We will have our annual College Panel for students wishing to talk to students who have graduated from KGHS and gone to college.  This event occurs during FLEX in the auditorium January 7, 2015.  This is a great opportunity for students to hear tips and lessons learned about college life.

Financial Aid Night will be January 8, 2015 at 6 p.m. in the KGHS auditorium.  This event is most useful for parents of seniors planning to attend any post-secondary educational institution.  The presenter is from The College Place in Woodbridge.  Rappahannock Community College will have representatives there to discuss courses, programs, and tuition before and after the presentation.

Special rate for college classes for KGHS students through RCC

KGHS students now have access to a new program called RCC Scholars.  RCC Scholars who receive high school permission from the principal will be eligible to enroll in evening and weekend classes at any RCC site, including the King George site.  Any class starting at 5p.m. or later during the week or all day Saturday will be billed at the special Scholar Rate of $10.00 per credit.  

KGHS offers a significant amount of the coursework needed to complete a degree or certificate but no high school has the entire curriculum for an associate’s degree.  Enter RCC Scholars!  Students who need specific courses to complete the requirements for the associate’s degree or the general education certificate can now complete them at a modest cost.  Other courses and programs, such as EMS, web and game design, general engineering technology, and HVAC, are available without any limit as long as they start 5 p.m. or later, or fall on Saturdays.

Although the fall semester classes began on Monday, August 25, RCC has a 2^nd 8-week session that does not begin until Oct. 21, and a number of other late-starting classes, so there are plenty of classes available for students.  RCC will continue to offer College Connection courses to KGHS students this fall as well.  We will announce those courses as soon as we have the details.  The RCC contact for Scholar Rate is our college recruiter and dual enrollment specialist, Hutt Williams, 804-333-6744 or hwilliams@rappahannock.edu.

“Guiding the College-Bound Athlete”

The KGHS Athletic Department has contracted with Dynamite Sports to conduct an hour long seminar entitled “Guiding the College-Bound Athlete” on Monday September 29th at 7:30 p.m. in the King George H.S. Auditorium.

All of our prospective college-bound athletes and their parents are invited to attend this informative and entertaining event.  And although it is NOT mandatory, we would like every athlete that is considering playing college sports to attend along with their parents.  This seminar will help our parents to become more knowledgeable about athletic scholarships and the recruiting process.

3rd Annual College Application Boot Camp

We are currently accepting registrations for our 2nd annual College Application Boot Camp!  Four sessions are being offered.  Rising seniors may choose from the following workshops:

August 14-15 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. each day,

August 14-15 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. each day,

August 16 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.,

August 18-19 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. each day.

This is an opportunity for you to get started on your applications, essays, personal statements, and financial aid planning.  Don't miss out!  Contact Mrs. Morrison in the counseling department to sign up. This event is for KGHS seniors only.

We will also have College Tours August 14 to VCU and Randolph Macon College and August 18 to George Mason University.  Contact Mrs. Morrison in the counseling department to sign up.  The cost is $10 per person (nonrefundable).

SAT Prep workshops for 2014-15

We will offer SAT Prep on the following dates:

September 27, 2014
November 22, 2014
April 25, 2015

The cost is $20 and checks can be payable to KGHS.  Please register with Mrs. Morrison in the counseling office.

http://www.vaprivatecolleges.org/Our-Colleges/Virginia-Private-College-Week.aspx

Virginia Private College Week

The 2014 Virginia Private College Week will be held Monday, July 28 through Saturday, August 2.  If you visit three or more participating colleges during Virginia Private College Week, you will receive three application fee waivers. This means no application fee for three Virginia private colleges of your choice!

Help KGHS and Mrs. Dause win a Grant!

Help M. Dause win a $2,500 Grant for KGHS

I have submitted a proposal for a $2,500 grant from Farmers Insurance at thankamillionteachers.com.  If I win, the grant will be spent on Google Chromebooks, an interactive vocabulary program, and National Board Certification fees.

During the month of May, you can vote once a day for my proposal. Six grants will be awarded to teachers in the Eastern Region, and with your help, I can be one of them!

Just visit thankamillionteachers.com and click on

“Vote for a Proposal” in the upper right hand corner.

Thank you!

To vote, search “King George, Virginia, 22485”  or  “Dause” and scroll to bottom of screen

College Acceptances and Choice

Seniors: Please let your counselor or Mrs.  Mitchell know about all college acceptances and your college choice.  We don't want to leave anyone out!

Sophomores Shifting Gears (Some Assembly Required)

The KGHS Counseling Office will be hosting a Sophomore-specific event called "Sophomores Shifting Gears (Some Assembly Required)" on April 1st, 8th, and 15th.  The following topics will be covered:

• Diploma Tracks
  
  • Differences between them
    
• Post-Secondary Choices
  
  • 2-4 Year Colleges
    
  • Technical Schools
    
  • Work Force
    
  • Internships/Apprenticeships
    
• Junior Year Plan
  

This event will run from 3:00-4:00 pm on each of the days listed above.  Both students and parents are welcome to attend, but you must sign up in the Counseling Office with Mrs. Morrison (540-775-3535 ext. 3201).  

 

We look forward to seeing you there!

Reminders:
KGHS will be hosting an Advanced Placement/Honors/Dual Enrollment Information Night Wednesday, April 9 at 5 p.m. for all parents and students interested in learning more about the advanced coursework available at KGHS.
Math tutoring continues to be offered every Tuesday during FLEX and every Thursday after school at 2:35 p.m. in Room 163.

If you have questions about this event or other counseling related opportunities, feel free to contact your child's counselor.
Mrs. LaPonte - Last Names A-E - tlaponte@kgcs.k12.va.us
Mrs. Mitchell - Last Names F-I - rmitchell@kgcs.k12.va.us
Mr. Braun - Last Names J-Pe - rbraun@kgcs.k12.va.us
Ms. Enos - Last Names Ph-Z - kenos@kgcs.k12.va.us

Honors/Advanced Placement/Dual Enrollment Information Night

KGHS will be hosting a Honors/Advanced Placement/Dual Enrollment Information Night April 9 from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m.  This event is open to any middle school or high school student and parents.  We will have designated tables for Honors, Advanced Placement, and transferable Dual Enrollment courses.  Teachers will share information about the course, discuss readings and materials used in the course, and careers associated with the knowledge and skills learned in the course.

Completing the FAFSA

University of Mary Washington is hosting ‘Completing the FAFSA with a Financial Aid Professional’ sessions on Saturday, 2/8 at 11:30 am, Saturday, 2/15 at 11:30 am, Thursday, 2/19 at 6:00 pm, and Thursday, 2/26 at 6:00 pm.  More information and registration may be found on the website at http://adminfinance.umw.edu/financialaid/2013/10/28/free-workshop-completing-the-fafsa/ .  An email reminder will be sent to registered students with parking instructions and information to be brought to the session.

FAFSA Webinars for Students and Parents

Need money for college? Learn how to complete the 2014-15 FAFSA
Students and parents can attend Mapping Your Future's line-by-line training for completing the 2014-15 FAFSA. Students planning on attending college in the fall of 2014 need to complete the FAFSA to apply for federal financial aid, as well as some state and institutional aid.
The webinar will be held on Monday, February 3 at at 7 p.m. Eastern, 6 p.m. Central, 5 p.m. Mountain, and 4 p.m. Pacific.
Register at attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3295354351558131202.

We had a very large turnout for Dual Enrollment Information Night!!  If you missed this information session and want details, please begin by reviewing the Dual Enrollment section of our Program of Studies at http://www.kgcs.k12.va.us/kghs/Guidance/documents/KGHS_Program_of_Studies_2013-14.pdf. 

The College Connection schedule for Spring 2014 is below.  Feel free to contact your child's counselor for details or RCC Site Coordinator, Karen Turner at 775-0087.