• FAFSA Website All students must complete the FAFSA in order to be considered for financial aid at any college. Parents and students must log on to this sight to register for a password and to complete the FAFSA.
• Parent Resources Parents click on this site for additional resources and tips for helping your child.
• SAT Student Website Students can log on this website to obtain a plethora of information about the SAT and the New SAT.
• SAT Parent Wesite Parents can click on this website to obtain a plethora of information about the SAT and the New SAT.
• ACT Student Website Students can click on this link to gain valuable information about the ACT.
• College Summit Webpage Each student in the College Summit class has a CSNet account. They can access this account to complete assigned tasks that are outlined in the course outline. Any parent or student can utilize this site to obtain college and scholarship information.
• Prince George's County Website Click on Parents to locate college planning resources
• Laurel High School Guidance Webpage Visit the guidance website for college planning resources
• Webgrade Click on link to check student's current grade

Welcome to

Ms. McQuillan's

Webpage

Roles and Responsibilities

English Teacher Coordinator

College Summit Coordinator

College Summit Instructor

Career Day Co-Chair

SAT Test Center Supervisor

Leaders of Promise Mentor Coordinator

Contact Information

Office room 271

Office Hours

 7:00 a.m -7:30 a.m., 11:00a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Phone 310-497-2050 ext. 287

Voice Mail is available 24 hours a day

 Email  miche.mcquillan@pgcps.org

Homework Notice:  Students should be using a daily planner to record all homework assignments and college planning responsibilities.  

 College Summit Course Outline

Ms. McQuillan, Instructor   

Classroom 255

Office 271

Goals and Objectives

Students will:

Ø      Set long and short-term goals

Ø      Research colleges

Ø      Become aware of financial aid and scholarship opportunities

Ø      Complete college application process

Ø      Prepare a resume

Ø      Prepare a personal statement/essay

Ø      Complete senior year portfolio

Ø      Utilize advanced study skills techniques

Ø      Utilize College Summit Internet Resources

Text

            College Summit Navigator 2007-2008

Units of Study

Setting Goals and Planning for Success

Career Options and Your Education Needs

College Preferences and Senior-Year Plan

College Applications

The Personal Statement

Standardized Tests

Financial Aid

Interview Skills

Advanced Study Skills

Budgeting

Life After High School

*The above list may be extended or altered as needed.

Major Project

            All students are expected to complete the Senior Portfolio, which includes: senior year action plan; college analysis powerpoint presentation; a list of colleges the student is interested in pursuing admission; a personal statement; a resume; letters of recommendation; and high school transcripts.

Method of Assessment

            Students will be assessed bases on their attendance, completion of tasks in College Summit Navigator, Senior Portfolio, and all other required class activities and assigments.

Homework

            A review of class activities and the College Summit Navigator should be a part of your nightly assignment, as well as college scholarship searches; thus you always have homework.  Nightly assignments will be given on a regular basis and are often projected in advance.  Students are to copy assignments from the board daily.  All homework is due on the given due date. No late homework will be collected.

Make-up and Late Work Policy

            Homework, class work, and projects may only be submitted late without penalty when accompanied by an excuse note, which contains a county approved reason for the absence.  (See student handbook for approved absence excuses.)  Homework will not be accepted late when students are in class on the due date, but do not have assignments.

Grading Factors

Class work and homework 40%

Attendance/ Decorum 10%

Senior Portfolio 50%