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Are you a junior or senior interested in taking college classes while in high school? Click here to find out more about the Early College Access Program
SAVE the DATE: Historically Black College/University (HBCU) Fair. Wednesday, February 15, 2012. 6 to 8 pm. Montgomery Blair High School, 51 University Blvd., East, Silver Spring, MD 20901. This fair is open to all MCPS students in grades 9 to 12 and their parents. Over 60 HBCU admissions officers will be in attendance. On-site interviews and scholarships offered. For more information and to register visit http://hbcucf.mbhs.edu. Click here to download event flyer. [Posted January 3]
Important information for seniors applying to Montgomery College (any campus). Submit your MC applications to your College/Career Information Center (CCIC) by February 28 and pay no application fee! Only those students who submit their application to their CCIC will be eligible to take the Accuplacer at their high school (spring testing date to be determined). [Posted December 13]
SAVE the DATE: Saturday, March 24 from 10 am until 1:30 pm "Choose Respect Montgomery", a teen dating conference for teens ages 12-18, their parents and youth group leaders. Held at the Takoma Park Campus of Montgomery College, Cultural Arts Center (7995 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring). The conference will include an entertaining opening performance, workshops in English and Spanish focused on teen dating abuse behaviors and how to stop it. Click here for program flyer. [Posted December 12]
Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Northwest High School Counseling Department to advocate, collaborate, and facilitate individual and system change to ensure every student has the knowledge and skills necessary for academic success and personal growth.
Counseling Services include:
Academic & Personal Counseling (long term therapy is not provided)
College & Career Planning
Group Counseling
Coordination of Collaborate Action Plan Meetings
Coordination of Parent/Teacher Conferences
Referral Services to Mental Health and Drug Intervention Programs
Coordination of Advanced Placement Testing
General Information
The Counseling Department is open from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Please call ahead to make an appointment. You are also invited to e-mail your child's counselor at the address provided below.
AP & Honors "Coming Soon Online"
Post-Secondary Resources "Coming Soon Online"
The College Application Process at Northwest HS:
Information for Student Recommendations:
Final Transcript
The college you plan to attend will require a FINAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT. Mrs. Seamone, Registrar, will need an addressed, stamped (one stamp) business envelope (NOT the large application envelope) to send your final transcript to your college. Print your name in the upper left corner of the envelope. Bring your envelope to the Registrar's Office before school, during lunch or after school to process your final transcript. There is NO CHARGE for this transcript. Transcripts will be mailed in mid July. |End of Year Posting|
New Student Enrollment Information
The following links will provide new student's and parents to Northwest High School the required documents needed for enrollment:
How to Enroll Your Child in Montgomery County Public Schools:
New Student Enrollment Forms Requirement by the Northwest Counseling Department:
Additional information that may be required for Proof of Residency:
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Counseling Team
Counseling Support:
Secretarial Team: Ms. Catherine Wittenberger, Counseling Secretary
Registrar's Office: Ms. Debbie Seamone, Registrar
Counseling Office Support: Ms. Laura Rawson, Assistant Registrar/Counseling Secretary
College/Career Information Center: Ms. Rochelle Davis, College/Career Information Coordinator