**Important Reminder for All Parents**
The School Counseling Department is implementing the use of a new program called Naviance (see above for more information) to help students and parents with college and career planning. This program is web based and once a parent or student is registered they are able to access this information at any time. Therefore, it is very important that all parents provide their current email address to your student's counselor as soon as possible so that you can begin receiving and accessing this important information. You may email this information to your student's counselor. Please see below for counselor contact information.
**Department Sponsored Events **
College Planning Night
Monday October 5th 2009
6:00-7:30pm
CHS Lecture Hall
Our annual College Planning Night sponsored by the School Counseling Department will be held on Monday October 5th 2009 in the CHS Lecture Hall from 6-7:30 p.m. The topics covered during this evening will include a discussion of majors, admission requirements, deadlines and financial aid opportunities at area colleges and universities. Representatives from the University of Hartford, the University of Connecticut, Manchester Community College, Asnuntuck Community College and Eastern Connecticut State University will participate in a panel discussion. A question and answer period will follow the presentation. All parents and students are invited to attend. Counselors will be on hand throughout the evening to answer any specific questions you or your student may have.
PSAT (Grades 10 &11) Community Building Activities (Grades 9 & 12)
Wednesday October 14th 2009
On Wednesday October 14th all Sophomores and Juniors will take the PSAT at Coventry High School. Preparation booklets have been distributed to sophomore and juniors in their English classes. During the time that the PSAT is being administered, all Freshmen and Seniors will take part in the 2nd annual CHS Community Building Program which will consist of activities designed to build community and relationships among students at CHS.
Student attendance is expected an extremely important on this day given that there will be no opportunity for make-up of the PSAT or Community Building Program.
Careers in Health Care Day
Hartford Hospital School of Allied Health
Thursday October 29th 2009
Hartford Hospital's career fair committee is preparing for the Fall "Careers in Health Care" program. This curriculum strives to provide high school students, guidance counselors, and community members with specific information concerning a variety of health care fields. The lecturers are active practitioners in their fields and are therefore able to provide an up to date view of what their career entails on a daily basis. They also cover course prerequisites, tuition costs, program length, employment opportunities, and salary ranges.
The School Counseling Department in collaboration with Coventry Youth Services is sponsoring a small group of students to attend this event. Any interested student should see Mrs. Mackintosh no later than Oct. 8th.
Financial Aid Seminar
Wednesday December 2nd
6:00-7:30pm
CHS Lecture Hall
What: All students and parents are welcome to attend. On this evening we have arranged for the Assistant Director of Financial Services from Yale University to speak with you about the various components of the Financial Aid process. This is an important presentation for any student and/or parent of a student that is college bound. Topics will include information about completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Scholarships, as well as sources of federal and private aid. This is an excellent opportunity to speak with and ask questions of a representative within the field of post-secondary financial services. If you have any questions about this event, please feel free to contact your School Counselor. We hope to see you all there!
