EASTERN MONTGOMERY

Guidance Department

540-268-3011                         
540-268-2107 Fax

 

EMHS CEEB code: 472070

Guidance Staff

Kathy Wilson-Klatka	School Counselor	kathywilson@mcps.org
Phyllis Meredith	Guidance Assistant	pmeredith@mcps.org
Miranda Lowry	Virtual School Counselor	mirandalowry@mcps.org
Michelle Bouchard	Career Coach	mbouchar@mcps.org

 

 MCPS Program of Studies-click here

 EMHS School Profile-click here

 Career and Academic Curriculum Information


 ACCE - ACCESS to COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATION, application                   will open Oct 1

 Click below for videos on the following:
  https://youtu.be/UhoZn15SyNY - Financial Aid 101 video
  https://youtu.be/98eEU9Vz5CM - The 2021-22 FASFA video
  https://studentaid.gov/2021/help/legal-guardianship - Legal guardianship information sheet
  https://studentaid.gov/resources/fafsa-parent-text - Who is my parent information sheet
  https://youtu.be/jPBTlQrZqTg  - ACCE introduction video
  https://youtu.be/cpy2xlq11iw - ACCE deadlines video

  Junior Parent Night


  Senior Parent Night


  Super FAFSA~free help available from financial aid assistants,

                Saturday, Oct 16 from 9 am to noon at EMHS Library


 Scholarships
  Click here: Scholarships 2021-2022        

College Information Sessions - students will be sent emails with virtual  meeting information
     
RU Onsite Application Review - TBA
VT Onsite Application Review - TBA
       
Super FAFSA - if you would like help, please contact the guidance office at 268-3011

Important Senior Links 

• Virginia Private College Openhouse Calendar:  http://www.cicv.org/events/    

• Apply for Financial Aid after October 1, 2020 at:  www.fafsa.ed.gov

• SAT registration web-site- Find SAT dates and register for the SAT at:   http://sat.collegeboard.org/home
  

• ACT registration web-site- Find ACT dates and register for ACT at: www.actstudent.org

Miscellaneous Links

• Student Resume Template 

• SOL Online Writing Practice Tool

• www.myfuture.com

• Quest Bridge College Prep Scholars Program

Opportunities

• The Virginia Space Coast Scholars (VSCS) is an interactive online STEM learning experience for 10th grade students highlighted by a seven-day residential summer academy at NASA Wallops Flight Facility focusing on the current missions at Wallops. Learn more about VSCS at http://vsgc.odu.edu/spacecoast/. 

• The Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars (VASTS) is an interactive online STEM learning experience for 11thand 12th-grade students, highlighted by a seven-day residential summer academy at NASA Langley Research Center focusing on human spaceflight.  Students can earn up to five free dual enrollment college credits. Learn more about VASTS at http://vsgc.odu.edu/VASTS/.

• The Virginia Earth System Science Scholars (VESSS) is an interactive online STEM learning experience for 11th and 12th-grade students, highlighted by a seven-day residential summer academy at NASA Langley Research Center focusing on the Earth’s responses to climate changes, weather, and natural hazards. Students can earn up to five free dual enrollment college credits. Learn more about VESSS at http://vsgc.odu.edu/VESSS.
• Society of Women Engineers at the University of Virginia invites high school juniors and seniors to apply to our High School Visitation program on Saturday, November 13th, 2021. The attached flier provides more information about the event and instructions on how to apply online through our website.
• VACRAO College Day field trip at RU, Friday September 17. Field trip forms are available in guidance and are due September 10.
• HOBY Va Youth Leadership Seminar-leadership seminar for sophomores, Cost is $250, more information will be available on website