The Counseling Connection

GLTHS School Counseling Department

Month of January

In This Edition:

- Happy New Year!

- Important Dates

- End of Term 2 Tips

- PSAT Presentation for Juniors

- Seniors: There is still time to submit College Applications

- ASVAB Test Information

- Part Time Job Search Assistance

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from the Greater Lowell Tech School Counseling Department!

As a reminder, counselors are available during school hours for google meet appointments. If you are looking to check in with your school counselor, please contact them directly to schedule an appointment.

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Important Dates in January

January 12 - End Exploratory 7
January 18 - No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 27 - End Term 2/ Exploratory 8

End of Term 2 Tips

Check your grades on X2. Track your progress throughout the marking period so there are no surprises at the end!
Ask teachers ahead of time if you have any questions about a missing assignment
Remember that all of your grades matter. Marking period grades average into your final grade for the year which goes on your transcript. Make sure you work hard every marking period to get the best grades that you can.
Take advantage of the Homework and Tutoring Center.

Monday - https://meet.google.com/fqq-rgba-kxx
Tuesday - https://meet.google.com/dmt-ohng-dac
Thursday - https://meet.google.com/zih-ybmc-cvb
Friday - https://meet.google.com/bfk-dxxj-pqg

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PSAT Presentation for Juniors and Families

Please keep an eye out for more information regarding the Virtual PSAT Presentation coming soon!

Senior College Applications

Seniors! There is still time to submit college applications! Although we have been processing college applications for many of our seniors, there are still some seniors who are undecided. We encourage you to discuss next year’s plans with your counselor. If you are still in the process of completing applications, please submit them to the college or university as soon as possible. Please note application deadlines for each school

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ASVAB Test Information

Are you interested in joining the Military? Join us and take the ASVAB! Students, please sign up through your Naviance account.

You can access Naviance by clicking on this link:

https://student.naviance.com/auth/fclookup

Why should I take the ASVAB?

-Aptitude Test

- Interest Self Assessment

-Career Exploration

When:

March 16, 2021

May 24, 2021

*please note that due to COVID-19, these dates may change.

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Part Time Job Search Assistance

Are you 16 years of age or older? Are you interested in obtaining a part time job outside of school hours? Look no further!

Book an appointment with a job counselor on Tuesdays. Schedule a virtual meeting with Beatriz Sierra through MassHire by using this link: https://beatrizjobs.youcanbook.me All meetings are through Zoom.

For further questions, please contact Ms. Marion in the Co-Op office at lmarion@gltech.org or call her at (978) 441-4935. You can also contact Ms. Sierra directly with the information below:

Beatriz Sierra

Beatriz.Sierra@MassHireGreaterLowell.com

(978) 805-4813