Ms. Angela Caira (acaira@shawtech.org) 9th grade counselor: Last Name A-L

Mr. Matt Smith (masmith@shawtech.org) 9th grade counselor: Last Name M-Z

Mr. Greg Harrison (gharrison@shawtech.org) 10th-12th grade counselor

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Auto Collision Repair & Finishing
• Automotive Technology
• Dental Assisting
• Medical Assisting
• Metal Fabrication & Joining Technologies

Ms. Terry Henry (thenry@shawtech.org) 10th-12th grade counselor

• Business Technology/Marketing
• Drafting
• Graphic Communications
• Health Assisting
• Masonry

Ms. Kelly McFadden (kmcfadden@shawtech.org) 10th-12th grade counselor

• Carpentry
• Electrical
• HVAC
  
• Plumbing

Ms. Amanda Samaha (asamaha@shawtech.org) 10th-12th grade counselor

• Cosmetology
• Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management
• DVC
• Electronics/Engineering
• Information Support Services & Networking/Programming & Web Development

There are a number of upcoming events for seniors. Please be sure to take a look at the information provided by Ms. Cook.

During the week of May 13th, Guidance Counselors will meet individually with seniors to go over the senior sign out form. This form helps us gather information about how to contact you after graduation, what your postsecondary plans are, and where you want final transcripts released to. Be prepared with the following information to complete this form with your Guidance Counselor:

• Your contact info for after graduation (NOT your Shawsheen email address).
• Your plans after graduation and any supporting documentation (college acceptance letters, employment offers, military paperwork, etc.).
• The colleges you want final transcripts released to.

11th and 12th grade students wishing to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), which is the armed services entrance exam, will have the opportunity to take it in school the morning of Tuesday, May 21st. Students may pick up registration forms in the guidance office beginning April 22nd. A parent/guardian signature is required on the registration form. The deadline to return the registration form is May 15th.

A link to the registration form can also be found here:

Please click on the file below to view the upcoming SAT Administration Dates & Deadlines

Congratulations to all students! Seniors, please be sure to update Naviance of your college outcomes.

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education along with uAspire have partnered to provide FREE FAFSA support. uAspire is here to help you and your students navigate the FAFSA changes happening this year. uAspire is a national nonprofit whose singular focus is on college affordability and removing financial barriers so that every student has an equitable opportunity to attain a postsecondary degree.

For Students:

uAspire will present virtual webinars on the FAFSA process. FSA has not released the exact date the FAFSA will be available but has confirmed that the FAFSA will come out by December 31st. uAspire will have a FAFSA virtual webinar for students on:

January 3, 2024 at 4:00-5:00 pm -ET

We will also target more dates and topics:

FAFSA completion

• January 30, 2024 at 5:00-6:00 pm -ET
• February 27, 2024 at 5:30-6:30pm -ET

Next Steps post-FAFSA

· April 2, 2024 at 4:00-5:00 pm -ET

Financial Aid Offer

· April 24, 2024 at 5:00-6:00 pm -ET

Summer Steps

· May 21, 2024 at 5:00-6:00 pm -ET

Please visit uAspire.org/resources for access to our library of resources

• uaspire.org/Checklist
• uaspire.org/FSAID

Looking to create a College Board account? Follow the link below for steps on how to create an account.

Your personal College Board account gives you access to various College Board programs and services. You will need a College Board account to register for tests directly, view and send scores, personalize your web experience, or use certain tools on the site, such as the BigFuture® college and career tools.

The Shawsheen Tech Guidance Office created the following document: Senior College Planning Checklist as a tool to help you complete the steps required to apply to college. If you plan to apply to a 4-year college, please review the document and reach out to your counselor if you have any questions or need clarification. Counselors will be visiting students in Related to give a general overview of the college application process but a 1-1 appointment with your counselor is recommended, especially if you plan to apply to college with an “Early Action” deadline (typically on or around November 1st).

Shawsheen offers over 25 clubs/activites for students to get involved in. Click on the photo below for a list of our clubs/activities and who to contact for more information :

RMV/Union paperwork: Parents/Guardians: you may email your request to guidanceoffice@shawtech.org

*Please give 48 hrs. notice for this request*

Work Permits: Please complete the following form and submit to the Guidance office: Work Permit Application

Email: guidanceoffice@shawtech.org
Website: shawsheentech.org
Location: 100 Cook Street, Billerica, MA, USA
Phone: 978-667-2111
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shawsheentech/
Twitter: @shawtech_hs