Welcome to the Best
and Finest School
Counseling
Deparment in
South Jersey!
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Mr. Jerry Grasso's Webpage!
jgrasso@psdnet.org
2009-2010 Grade Assignment
Juniors- Class of 2011
Freshman- Last name G-Q
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**Featured Student**
Becca Boyce
Becca was chosen to participate in HOBY.
HOBY stands for Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership.
"They do not teach you what to think,
but how to think."
This event is held at Monmouth University. A total of 260 students throughout the state come together for this wonderful learning experience.
How it Works: Typically every school in New Jersey sends 1-2 student representatives to be a part of this leadership seminar weekend. The student travels to Monmouth University in June to spend a weekend (Friday-Sunday) interacting with other students and learning how to become a great leader.
Seminar topics include: "Being a Leader", "How to Volunteer", "How to Apply to Colleges", "Media", and "Politicians."
Thank you Becca for sharing your experience with us!!
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Upcoming Events!!!
***Career Fair at PMHS 2009***
When: December 4, 2009
Time: 8:30 - 11:00am
Where: Gymnasium
Having a career fair is a great way to introduce students to an array of occupations as well as to educate students specifically about line of work, position, responsibilities, potential internships, etc.
Career Fair Participant List
Table/Organization Name Category Website
1 Kalen Foley Photography Photography kalenfoley.com
2 Acme Food Distribution ACMEmarkets.com
3 Memorial Hosp. Salem County Medical/Hospital mhschealth.com
4 Mannington Mills Flooring mannington.com
5 Gloucester County College College gccnj.edu
6 NJ Dept. of Labor Workforce Dev. lwd.state.nj.us
7 The Olive Garden Restaurant Mgmt. olivegarden.com
8 Red Lobster Restaurant Mgmt. redlobster.com
9 Hair Care Forum Cosmetology haircareforum.net
10 That’s Hot Tanning Salon Entrepreneur thatshottanningsalon.com
11 Harris School of Business Focused Education harrisschool.edu
12 J.G. Cook’s Riverview Inn Restaurant Mgmt. riverviewinn.net
13 Delaware River and Bay Authority Government drba.net
14 Mahoney Real Estate Real Estate mahoneyrealty.net
15 U.S. Navy Military NAVY.mil
16 Goldey-Beacom College College gbc.edu
17 Pennsville National Bank Banking pennsvillenb.com
18 Associated Printers, Inc. Graphic Design associatedprintersinc.com
19 Lincoln Tech/Cittone Institute Career Education lincolnedu.com
20 Fort Mott State Park Parks & Recreation state.nj.us/dep
21 Metz & Associates Ltd. Food Distribution metzltd.com
22 Diagnostic Imaging Associates Medical Careers diaxray.com
23 Barbizon Modeling & Acting barbizonmodeling.com
24 Anchor Glass Container Corp. anchorglass.com
25 Salem County Vo-Tech Vocational School scvts.org
26 U.S. Air Force Military airforce.com
27 DE Technical Comm. College College dtcc.edu
28 Pennsville Police Law Enforcement pennsville.org/pvpd
29 DE Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions College & Test Prep kaptest.com
30 Healthcare Commons, Inc. Behavioral Health
31 U.S. Marines Military marines.com
32 Salem Community College College salemcc.edu
Testing Dates
ACT Adminstration Dates 2009-2010 ASVAB Administration
October 24, 2009 December 4, 2009
April 10, 2010
SAT Administration Dates 2009-2010 HSPA
November 7, 2009 March 2 - 4, 2009
May 1, 2010 March 9 - 11, 2009 (Make-Ups)
Scholarship Web Site Opportunities:
www.finaid.com
College Search Websites:
www.careercruising.com
www.princetonreview.com
www.petersons.com
www.collegeview.com
www.gocollege.com
www.college-scholarships.com
Brief Timeline for Juniors:
October/November: Begin Preparation to take the PSAT and Look on the Princeton Review regarding College O Matic, a website that helps generate ideas about what college is right for you.
January/February: Begin researching an array of college websites. Start with a goal of 20 schools and do your homework before planning visitations.
Mid Term Exams - Start Studying
March-April: College Visitations begin...Take an ACT/SAT this spring. Take both if you can handle it financially.
May-June: Final Exams (STUDY)...Continue Saving Money for College...Plan on Visiting a Few Colleges this spring and at least five this summer.