Guidance and Counseling

Welcome to the Gaylord High School Guidance and Counseling Office Website. Our goal is to provide services in educational development, career development, and in social/emotional development. These services include counseling, consulting, and coordinating.

Ms. Nash is responsible for students with the last name beginning with A-G, Mrs. Fortier is responsible for students with the last name beginning with H-O, and Ms. Buursma-Litzner is responsible for students with the last name beginning with P-Z.

Below you will find information on the following: SAT Test Dates, Scholarships, Financial Aid, NCAA-College Athletics, Dual Enrollment, Counseling Opportunites For Students, and Prevention Programs.

ACT/SAT

Test Out Materials

Next Test Out Date: Tentatively Thursday, January 9th in the GHS Guidance Office.

If you are looking to test out of the full class and not 1 semester, review both semesters of information to prepare for the test out. If you do not see a class listed that you are interested in testing out of, please see the Guidance office.

Geometry A Test Out Review--Updated June 2022
Geometry B Test Out Review -- Updated June 2022

Algebra 2A Test Out Review -- Updated June 2022

Algebra 2B Test Out Review -- Updated June 2022

Living Chemistry A Test Out Review --Updated June 2022

Living Chemistry A Test Out Review Answers

Living Chemistry B Test Out Review--Updated June 2022

Living Chemistry B Test Out Review Answers

Living Chemistry A&B Reference Sheet for Review & Final Exam

US History A Test Out Review -- Updated June 2022

US History B Test Out Review -- Updated June 2022

ENG 9A Test Out Review & Test Out Essay --Updated June 2022 **The Essay must be completed and turned in day of test out. Required reading before test out: Most Dangerous Game, Gift of Magi, Lamb to the Slaughter & The Odyssey Part I & II from the GHS Lit. Book**

ENG 9B Test Out Review & Test Out Essays -- Updated June 2022 ** The Essays must be completed and turned in day of test out. Required reading before test out: To Kill a Mockingbird & Romeo and Juliet **

ENG 10 Test Out Review & Test out Essay & Research Paper Guidelines -- Updated June 2022 ** The Essay and Research Paper must be completed and turned in day of test out. Required reading before test out: The Crucible and Of Mice and Men**

Spanish 1A Test Out - Project needs to be submitted on test out day along with recording a video of them reading the book they created. Updated June 2022

Spanish 1B Test Out - Test Out Review --Updated June 2022

Health Study Guide Resources

Alcohol
Making Health Choices
Managing Stress
Nutrition
Personality, Self Esteem and Emotions
Preventing Violence
Relationships
Tobacco and Other Drugs

Career Exploration

Sites for Career Exploration

Pathfinder

-Search for the hottest, most interesting careers!

-Find out how much money you could make.

-Discover the latest career trends.

-Learn more about Michigan schools that can help you get there.

-Prep for the cool, fun and independent life you want to live.

Find your career path right now at http://pathfinder@mitalent.org.

Career Cruising
Students assess their interests and skills while matching them to possible career options.
Username: GCSD-XX (last two digits of graduation year) last name first initial
Password: School ID#
(Example: GCSD-17SmithJ)

Mapping Your Future

College App Map
A great resource to find apps to support, inform, and coach you to and through college.

Bureau of Labor Statistics
(click on "career exploration")

Occupational Outlook Handbook
A guide to career information

Career One Stop
(click on "explore careers", then complete self-assessments)

Job Corps

MAT2 MICHIGAN ADVANCED TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM

[MAT2 Logo] MAT2– the Michigan Advanced Technician Training Program – is an innovative, industry-driven approach to education. Developed in conhttps://www.RyanFischer.orgjunction with global industry technology leaders to combine theory, practice and work to train a globally competitive workforce, MAT² addresses two critical issues facing the manufacturing and technology industries: a widening skills gap and an aging workforce. This initiative functions similar to an apprenticeship program, where students alternate between classroom instruction and on-the-job training, gaining the necessary hands-on skills and real-world experiences for them to become a successful and productive member of the workforce. Watch video: https://youtu.be/KSzC5Wtmsu4

Scholarships

Financial Aid

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Begin after Oct.1st.

Michigan--Paying For College

Dear High School Senior: As you complete your final year of high school and prepare for your postsecondary options, the following should be considered to maximize your opportunities for State of Michigan aid programs.

• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). A FAFSA is required each year to receive state aid, regardless of the program. The FAFSA must be submitted by March 1, 2022, to be considered on time for the Michigan Competitive Scholarship and Michigan Tuition Grant. The FAFSA can be completed at https://fafsa.gov.

• After your FAFSA is received, create a MiSSG Student Portal account at www.michigan.gov/missg to complete aid program applications and monitor your eligibility status. Our office awards the first college/university listed on your FAFSA. If you decide to attend a different institution, please update this in the MiSSG Student Portal or call us at 1-888-447-2687.

• If you scored 1200 or higher on the SAT, you may qualify for the Michigan Competitive Scholarship (MCS). For consideration of the MCS, we need to associate your SAT score with your FAFSA. To complete this process, we need your Social Security Number (SSN). Your SSN may already be in our system, but we recommend that you ask your high school counselor to check your information in the MiSSG High School Counselor Portal or you can call us at 1-888-447-2687 to check.

• If you are eligible for the Tuition Incentive Program (TIP), you must complete your application by August 31st of the student's graduating year and before age 20. To check your TIP eligibility and complete an application, log into the MiSSG Student Portal at www.michigan.gov/missg or call us at 1-888-447-2687. Some colleges/universities have separate deadlines for TIP students. If you are TIP eligible, contact the financial aid office of the college/university that you plan on attending to learn about their process for TIP students. To learn more about our programs and resources, please visit www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid. Connect with us on social media @mistudentaid.

NCAA - College Athletics

It is extremely important to let your Coach and Counselor know if you plan to participate in college level athletics! Counselors know the ropes for initial eligibility and will help guide you through the process.

All Gaylord courses have been submitted to the NCAA eligibility center; however, not all courses have been approved. Talk with Mrs. Oliver-Hempenstall to make sure you are taking the right classes for NCAA eligibility.

Key Links

NCAA Website
NCAA Eligibility Center

NCAA October Newsletter

Dual Enrollment

General GHS Dual Enrollment Requirements & Information

The Dual Enrollment program enables students at Gaylord High School to enroll in classes offered by North Central Michigan College and Kirtland Community College and earn college credit while still in high school.

Students can qualify for dual enrollment by taking one of the following assessments: PSAT, SAT, ACT, or MME. Contact your Guidance Counselor to see if your scores qualify.
The college courses cannot be a hobby, craft, or recreation course, or in the subject areas of physical education, theology, divinity, or religious education.
The district must not offer the college courses.
School districts are required to pay the lesser of:

The actual charge for tuition, mandatory course fees, materials fees, and registration fees; or
That state portion of the students' foundation allowance, adjusted to the proportion of the school year they attend the postsecondary institution.

Understand that dual enrollment may effect your class rank and GPA.
Be aware that dual enrollment classes may conflict with GHS extra-curricular activities. It is expected that the college schedule take precedence over all GHS scheduled events.
If a student withdraws from, or fails a dual enrollment class, he/she will be billed for the class and textbook. Classes typically cost between $600-$700 per semester, not including the textbook(s).

Always check to see if your college course will transfer to a four year Michigan university (www.macrao.org)

Contact the Guidance Office with any questions at (989) 705-3112.

High School

Guidance Staff

Grace Fortier
Counselor
989-731-0969 x1209

Victoria Buursma-Litzner
Counselor
989-731-0969 x1210

Laura Nash
Counselor
989-731-0969 x1211

Laura Wohlfeil
Secretary
989-731-0969 x1213

Resources for Anxiety

10 Signs of Anxiety

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