What a fabulous Homecoming Week! #TCW50 is ready for the culminating event after today’s senior sensational pep rally (and then pajama day on Monday!!!)! As we gear up for the weekend celebration this has been a very busy time on campus for the Class of 2016. Good luck to the Saturday morning ACT testers, and then to our football players, cheerleaders, and all that will be in attendance for the festivities.

Great job Leadership Team on today’s pep rally!

In the meanwhile, we have a number of updates and upcoming events that we want to make sure you don’t miss. Starting with…

Breaking news on Transcript Requests from Mrs. Christian in College and Career Center:

Early action/early decision deadlines are approaching! You must see Ms. Christian in the College and Career Center as soon as possible to make sure your records and recommendation letters will arrive at your prospective colleges on time. Sign up for an appointment in the College and Career Center and bring your “pink packet” with you. Appointments are available before school, during study hall (Mon, Thur, Fri), during lunch and after school. Email Ms. Christian (samantha.christian@acps.k12.va.us) if you will not be able to keep your appointment. The November 1st deadline will be here before you know it, so don’t delay!

Mayor’s Campaign to End Bullying Meeting 10/27

The next stakeholder’s meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the T.C. Williams High School King Street Campus, located at 3330 King St., in the Rotunda.
 
If  you haven’t had the chance to attend previous stakeholders meetings, please come. You are a valued partner in our continuing efforts – and your contributions are important.

Your participation is critical to the success of this campaign. Please let us know you’re coming: RSVP online by October 26. It’s never too late to get involved!

Bully Free Starts with Me!

To learn more about the campaign, visit alexandriava.gov/EndBullying.

Internet Access at Home

Are you in need of internet access at home. Take a look at the latest news from our Technology Department to help ease that concern:

If you do not have wifi access at home, stop by the Student Helpdesk in B-232 at King Street or in the Media Center at Minnie Howard to check out a Kajeet. Kajeet provides wifi access from 6 am to midnight daily. For more details please visit the Student Helpdesk.

Are You Considering a Career in the Military?

ASVAB testing for students considering a career in the military will take place at TC on Friday, November 20th. You will need to sign up ahead of time in the College and Career Center starting Monday, October 26th. There are test preparation materials available in the library and via this website link. In addition, you may want to take a moment to participate in one of the informational sessions for Virginia Military Institute. VMI Informational sessions can be found on this link.

Job Seekers, Look No Further

Are you looking for a job? Need assistance with developing your resume? Take a look at the upcoming opportunities available through the Teenswork Club right here on campus via this link.

Onsite Admissions Opportunity for VSU

Virginia State University Onsite Admissions event – November 4th (complete online application link and learn more about what you will need to bring via this flier.) This is a great opportunity to be considered for this university here on campus, and get an answer right away. There will be other onsite admission opportunities on campus in the near future, so stay tuned!

$cholarship Update

Scholarships abound all around. Be sure to stay on top of the lists provided by Mrs. Feldman each month, and via Tweets (@TC2College). In addition, there are a number of national and local scholarships listed in Naviance, and available through Mrs. Johnson in the College and Career Center. Here’s another great opportunity that we want to highlight for those of you who have been involved in volunteering in our community. Prudential Spirit of Community Scholarship Link

Major College Fair in DC Next Week

Even though you probably had a great time at the TC Williams College Fair earlier this month, there is another opportunity to explore a host of colleges at the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) National College Fair next week in Washington, DC. Please see the details below, and more information can be found on this link.

Washington DC National College Fair
Fair Hours:
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Finding the Right “Fit” College

Are you still looking for a way to find a college that would be a good match for you? After you explore the SuperMatch College Search tool in Naviance, take a moment to read this article link for some key things to consider as you do your college research and try to narrow down your list to the most appropriate colleges for you.

Also, a major part of that fit is visiting campuses, and the fall of your senior year is a great opportunity to help you see your future options in a meaningful way to help you determine the “fit.” There are a number of local colleges that are opening their doors to prospective students for an Open House or a weekend visit. Check in with the Admissions Department of the schools you are interested in to explore this option. Here are a few examples of upcoming events:

Virginia Commonwealth University Open House link

James Madison University Open House link

George Mason University Volgenau School of Engineering Open House link

George Mason University English Department Open House link

Virginia Tech Open House link

Richard Bland College Open House link

Or continue to set up visits during regular visitation times like many of you have been doing over the past year. Another great idea that some of you have taken advantage of is visiting your family/friends who are enrolled on campuses that you are interested in attending. That’s a great way to get a firsthand experience to see if that is the school for you!

Key Information to Keep You In the Know:

November 6th Northern Virginia Community College Pathways Program Application Due to your counselor

ACT Prep for December 12th test sign up link

TC College Visits for October and November link

New to our blog a Calendar of Upcoming Events link

Special Presentation for College Bound Athletes on 11/17 link

Just a quick reminder about the importance of using your resources as you prepare for life after high school. We have lots of free resources available right on this campus to help you through your senior year, so be sure to take the time to access them to help ease the stress of all that this year will bring. College and Career Center, Scholarship Fund of Alexandria, Project Discovery, College Summit, Building Better Futures, Writing Center, and soooo many more!!

Be sure to check out the latest post on stress management by our super social worker Mrs. Parcell link

Last, but certainly not least, we started out as freshmen and now we’re here…