QHS Student Support Services
February 2024
Monthly Newsletter
ALL GRADES
Student Support Google Classroom
Please encourage your student to join the Student Support Google Classroom for their grade. Important and helpful information is regularly posted.
Grade 9: i7gwdcg
Grade 10: unucjbl
Grade 11: d2iinjm
Grade 12: g5vqril
Social Emotional Wellness Information
Term 2 Report Cards
SENIORS
Senior Meetings
The Science of Being Happy Group
The Student Support Service office is still looking for Seniors to join our Science of Being Happy Group. Join Ms. DeGraan and Ms. Dubois to learn concrete ways to feel happier & less stressed! Complete this google form if you are interested in learning more!
FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES
The FAFSA (Free Application of Federal Student Aid) form is open and available. The Massachusetts priority deadline is May 1, 2024, but do not wait that long! https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Need Help Filling out the FAFSA?
Sign up for Bridgewater State University's March 7, FAFSA night:
đź’˛SCHOLARSHIPS NOW POSTED!đź’˛
Scholarship season has started and we already have several scholarships posted. All scholarships (and applications) are listed electronically on Naviance as they are posted. Please see attached link for directions on how to access these scholarships: Accessing Sponsor Selected Sponsor Scholarships
1. Log-in to Naviance account
2. Click “Colleges” tab (top of the page)
3. Find “Scholarships and Money”
4. Click “Scholarship Search”
The QHS Local Scholarship is now open. Submitting this application makes a student eligible for up to 2 local scholarships that are chosen by the QHS Scholarship Committee. ALL Seniors should apply with the link below. Deadline is February 16th by 11:59pm.
Seniors should make sure that they are checking their school email regularly and that they have joined Student Support’s Google Classroom for Seniors (g5vqril). As scholarships are posted, we e-mail and post information on a regular basis.
The Dream US National Scholarship for Immigrant Students
Scholarship Opportunities for undocumented immigrant students:
College/Work/Military Acceptances
Dual Enrollment
Registration for dual enrollment courses are available on line:
https://quincycollege.edu/dualenroll/
The deadline to register is April 5th.
Please see Mr. Liuzzo in Guidance for information
Community Service
JUNIORS
SAT School Day Exam
Quincy High School will be administering the SAT School Day exam at Quincy High school on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 from 8am to 12pm.
The exam is optional for all juniors and will be conducted through a standardized 2 hour and 14 minute multiple choice digital exam. The cost is $60 per student; $20 for students who qualify for free/reduced lunch. There are a limited number of seats available so registration will be on a first come, first served basis. Students will not be considered as registered until payment is made in full, and the last day to submit payment is FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2024!
How to Register:
Part 1: Complete the QHS SAT School Day Registration Form below (must be completed by student)
SAT School Day Registration Form
Part 2: Submit Payment - Payment must be made in CASH and submitted to Mr. Reardon or Ms. D'Oyley in the Student Support Services office by FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9.
Save the Date!
College Information Night for Juniors and Families will be held on Thursday, March 7th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. A Panel of College Representatives will be here to discuss the college application process.
PSAT Scores
Score reports for students who took the PSAT Exam in October have been released. Please see Ms. Lyons or Ms. DeGraan in the Student Support Office for your score report. Please click the following link to watch a short video about understanding your score: Understanding Your PSAT ScoreRegistration for dual enrollment courses are available on line:
https://quincycollege.edu/dualenroll/
The deadline to register is April 5th.
Please see Mr. Liuzzo in Guidance for information.
Community Service
Juniors must complete 20 hours of community service to meet local graduation requirements. Please see the Community Service Approved Non-Profit Organizations google doc for upcoming opportunities.Early College High School Pathway
Juniors interested in enrolling in the Early College High School Pathway for second semester should contact Mr. Liuzzo for registration information:
timothyliuzzo@quincypublicschools.com 617-376-3399
SOPHOMORES
PSAT Scores
Score reports for students who took the PSAT Exam in October have been released. Please see Ms. Lyons or Ms. DeGraan in the Student Support Office for your score report. Please click the following link to watch a short video about understanding your score: Understanding Your PSAT Score
Get Involved!
Just a friendly reminder to get involved! QHS has a variety of clubs and sports teams to join.
Interact Club (Community Service Club) is currently looking for new members!
Community Service
Sophomores must complete 30 hours of community service to meet local graduation requirements. Please see the Community Service Approved Non-Profit Organizations google doc for upcoming opportunities.
Early College High School Pathway
Sophomores interested in enrolling in the Early College High School Pathway for second semester should contact Mr. Liuzzo for registration information:
timothyliuzzo@quincypublicschools.com 617-376-3399
FRESHMEN
QHS has a variety of clubs and sports teams. Think about getting involved!
Interact Club (Community Service Club) is currently looking for new members!
Community Service
RESOURCES
Quincy Family Resource Center
- QFRC provides community-based, multicultural, support groups, parenting programs, assessment services, information and referral resources and education for families whose children range in age from birth to 18.
- Calendar of Events/Groups for January: https://www.quincyfamilyrc.org/calendar/
- The Community Behavioral Health Center is open at 460 Quincy Avenue, Quincy, MA
The Community Behavioral Health Center is open at 460 Quincy Avenue, Quincy, MA
The Massachusetts Center for Adolescent Wellness is opening a Braintree campus this month.
