Guidance Grapevine

To our students and families: As school counselors, our most effective work with you is accomplished through collaboration. It is in that spirit that this website has been prepared for your use. It will provide you with valuable resources. Some pages are strictly informational; others will acquaint you with things to look for, to question, and to consider when helping your student make future plans. For answers to individual questions, you may want to call and speak with your student’s counselor at Gardiner Area High School. (207) 582-3150

This newsletter provides students and parents with information on everything from program offerings, diverse learning opportunities to important deadlines and general Guidance information.

Financial Benefits may be available to you: If you are 18 years old and a current high school student or planning on college next fall.

If one parent is a Veteran and was determined to be 100% disabled as a result of military service, or is deceased, you could be receiving over $900 each month while in high school. Additionally, you may be entitled to free tuition at any school in the University of Maine System, The Maine Community Colleges and Maine Maritime Academy.

For additional information contact the Guidance Office or go to www.Mainebvs.org. Click on Benefits and then select Veterans Dependent Educational Benefits.

College Campus Visits currently scheduled:

• No trips are scheduled at this time. They will resume after the holiday break.

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  Students wishing to participate in college campus visits must fill out a permission form, obtain teacher and parent signatures, and return to the guidance department by the designated due date. A sampling of the form can be found below.

  The Greater Gardiner College Access Committee through a MELMAC grant coordinates college campus visits for students interested in exploring post-secondary options. The trips are advertised from the guidance office and the students pick up the permission form (see below), have their teachers and parents sign the form, and return to the guidance office by the designated due date.

  The GGCAC has made it possible for students to visit college campuses this year. College visits that cause students to miss class time must be approved in advance in order to be considered excusable absences. This form, available in the guidance office, needs to be completed prior to a planned absence in order to be considered an excused absence. Once the form is completed, please return it to the guidance office.

  Student Name: ________________________________ Grade _________ O Day

  The above student requests to be excused from classes on:

  Contract A or Contract B must be selected by the student and his/her teachers

  Contract A: I agree to do all homework and to give my work to the appropriate teachers prior to leaving. I will also agree to be responsible for any tests, quizzes, or projects that are assigned.

  Contract B: I agree that all homework will be done within three school days upon my return to school. I also agree to be responsible for any tests, quizzes, or projects that are assigned. I will meet my academic obligations upon my return.

  Period Subject Contract (s) Teacher Signature
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  Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature

  Parent/Guardian phone number in case of emergency: _________________________

  ___________________________________________ _______________________
  Administrator Signature

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  College, University, and Military Representatives

  The following colleges, universities and military branches have scheduled visits with the guidance department. Seniors and juniors interested in attending the information sessions must sign up in the guidance office at least three days prior to the appointment time.

• US Marines - Monday, December 19th - all three lunches
• Army National Guard - Tuesday, January 24th- all three lunches