Ferndale High School Counseling
Counseling Staff
| A-I | J-Z |
|---|---|
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Danielle Callaway |
Melissa Blessing-Nelson |
Shannon Heron
Counseling Secretary
shannon.heron@ferndaleschools.org
248-586-8643
Social Media
Instagram @FHSCollegesuccess
Schedule a Meeting
If you need to see your counselor, sign-up here:
Academic Programs & Supports
Tutoring Resource List
We've put together a list of resources for academic support including some online resources and some in person or 1:1 tutoring services to look into.
2021-2022 Tutoring Resource List
Advanced Placement Testing
For more information about the AP testing and programs, please see College Board
GPA Calculator
College--Planning, Applying & Paying
To view our counselor scholarship document:
2021 Local Scholarships Application
College/Career Search
- Xello
- Big Future
- roadtripnation.com
- College Score Card
- Colleges That Change Lives
- Resources that go beyond statistics
College Application Information
- Parchment
- Order and verify academic records
- Common Application
- Explore 894 colleges, and apply in one place
- Common Black College App
- One $35 application fee to apply to all 55 member institutions
- One $35 application fee to apply to all 55 member institutions
Financial Aid
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 
The class of 2021 can start filling out financial aid on October 1st at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. There are certain state aid deadlines of March 1st, but the sooner you complete your FAFSA, the better. See your counselor if you have questions about this.
Scholarship Search Tools
Mental Health Resources
Honor Community Health offers in-house mental health services for our students. Constance Gwynn can be reached at constance.gwynn@ferndaleschools.org or 248-586-8600 EXT 2645. Talk to your counselor for referral information.
Honor Community Health
Tasha Hanson of Ferndale Youth Assistance can help students and families. Please contact your counselor for a referral for students 16 and under only.
Ferndale Youth Assistance
Parent & Student Presentations
Scheduling
Students in grades 9-11 will begin scheduling on 2/22/2021 and their Google Form must be submitted by 3/5/2021.
Current 8th graders should have their materials and their schedules are due by 3/19. They will submit a Google Form for the class of 2025.
8th Grade Scheduling Information
Current 9th, 10th, and 11th Graders: Scheduling Video
For all students:
2021-2022 Scheduling Presentation
2021-2022 Course Selection Guide
Scheduling Sheets:
Students currently in grades 9-11 can apply for CASA now at https://www.casa-online.org/casa-application/.
Students currently in grades 10-11 can apply now to OSTC at https://www.ostconline.com/
Space is limited in CASA and OSTC so apply today!
Current 10th graders can apply for our early college programs here:
ACE: https://www.oakland.k12.mi.us/students/accelerated-college-experience-ace Deadline 4/16/21
OTEC: https://www.ostconline.com/early-college (must apply to OSTC for this program first, then OTEC)
Transcripts
Senior Information
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