Welcome back for another exciting school year at Henry E. Lackey High School. I am the College & Career Advisor, and I look forward to assisting parents and students on this exciting high school journey. The College & Career Center is located next to the Cafeteria, and is full of information and resources for students in ALL grade levels to use throughout the year.

Charles County Public Schools has switched to Xello for transcripts this year. If you plan to use Common App, you will need to link your Common Application to Xello so that we can upload your transcripts and recommendations. I have included the instructions below. If you are applying directly to the school, you will request transcripts through Xello. We will go over this again during our Senior Presentation on September 17th, but I wanted to share the information now in case you have already started your Common Application or a direct application.

Please see your counselor with any questions. You can access your Xello account through Clever.

Student Guide for Common App and Xello (mcoutput.com)

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) regularly partners with the Maryland State and Charles County boards of elections. Many CCPS facilities, including schools, serve as polling locations during local, state and national elections. Staff from the Charles County Board of Elections are set to visit the seven CCPS high schools next month to share information with students about how to vote, voter registration and how to serve as an election judge. These visits will occur during school lunch shifts so student instructional time is not impacted.

Thursday, Sept. 19: Henry E. Lackey High School.

Charles County Board of Election staff are State of Maryland employees with the Maryland State Board of Elections and do not represent any party, affiliation or candidate in any election cycle.

CCPS plans to offer this opportunity to high school students annually. To learn more about the Board of Elections, visit https://www.charlescountymd.gov/government/board-of-elections.

On Friday, October 4th, from 8am-10:00 am, Lackey High School will conduct ASVAB testing for any interested Junior or Senior. There will be limited seating (50 students). The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) helps identify which careers you qualify for. It does NOT bind you in any way to joining the military. CCPS is also offering a test date in the Fall on November 16, 2024. There should be at least 30 days in-between testing sessions that you participate in. As a reminder, if a student is going to use their score for enlistment, the military will pull the most recent score. You can also visit the Media Center or the College & Career Center for study books.

Two great study websites are www.march2success.com and www.asvab-prep.com THIS TEST WILL BE AN ONLINE TEST. PLEASE BRING YOUR FULLY CHARGED LAPTOP FOR THE TEST.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

October 23, 2024

York College of Pennsylvania

Where: Career Center

When: Lunch

Click here to sign up for the presentation.

October 28, 2024

Marymount University

Where: Career Center

When: Lunch

Click here to sign up for the presentation.

Application Season 5 August – 30 September 2024 for Summer 2025

USA Jobs Listing – https://www.usajobs.gov/job/802942700

Application Portal – https://nga.recsolu.com/app/collect/event/ZI_pC2YI6DHWPR2P2uW9AA

Eligibility

1. Must be enrolled in an accredited high school, currently in good standing, and possess a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
2. Must be a US citizen at least 16 yrs of age at the time of application.
3. Must be able to obtain a Security Clearance
4. Must pass pre-employment requirements to include, but not limited to; a drug screening
5. Must be able to work 40 hours / week during the summer for 8 consecutive weeks at NGA's Springfield, VA facility. Must have reliable transportation for getting to and from work.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: High School Student Interns must be enrolled in, or a recent graduate (appointment will expire no later than 120 days after graduation) of, an accredited high school.

Application

1. Resumes should be 1 page and in PDF format.
2. Unofficial High School Transcripts showing a 3.0 or higher GPA. Please ensure your name and the date you downloaded the transcript are visible.
3. Essay: Tell us how a High School Internship at NGA will align with your current and future academic pursuits.
* Times New Roman 12 pt. font
* 1" margins

* 1 page, double spaced

Information on Agency and Internship

• https://www.nga.mil/index.html
• https://www.nga.mil/careers/Student_Opportunities.html
• https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/nga/students-and-internships

POC’s for questions or additional information

• hsinterns@nga.mil or recruitment@nga.mil

The Charles County College Fair for Juniors & Seniors

Thursday October 17, 2024

North Point High School Waldorf, MD

Financial Aid Presentations will be at 6:15 PM and 7:15 PM

Juniors and Seniors at Lackey High School have the opportunity to sign up and attend the field trip to the College Fair (exact time TBD)

Field trip permission forms will be available in the Career Center soon

For more information, please visit https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat

• October 5, 2024 (Registration Deadline September 20, 2024)
• November 2, 2024 (Registration Deadline October18, 2024)
• December 7, 2024 (Registration Deadline November 22, 2024)
• March 8, 2025 (Registration Deadline February 21, 2025)
• May 3, 202 (Registration Deadline April 18, 2025)
• June 7, 2025 (Registration Deadline May 22, 2025)

The SAT is now given digitally.

For more information, please visit https://www.act.org/content/act/en.html

• October 26, 2024 (Registration Deadline September 20, 2024)
• December 14, 2024 (Registration Deadline November 8, 2024)
  
• February 8, 2025 (Registration Deadline January 3, 2024)

The Gates Scholarship

Eligible: Seniors

Criteria: Highly selective, full scholarship for exceptional, low-income minority students (must be Pell-eligible) from one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American, outstanding academic record top 10% of class with GPA 3.3+, demonstrated leadership ability, exceptional personal success skills.

Award: Amounts vary

Deadline: 9/15; https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship/

• Think about careers and college majors. What interests you?
• Set goals for yourself. Will you be trying for a top tier (most selective) college?
• Participate in activities (sports, clubs, hobbies) that interest you with an eye toward leadership.
• Keep up your grades and take the most challenging schedule you can (and get A's and B's).
• Freshman year counts and is important!
• Plan a challenging sophomore curriculum. Can you take one or more AP classes?
• Don't waste your summer. Do something that will enhance your future college applications.

• Take challenging classes and keep your grades up. Every year is important!
• Try the PSAT test early for practice and to see how you do. Use it to project your SAT scores.
• Take a career assessment test if one is offered. Are you getting some career ideas?
• Keep up the activities. Add some community service and volunteer work, and/or a paid job.
• Start to develop a preliminary list of target schools that you might consider.
• Plan a challenging junior curriculum. Can you take one or more AP class?
• Should you take any SAT Subject Tests this year? (Are you completing/peaking in any subject?
• Begin to develop a resume so you can identify where there might be some weaknesses.
• Plan a productive summer that will shore up some aspect of your future applications.

• Take challenging classes and keep your grades up. This is another important year!
• Take the PSAT and see how you do. Use it to project your SAT scores.
• Develop a plan for your standardized testing and how you will prepare.
• Keep up the activities. Add some community service and volunteer work, or a paid job.
• Think about what type of college feels right to you. What are your requirements?
• Have you thought about what you might major in? This can help you select colleges.
• Plan some college visits, at least to nearby ones. Do additional research on the internet.
• Refine your list of target schools and be sure they span the range of "safety" to "reach".
• Discuss with your parents whether there will be financial considerations and aid required.
• Organize a folder of any awards, honors, articles, experiences, etc. that you've had or received.
• Refine your resume and think about bolstering weak areas. Keep your activities going.
• What SAT's, ACT's, SAT Subject Tests and AP tests are appropriate for this year and when?
• Plan a productive summer that will shore up some aspect of your future applications.

• Take challenging classes and keep your grades up. You can't afford to get Senioritis!
• Finalize your resume. It will help you with your applications.
• Finalize your list of colleges and be sure you are in their database.
• Demonstrate interest. Attend open houses, request information, and ask for an interview.
• Finish up any remaining standardized testing. This is your last chance to improve your scores.
• Ask teachers for letters of recommendations as needed. Not all schools take them.
• Have your transcript sent to those schools that want it. Some do not want it until you're accepted.
• Work on your college essays and try some drafts. Have others critique them.
• Get your college applications in as early as you can. Consider early decision/action etc.
• Preferably set up on-campus interviews, but interview somehow if they are offered at all.
• Prepare for interviews by looking at common questions and doing mock interviews with others.
• Write thank you notes to anyone who has helped you. (Those who wrote letters, interviewers, etc.)
• Have mid-year reports sent to any colleges that require them. Make sure all materials are in.
• Fill out financial aid forms such as FAFSA, PROFILE etc. as needed.
• Respond to all colleges that admitted you, either accepting or declining their offers.
• Pay attention to housing, meal plan and other important information and deadlines.
• Have your transcript sent to the school you will be attending.
• If waitlisted at your first choice, accept somewhere else but write them an enthusiastic letter.
• If rejected at your first choice, appeal only if you have something compelling & new to send them.
• Take the last of the AP exams and/or your finals, then enjoy a fabulous graduation!
• Consider a summer job to help offset college expenses.
• Attend all college orientation meetings. Congratulations on a job well done!

https://www.ironworkers5.org/Maryland and U.S. Apprenticeship and Training Program - Apprenticeships combine supervised, structured, paid on-the-job training and related technical instruction to teach apprentices the skills necessary to succeed in a specific occupation. The apprentice works full time and receives training from the sponsoring organization:

• U.S. Apprenticeship and Training Program www.apprenticeship.gov
• MD State Apprenticeship and Training Program www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/appr/
• Baltimore DC Building Trades https://www.bdcbt.org/

• Boilermakers: Fabrication (and repairs) of steel, iron or copper into boilers. Local #45- Zone 193, (410) 355-2344 www.boilermakers.org
• Bricklayer: Laying and binding of building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, cinder block, glass block and terra-cotta block, with mortar and other substances to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, sewers and other structures. Local #1, (240) 695-9463 http://www.bacweb.org
• Carpenters: Fabrication, building and installation of a variety of materials. KML Carpenters Local #197, (301) 736-1696
• Operating Engineers: Specializes in construction industry equipment operation including cranes, backhoes, bulldozers, front end loaders, hoists, and drills for highway construction, mining, utility work, excavation, etc. Local #77, (301) 283-3476 https://www.iuoelocal77.org/
• Millwrights: Install, erect, dismantle and clean heavy machinery, equipment and other heavy materials. Millwrights Local 219, (215) 569-255) http://www.easternmillwrights.com/
• Plasterers and Cement Masons: Work primarily with concrete and plaster materials to conduct the “finishing” work such as curbs, sidewalks, decorative molding, etc. Local #891, (202) 398-5859 http://www.opcmia.org
• Electricians and Telecommunications Technicians: Electricians install and repair the wiring that brings electrical power into any type of building or structure. Telecommunications install and repair the wiring for telecommunications (phone, cable, internet) into a building. Local #26, (301) 429-2575 www.ibewlocal26.org; http://www.getchargedup.org
• Elevator: Repair, install, maintain, and modernize systems that move us such as elevators, escalators, moving walkways, home lifts and wheelchair and handicap lifts. Local #10, (301) 459-0497 http://www.iuec10.org
• Heat and Frost Insulators: Installs, repairs, and maintains insulating material to prevent or reduce the passage of heat, cold, vapor, moisture, sound, or fire. Local #24, (301) 498-9162 http://www.insulators24.org
• Ironworkers: Construct and reinforce iron or steel components outlined in a structures plans. Local #5, (301) 599-0940 https://www.ironworkers5.org/
• Plumbers and Gasfitters: Install, remove, and maintain plumbing and gas systems for piped fixtures, fixed appliances and accessories. Local #5, (301) 552-3505 https://local5plumbers.org/
• Sheet Metal Workers: Designs, fabricates, installs, air balance, repairs, and alters sheet metal products. Local #100, (301) 5688655 ext. 3 http://www.smart100trainingcenter.org/
• Sprinkler Fitters: Sprinkler fitters are pipefitters who specialize in the repair and installation of sprinkler systems that help prevent the spread of fires in residential and commercial buildings. Local #669, (410) 312-5202 http://www.sprinklerfitters669.org/
• Steamfitters: Maintain, repair, assemble, and even create pipe and piping systems. Local #602, (301) 341-1555 www.steamfitters-602.org/