School Counseling & Career Center
DECEMBER NEWSLETTER
What does it mean to be College & Career Ready?
More information on the criteria:
College - SAT vs ACT understanding the differences, AP Courses offered at CHS, Dual Credit Course Info Career - ASVAB testing, CTE Completer sequence info, Work based learning, and WIN Testing
Underclassmen IGP's have started!
We are currently conducting 9th Grade IGPs. 9th grade parents and students should have received an email around November 18th with instructions on how to sign up for your IGP. 10th grade IGPs will begin the week of February 27 and 11th Grade IGPs will begin the week of January 21.
Previous sent links to help prepare for IGP meetings: Course Request Steps for 25-26 School Year, Transcript Check, 25-26 Course Catalog
Information for Seniors
FAFSA Application opened December 1
2025–26 FAFSA® Form Now Available! The 2025–26 FAFSA® form is now available for all students. Complete the form to apply for financial aid for college or career school.
Need help completing the FAFSA?
SC Commission on Higher Ed is hosting a FAFSA webinar December 10th
The webinar will feature:
- A live demonstration of the 2025–26 FAFSA form.
- An overview of the financial aid process, available federal student aid programs, and funding sources.
- Key facts and common myths about financial aid.
- A guide on creating and accessing a StudentAid.gov account.
- A demonstration on where to find certain information on StudentAid.gov.
To participate, follow the registration link at Federal Student Aid.
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Newberry College is also offering expert assistance with your FAFSA application - December 18th. Register for the event using the QR code or click here to go to the registration form.
Graduating and not sure of your next steps?
Exams are around the corner!
Does your student need extra help?
Powerhour Enrichment: Students can use Powerhour for extra help from teachers. Schedules are available here.
After School Tutoring Program - Eagle Enrichment is held every Monday & Thursday from 4:00 - 5:30pm in the PD Room (across from the cafeteria). No need to sign up! It's Free! Just come if you need extra help!
SC STATE LIBRARY Offers FREE real-time tutoring 24 hours a day! - the Discus Tutor.com subscription is provided by the South Carolina State Library.
Private Tutors - School Counseling has provided a resource for parents and students. The tutor list can be found here.
Announcements!
National Career Development Association Poetry & Art Contest Application Details Submit HERE
December Calendar
4th - Math Test Prep Math Workshop - The SAT Workshop - Coach Johnson's classroom from 4pm - 5:15 pm. No sign up needed.
9th & 10th - Virtual SC Exams - Enrolled in Virtual SC? You received an email Dec. 2 to sign up for a testing date.
10th - SC Commission on Higher Ed is hosting a FAFSA webinar
9th - ELA Test Prep Workshop - The SAT Workshop - Mrs. Pratt's room from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm. No sign up needed.
11th - Study Habits 101 - Visit the Career Center during Power Hour.
12th - Winter Giving Assembly
12th - Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle - Visit the Career Center during Power Hour.
13th - Focus on Your Future Friday: Michelin Tech Scholars Program Virtual Informational Meeting
17th - 20th - First semester & year long Exams
20th - Deadline to submit artwork to NCDA Poetry & Art Contest
23rd - January 7th - Winter Break
January 8th - Students return to school
January 9th - Second semester begins