{"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":"2026-09-02T22:03:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T02:03:32","slug":"counseling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oneccps.torxdev.com\/mchs\/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-341232c elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"341232c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;}\">\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-e977eda\" data-id=\"e977eda\" 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<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-15cecc7 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"15cecc7\" 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-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-fc0cde3\" data-id=\"fc0cde3\" 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\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\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-52028131 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"52028131\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;motion_fx_motion_fx_scrolling&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_devices&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;],&quot;motion_fx_range&quot;:&quot;viewport&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\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-7e5bc434\" data-id=\"7e5bc434\" 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-d47cd45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-ucaddon_content_tabs\" data-id=\"d47cd45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ucaddon_content_tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- start Content Tabs -->\n\t\t<link id='font-awesome-css' href='https:\/\/oneccps.torxdev.com\/mchs\/wp-content\/plugins\/unlimited-elements-for-elementor-premium\/assets_libraries\/font-awesome6\/fontawesome-all.min.css' type='text\/css' rel='stylesheet' >\n\t\t<link id='font-awesome-4-shim-css' href='https:\/\/oneccps.torxdev.com\/mchs\/wp-content\/plugins\/unlimited-elements-for-elementor-premium\/assets_libraries\/font-awesome6\/fontawesome-v4-shims.min.css' type='text\/css' rel='stylesheet' >\n\n<style>\/* widget: Content Tabs *\/\n\n#uc_content_tabs_elementor_d47cd45 \n{ \n  text-align: left; 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\n    }\n  \n   #uc_content_tabs_elementor_d47cd45 .uc-tabs-accordion-title\n   {\n     flex-grow:1;\n   }\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  #uc_content_tabs_elementor_d47cd45 .r-tabs-accordion-title .uc-accordion-icon-collapse\n  {\n    display:none;\n    \n  }\n  \n  #uc_content_tabs_elementor_d47cd45 .r-tabs-accordion-title.r-tabs-state-active .uc-accordion-icon-collapse\n  {\n    display:block;\n  }\n  \n  #uc_content_tabs_elementor_d47cd45 .r-tabs-accordion-title.r-tabs-state-active .uc-accordion-icon-expand\n  {\n    display:none;\n  }\n  \n}\n\n\nli {\n    list-style-position: inside;\n}\n\n\n\n\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"uc_bold_tabs padding \" id=\"uc_content_tabs_elementor_d47cd45\" data-debug=\"false\" data-editor=\"no\" >\n    \t<ul class=\"tabs uc_tab_nav\">\n        \t<li>\n  \t<a href=\"#uc_content_tabs_elementor_d47cd45_item1\" id=\"#ue-tab-btn_1\" class=\"ue-tab-btn\">Our Mission<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n  \t<a href=\"#uc_content_tabs_elementor_d47cd45_item2\" id=\"#ue-tab-btn_2\" class=\"ue-tab-btn\">Contact Info<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\n        <\/ul>\n        <div class=\"panel-container\">\n\t\t\t<div id=\"uc_content_tabs_elementor_d47cd45_item1\" class=\"tab-container panes\">\n\t<div>\n                <p>The mission of the Manchester High School Counseling department is to provide a comprehensive, developmental counseling program to address the academic, career and personal\/social needs of all students. In coordination with students, staff, parents and community resources, the school counselor and department staff will facilitate a positive and supportive program that will help provide a school community that is safe, healthy, and growth promoting for all students.<\/p>\n      \t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"uc_content_tabs_elementor_d47cd45_item2\" class=\"tab-container panes\">\n\t<div>\n                <p>Students and parents can <a href=\"https:\/\/mychesterfieldschools.instructure.com\/enroll\/JR83EK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">self-enroll in the MCHS School Counseling Canvas Course<\/a>.<\/p><p>Enrollments are done by appointment\u00a0only.<br \/>Please call 804-739-6284 to make an appointment.<\/p><div class=\"headline\" data-v-62e4f9a2=\"\"><h3>Need to see a counselor?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"content\" data-v-62e4f9a2=\"\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfnpsK6ok4KDI30eQoFglK04SE1xmIfEyOi-t0vo4y8EoQ43w\/viewform?usp=sf_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Counselor Request Form<\/a>: this form is only operational and monitored during the school year. Summer inquires should be emailed to the <strong>Counseling Coordinator<\/strong> at <a href=\"mailto:daniel_valentine@ccpsnet.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">daniel_valentine@ccpsnet.net<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 804-739-6284<strong><br \/>Fax:<\/strong> 804-639-6974<br \/><strong>CEEB Code:<\/strong> 471870<\/p><\/div>\n      \t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"uc-accordion-contents-template\" style=\"display:none\">\n    <div class=\"uc-accordion-icon\">\n      <span class=\"uc-accordion-icon-expand\"><i class='fas fa-plus'><\/i><\/span>\n      <span class=\"uc-accordion-icon-collapse\"><i class='fas fa-minus'><\/i><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n    <\/div>\n<!-- end Content 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<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6436c43 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6436c43\" 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-d52bbc9\" data-id=\"d52bbc9\" 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-4da4e21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-ucaddon_uc_bullet_tabs\" data-id=\"4da4e21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ucaddon_uc_bullet_tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- start Icon Tabs -->\n\n<style>\/* widget: Icon Tabs *\/\n\n#uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21 *{\n\tbox-sizing: border-box;\n}\n\n#uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21\n{\n  display:flex;\n  flex-direction:row;\n}\n\n#uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21 .uc_tab_nav{\n\tlist-style:none;\n    display:flex;\n    justify-content:flex-start;\n}\n\n#uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21 .uc_tab_nav{\n\tflex-direction:column;\n}  \n\t\n\n\n\n\n#uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21 .uc_tab_nav li{\n\tdisplay:inline-flex;\n\tposition:relative;\n    z-index:1;\n}\n\n#uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21 .uc_tab_nav li a\n{\n  display:inline-flex;\n  width:100%;\n}\n#uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21 .uc_tab_nav li .uc_circle{\n    position: relative;\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    display: inline-block;\n    line-height:1em;\n}\n\n#uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21 .ue_tab_icon\n{\n  line-height:1em;\n}\n\n#uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21 .ue_tab_icon svg\n{\n  height:1em;\n  width:1em;\n}\n\n#uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21 .uc_circle_container\n{\n  display:flex;\n  align-items:center;\n  justify-content:center;\n}\n#uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21 .uc_tab_nav li .uc_circle span{\n\tdisplay:block;\n\tposition:relative;\n\tborder-radius:50%;\n\topacity:0;\n    transition:0.3s;\n}\n#uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21 .uc_tab_nav li a{\n\tposition:relative;\n\ttext-decoration:none;\n}\n\n#uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21 .uc_tab_nav li a i{\n\tdisplay:block;\n}\n#uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21 .uc_tab_nav li.r-tabs-state-active a{\n}\n\n#uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21 .uc_tab_nav li.r-tabs-state-active .uc_circle span{\n\topacity:1;\n}\n\n#uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21 .panes{ \n  display:none;\n}\n\n#uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21 .r-tabs .r-tabs-tab {\n    display: block;\n    margin: 0;\n    list-style: none;\n}\n\n#uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21 .r-tabs .r-tabs-panel {\n    padding: 0;\n    display: none !important;\n}\n\n#uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21 .r-tabs-accordion-title {\n    display: none;\n}\n\n\n\n\n   \n@media only screen and (max-width: 767px){\n #uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21 ul.tabs {\n   display:none;\n }\n #uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21 .r-tabs .r-tabs-nav { \n   display: none;\n }\n#uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21 .r-tabs-accordion-title {\n    display:block;\n}\n#uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21 .r-tabs-accordion-title .r-tabs-anchor{ \n      display:flex; 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School counseling in Chesterfield County Public Schools is a planned, sequential program of services that is comprehensive in scope and developmental in nature.<\/p><p><strong>Academic counseling<\/strong>\u00a0helps students and parents learn about curriculum choices, plan an appropriate program of studies, arrange and interpret academic testing and seek post secondary academic opportunities.<\/p><p><strong>Career counseling\u00a0<\/strong>helps students acquire information and plan for work, jobs, apprenticeships and post-secondary education and career opportunities.<\/p><p><strong>Personal or social counseling\u00a0<\/strong>helps students develop an understanding of themselves and the rights and needs of others, resolve conflict and define individual goals that reflect their interests, abilities and aptitudes. Such counseling may be provided in groups in which generic issues of social development are addressed or through structured individual or small group counseling sessions that focus on specific student concerns (for example, divorce, anxiety or aggressive behavior).<\/p><p><strong>At Manchester High School<\/strong><br \/>Our school counselors take great pride in getting to know our students. Whether we are enrolling new students; answering a scheduling question; brainstorming with students about what to do after they leave Manchester; or maybe just offering an empathetic ear to challenges at home, we care about our students.<\/p><p>Beyond the general services offered as described above, the Manchester School Counseling Department offers a number of other services and programs, e.g. College Night, financial aid workshops, orientations, and student scheduling. The department also coordinates all mandated testing, sends transcripts, and coordinates award assemblies with the administration.<\/p>   <\/div>\n<div id=\"bts-uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21_item2\" class=\"panes\">\n   <p><strong>Major Clarity<\/strong><\/p><p>Use Major Clarity to explore careers, job training, academic planning, resume writing, scholarships and more. You can access Major Clarity through your \u201cStudent Applications\u201d backpack on your Chromebook dashboard.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aftercollege.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>The Job Resource<\/strong><\/a><strong><br \/><\/strong>Companies may post ads for job openings, free of charge; college students may post resumes on the web and update them as often as they wish.<\/p><p><strong>Military Careers<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalguard.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>National Guard<\/strong><\/a><strong><br \/>Rep: SSG Jason F. Ellsworth<br \/>Phone: 804-608-8627<br \/>Email: jason.f.ellsworth.mil@mail.mil<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.goarmy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Army<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.marines.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Marine Corp<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.navy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Navy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>   <\/div>\n<div id=\"bts-uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21_item3\" class=\"panes\">\n   <p>A high school diploma tells admission officers at colleges, universities, and career and technical schools that the bearer is ready for the rigors of post-secondary education. It also tells potential employers that the graduate possesses the reading, writing, and computational skills required for success in the workplace. In order to graduate from a public high school in the Commonwealth of Virginia, a student must meet the criteria established by the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.doe.virginia.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Virginia Department of Education<\/a>.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doe.virginia.gov\/parents-students\/for-students\/graduation\/diploma-options\/advanced-studies-diploma-graduation-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Advanced Diploma\u00a0Requirements<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doe.virginia.gov\/parents-students\/for-students\/graduation\/diploma-options\/standard-diploma-graduation-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Standard Diploma Requirements<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doe.virginia.gov\/parents-students\/for-students\/graduation\/diploma-options\/applied-studies-diploma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Applied Studies Diploma Requirements<\/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>SAT\/ACT Help:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/sat\/national-practice-test-day?utm_source=offline&amp;utm_medium=collateral&amp;utm_term=students&amp;utm_content=naviance-blast&amp;utm_campaign=npt-2015\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Kaptest<\/a><strong><br \/>College Representative Visits<\/strong><\/p><p>Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdn_JrT_mSQKLwh5OnTjOXgnBK1LZJKxaEKQUuvEgVX9OiBbw\/viewform?vc=0&amp;c=0&amp;w=1&amp;flr=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">College Visit Sign Ups<\/a> form to view scheduled college visits and sign up for any you wish to attend. All visits are scheduled during Lancer Time. This form is updated throughout the year, mostly in the fall, when college representatives contact the school to schedule a visit.<\/p><p><strong>Opportunities for Seniors<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Public:<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Christopher Newport University<\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wm.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">College of William and Mary<\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gmu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">George Mason University<\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jmu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">James Madison University<\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.longwood.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Longwood College<\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.umw.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Mary Washington College<\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nsu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Norfolk State University<\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.odu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Old Dominion University<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radford.edu\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Radford University<\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.virginia.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">University of Virginia<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvawise.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">University of Virginia at Wise<\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vcu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Virginia Commonwealth University<\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vmi.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Virginia Military Institute<\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vsu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Virginia State University<\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vt.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Virginia Tech<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Vocational\/Community:<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ecpi.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">ECPI College of Technology<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reynolds.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightpoint.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Brightpoint Community College<\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rbc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Richard Bland Community College<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Private:<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.averett.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Averett College<\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bluefield.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Bluefield College<\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bridgewater.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Bridgewater College<\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bryantstratton.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Bryant &amp; Stratton<\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.emu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Eastern Mennonite University<\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ehc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Emory and Henry College<\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hsc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Hampden-Sydney College<\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hamptonu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Hampton University<\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hollins.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Hollins College<\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.liberty.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Liberty University<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lynchburg.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">University of Lynchburg<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/marybaldwin.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Mary Baldwin University<\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.marymount.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Marymount University<\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rmc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Randolph-Macon College<\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.roanoke.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Roanoke College<\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.su.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Shenandoah University<\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sbc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Sweet Briar College<\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.richmond.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">University of Richmond<\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vuu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Virginia Union University<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vwu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Virginia Wesleyan University<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wlu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Washington and Lee University<\/a><\/p>   <\/div>\n<div id=\"bts-uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21_item5\" class=\"panes\">\n   <p><strong>Scholarship Information<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1xn1jzjRBm1JgpLi1XgARGDhhUP7N6NMiSK7SDatLdr4\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Scholarship Tips<\/a>\u00a0for Students and Parents can be found here!<br \/>This information will be updated monthly and published in <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/a\/ccpsnet.net\/folderview?id=0B6XfYAGkNSwYazZnZ0Rpdlp2Ync&amp;usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Orange Aid<\/a><\/p><p><strong>FAFSA help! See details attached below!<\/strong><\/p><p>**Students and parents may sign up to visit with our GRASP representative in the school counseling office to discuss college financial aid needs.** Find out more information at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.grasp4virginia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">www.grasp4virginia.com<\/a><\/p><p>The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be applied for at <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Scholarship Information<br \/><\/strong>Increasingly students are finding that web-based scholarship sites provide the easiest and most comprehensive approach to search for scholarships to help offset the increasing burden of paying for post-secondary education. Be wary of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.finaid.org\/scholarships\/scams.phtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">scholarship scams!<\/a>\u00a0If you have to pay money to get money, it\u2019s probably a scam.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/0B6XfYAGkNSwYazZnZ0Rpdlp2Ync?resourcekey=0-xeJIcw_Y9CTpOtx9gd9f4A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Orange Aid<\/a><\/p><ul><li>An updated scholarship bulleting published by Manchester School Counseling Department. Includes many local\/regional scholarships. For information regarding scholarships listed on the OrangeAid, please see Mrs. Dejarnette in the Guidance office..<\/li><li>Major Clarity<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fastweb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Fastweb<\/a><\/p><ul><li>The largest and most accurate personalized scholarship search that compares your background with a database of awards. Only those awards that fit your profile are identified as matches.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.finaid.org\/otheraid\/majors.phtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">FinAid: Specific Majors or Course of Study Scholarship Opportunities<\/a><\/p><ul><li>A list of several scholarship databases as well individual scholarships and awards aimed at assisting students pursuing specific majors or courses of study.<\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.centralsb.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Central Scholarship Bureau<\/a><\/p><ul><li><p>The Central Scholarship Bureau is a nonprofit organization founded in 1924 with the mission of providing grants, scholarships, and interest-free loans for postsecondary education.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.schoolsoup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">SchoolSoup<\/a><\/p><ul><li>SchoolSoup claims to have the largest online scholarship search engine in the world. It matches individual preferences and profiles to private, public and need-based award money.<\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.finaid.org\/scholarships\/unusual.phtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Unusual Scholarships<\/a><\/p><ul><li>A compilation of interesting, esoteric and unusual scholarships such as the Left-handed Scholarship, scholarships for twins, etc.<\/li><\/ul>   <\/div>\n<div id=\"bts-uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21_item6\" class=\"panes\">\n   <p><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (804) 739-6284<br \/><strong>Fax:<\/strong> (804) 639-6974<br \/><strong>CEEB Code:<\/strong> 471870<\/p><p><strong>How to Get a Copy of Your Official Manchester Transcript<\/strong><\/p><p>Chesterfield County Public Schools has partnered with Parchment.com for all transcript requests and education verifications for all current high school students and alumni.\u00a0 Parchment provides efficient and secure electronic transcript delivery nationwide with up-to-date tracking through email notifications for all registered users.<\/p><p><strong>Processing Time:<\/strong><\/p><p>Please allow a minimum of seven (7) business days for processing of all requests.\u00a0 Transcripts ordered through Parchment over the weekend or holiday breaks will not be processed until school re-opens. Please keep this in mind as many college application deadlines fall around the holiday seasons.<\/p><p>Official Transcripts can be delivered one of two ways; Electronically through Parchment.com or a paper copy can be sent via usps or given over to the student or student\u2019s guardian in a sealed envelope. Parchment can be used to send transcripts directly to colleges, to a Common Application, the NCAA, and any other institution who works with Parchment. Paper copies delivered without a sealed envelope will be considered Unofficial. <strong>CCPS policy bars us from sending transcripts through email under any circumstances.<\/strong> Transcripts requested by colleges, institutions, coaches, etc. will not be processed without an order from the student in one of the three above listed modalities.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Electronic Transcripts:<\/strong> First set up an account at either Parchment.com. Ordering electronic transcripts through Parchment is free of charge for official transcripts uploaded while you are a high school student. As of August 1st of our graduating year, you become an Alumnus. After this date, transcripts will incur a fee via Parchment.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Paper Transcripts: <\/strong>Ordering paper transcripts can be made by filling out an order on the reverse side of the transcript release form, which is available in the School Counseling Office. There is a $5 fee for paper transcripts.<\/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><p><strong>You must see your counselor individually for letters of recommendation<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Questions?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p>Click here for\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mychesterfieldschools.com\/community\/alumni\/transcripts\/frequently-asked-questions-about-parchment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a>.<\/p><p>Thank you again for using Parchment to request your transcript. If you have any questions about Parchment, select the Parchment help link for details. As always, you may contact your School Counseling Office for additional questions.<\/p>   <\/div>\n<div id=\"bts-uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21uc_uc_bullet_tabs_elementor_4da4e21_item7\" class=\"panes\">\n   <p><a href=\"https:\/\/mychesterfieldschools.com\/download\/321\/school-counseling\/20751\/ccps-name-change-request-form.pdf\" 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>skip render: ucaddon_content_tabs skip render: ucaddon_uc_bullet_tabs<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"folder":[37],"class_list":["post-329","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/oneccps.torxdev.com\/mchs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/329","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/oneccps.torxdev.com\/mchs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/oneccps.torxdev.com\/mchs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oneccps.torxdev.com\/mchs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oneccps.torxdev.com\/mchs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=329"}],"version-history":[{"count":30,"href":"https:\/\/oneccps.torxdev.com\/mchs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/329\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8913,"href":"https:\/\/oneccps.torxdev.com\/mchs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/329\/revisions\/8913"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/oneccps.torxdev.com\/mchs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=329"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"folder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oneccps.torxdev.com\/mchs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/folder?post=329"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}