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School Counseling Services

At the high school level, school counselors meet with students regularly to guide and support them through academic and career planning. School counselors manage the process for students reviewing and updating rigorous comprehensive plans to support post-secondary educational and career goals. School counselors also work with students to help them develop competence in decision-making, interpersonal relationships, personal responsibility, and other skills essential for being a productive citizen.

Appointments

Students may make appointments to see their counselor, the College/Career Coordinator, or a college recruiter. Scheduling the appointment should be done before school, after school or during the student's lunch period.

Enrolling Students

Parents wishing to enroll their son/daughter should call the Department Secretary at (301) 840-3970 to receive instructions and to make an appointment.

Homework Requests

Homework may be requested for students missing 5 days or more by calling the Department Secretary at (301) 840-3970. Parents should allow at least 48 hours for homework to be submitted to the Counseling office. Students missing 1-4 days are to use the “buddy system” as explained on the first day of school.

College & Scholarship Applications

Many college and scholarship applications are available in the Career Center . Applications may also be obtained by using the college or university websites. The Common Application may be used for certain colleges and universities and may be picked up in the Career Center or at www.commonapp.org. The Watkins Mill Career Center newsletter lists current scholarships. Students may obtain this newsletter as well as current scholarship applications by visiting the Career Center or by downloading the newsletter from this website.

Transcript Requests

Seniors requesting transcripts for college and scholarship applications should see the College/Career Coordinator in the Career Center . A transcript request form will be required. Former students and students in grades 9-11 who are in need of an official transcript may see the Registrar to obtain a request form.

Student Service Learning

Students in Montgomery County Public Schools are required to complete a specific number of hours of community service before graduating from high school. Students graduating in 2010 or earlier must complete 60 SSL hours. Beginning with the graduating class of 2011, students must complete 75 SSL hours. Click here for further information.