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AP TESTING
Attention All Semester One AP Students:
If you plan to take the AP exam in May, please bring in a check for $105 to the counseling department by Monday, November 11, 2024. Checks should be made out to Tolland High School.
Financial Aid Workshop
Please join us for a presentation in partnership with Barnum Financial Group. Although this presentation is most pertinent to parents of seniors, we encourage junior parent to attend as well. The meeting will be virtual -Tuesday, October 8 at 6:30 pm. Please see the attached flyer for a registration link.
/UserFiles/Servers/Server_891766/File/Counseling/Financial Aid/College Planning Saving for College Tolland HS 2024 (1).pdf
Senior Parent/Guardian Application Workshop
The following materials were shared at the workshop on 9/25/24:
/UserFiles/Servers/Server_891766/File/Counseling/Seniors/2024 2025/College Application Workshop parents 2024.pdf
/UserFiles/Servers/Server_891766/File/Counseling/Seniors/2024 2025/THS Senior Parent Application Workshop vocab worksheet 2024.pdf
College Rep Visits
Attention Juniors and Seniors –College Representative Visits have begun!
College admissions representatives visit Tolland High School each week starting now until November. Visits are approximately 30 minutes in length. Representatives share information about their schools and offer an opportunity for students to ask questions. It is a great way to learn more about a school. Often the representative that comes to THS is also the representative that does the first read of applications from our area- it is a good chance to make a personal connection.
Visits will be announced each week on the announcements. To see the full list or to sign up for a visit, please go to Naviance. Click Colleges and then click College Visits. You will then be able to register. You can also sign up in the counseling office. You will receive a pass in your first block class the morning of the visit.
Community Service Opportunities
TOPSoccer:TOPSoccer needs buddies! TOPSoccer is a program for athletes with mental & physical disabilities. Buddies pair up with athletes in helping them learn soccer skills & encourage participation. No prior soccer experience is necessary. TOPSoccer takes place on the THS turf field on Wednesdays 6-7 & Saturdays 8:30-9:30 from September to November. If interested in volunteering email coach Jeff Gallagher at [email protected]
Tolland Project Grad Bottle Drive: Tolland Project Graduation Bottle Drive dates: 11/16/24, 3/22/25, 5/17/25
QR code to sign up can be found in the counseling office.
Cornerstone Foundation:Cornerstone Foundation is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help make this year's Soupfest a success. Volunteers are needed for various roles, including setting up, serving soup, cleaning up, and more. This is an excellent opportunity for high school students looking to fulfill their community service requirements. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Elisa Bartlett at [email protected]. Your participation will help make a significant difference in the lives of those served by Cornerstone's programs.
Turning in Community Service?
Please complete the following google form to submit community service. Have your verification sheet available to upload.
https://forms.gle/t9am5EP8F6eV27zq8
TEEN HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Please see the following resource for nonjudgmental , straightforward, curricular and self-help support aligned to state, national and provincial standards - all for high school students. Topics include diseases, drugs and alcohol, nutrition, mental health, suicide and bullying, green living, LGBTQ issues, and more.
http://https//teenhealthandwellness.com/
username: tollandhs
password: health
2024-2025 Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete:
http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Student_Resources/CBSA.pdf
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EAGLE BLOCK WORKSHOP #1
The counseling department will be offering our first Eagle Block Workshop on 10/10 for support on your applications - Common App, Naviance, Essay.....
To register, please complete the following google form:
https://forms.gle/CsbUxJ7oDeKx4i226
Transcript Release
This form needs to be completed by ALL seniors. This will allow the counseling department to share your transcript with colleges, military, technical schools, scholarships and more. Without this completed form on file in our office, we are unable to share your transcript.
/UserFiles/Servers/Server_891766/File/Counseling/Seniors/2024 2025/THS Student Transcript Authorization 2024 2025.pdf
Teacher Recommendation Form
After a teacher has agreed to write a recommendation for you, this form along with your RESUME will need to be provided to the teacher.
/UserFiles/Servers/Server_891766/File/Counseling/Seniors/2024 2025/THS Teacher Recommendation Form 2024 2025.pdf
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM
This google form should be completed 10 days prior to your application deadline. It is used to request your transcript and supplemental materials be sent to colleges/universities.
https://forms.gle/DU7KrwPb5BNZ5Wj98
FEE FREE DAY - November 1
UConn is hosting a Fee Free Day! If you apply on November 1, the $80.00 application fee will be waived.
CT Automatic Admissions Program (CAAP)
Please see the attached document for more information on CAAP and how to participate in the program.
/UserFiles/Servers/Server_891766/File/Counseling/Seniors/2024 2025/CAAP 2024 2025.pdf
Applying to CT Community College?
The community colleges of Connecticut are merging to form the CT State Community College. The new FAFSA code is 007635. To complete the application, you will need your social security number, gpa and SASID (ask your counselor if you do not know it).
To apply, go to:
https://ctstate.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2fApply
Looking for help starting your essay?
Check out the College Essay Guy on YouTube or visit the website :
https://www.collegeessayguy.com/
2024-2025 THS Counseling Caseloads
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PARENTS SEEKING ASSISTANCE
For parents who have a child struggling with a behavioral health need, please see the attached resources. Select north central for resources in our area.
https://www.connectingtocarect.org/support-services/
THS CODE NUMBER FOR SAT, ACT, COLLEGE APPS:
070792