Welcome to the Deer Lakes High School Counseling Page! Mrs. Pascucci and Miss Austin work with the high school students across various domains such as academic success, career readiness, and emotional support. You can find either one of them in their individual office's holding meetings, in a classroom delivering important information, or simply out and about around the building. Both Mrs. Pascucci and Miss Austin are also a part of the many layers of mental health support we have across the district.

All seniors were given a Senior Survey Form in their English class the week of 4/24/23.  (Lancer Academy students received them by mail)   This is a mandatory form and ALL seniors are required to complete this form listing their plans after graduation and  must return it to the SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE by no later than Thursday, May 18, 2023.  Students are to choose only one of the options listed on the form.    This is a mandatory form!   Students will not receive their cap & gown until this form is completed & turned in.    Click HERE for the fillable PDF version of the form.

 

If you are undecided, going into the military or entering the workforce, these options are listed on the form so just check the appropriate box.

 

For students that are going to a college/university/technical/trade school, check the appropriate box and: 

 

 

Students also need to list any scholarship(s) that they have received AND have accepted, and MUST also provide a copy of the Award Letter(s) if they want the scholarship(s) to appear in the graduation slideshow.   Please list the name and the amount of the scholarship(s).   DO NOT list loans, state/federal grants, housing awards, visit awards or residency awards!!

 

IMPORTANT:   If the student has applied for any of the local DL Scholarships, winners will NOT be informed they have received the scholarship(s) until the Senior Academic Awards Ceremony on June 2nd.   Students should NOT wait for those results to complete & turn in their Senior Survey Form!!  Again, the winners will NOT be announced until June 2nd!   The School Counseling Office will be notified of the winners sometime in May and those results will automatically be given to Mrs. Mandy Beck to be included in the graduation slideshow.  

 

Students may turn their completed form in by any one of the following methods:
 

 

You MUST sign up to attend a college/school visit by filling out a College-School Visit Sign Up Form.pdf.    Hard copies are also available in the School Counseling Office.   Either e-mail your form to Mrs. Gacci at [email protected] or hand it in to her in the School Counseling Office by the noted deadline.  Students will receive a hallpass on the day of visit so they can attend.  

Check out the free online Magazine NextStepU, for high school students!  http://magazine.nextstepu.com/ 

NACAC’s favorite perennial resource, the Guide to the College Admission Process, has been updated for 2022 to reflect current trends, tasks, and additions to the college search and application experience. This guide offers sound advice on every step of the process, from getting in the right mindset, to researching universities, to completing application materials. This is a fantastic go-to source for students, families, and counselors!   NACAC GUIDE TO THE COLLEGE ADMISSION PROCESS 2022.pdf

Please read this informational and very helpful college planning guide that York College of PA has put together.    It applies to ALL students, no matter what college/univ. they may be interested in, and is NOT specific to York College.      

The College Tour is a new TV series brought to you by Emmy-nominated and multi-award-winning producers.  The series tells the story of colleges and universities around the world.

 

Each episode of The College Tour will focus on a single college or university.  Here is a list and links to Colleges that have been featured so far:     https://www.thecollegetour.com/tour-colleges/

From campus life, academics, housing, sports, activities, and much more… each student driven segment will give young people an inside look at what it’s truly like being a student at the featured college or university.

Girls Who Code is an international nonprofit working to close the gender gap in technology and lead the movement to inspire, educate, and equip students who identify as girls and non-binary with the computing skills they need to pursue 21st-century opportunities.

Girls Who Code offers two FREE programs in the summer: the virtual Summer Immersion Program and the Self-Paced Program. Applicants can apply for BOTH programs, if eligible, however students can only participate in one summer program.

For more information go to:   https://girlswhocode.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/115015932847-What-Programs-does-Girls-Who-Code-offer-in-the-summer-  

To register, go to:  https://girlswhocodesm.smapply.io/ 

The Duquesne University School of Pharmacy is hosting its annual Pharmacy Exploration Day – a one day summer camp for high school students to explore the field of pharmacy together with School of Pharmacy faculty and students.   High school freshman thru seniors are encouraged to attend this event if they have an interest in chemistry, biology and/or math.   Students will learn about the day in the life of a pharmacist and experience many hands on activities that pharmacists conduct on a regular basis.   It is FREE to attend but seating is limited!

 

Two versions of Pharmacy Exploration are available.  

 

ON CAMPUS – deadline to register is June 12, 2023

Monday – Friday, June 19 – 23  from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

 

VIRTUALLY ON ZOOM – deadline to register is June 25, 2023

Monday, June 26 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Click HERE for the flyer for more information & how to register.

 

 

More than 100,000 high school students from across the country have participated in our transformative Spirit of America Youth Leadership program. Students engage directly with the first principles of freedom and they debate both their constitutional rights and responsibilities in our Freedom Summit while learning about economic freedom, entrepreneurship and the free enterprise system.  Along with a thorough understanding of civic responsibility, students leave inspired to do their part in securing the liberties that only an active citizenry can safeguard in their own communities, guided by a greater appreciation for our history, ideals, and the relevance of our country’s charters of freedom. 

 

It's an incredible program that receives high praise time and time again from students, parents, and teachers! Share this opportunity with your high school student or friends and ask them to apply for our in-person 2023 Spirit of America Youth Leadership programs today.    

SEE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION → New SOA Promo Flyer.pdf

 

Questions can be directed to [email protected] or by phone at 610-933-8825 ext. 221.

This research study is conducted by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Researchers are studying how teens’ sleep schedules affect their mood and behavior.

Questions? Please contact Kathryn Guo at 412-246-6422    
Social Jet Lag in Teens Flyer.pdf   
FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO:   https://www.socialjetlag.pitt.edu/ 

WHEN:   June 11 – 17, 2023

WHERE:  Messiah University, Mechanicsburg, PA

 

A Six day camp to introduce students interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement or a branch of the military.  The program includes, but is not limited to, marching in platoon formation, participate in a drill competition, physical training, forensics, canine, SERT team, drug laws, marksmanship course and familiarity with weapons.

 

Established in 1937, PA American Legion Keystone Boys State is an educational workshop for high school student leaders.  Students selected to attend KBS have the opportunity to gain leadership skills through an intensive week-long summer program.  The focus of KBS is its hands on simulation of municipal, county and state government.

WHEN:   June 18 – 24, 2023

WHERE:   Shippensburg University

High school students must have completed their Junior year and have at least one semester remaining before graduation

The Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) is offering a Summer Math Program that can help students get ahead.  CCAC offers courses for middle & high school math credit.  Students who attend public high schools or other private schools may attend this summer math program.  CCAC will create an official transcript to forward to the student’s home school upon successful completion of the course(s).  These courses can be taken for advancement to obtain credit for middle and high school math classes to accelerate the student’s academic progress or to lessen the load of courses during the regular school year.  Students can also audit the classes (no grade) to help strengthen their skills.     The student’s home school district will determine the amount of school credit awarded for each CCAC Summer School course.

Click HERE for the class schedule and registration form.     Copies are also available in the School Counseling Office.

The Pittsburgh Technical College Launch Program is for upcoming 10th & 11th grade girls.   The Launch program transforms the natural curiosity of high school girls into a voice of leadership in the STEM industry.   Through this comprehensive program, high school girls will gain insight into their leadership style and be equipped with the confidence to pursue a successful career path in STEM.   Through their engagement, participants experience growth as leaders and exit the program prepared to create positive changes in their chosen career path.    Click HERE for more information.

Pitt’s School of Pharmacy has a wonderful virtual program for rising seniors and juniors.  It’s a great way to learn more about Pharmacy and the health professions from current students and faculty.

 

What: PIER stands for Pharmacy Innovation Experience and Research. We aim to expose our students to the wide range of opportunities that come with a PharmD (Doctorates in Pharmacy) Degree. In doing so, we bring in expert faculty members from Pitt Pharmacy to talk about their journeys throughout the field. We also emphasize the role of a pharmacist in research, and the innovative fields one can pursue through the many doors opened with a PharmD. We have weekly webinars followed by activities that will engage the students and encourage teamwork. There will be patient cases that the students will work through outside of the webinar sessions, and will receive help and guidance from their mentors, who are all current Pitt Pharmacy students. Throughout our program we also foster professional development by implementing resume workshops and tips on how to have a successful interview. Faculty from the School of Pharmacy will presenting and opportunities to ask questions to currently enrolled pharmacy students and faculty!

When: The program is 5 weeks long, with a webinar occurring every Monday, July 3 – 31^st from 5 – 7pm (Eastern Time). 

Where: Our online setting will allow for many students across the country to tune in and experience the PIER program! 

Why: When people think of a pharmacist, they tend to imagine someone filling medications in a CVS, Walgreens or Rite Aid. While those are very important roles that are filled by pharmacists, there is so much more one can do with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree - PharmD degree.  The goal of PIER is to expand students views and allow them to start thinking NOW about the many different fields one can pursue in community pharmacy, Hospital/Ambulatory Pharmacy, Industrial, Pharmacy/Research, Research and Drug Development and  Professional Development – just to name a few.

 

 

Email Contact: Suzanne Mannino – [email protected]

CCAC is excited to offer an exclusive section of BUS 101: Intro to Business for the upcoming Fall 2023 semester from 9/5/2023 through 12/11/2023 for rising 11th and 12th graders. This is a remote course with a live component via Zoom on Tuesdays from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm. This course is funded entirely through a generous grant from BNY Mellon. Tuition, course materials, and student services are all provided at no cost. This is a great opportunity for students to get ahead in their studies and gain valuable dual enrollment experience.

 

BUS 101 provides a foundation in modern business and business practices including principles of management, marketing, and human resource management. The operation of business in a free enterprise system, the government's role in business, and forms of business ownership are discussed. This course is highly transferrable to other colleges and universities.

 

In addition, students earn as they learn, so if they earn an A, they will receive a $150 check, a B earns $100, and a C earns $50.

 

As the seats are limited, we encourage interested students to take advantage of this opportunity as soon as possible! To ensure your students’ spot in this exclusive section, please have any interested student complete the interest form through this link https://ccacforms.formstack.com/forms/earlycollegeprogram 

 

Once their interest form is received, CCAC will reach out with the remaining steps to get enrolled in the course. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your education and reach your goals!