{"id":329,"date":"2022-04-18T08:42:10","date_gmt":"2022-04-18T12:42:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ccpssandbox.ccpsnet.net\/elementary-template\/counseling\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T22:54:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T02:54:59","slug":"counseling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oneccps.torxdev.com\/mahs\/counseling\/","title":{"rendered":"Counseling"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"329\" class=\"elementor elementor-329\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5d3899a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5d3899a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f094569\" data-id=\"f094569\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d433677 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d433677\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Counseling<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fc15bd8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fc15bd8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d53728a\" data-id=\"d53728a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94f5567 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"94f5567\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block\" data-v-e2449dab=\"\"><div class=\"heading-block content-level-0 ts-heading\" data-v-e2449dab=\"\" data-v-c1efd32f=\"\"><div data-v-c1efd32f=\"\"><h3>Our Mission<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"block\" data-v-e2449dab=\"\"><div class=\"text-block content-level-0 ts-text\" data-v-e2449dab=\"\" data-v-71d4079f=\"\"><div data-v-71d4079f=\"\"><p>The mission of the Chesterfield County Public Schools Professional School Counseling System is to empower all students to become productive and contributing members of society. 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id=\"uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21_item6\">\n   <a href=\"#bts-uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21_item6\">\n     \n     \t\n     <div class=\"ue_tab_title\">Scheduling<\/div>        <\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21_item7\">\n   <a href=\"#bts-uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21_item7\">\n     \n     \t\n     <div class=\"ue_tab_title\">Testing<\/div>        <\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21_item8\">\n   <a href=\"#bts-uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21_item8\">\n     \n     \t\n     <div class=\"ue_tab_title\">Transcripts<\/div>        <\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21_item9\">\n   <a href=\"#bts-uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21_item9\">\n     \n     \t\n     <div class=\"ue_tab_title\">Work Permits<\/div>        <\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21_item10\">\n   <a href=\"#bts-uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21_item10\">\n     \n     \t\n     <div class=\"ue_tab_title\">Documents & Forms<\/div>        <\/a>\n<\/li>\n\n        <\/ul>\n        <div class=\"uc_tab_content\">\n           <div id=\"bts-uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21_item1\" class=\"panes\">\n   <p><strong>Address<\/strong>: 17700 Longhouse Lane, Chesterfield, VA 23838<br \/><strong>Phone<\/strong>: 804-590-3108<br \/><strong>Fax<\/strong>: 804-590-3375<br \/><strong>School Code<\/strong>: 471-720<\/p><p><strong>Matoaca school counselors help students with<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>transitioning to high school and post-secondary opportunities<\/li><li>academic planning and educational progress<\/li><li>concerns\/barriers that interfere with learning<\/li><li>acquiring skills and knowledge to cope with pressures<\/li><li>interpreting test results<\/li><li>getting connected with school programs and community opportunities<\/li><li>planning for post-secondary education and career options<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Matoaca school counselors are trained to<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>work with parents, students and school staff members<\/li><li>work with students individually and in groups to help resolve problems that interfere with learning<\/li><li>support students with special needs and may serve as a member of child study team<\/li><li>offer critical incident intervention, prevention and response services<\/li><li>maintain contact with and make appropriate referrals to community and social agencies<\/li><li>provide information about school and community resources<\/li><li>plan and coordinate school-wide programs for students and parents in academic achievement, personal\/social development and transition planning<\/li><li>help students explore options for college and career training<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p>If you have questions please do not hesitate to call your student\u2019s counselor at 804-590-3108.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/mychesterfieldschools.instructure.com\/courses\/330569\/pages\/meet-our-school-counseling-team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meet your School Counselor<\/a><\/p>   <\/div>\n<div id=\"bts-uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21_item2\" class=\"panes\">\n   <p><strong>College Visits<\/strong><\/p><p>College Admissions Representatives from various colleges will schedule visits, here, at Matoaca HS to meet with interested students to discuss college opportunities, requirements, etc. These sessions are for Juniors and Seniors only, and students must register at least one day prior to the visit. These college sessions are an excellent opportunity for our students to speak, individually, with a college representative.\u00a0<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfm69bq3vCgSW0FCbLV87kcXkR9d3V2mUiCFQIjUTdPXmhmDQ\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">MAHS College visits sign-up form (SY2025-26)<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Students:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Research your college choice first<\/li><li>Choose schools that both interest you and whose admissions criteria are aligned with your own credentials<\/li><li>Please choose no more than four college visits<\/li><li>Submit the form for each college visit you wish to attend<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1Vn-l0FUUZwjRbuwZfKTLkcOTiZg6ouLSKyfC_wBVW8k\/edit#slide=id.g27cdb0db482_3_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Senior Presentation: Imagine Tomorrow<br \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1kbW_ZECO8fTyLIIQCKXZxaf9gLw3dJdMpSitiqmf0UQ\/edit#slide=id.g2fddb5e278b_2_3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Senior Year Helpful Handout<\/a><\/p>   <\/div>\n<div id=\"bts-uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21_item3\" class=\"panes\">\n   <p>Consider making an appointment with one of our college and career support specialists.<\/p><p><strong>Brightpoint College and Career Navigator<\/strong><\/p><p>A Brightpoint College and Career Navigator serves as a college and career coach, meeting with seniors to help them determine their post-graduation plans. In the spring, they directly work with MAHS seniors who plan to attend Brightpoint Community College by helping them navigate the enrollment process from applications to registering for classes and applying for financial aid.\u00a0<\/p><ul><li>Contact: Rebecca Mann<\/li><li>Email: <a href=\"mailto:rmann@brightpoint.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">rmann@brightpoint.edu<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/rmann-brightpoint\/30min?month=2025-11&amp;date=2025-12-29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Schedule an appointment<\/a> (Mondays and Tuesdays 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.)<\/p><p><strong>Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC)\/TRIO<\/strong><\/p><p>EOC Advisors help first generation college students and military dependent students through the college application process.<\/p><ul><li>Contact: Jesika Smith, EOC Advisor<\/li><li>Email: Jesmith@vsu.edu<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/educationalopportunitycenter.wordpress.com\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">TRIO website<\/a><br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>GRASP (Financial Aid)<\/strong><\/p><p>GRASP Advisors help students and families with the financial aid process and scholarships so students can make their higher education goals a reality.<\/p><ul><li>Contact: Myia Johnson, GRASP Advisor<\/li><li>Email: Matoaca@grasp4va.org<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/mjohnson-grasp4va\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Schedule a GRASP appointment<\/a> (Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/grasp4va.org\/prepare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">How to Prepare for a GRASP Appointment<\/a><\/li><\/ul>   <\/div>\n<div id=\"bts-uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21_item4\" class=\"panes\">\n   <p><strong>Brightpoint College and Career Navigator<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Contact: Rebecca Mann<\/li><li>Email: <a href=\"mailto:rmann@brightpoint.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">rmann@brightpoint.edu<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/rmann-brightpoint\/30min?month=2025-11&amp;date=2025-12-29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Schedule an appointment<\/a> (Mondays and Tuesdays 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.)<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC)\/TRIO<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Contact: Jesika Smith, EOC Advisor<\/li><li>Email: Jesmith@vsu.edu<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/educationalopportunitycenter.wordpress.com\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">TRIO website<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>GRASP\/FAFSA<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Contact: Myia Johnson, GRASP Advisor<\/li><li>Email: Matoaca@grasp4va.org<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/mjohnson-grasp4va\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Schedule a GRASP appointment<\/a> (Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/grasp4va.org\/prepare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">How to Prepare for a GRASP Appointment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Scholarships<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1fw8iCJfP_FsWvm1SIE-Slqm37ybB1cLgtFwn3RED-DM\/edit?gid=1691411453#gid=1691411453\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">MAHS Scholarship List<\/a><\/li><\/ul>   <\/div>\n<div id=\"bts-uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21_item5\" class=\"panes\">\n   <p>The Commonwealth of Virginia offers different types of diplomas for high school students.\u00a0 Please visit the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.doe.virginia.gov\/parents-students\/for-students\/graduation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> Virginia Department of Education<\/a> website to explore the different diploma offerings.\u00a0<\/p><p>If you have further questions about requirements please contact your student\u2019s counselor at 804-590-3108.<\/p>   <\/div>\n<div id=\"bts-uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21_item6\" class=\"panes\">\n   <p>School counselors at Matoaca High School guide students in requesting courses each school year during individual scheduling meetings. Scheduling normally starts in January and parents are asked to verify student course selections by the end of March.\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ccpsonline.oneccps.org\/o\/ccpsonline\/page\/program-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">CCPSOnline<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ctc.oneccps.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Chesterfield Technical Center<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/ccpsnet.net\/mahsscheduling\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">MAHS Scheduling Website<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1lcNg881NSKakxf5BIABhXXCWTWfeEsW8Bls1JFfJ7g0\/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.vr0rcu1oqis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Program of Studies<\/a> 2025-2026 school year<\/li><\/ul>   <\/div>\n<div id=\"bts-uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21_item7\" class=\"panes\">\n   <p>Parents, please take time to view some of the following materials to help you and your student understand high school testing. There are many non-profit organizations that help students raise their standardized testing scores. In addition, there are many resources on the internet that give students strategies for taking tests. The links below will provide the students with resources and strategies for taking standardized tests. These and many other resources are available in the school counseling office.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>ACT<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><p><a href=\"http:\/\/actstudent.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">\u00a0ActStudent.org<\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>An independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to measurement and research for those making educational and career transitions; administrates a widely taken college admissions test.<\/p><p><strong>AP Exams\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"http:\/\/collegeboard.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">CollegeBoard.org<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1Vn-l0FUUZwjRbuwZfKTLkcOTiZg6ouLSKyfC_wBVW8k\/edit#slide=id.g2fc08f9a681_3_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Registration Dates<\/a><br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p>The Advanced Placement (AP) program, sponsored by the College Board and administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), offers secondary school students the opportunity to participate in challenging college-level course work while still in high school. Students can receive credit, advanced placement, or both from thousands of colleges and universities that participate in the AP program. Each exam consists of multiple-choice and free-response sections. Most exams are three hours long and cover two semesters of college-level work; those that test one semester of work are generally two hours long.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>PSAT\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><p><a href=\"http:\/\/collegeboard.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">CollegeBoard.org<\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>The Preliminary SAT\/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT\/NMSQT) is a program cosponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). It\u2019s a standardized test that provides first hand practice for the SAT\u00ae. It also gives you a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools.<\/p><p>PSAT Score Reports: Students who took the PSAT\u2019s in October will receive their PSAT Score report back in January. If they are absent the day they are released, you can get their report from your school counselor.<\/p><p><strong>SAT<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><p>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/collegeboard.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">CollegeBoard.org\u00a0<\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>This is a FABULOUS resource for parents and students to use as they prepare in advance for the SATs\u2026 it includes content tips, calculator tips and frequently asked questions about changes to the Math SAT and is a MUST for students to have who are taking the new SAT.<\/p><p><strong>SOL Testing<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oneccps.org\/page\/sol-wise-academy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">SOL\/W!SE Academy<\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>The Standards of Learning (SOL) for Virginia Public Schools establish minimum expectations for what students should know and be able to do at the end of each grade or course in English, mathematics, science, history\/social science, technology, the fine arts, foreign language, health\/physical education and driver education.<\/p><p>Annual assessments \u2013 including SOL tests and alternative assessments \u2013 provide information on individual student achievement including those with special needs.<\/p><p>If you believe your student needs an SOL for Graduation, they can attend the SOL Academy. \u00a0 If you are unsure about which SOL your student needs, please consult their School Counselor.<\/p><p>Please visit the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.doe.virginia.gov\/parents-students\/for-students\/graduation\/diploma-options\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> Virginia Department of Education<\/a>\u2019s website to review the SOL requirements for graduation.\u00a0<\/p>   <\/div>\n<div id=\"bts-uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21_item8\" class=\"panes\">\n   <p>Chesterfield County Public Schools has partnered with<a href=\"http:\/\/www.parchment.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> Parchment<\/a> for all transcript requests and education verifications. Parchment provides secure electronic transcript delivery nationwide and up-to-date document tracking through email notifications for all registered users.\u00a0<\/p><p>Seniors will be given access to the Transcript Release Form and a Parchment activation code from their School Counselor during their senior meeting in the fall.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><p><strong><em>*Please do not create an account until this information is shared by your School Counselor. Creating an account before receiving specific instructions from your counselor will result in delays processing your transcript request.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p>Per<a href=\"http:\/\/www2.ed.gov\/policy\/gen\/guid\/fpco\/ferpa\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act<\/a> (FERPA), student records are only available to those who have authorization from the student or parent, guardian or responsible person if the student is less than 18 years of age. If the student is 18 years of age or older, school records will not be released to a parent, guardian, or responsible person without the student\u2019s written consent.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Alumni<\/strong><\/p><p>Please follow this link to the <strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oneccps.org\/page\/request-a-transcript\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Division\u2019s Transcript webpage<\/a><\/p>   <\/div>\n<div id=\"bts-uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21_item9\" class=\"panes\">\n   <p>Work Permits<\/p><p>Beginning 2018, all documents required to process a Child Labor Permit can be found at:<a href=\"http:\/\/vaeecs.doli.virginia.gov\/vaeecs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> http:\/\/vaeecs.doli.virginia.gov\/vaeecs<\/a><\/p><p><em>* The school system will no longer play an active role in the Child Labor Permit Process.<\/em><\/p>   <\/div>\n<div id=\"bts-uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21_item10\" class=\"panes\">\n   <p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/u\/0\/folders\/12RbjSLms_4M3MCteTpxMD9bkPOAuo9yD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Name Change Request Forms<\/a><\/p>   <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- end Icon Tabs -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Counseling Our Mission The mission of the Chesterfield County Public Schools Professional School Counseling System is to empower all students to become productive and contributing members of society. 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