QHS Student Support Services
April 2024
Monthly Newsletter
ALL GRADES
COURSE SELECTION FOR 24-25
The window to select courses for the 24-25 school year on Aspen has closed. Counselors will review and approve selections through April 15th. Students will receive confirmation of their course selections before the end of the school year in June. Email your counselor if you have any questions.
Report Cards
Quarter 3 ends on Friday, April 5th. Report Cards will be available on Aspen on April 12th.
Student Support Google Classroom
- Grade 9: i7gwdcg
- Grade 10: unucjbl
- Grade 11: d2iinjm
- Grade 12: g5vqril
Social Emotional Wellness Information
AP Exams
Be on the lookout for AP exam administration information. AP Testing will run from May 6th through May 17th.
SENIORS
Community Service
đź’˛SCHOLARSHIPS CONTINUE TO BE POSTED!đź’˛
Scholarship season is in full swing and we have tons of 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”
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
Yearbook Purchasing Information
Now is the time to purchase your 2024 QHS Yearbook! Prices are just $85, but you can also upgrade your book with the PERSONALIZATION and SIGNATURE PACKAGE, with prices starting at $103. Order yours online at jostens.com/2024yearbook, through a phone call at 1-877-767-5217.
Don’t delay, because you have until April 12th to fill your order in! If you have any other questions, please speak to Mr. Kimmell (austinkimmell@quincypublicschools.com) or Mr. Doucette (tomdoucette@quincypublicschools.com) at their respective emails.
JUNIORS
Post Secondary Planning Meetings
Counselors have begun individual post secondary planning meetings with their juniors. Please email your counselor if you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment.
Common App Bootcamp
Are you planning on applying to a four year college next year?! Please check out this wonderful opportunity to get help with your application this summer! Spots are limited, so register now. Any questions, please see your school counselor.
SAT School Day at Quincy High School
SAT School Day at Quincy High School will take place on Tuesday, April 23rd. More details to follow
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 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
The ECHS online application for the 2024-2025 school year is now available:
Please see Mr. Liuzzo if you have any questions or would like more information:
timothyliuzzo@quincypublicschools.com 617-376-3399
Student Leadership 1 & 2
Anyone interested in taking Leadership 1 or 2 next school year needs to apply using the Google form below. See Ms. Niosi with any questions.
SOPHOMORES
Student Leadership 1 & 2
Anyone interested in taking Leadership 1 or 2 next school year needs to apply using the Google form below. See Ms. Niosi with any questions.
Naviance
Now is a great time to start identifying your interests, skills, and personality traits and see how they relate to potential careers and college majors that might interest you. If you haven’t done so already, log into your Naviance Account using CLEVER and complete the Career Cluster Finder and Career Interest Profiler assessments. Email your counselor if you have any questions.
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
The ECHS online application for the 2024-2025 school year is now available:
Please see Mr. Liuzzo if you have any questions or would like more information:
timothyliuzzo@quincypublicschools.com 617-376-3399
FRESHMEN
Student Leadership 1 & 2
Anyone interested in taking Leadership 1 or 2 next school year needs to apply using the Google form below. See Ms. Niosi with any questions.
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
Early College High School Pathway
The ECHS online application for the 2024-2025 school year is now available:
Please see Mr. Liuzzo if you have any questions or would like more information:
timothyliuzzo@quincypublicschools.com 617-376-3399
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 April: https://www.quincyfamilyrc.org/calendar/
- The Community Behavioral Health Center is open at 460 Quincy Avenue, Quincy, MA
