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School Counseling
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Every school provides guidance and counseling services to all students. Read 324P - School Guidance and Counseling Programs.
Mission
We are dedicated to helping students:
- find success in all aspects of their high school experience
- stretch themselves academically
- prepare for their future educational and career pursuits
- develop good decision-making skills that will last a lifetime
Counselor Assignments
A counselor is assigned to each student to help him/her address the academic, career, and personal needs of adolescence.
Ms. Jenny Carson, carsonj@fcpsk12.net
9th Grade (A-Z)Mr. Gary Arthur, Director, arthurg@fcpsk12.net
10th-12th Grade (A-B)Ms. Lisa Geisler, geislerl@fcpsk12.net
10th-12th Grade (C-Je)Mrs. Wendy Zubi, zubiw@fcpsk12.net
10th-12th Grade (Ji-Ra)Mrs. Kama Dawson, dawsonk@fcpsk12.net
10th-12th Grade (Re-Z)Additional School Counseling Staff
- Mrs. Heather Hahn, Registrar, hahnh@fcpsk12.net
- Mrs. Nikki Mongan, Accountability Specialist, mongank@fcpsk12.net
- Mrs. Liz Sarra, Career Coach, ksarra@fcpsk12.net
- Ms. Kim Stautzenbach, Student Support Coach, stautzki@fcpsk12.net
- Mr. Mark Raines, Student Support Specialist, rainesm@fcpsk12.net
- Mrs. Kara Keiter, Administrative Assistant, keiterk@fcpsk12.net
Dual Enrollment - Information, tuition fees and forms for Fall 2023 and Spring 2024.
Class of 2027 Rising 9th Grade Presentation
2023-24 Senior Parent Presentation
Local Scholarship Form - The Local Scholarship Form will be available soon for the 2023-24 school year.
Scholarships for Seniors - Learn more about scholarship opportunities for seniors.
Scholarships and Programs for Underclassmen - Learn more about scholarship opportunities for underclassmen.
College/Military Visits - Representatives from colleges, trade schools, branches of the military, etc. visit our school to provide information and answer student questions.
Senior Email Sign Up for Parents - receive weekly emails on scholarships, college visits, etc.
Student Scholastic Records Access Roster - School officials who may access student records without prior authorization.
Financial Aid - Learn more about student aid and find helpful resources.
Transfer Virginia Transfer Virginia is an initiative to provide transparency and access throughout the college transfer process. Through the Transfer Virginia portal, we strive to provide consistent and current information from all partner institutions. You can research, plan, and organize your transfer journey using the information and resources available within this portal from Virginia institutions.
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Career and Technical Education (CTE)
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AP Exam Registration
From October 9-20, students may register to take Advanced Placement (AP) exams (the registration form will open on October 9).
The cost of taking each AP exam is $98. The final payment will be due before March 8, 2024.
AP exams will be administered during the three-week exam windows of May 6-10, May 13-17, and May 22-24, 2024. Transportation to and from the exam site will be the responsibility of the student/family. Additional details regarding the testing process will be shared in the spring. For more information, contact the school counseling department or visit www.collegeboard.org.
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Need to see your Counselor?
Use the Student Request Form to request to see your School Counselor. They will send a pass when they are available to speak with you.
Transcripts
Seniors who need transcripts will need to see Mrs. Hahn in order to get a Transcript Release Form. Seniors under 17 will need to get a parent's signature before returning it to Mrs. Hahn. Students and parents can then request transcripts through Scribbles.
Links
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Guide to Online Colleges in Virginia
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