High School Counseling Department
Welcome to the Mt. Abraham Union High School
Counseling Department!
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School counselors work with all students in grades 9-12 to support their academic success by providing social, emotional, academic and future planning support. These comprehensive school counseling services are delivered through:
- Academic advising
- Individual and small group counseling
- Future planning support
- Collaboration with teachers, families and community agencies
- Consultation and referral based on individual needs
Our contact information is below as well as links to important information and resources throughout our webpage. We look forward to working with all students and families. Please reach out with any questions.
Announcements and Upcoming Events
Throughout the fall, college admission and military representatives visit the Mt. Abraham school counseling office to hold information sessions for interested students. Students may contact their counselor to request a pass to meet with a branch of the military, college or university of interest. We encourage students to take advantage of this opportunity.
**Second Semester Schedules**
As we approach the second semester, students are encouraged to reach out to their school counselor to review their schedule, as there may be course changes and general adjustments to schedules. Students will receive an updated copy of their semester 2 schedule in advisory on Thursday, January 16th. There is a 4 day add/drop period where students are able to change their schedules. The deadline for add/drop is Monday, January 27th at 3pm.
**8th to 9th Grade Information Night**
All 8th grade students and families are invited to attend an information session on the transition to 9th grade and an overview of the high school experience. Thursday, January 30th at 6:30pm in the Performing Arts Center at Mt. Abraham Union High School.
**9-12 Course Registration**
During the weeks of January 27th and February 3rd, school counselors will be visiting classes and reviewing registration information with all current 8th-11th grade students. Registration will be completed in advisories during the week of February 10th. The deadline for students to make course selections for next school year is February 14, 2025.
**2025-2026 Course Registration Resources**
2025-2026 HS Program of Studies
2025-2026 HS Course Registration Guide
The Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center Program Application: LINK
12th Grade Students
**Order your Cap and Gown**
At a minimum, all graduating seniors must order a cap, gown and tassel for graduation. Please see your school counselor if you need financial assistance. Students can place their order online or mail the order form and payment directly to Jostens. The Mt. Abe Main Office is not collecting orders or payments. If you still need an order packet you may pick one up from your Advisor, in the Main Office or School Counseling Office.
**Diplomas**
Diploma Google Form Deadline- Friday, January 10, 2025: Seniors are asked to complete this google form by January 10, 2025 to indicate how they would like their name printed on their diploma. If students do not complete this form by the deadline, we will print their name on their diploma as it is listed in PowerSchool. See Jada Roberge in the school counseling office with questions: [email protected].
**Did you miss the College Information Night? **
Check out the PowerPoint!
College Information Night_September 25, 2024
**Future Planning FIT Blocks for Seniors**
Every Wednesday beginning September 11th during FIT block from 2:17-2:47 pm school counselors will be available to assist students with any step of the college application and career planning process.
Students will sign up for this opportunity through PowerSchool Adaptive Scheduler. Please contact your school counselor for more information.
**VSAC Scholarship Opportunities**
The Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) Scholarship Book is available in the counseling office and online for those who plan to attend college or a technical program. This is an opportunity for seniors to apply for several scholarships with only one application. The deadline to apply is February 12, 2025.
All Grades
**Grades 7-12 Future Planning Support Through VSAC**
VSAC Talent Search is a Federal TRIO program with the mission to provide information and experiences to first generation and limited-income students to inspire them to set goals for higher education after high school. Students in the program meet individually (grades 11 and 12) and in small groups (grades 7-10) with Kate Rowland at Mt. Abe once a month for 30-45 mins to work on goal setting, academic support, career planning, and college awareness activities. Students can also participate in field trips throughout the year as well as summer academic programs to expose them to career and college opportunities that can ultimately help them in planning for their future. Here are the links to our online student application, and the parent application.
