Welcome to the SCHS Counseling Department!
Counseling Google Classroom Codes:
- 9th Grade Counseling – Class Code: hkptwoh
- 10th Grade Counseling – Class Code: x7veabg
- 11th Grade Counseling – Class Code: 2cnpw7j
- 12th Grade Counseling – Class Code: 7lkj6hc
Meet our School Counselors:
Upcoming Events & Deadlines
Student-Academic, Employment, Occupation, Career, & Volunteer Opportunities
Profile in Courage Essay Contest
In “Profiles in Courage” JFK recounted the stories of eight US Senators who put the nation’s interests above their own. Here’s your chance to write the next profile in courage. Contest Topic: Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a US elected official who served during or after 1917, the year of JFK’s birth. The top 25 students will receive awards; First Place prize is $10,000. Click the link above to learn more and get started.
Deadline for Submission: January 17, 2025
Helpful Links & Websites
SCHS Extended School Services (ESS)
What is Extended School Services (ESS)? ESS is essentially after school tutoring for SCHS students who want or need extra help in a core subject area (English, Math, Science, Social Studies) with a certified teacher. To attend, students just show up on time, prepared with work to complete. Click here to view a full size ESS Calendar.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
FAFSA is a financial aid program for any student planning to attend college. It is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation. Click here to find out more about FAFSA and to start your application
Graduation Requirements
You may already have some money for college through your KEES account. To check on that balance and make sure that you have everything ready for when you enter college click the link above. In the top right corner click SIGN IN, if you already have an account sign in with that info, if not you will need to register for your MyKHEAA account. While you are at KHEAA.com use their free scholarship search engine, by clicking on PAYING FOR COLLEGE and scroll down to Scholarship search.
Click the link above, if for a specific college or scholarship, notify your counselor of the need for the recommendation. CommonApp recommendations notify your counselor automatically. Please allow 2 weeks for a letter to be prepared.
Order Transcripts on Parchment
Make it easy to start ordering your transcripts from the link above. SCHS has partnered with parchment to order & send your transcript and other credentials securely. Click here for directions on how to set-up your parchment account.
Permit Test & School Compliance Form
Did you just turn 16? Do you need to take your Permit Test? Have you already signed up to take your Permit Test and you need the School Compliance Form? Then click the links above. Once you have requested your School Compliance Form, you will need to wait 24 hours before coming to the Counseling Office to pick up. You will need to have your Permit Test scheduled before requesting your School Compliance Form.
College & Academics
Upcoming College Visits
Click here for a full list of upcoming college visits. All visits are held in the Community Room 281 during CARD Time, unless otherwise noted.
General College Info
Students and Parents who need help with the college application process now have access to several helpful presentations.
Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps
This is a program that helps young students find solutions to the high cost of college. You can receive tuition and other financial benefits worth up to $200,000.
STUDENTS!!!! Important INFO!
BCTC Trio Educational Talent Search
This is a free college access program available to eligible students attending target schools, which include SCHS. Click the link above for application. Click here for more information.
Thank you for visiting the Counseling Office Webpage! Please visit the Scholarships Page for a list of several local and other scholarship opportunities..