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Floyd, VA 24091

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GUIDANCE CORNER

 

Announcements
Mission Statement
Upcoming Testing
SAT Prep Session
 On-Site Review of College Applications
Transcript Request
SOL Schedule
Current Scholarships
Individual Counselor Sessions
Tutoring
Upward Bound/Talent
Parent Information Nights
Student Opportunities
NRCC Career Coach Updates
Student Links

Announcements

 

Course Descriptions 2011-2012

 

Information:

Freshmen
Sophomores
Juniors
Seniors

 

 

2010-2011 Course Registration

Course Descriptions

 

 

Mission Statement

The mission of the School Counseling Department at Floyd County High School is to guide students through their academic, career, and personal development. This will be accomplished by building positive relationships between school and home, expanding career awareness, and providing individual and group counseling. The ultimate goal is for every student to be academically successful and prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society.

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Sophomores and Juniors (SAT)

If you are planning to take the SAT, which is an important step in the college application process, it is important to prepare. Please take the opportunity to sign up for a computer SAT prep session with the Career Coach.

Mr. Dean Rowe
Career Coach, x5411
rowed@floyd.k12.va.us

 

Other help for SAT Test Takers:

Signing up for the following services will help students get ready to take the SAT, a little at a time every day.  Even if you don't plan to test until spring, start the preparation now.
  • Go to www.collegeboard.com
  • Click on link on For Students
  • Once on the for students page, go to My Organizer and Sign up
  • Fill out information on the page and make sure you check the box for the Official SAT Question of the Day
  • A question will be emailed to you daily for your practice

 

STEPS to the Word of the Day

  • Click on the link Create an account
  • Go back to homepage and click on the link SAT, ACT, and GRE test prep
  • On the page, College Test Prep, click on Begin Test Prep
  • Find the blue box on the right, click on SAT, and then click on the Word of the Day and/or the Question of the Day

You are encouraged to look at each of the above and keep trace of words you don't know for review.  Don't forget to write down your username and password for each site and keep up with it for later use.  REMEMBER, your username and password for the college board site will be REQUIRED to register for the actual SAT test.

 

Upcoming Testing

Calendar Dates & Fees

2010-12 Test Dates and Registration Deadlines (SAT)

TEST DATES
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION
January 28, 2012 December 30, 2011
March 10, 2012 February 10, 2012
May 5, 2012 April 6, 2012
June 2, 2012 May 8, 2012

 

ACTs = American College Test

The ACT ® test assesses high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work.

 

2011–2012 ACT Test Dates

For the United States, U.S. Territories, Puerto Rico, and Canada


TEST DATES
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION
February 11, 2012 January 13, 2012
April 14, 2012 March 9, 2012
June 9, 2012 May 4, 2012

 

 

 

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On-Site Review of College Applications

RU Highlanders.bmp Radford University

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hokie bird.jpg Virginia Tech

 

 

 

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PROCEDURES FOR REQUESTING TRANSCRIPTS TO BE SENT TO COLLEGES


If Seniors are completing a paper and pen application, the application and check for the fee can be brought to guidance and the transcript will be prepared, attached to the application and mailed to the college. FCHS will pay postage for three applications completed this way.

If Seniors are completing an on-lone application, the procedure is different. Students MUST notify guidance when to send a transcript to a college. College transcript request forms are available in guidance and in the Senior government and English classes.

SOL SCHEDULE

Writing SOLs 8th & 11th Grade

Students in English 8 and English 11 courses this semester will take their Writing SOL on March 5-6, 2012.

 

Spring 2012

End of Course Testing for Spring 2012 will begin the week of

EOC 1st period
May 14, 2012
EOC 2nd period
May 15, 2012
EOC 3rd period
May 16, 2012
EOC 4th period
May 17, 2012
Science 8
May 18, 2012
English 8
May 21, 2012
Math 8
May 22, 2012

 


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Current Scholarships Posted

Students may get applications from guidance or apply on line when applicable

Current Scholarships Posted :

Amount

Deadline

StudentScholarships.org

   

SunTrust Off to College Sweepstakes

  • Free to enter, eligibility NOT based on GPA or financial need.
  • Fifteen chances to win, one winner chosen every two weeks from October to May.
  • Enter online at offtocollege.info beginning September 16.

American Fire Sprinkler Association Essay Contest  

  • Essay must be between 700 to 1000 words long and be on the following subject:
  • Write a creative, interesting and convincing essay where the character or characters can be historical or cultural, past or present, or completely fictional, that depicts the history and importance of automatic sprinklers.
$500 - $1500
February 1, 2012

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship 12

  • Selection of winners, known as AXA Achievers, is made by our nonprofit partner, Scholarship America. An AXA Achiever must demonstrate:
  • Ambition and drive
  • Determination to set and reach goals
  • Respect for self, family and community
  • Ability to succeed in college
$2000
February 2, 2012

NAFEPA Scholarship

Scholarship winners will be selected based upon the following areas of equal point value:

  • High school transcript from fall 2011 (20 points)
  • Extracurricular activities/leadership activities within the community or church (20 points)
  • Three letters of recommendation, including letters from a principal, faculty member/staff and     a non family member (20 points)
  • Financial need (20 points)
  • A 300 word (maximum) essay outlining his/her leadership activities and future goals (20 points)
 
February 3, 2012

Community Foundation Scholarship 2012

  • For New River Valley students.  Some of the scholarships are specific to FCHS students, some are not.  Read the eligibility and criteria carefully. 
  • One application is required for multiple scholarships. 
  • The scholarship requires a SAR which is generated from the FAFSA.  Because the deadline is February 6, 2012, and getting one's FAFSA done by then is very difficult, it is recommended to complete the FAFSA after Jan. 1 based on tax returns from 2010. 
  • Once 2011 taxes have been completed, you will need to go back into your FAFSA and update the information.

Application

  
February 6, 2012

Ruth & George Huff Scholarship

  • Applicants must attend FCHS, be bright and deserving, & demonstrate financial need.
  • Apply online at www.csascholars.org

Application

  
February 6, 2012

VT Pamplin Leader Scholarship

  • Must be a senior enrolled at a Virginia public high school who is planning to attend Virginia Tech.
  • Must have a 3.75 overall GPA and/or be ranked in the top ten percent of his/her class.
  • The Pamplin Leader Award is open to students in all majors.
  • To be considered, your application must be turned into FCHS Guidance by Tuesday, February 7, 2012 (deadline extended).
  • Announcement of winners for this scholarship will be made no earlier than April 2, 2012.

Application
$1000
February 7, 2012

KFC Scholarship

  • Applicants must have at least a 2.75 GPA, enroll in a public college or university, plan to pursue a bachelor's degree, demonstrate financial need and an entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Accepting online applications from December 1, 2011 to February 8, 2012 at www.kfcscholars.org
up to $20,000
February 8, 2012

VSGA Scholarship

  • Criteria for scholarship is based on: applicants interest in golf, character, academic achievement, essay, and financial need.
  • Requires application, three references, transcript with SAT or PSAT, essay.

Application

  
February 12, 2012

Best Buy Scholarship

 
February 15, 2012

National Co-op Scholarship Program   

  • Student must plan on participating in college co-op program at one of the following universities: Johnson & Wales University, University of Cincinnati, Kettering University, University of Toledo, Rochester Institute of Technology, Wentworth Institute of Technology, & Drexel University.
  • Student must have at least a 3.5 GPA.  Requires essay & application.

Application
155 at $6000 each
February 15, 2012

NRCC Educational Foundation Scholarship

  • Scholarship for New River Community College. Requires application, two letters or recommendation, and transcript.
  • Apply at http://www.nr.edu/sa/
  February 15, 2012

STEM Essay Contest

  • Contest is open to female juniors and seniors with at least a 2.5 GPA.
  • Write about your vision for a future STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) career and why you are considering the field for an area of study or possible career path. 
  • Essay must be between 700 to 1,000-words and created exclusively for the 2012 VCSW Essay Contest.
 
February 20, 2012

Buick Achievers Scholarship

  • Applicant needs financial assistance to attend college. Must attend a four-year college/university in 2012-13, major in engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the auto industry.
  • Apply at online at www.buickachievers.com

Application

   February 29, 2012

Granville P Meade Scholarship

  • Applicant will have achieved academically and demonstrate financial need.
  • Requires application, four letters of recommendation, transcript, & SAT/ACT scores. Turn into guidance.
  

February 29, 2012

Foundation for Rural Service Scholarship

  • Requires application, transcript, 300-word essay, educator's statement, letter of recommendation, sponsor signature.
 
March 1, 2012

Virginia PTA Scholarship

  • Applicant must be planning on entering a teaching or other youth serving profession.
  • Requires application, three letters of recommendation, transcript.

Application

  
March 1, 2012

Through the Looking Glass Scholarships

  • Eligible applicants are those whose parents have a disability.
  • Applications and more information is available at www.lookingglass.org
 
March 5, 2012

Wayne C Henderson Music Scholarship for Middle & High School Students

  • Scholarship is designed to help students of traditional Appalachian music with their music education.
  • Requires application, two letters of recommendation, an audio cassette/CD/VHS demonstrating applicant's musicianship, 150-word essay explaining why the applicant would like to receive the scholarship and how they plan to use it.
  • More information available at www.waynehenderson.org

Application

 
March 15, 2012

The  Society of Cincinnati History Essay Contest

  • Potential applicants will attend a four year college/university in VA.  Essay is on the Declaration of Independence.
 
March 16, 2012

Electronic Security Association Youth Scholarship

  • Potential applicant's parent must work or volunteer with police/sheriff/fire department (see application for more specifics)
  • Requires application, transcript, essay, proof of acceptance to college/university, proof of parent's occupation, letters of recommendation.
 
March 30, 2012

Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund

  • Applicant must demonstrate financial need, possess a 3.0 GPA or better, attend a four year college in the fall, be able to demonstrate leadership abilities.
  • Requires application, transcript, two letters of recommendation, Student Aid Report, high school picture, essay.
 
March 31, 2012

Stan Parker Memorial Scholarship 

  • Scholarship based on financial need and a connection to wrestling
  • Requires a 2.0 or better, letter of recommendation from guidance counselor, letter explaining financial need, and application.
$1000
March 31, 2012

2012 Bobby Scruggs Memorial Foundation Scholarship

  • Applicant will enroll in an accredited technical or two-four-year institution of higher learning to pursue
  • A career in motorsports or the automotive industry.
  • Demonstrate capacity to satisfactorily complete college-level studies.
  • Requires application.  More info at http://www.bsmfoundation.org . 
 
March 31, 2012

The Armenian Center Scholarship 

  • Essay contest that examines the Holocaust and other examples of genocide.  Open to students in grades 9 – 12.
$1000
April 2, 2012

Intermarkets-Lucido Journalism Scholarship

3 - $5000
April 6, 2012

Roanoke Regional Home Builders Association Scholarship

  • Applicant will pursue a career in the construction industry (engineering, surveying, architecture, real estate, and other related) and attend a Virginia school.

Application
$500
April 20, 2012

AES Essay Scholarship 

  • Essay must be no more than 1000 words in answer to the following question:
  • What are your dreams for your future? When you look back on your life in thirty years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful?
  • More information can be found at   http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm .
  • There is no application packet for this award. Please do not include your resume at this time.  Be sure to include your full name as well as the name of the school you are attending this year and your plans for next year
$500
October 5, 2012

The Gloria Bell & Carlos Bell Scholarship

  • Applicants must attend the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
  • More information is available at www.bellscholarship.org
$80,000
  
 

Local Current Scholarships Posted :

Amount

Deadline

Floyd County Farm Bureau Scholarship

  • Requires application, acceptance letter, transcript, and essay.
 
postmarked by March 15, 2012

Shelor Toyota Scholarship 

  • Open to all students regardless of career ambitions.  Requires application, transcript, attendance record, resume, essay, two letters of recommendation.
$1000
March 19, 2012

Check Ruritan Club Scholarship

  • Senior must have potential for college work, plan on attending a two or four year school to pursue a Bachelor's Degree.
$1000
March 30, 2012

Chance Harman Memorial Scholarship

  • Applicant must be planning on attending a two or four year school.
  • Requires application, essay, two letters of recommendation.

Application

  
March 30, 2012

Floyd County Moose Lodge Scholarship

  • Requires application, transcript, three letters of recommendation, and short essay.
 
March 30, 2012

J Ford Peters Memorial Scholarship

  • Applicant must have applied and be accepted at Virginia Tech. 
  • Requires application and one letter of recommendation

Application

  
March 30, 2012

Arlie Kenneth Spence Memorial Scholarship

  • Requires application, short essay.
 
March 30, 2012

DJ Keith Memorial Scholarship

  • Requires application, transcript, essay, and at least two letters of recommendation.
Application		  
March 30, 2012

Bess R. Poff Scholarship

  • Requires application, copy of acceptance letter

Application

    

Rotary Club Scholarship

  • Requires application, transcript, short essay, three letters of recommendation.
$500
March 30, 3012

Quilters of Floyd Scholarship

  • Applicant will have a strong background in community service.  Requires short essay, two letters of reference, & application.
 
March 30, 2012

Chateau Morrisette Scholarship

  • Requires application, one-page essay, a list of extra-curricular activities/work experience, & two letters of recommendation.
 
March 30, 2012

Floyd County Masonic Lodge Scholarship $250

  • Requires application,  transcript, three letters of recommendation, short essay.
 
March 30, 2012

Floyd County Education Association Nora Sue Spangler Memorial Scholarship

  • Applicant must plan on pursuing a degree in education.
  • Requires letter stating reasons why he/she should receive scholarship as well as why teaching is a suitable career, a transcript, & three letters of recommendation.
2-$500
March 30, 2012

Joshua's Hope Scholarship

  • Requires application, essay, and two letters of recommendation.
Application		  
March 30, 2012

Floyd County Woman's Scholarship

  • Applicant shows potential for college work, must plan on pursuing a Bachelor's Degree, and submit a letter that includes the following: evidence of financial need, name of college that one will be attending, & reasons for attending college.
 
March 30, 2012

Hugh and Dorothy Vest Scholarship

  • Applicant plans to attend a VA two or four year college, enroll in a curriculum in either education or building trades .
Application		  
March 30, 2012

Rudy Haden Memorial Scholarship

  • Requires short essays, statement about financial need, two letters of recommendation, and applicant must plan on attending a four year school.
 
March 30, 2012

Floyd County Retired Teachers Scholarship

  • Applicant must be planning to major in education.
  • Award based on academic performance, school activities, community service, and essay.
  • Requires essay, list of outside activities, two letters of recommendation, and evidence of financial need.
 
March 30, 2012

Lex Memorial Scholarship

  • Applicant must be admitted to a four year school.   Application requires essay that is at least 200 words in length and two letters of recommendation.
  • Student must rank in top 23% of class and exhibit excellence in compassion, scholarship, wisdom, and desire for self-improvement.
 
March 30, 2012

Joan Sowers Memorial Scholarship

  • Applicant must be admitted to a four year school.   Application requires essay that is at least 200 words in length and two letters of recommendation.
  • Student must rank in top 25% of class and exhibit excellence in compassion, scholarship, wisdom, and desire for self-improvement.
 
March 30, 2012

Hollingsworth & Vose Company Scholarship

  • Applicant must be enrolled in a program leading to a degree in  a technical field such as engineering, electronics, or industrial maintenance.
  • Award will be based on academic performance, school activities, community service, references, and essay quality.
  • Requires two letters of recommendation, application with a list of activities & short essay.
 
March 30, 2012

Floyd County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

  • Scholarship committee is seeking someone who will bring knowledge and skills back to Floyd County.  Requires application with an essay and two letters of recommendation.
 
March 30, 2012

Meadows of Dan Ruritan Club Scholarship

  • Applicant must show financial need, academic achievement, character, and citizenship.
  • Requires application. 

Application

  
March 30, 2012

Cheyenne Pierce Memorial Music Scholarship

  • Applicant must have an interest in music and desire to continue playing an instrument or singing.  Requires application, essay, and one letter of recommendation.
Application		  
March 30, 2012

FCHS Band Booster Scholarship

  • Applicant must have been in band at least one semester each year of high school.  Requires application.
 
March 30, 2012

SENIORS:

 

Additional local scholarships will be available. Seniors should check the scholarship board posted by the guidance department door and/or check the website. Scholarships will be posted as soon as the paperwork is available.

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Individual Counselor Sessions

School Counselors are meeting with all students throughout the year and are assigned as follows:

8th Grade 10th Grade with last names N - Z
9th Grade 11th Grade
10th Grade with last names A - M 12th Grade

If parents would like to contact a school counselor, please free to do so by calling the guidance department at 540- 745-9456. 

 

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Tutoring in Math and English

English Tutoring:

English Tutoring –

Monday and Wednesday after school in Room 311

Ms. Landis-Tutor

            

Math Tutoring: (will be updated monthly)

Math Tutoring –

Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-4:45 in Room 103

Ms. Neal-Tutor

 

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Upward Bound/Talent Search

Two programs federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education to encourage students to complete high school and to pursue a college education.  Educational, cultural, and social experiences throughout the year help accomplish this goal.

Representatives come to FCHS…..please contact guidance for more information.

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Parent Information Sessions

  • Making It Count Assembly for Seniors - Tuesday, September 21, 2010, at 9:00 AM in the auditorium.
    This program is presented by an outside organization and will help Seniors in thinking about their transition from high school to college.
  • Making It Count Assembly for Juniors - Tuesday, September 21, 2010, at 10:30 AM in the auditorium.
    This program is presented by an outside organization and will assist Juniors in their college search.

 

 

9th and 10th Grade Parent Night

 

Junior/Senior Night

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Student Opportunities

 

SAT Prep Class

Financial Aid & the FAFSA

Super Saturday at Radford University

Bank of America Neighborhood Excellence Initiative ~ 2012 Student Leaders Program

  Juniors & Seniors apply by January 25, 2012

Virginia PTA Citizen Essay Project

Virginia  State Parks Youth Conservation Parks

STEM Essay Contest

Kavli Science Video Contest, Grades 6 - 12

Military Academy Summer Seminars

Naval Academy:

http://webster-new.dmz.usna.edu/Admissions/nass.htm

Air Force Academy:

https://admissions.usafa.edu/secure/summer/start.html

West Point:

http://admissions.usma.edu/pdf/wp_SLS_11d.pdf

7th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Poster Contest ( K-12 th Grades)

Guidelines and Rules

Walker Model Congress Conference, March 2, 2011 - March 3, 2011 Richmond, VA

National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine

HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER EXPERIENCES

Apprenticeship for Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Process Piping & Environmental Systems Field

 

 

 

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NRCC Career Coach Updates

Mr. Rowe is working on career assessments for the sophomores!

He also welcomes any students' or parents' questions about:

  • careers and career search 
  • pathways into careers
  • majors and college programs leading to careers
  • apprenticeships for careers
  • licensure and certificate programs
  • how FCHS dual enrollment, A/P, and Jumpstart programs positively affect career planning
  • resume building
  • college applications
  • scholarships and applications
  • financial aid and the FAFSA form
  • job shadowing
  • career fairs
  • college visits

 

Seniors

Seniors, before you say, "I can't afford college..."

Seniors, before you say, "I can't afford college...", imagine seeing a large sum of money on a table, with a note on it, "FOR COLLEGE--please fill out form".  Would you fill out the form?  If you said yes, here is what you will need:

  1. Yours and your parents' social security number
  2. Your driver's license number (if you have one)
  3. If you are not a US citizen, your Alien Registration Number
  4. 2010 federal tax info, or tax returns (including W2 info) for you and your parents
  5. Info on savings, investments, business and farm assets for yourself and your parents.
  6. A FAFSA worksheet, available at www.fafsa.ed.gov  or from the career coach or guidance office
  7. Access to a computer 

Complicated?  Not really.  Boring?  Definitely.  Necessary?  Absolutely.  Is there free help available?  You bet.

See the career coach for more information.  Most colleges have deadlines for having the FAFSA completed, so don't drag your feet!    

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