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Guidance Department

The Mauldin High School Guidance Department is available to assist students and parents with various concerns. If you need to contact the Guidance Department, you may do so by using the appropriate e-mail address provided below or contacting guidance by phone at 355-6655 or by fax at 355-6645. Before calling, please use the links below to search for desired information.

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Announcements

Tonight’s Financial Aid Workshop for Parents

A Financial Aid Workshop for Parents will be held tonight, Thursday, February 9, at 6:30 pm at J. L. Mann High Academy, 160 Fairforest Way, Greenville. The Greenville News incorrectly listed the location for tonight’s workshop as Travelers Rest High School.

Golden Strip Career Center to hold Open House

Golden Strip Career Center invites current and prospective students and parents to an Open House on Thursday, February 16. Drop in anytime from 5:30 to 7:00 PM to meet the faculty and see the many programs available.

Summer Camps and Programs

Be sure to check out the Summer Program Bulletins by visiting the Guidance Department Summer Programs webpage. Bulletin 1 includes information about Furman University's Emerging Public Leaders Program. SC Business Week, Wells Fargo Business at Moore Summer Program, and Claflin University's Pursing Rewards in Math and Science Program.

Furman University's Multicultural Achievement Program

Furman University is committed to making every student feel welcome and would like to extend a special invitation to multicultural 11th graders to visit the campus on Thursday, February 23 beginning at 2:00 PM. Interested students may pick-up an application in guidance and must complete a pre-arranged absence form available in the attendance office. Registration deadline is 2/13/12. Call 294-3554 for additional information.

Curriculum Night - February 9 - 6:30 PM

Mauldin High School's All Grades Curriculum Night will be held on February 9, 2012 at 6:30 PM in the school's auditorium. Parents of rising 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders and students are invited to attend. Come hear about the registration process and course offerings for the 2012-2013 school year. Department chairpersons and guidance counselors will be available to answer questions.

Laurens Electric Cooperative 2012 Washington Youth Tour

Current high school juniors may apply to compete for an all expense paid trip to Washington DC and a $2500 scholarship. Students do not have to live in the service area of the Laurens Electric Cooperative and will be judged based on good citizenship and school and community involvement. The trip will take place June 16 - 21, 2012. To apply complete the application and postmark by February 17.

NHS Tutoring

National Honor Society is now offering individual tutoring. If you are an NHS member please sign up for tutoring outside Mrs. Taylor's room (B308). If you are a student in need of tutoring please stop by the list to get matched up with a tutor.

Teacher Cadet Applications Now Available

Attention Rising Seniors - If you are interested in the teaching profession or if you enjoy working with children, The Teacher Cadet Program may be for you. This is a dual-credit course through Anderson University where you will receive 3 hours of college credit upon completion. You will also gain experience in teaching by working in a local school and serving others in the community. See Mrs. Turner in room B131 to pick up an application today.

Job Shadowing

All 10th, 11th, and 12th graders can participate in Job Shadowing February 22-29. Students can shadow someone in a specific career for a whole day or half a day. This is an excused absence if the paper work is completed correctly and returned to Mrs. Swift by the appropriate dates. The job shadow packet can be found on the website or in Guidance.

J.E. Sirrine Scholarship

The J.E. Sirrine Scholarship Program with Greenville County Schools

Who is Eligible to Apply? Any graduate of the class of 2012 of Greenville County public high school is eligible to apply.

• Take the ACT before December 10th or SAT before January 28th
• Your parents must complete the FAFSA before January 31st , in order for you to submit the Student Aid Report by April 15th, 2012.
• The Application must be complete, along with the school’s recommendations (provided by your guidance counselor) before April 15th.

Amount: The amount will range between $200 and $2,000 depending upon a student’s financial need. See Ms. Kelsey in guidance for a full-application or click here to download or print a copy. You may also print the recommendation form.

Challenge Day Reunion

A Challenge Day Reunion will be December 13 at 8:00 in the morning in the auditorium for all participants. Let’s keep the spirit alive and be the change.

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College Planning Timeline College Requirements Checklist Making the best of College Visits Clemson Admission Checklist State College Requirements New College Guidelines (2011) SAT & ACT 2011-12 Urban League Workshop Dates Free SAT Preparation Course Online Recently Added Scholarships Scholarships.com Scholarships & Financial Aid NCAA Clearinghouse State Scholarship Programs District Sponsored Financial Aid Workshops Financial Aid Links College Week Live In Like Me	MHS Career Clusters and Majors Job Shadowing Packet Career Research Links Military Options
Summer Camps & Programs
Current Summer Programs

Components of a Comprehensive School Counseling Program

The Mauldin High School Guidance Department provides a comprehensive school counseling program that consists of the following components:

1. Guidance Curriculum – Structured developmental experiences presented systematically through classroom and small group activities.
a. Purpose – student awareness, skill development, and skill application
b. Areas Addressed – personal/social development, academic development, and career development.

2. Individual Planning – Activities that help all students plan, monitor, and manage their own learning as well as their personal and career development.
a. Purpose – student planning and goal setting
b. Areas Addressed

i. Personal and Social Planning: healthy self concepts, short and long term goals
ii. Academic Planning: study skills, academic requirements and opportunities, test requirements and use of test scores, appropriate course selection, lifelong learning
iii. Career Planning: labor market information, preparation requirements and opportunities, job options

3. Responsive Services – Activities that meet the immediate needs and concerns of students
a. Purpose – prevention and intervention
b. Areas Addressed

i. Academic Concerns – study skills
ii. School-related Concerns – tardiness, absences, misconduct, dropouts
iii. Personal Concerns – social and family relationships, grief/loss/death, substance abuse, stress

4. System Support – Management activities that establish, maintain, and enhance the total program.
a. Purpose – program delivery and support
b. Areas Addressed

i. Guidance Program Development
ii. Parent Education
iii. Teacher and Administrator Consultation
iv. Staff development for educators
v. School improvement planning
vi. Counselor’s professional development
vii. Research and publishing
viii. Community outreach
ix. Public relations

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