regard to graduation or post high school planning, please email your appropriate counselor at the address listed below; we will not have access to our phones. If you have questions regarding specific classes, please contact your teachers via email.
A-Ch (grades 10-12) A-Ca (grade 9) Elissa_Ostrander@webstercsd.org
Ci-F (grades 10-12) Ce-Fi (grade 9) Patrick_Claire@webstercsd.org
G-K (grades 10-12) Fo-K (grade 9) Marcia_Enck@webstercsd.org
L-Ng (grade 10-12) L-N (grade 9) Martha_Henry@webstercsd.org
Ni-Sh (grades 10-12) O-Schi (grade 9) Patty_Cooke@webstercsd.org
Si-Z (grades 10-12) Scho-Z (grade 9) Jim_Barilla@webstercsd.org
Counseling Center Secretary ~ Tracy_Rinker@webstercsd.org
Webster Schroeder Counseling Center
Email: tracy_rinker@webstercsd.org
Website: www.websterschool.org/schroeder
Location: 875 Ridge Road, Webster, NY, USA
Phone: 585-670-5000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Webster-Schroeder-High-School/106012276096706
Twitter: @SchroederCCC