High School Counseling Department
Welcome to the Mt. Abraham Union High School
Counseling Department!
CEEB: 460065
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!
**Consider Canada Tour**
South Burlington High School is hosting the Northern New England Consider Canada University Tour on Friday, May 3rd from 6:00-8:00 pm at Frederick Tuttle Middle School. Join 16 Canadian Universities representing Canada coast-to-coast to learn more about attending college in Canada!
**Interested in Playing Sports in College?**
Attend this free webinar for students and families to understand the requirements around NCAA eligibility and what steps need to be taken to complete at the Division I, II and III collegiate levels.
Wednesday, May 8th from 6:30-7:30 pm. Register here to attend.
**MedQuest Health Careers Expo**
Southern Vermont Area Health Education Center (AHEC) in partnership with Come Alive Outside, is hosting a MedQuest Health Careers Expo on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 3-7pm, at the Rutland Recreation & Community Center, 134 Community Drive, Rutland.
Admission is FREE and the event is designed specifically for high school students, but all are welcome! There will be an array of health career-related activities and amazing demonstrations with over 20 different health career pathways represented. The school with the largest turnout of students can win VR headsets with Transfr Workforce Training Modules! There will be music, giveaways, a Nerf battle, and even food trucks.
Check out the Student Summer Opportunities Link
**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 Carrie Harlow 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.
**Financial Aid and Managing College Costs Evening Presentation**
You are invited to attend a Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) presentation; Financial Aid and Managing College Costs on Thursday, May 9th at 6:30pm in the Mt. Abraham large cafeteria.
Carrie Harlow, Mt. Abe’s VSAC counselor, will be sharing information related to the financial aid process including how to apply for aid, which forms are required, and how financial aid is awarded. She is a great resource and will also be available to answer any specific questions related to paying for college.
**9-12 Course Registration**
2024-2025 HS Program of Studies
2024-2025 HS Course Registration Guide
The Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center Program Application: LINK
**8th to 9th Grade Transition Materials**
8th to 9th Grade Information Night Agenda
~12th Grade Students~
**2024 Mt. Abraham Local Scholarship Packet**
We are excited to announce that the local scholarship packet is now available for seniors planning to pursue post-secondary education and training! For more information, click on this Link. Senior advisors have hard copies of the scholarship application packet to share with students, additional copies are available in the school counseling office.
