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O U R   S E R V I C E S

Helping You Succeed

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Academics
Our school counselors are here to help you figure out graduation requirements, issues with classes, study skills, and long term plans.  Come see us!
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Personal/Social
Sometimes life is hard.  Our school counselors are here to help you navigate high school, home life, relationships, stress, anxiety.  We also make referrals to counseling services near you.
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College and Career
The better your choices and planning while you are at Waynesboro High School, the more options you will have when you go on to the next level of your education.  Will it be Military?  Trade School?  Community College?  University?  Work?
Our school counselors and career coach have lots of resources to help you plan out your next steps.

COUNSELING NEWS

COUNSELING NEWS


Counseling Office Announcements for the week of 2/1/21
 
 
  • 9-11TH GRADES:  KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR AN EMAIL FROM COUNSELING ABOUT CLASS REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2021.
  • Sophomores & Juniors:  The application for Valley Career & Technical Center for 2021-22 is open.  Ms. Pultz from VCTC had a virtual visit with us and below is the recording.  Lots of good info, so please watch it.  Please contact your counselor or Mrs. Wood with questions.  
    • How to Apply to VCTC
    • VCTC Virtual Visit to WHS
    • VCTC Website:  https://www.augusta.k12.va.us/valleyvts
    • Application  You can use the fillable link, save the new file and send to your counselor or Mrs. Wood.  Or you can print it out and return it to the Counseling Office.
    • VCTC Career Planning Info
    • Shadowing Permission Form Request
 
  • Sophomores & Juniors:  SVGS Information
    • Admissions Information 
    • SVGS Video  
    • SVGS Information Booklet 
    • Applications 
 
  • Seniors:  Info on Scholarships & Financial Aid
    • Start here:  Video
    • Step by Step FAFSA
    • Make an appointment with Mrs. Rambo, GRASP Advisor.
      •  Link to the website.  
      • About GRASP:  https://youtu.be/AKRIY5eWp58
    • WHS Scholarship List  Check back often.  We update it as scholarships are activated.
  • Seniors:  Applying to BRCC?
    • Are you planning to apply to BRCC or using it as a backup plan?  Be sure to apply to BRCC and apply for BRCC Scholarships by February 15 so you will receive priority eligibility for College Scholarship Program.  Make an appointment with me if you need help.
    • https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1mUCFCZM3XXQTVNlMRxqSf6xYgW2dvWCE6fSd59U_JSI/edit?usp=sharing
  • Have you had a one on one meeting with Mrs. Wood about your goals and plans for after graduation?  Set it up soon!  https://careercoachwhs.youcanbook.me/
  • Freshmen & Sophomores:  Are you interested in Building Trades?  Another after school Building Trades class will be held in March.  If you are interested in this opportunity, sign up here:  https://forms.gle/pnHpSoNqi4Ds7tXa6
  • Graduating Seniors:  Hershey is hiring for Boot Camp Training which will start in March.  If this fits your schedule and you are interested, please contact Mrs. Wood.   kwood@waynesboro.k12.va.us  
  • Seniors & Recent Graduates:  WHS will be offering some FREE workforce training classes.  
    • Forklift Operation or Welding Fundamentals:  Sign up here for more information
    • Certified Nurse Aide or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant:  Sign up here for more information
  • Are you interested in becoming a pilot?  The Virginia Space Grant Consortium is offering Free Pilot Training.  You must be 16 years old by June 21 and have a 3.0 GPA.  https://vsgc.odu.edu/pathwaysflightacademies/
  • Are you interested in Engineering, Drafting, CAD operations?  Did you know that you can receive a Career Studies Certificate from BRCC in Computer Aided Drafting by taking specific courses here at WHS?  See your counselor.
  • JUNIORS/RISING SENIORS::  Are you planning on an Associates Degree at BRCC after graduation?  There are several programs eligible for Career Pathways Academy.  You can take classes senior year at BRCC for FREE if you qualify for this program.  Deadline is March 5, 2021.  Contact Mrs. Wood
  • JUNIORS/RISING SENIORS:  Blue Ridge Community College, in partnership with the University of Virginia, is offering high schoolers the opportunity to explore careers in Advanced Manufacturing, while also earning as many as 13 college credits. Through funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), these three courses are being offered free of charge.  https://www.brcc.edu/maker-space/  Contact Mrs. Wood.
  • SENIORS!  DON’T FORGET TO TURN IN YOUR COLLEGE & CAREER WORKSHEET TO YOUR COUNSELOR.  This is how they know where to send transcripts and other college application information. 
    •  How to complete the CCW   (watch this video)
    • Link to the Worksheet
  • You can catch all of the College Virtual Visits that you miss or want to rewatch on this YOUtube channel as well as lots of other important stuff throughout the year.  So click SUBSCRIBE!
  • Juniors & Seniors:  See the OPPORTUNITIES Guide here.  Lots of great information on college planning.  If you are at school, we have paper copies in the Counseling Office.  We will have Spanish versions soon.
  • There are some Enrichment opportunities for all students listed on the bulletin board
  • Wintergreen Resort and  Chick Fil A  are hiring.  Info on the bulletin board.


    
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      • Program of Studies
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      • Valley Career & Technical Center >
        • VCTC Application
      • Shenandoah Valley Governor's School
      • Mentorship Application
      • Dual Enrollment
    • Grade 9 >
      • 9th Grade Tips
      • How to Rock 9th Grade at WHS Presentation
      • 9th grade Career Planning
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      • 10th grade Career Planing
      • PSAT Registration
      • PSAT Practice Tests
    • Grade 11 >
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      • PSAT Practice Tests
      • BRCC Career Pathways Academy
    • Grade 12 >
      • How to College & Career Worksheet
      • Senior College & Career Worksheet
      • WHS Scholarship List
    • Enrichment Opportunities
    • Counseling Office YouTube Videos
    • Virtual Virginia Summer 2021
  • College and Career
    • College Information >
      • Seniors College & Career Worksheet >
        • How to fill out your C & C Worksheet
      • College Fit Tool
      • Blue Ridge Community College Info >
        • Blue Ridge Community College >
          • BRCC Enrollment
          • BRCC Transfer Info
      • College Planning ECMC guide
      • Guía ECMC de planificación universitariaLink Page
      • Guide to the Common App
      • Financial Aid & Scholarships >
        • Financial Aid 101
        • FAFSA >
          • Create an FSA ID
        • WHS Scholarship List
        • GRASP
      • AP College Credit Tool
      • SAT & ACT
      • NCAA Info >
        • Student Athlete NCAA Eligibility Center
        • 2.3 or Take a Knee
      • College Research Links
      • Career Coach Page
      • Transcripts >
        • Video about ordering transcripts
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      • Mentorship
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      • Job Corps
      • MyNextMove
      • Mrs. Wood, Career Coach Page
      • Military
      • UVA Apprenticeship Program
      • Workers Permit
    • Counseling Office YouTube Videos
  • Order Transcript
    • Video on ordering transcripts
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  • About
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    • Mrs. Shaw
    • Mr. Bailey
    • Mrs. Wood
    • JMU Professor in Residence
  • Contact