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School Counseling at the High School
Mission Statement
The mission of the high school counseling department is to provide a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate school counseling program to meet the individual needs of each and every student in the context of an ever changing global society.
School Counseling Faculty and Staff
THE 2012 COLLEGE ADMISSION SIMULATION
On May 2nd a group of our 11th grade students participated in the 3rd annual College Admission Simulation. This experience is intended to give students a greater understanding of the college admission process. To see the recording of this event please click on the link below.
http://video.magpi.net/videos/video/412/in/channel/4/
Mt. Lebanon High School 2012 National Merit Semifinalists
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation recently released the names of the Semifinalists in the 57th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Mt. Lebanon School District is proud to announce that seven seniors were named National Merit Semifinalists. The nationwide pool of Semifinalists, which represents less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state. Over 74,500 Pennsylvania students in 918 schools participated in the PSAT/NMSQT exam. Students in Pennsylvania scoring 215 or above on the PSAT/NMSQT were recognized as semi-finalists. Congratulations to the following students on this outstanding academic achievement: Owen N. Brown, Lillian W. Dattilo, Ellis D. Herman, Megan M. Matthews, Gabriel J. Rosenberg, Kevin S. Skolnick and Jerry Zhang.
Owen N. Brown scored a perfect score of 240 on the PSAT/NMSQT exam. He is one of only nine Pennsylvania students to have a perfect score.
WHAT IS THE PSAT AND HOW DO YOU BECOME A NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLAR?
For Sophomore Students and Parents - Tuesday May 15th 7:30 p.m. - High School 5th Floor Cafeteria
Joy Rullo, Guidance Department Chair, and Carlie McGinty, Student Activities Director and SAT/PSAT coordinator, will discuss what the PSAT is, how to interpret the scores, what the National Merit Program is and how to qualify for National Merit Scholarships based on your junior year test scores.
· This presentation is open to all sophomore students and their parents/guardians.
· If you took the PSAT last October, it is recommended that attendees bring their 10th grade PSAT score sheets and booklet with them to the meeting. If you are unable to locate your score sheet, please contact the school counseling office at 412-344-2053 for a copy.
· If you did not take the PSAT as a sophomore, we will have sample score sheets for reference.
If you have any questions or are unable to attend the presentation but would like to have a FAQ fact sheet emailed to you, please send an email to cmcginty@mtlsd.net.
PAVING THE WAY FOR THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS – JUNIORS ONLY
On Tuesday, May 15th, the Mt. Lebanon High School Counseling Office will be hosting an event that will have two distinct components. The first component involving student interviews is currently full. Students may sign a waitlist if still interested. All students will be notified by email as to where and when to report for the interview.
However the second part of the program is open to all students and parents. It will be held in the 4th Floor Cafeteria from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM with the same colleges conducting a panel discussion regarding the College Admission Process. There will be brief presentations by each of the colleges as well as an opportunity to ask questions of the panel.
College representatives from the following schools:
· The College of Wooster
· Carnegie Mellon University
· Washington and Jefferson College
· Penn State University
· University of Pittsburgh
FINANCIAL AID NIGHT: January 4, 2012
Ms. Michelle Anderson, the Financial Aid Director of Washington and Jefferson College will be here Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 7:00 PM to discuss financial aid and related application. Since the procedure for filing for financial aid typically changes in varying degrees each year, the evening should offer valuable information even to those parents who are familiar with the process from older children. The meeting will be held in the Fine Arts Theater, at Entrance #B-8. Should you have questions, please call your child's high school counselor. Please mark your calendars. Materials from the evening’s presentation are posted below. The presentation will also be played on Channel 19 on Monday, January 9th and Wednesday, January 11th ~ 8:00 AM, 12:00 Noon, 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
Financial Aid Night 2012 PPT Presentation
Student Aid Program Summary
Financial Aid Application Checklist
Award Package Comparison Worksheet
Financial Aid Consultants and Scholarship
Sample Financial Situations
Video
PARKWAY WEST CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Parkway West Career Center offers high school students the opportunity to gain immediate employment and/or advanced placement within many area colleges and technical schools. Students interested in exploring the following programs: Auto Body Repair, Automotive Technology, Construction Technology, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Drafting & Design, Health Assistant, Informational Technology, Public Safety Technology, Welding Technology, and Precision Robotics should plan to attend one of the onsite visits. Grades 9-12
2011 - 2012 PARKWAY WEST VO-TECH SCHEDULE
December 7, 2011 Presentation 12: 30 pm – 3:30 pm Room 526
Parkway representatives will be here all day to answer questions students have regarding Parkway and its programs. Students from Mt. Lebanon who attended Parkway will also be present to give information and answer questions. The meeting will be held in Room 526.
January 12, 2012 Shadowing Visits at Parkway
Students interested in possibly attending Parkway will be permitted to ride the Parkway bus that morning and shadow up to two programs to determine if they are interested in applying.
March 7, 2012 Open House
Parkway will conduct an Open House for parents of perspective students. There will be the opportunity to get information on Parkway programs, ask questions of the Parkway staff and go on guided tours of the school. For further information on the Parkway Open House, please call Parkway directly at 412-923-1772.
March 9, 2012 Interviews Room 526
Rich Wittebort, from Parkway, will conduct interviews for all students who have completed an application. She will need an unofficial transcript as part of the application packet. Each student has a fifteen minute interview. The interviews are held in the afternoon and the times are determined by the number of interviews to be conducted. The meetings will be held in Room 526.
If you have any questions regarding the Parkway Program, please call Ms. Beth Schneider, guidance counselor at 412-344-2063 or email her at eschneider@mtlsd.net.
CAREER FAIR AT SOUTH FAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL
Students interested in careers in the Arts, Humanities, or Communications fields should plan to attend the career fair on Dec. 9th at South Fayette High School. Students will have an opportunity to hear panelists speak about their professions and take part in a question and answer session. Transportation is provided. We will leave at 8:30 AM and return for 8th period. Any questions please contact Mrs. Saba in the high school counseling office at 412-344-2059 or email her at ssaba@mtlsd.net. Grades 9-12
MILITARY CAREER DAY
Thursday, December 15, 2011
The High School Counseling Office has invited the United States Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines and Navy to participate in our annual Military Career Day. Students will have the opportunity to acquaint themselves with each branch from 10:51 AM – 1:19 PM in Center Court.
ETHICS IN POLITICS & PUBLIC SERVICE ~ 2012 Ethics Symposium for High School Students
A full morning program consisting of workshops, a keynote speaker, and lunch is planned for Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at Duquesne University. This annual symposium is organized by Rotary to enable students from throughout the Pittsburgh area to discuss ethical issues which will affect their working and professional lives. For more information call: 412-471-6210 or email: pittsburghrotary@gmail.com.
JUNIOR PARENT MEETING
On Friday, December 16, 2011 from 1:00 PM - 3:15 PM in the H.S. Library and on Monday, December 19, 2011 from 7:00 PM - 9:15 PM on the 4th floor. The High School Counseling Department will be offering a menu of 30-minute presentations. These presentations will cover such important topics as PSAT / SAT / ACT Testing, The College Search Process, The Common Application and Special Education Services in College. A letter was mailed home in early December to parents of juniors detailing these presentations. Below you can view the handouts that were provided.
WELCOME 11TH GRADE PARENTS
TRANSITIONING FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO COLLEGE
WELCOME TO THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE
THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
The Pittsburgh National College Fair: February 8 & 9, 2012
The Pittsburgh National College Fair is to be held on February 8 and 9 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. A digital edition of this publication is available online. Click here to view http://www.schoolguides.com/2012_pittsburgh_national_college_fair_363.html.
Students Can Register Ahead of Time for the Pittsburgh Fair
Students are encouraged to register prior to attending the Pittsburgh College Fair. Registering ahead of time makes navigating the fair and collecting information from multiple colleges and universities much easier for students. By registering, students can print a bar coded confirmation to be used on-site at the fair as an electronic ID. No more filling out information cards! Students can register online at http://www.gotomyncf.com.
COLLEGE FAIR @ UPPER ST. CLAIR HIGH SCHOOL
You are cordially invited to the College Fair at Upper St. Clair High School ~ Monday, October 10, 2011 @ Upper St. Clair High School. Mt. Lebanon High School is co-hosting the fair with Peters Township High School and Upper St. Clair High School. Parents and students may park in the high school parking lot and enter the school through either the upper or lower Athletic Entrance or the Theatre Entrance. There will also be a continuous shuttle bus from the Upper St. Clair Township Building parking lot. Upon entering the high school, you will be given a program listing the names and locations of all the colleges and universities participating. We respectfully request that you do not arrive before 7:00 PM as college representatives will need access to our venue and time to prepare tables and displays. There are approximately 150 colleges registered.
2012 Cum Laude Ceremony: March 27, 2012
The 2012 Cum Laude Induction Ceremony took place in the Mt. Lebanon High School Auditorium on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 @ 7pm. Cum Laude seeks to honor those senior students who have demonstrated the highest commitment to academic scholarhsip while at Mt. Lebanon. For the complete listing of 2012 inductees, please visit us at our Cum Laude link. Congratulations to the 79 members of this year's induction class.
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