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.

DATE:    Wednesday, February 8, 2023

TIME:     9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

LOCATION:   David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh

DLHS will be taking Juniors by bus to the Pittsburgh NACAC National College Fair at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center again this year.   Juniors wishing to go on this field trip must have a parent/guardian fill out and sign a Field Trip Permission Form.   Completed forms must be turned it in to Mrs. Gacci in the School Counseling Office BY NO LATER THAN 3:00 PM ON FRI., 2/3/23.

Representatives from over 225 two year and four year colleges, nursing schools, business schools and trade schools will participate in the Pittsburgh National College Fair.  Officers and enlisted personnel from various branches of the military services will also be on hand to discuss the military's enlistment and education programs such as R.O.T.C., the military academies and the GI Bill.

If you need a transcript showing your mid-yr grades MAILED to a college/univ./tech/trade. school that you have already applied to and had a transcript sent to (NOT THROUGH THE COMMON APP…..those will be automatically uploaded), please complete a Transcript Request/Release Form and turn it in to Mrs. Gacci in the School Counseling Office as soon as possible.  Hard copies of the form (it’s on yellow paper) are available in the School Counseling Office.   Your transcript(s) will be mailed the 2^nd week of February.

A field trip for 9th graders to the A.W. Beattie Career Center will take place on Tues., Jan. 31.   The bus will depart from DLHS at 8:45 AM and students will return at 12:00.   Students on the field trip will eat 7th period lunch when they return to the high school.   If school is cancelled or there is a 2 hour delay due to the weather, the field trip will be rescheduled for Wed., Feb. 1. 

9th grade students wishing to go on this field trip needed to have their completed Field Trip Permission Form, front and back, turned in to the School Counseling Office by 1/24/23.  

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

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.

If you have been accepted to a college, university, tech school or into the military, please give a copy of your acceptance letter to Mrs. Gacci in the School Counseling Office, or e-mail it to her @ [email protected]  as soon as possible.

If you have applied to and have been accepted to more than one school, please make sure you let Mrs. Gacci know which school you decide to commit to and give her a copy of that acknowledgement from the college/univ./tech. school, which will come from that school AFTER you have paid your deposit and officially enrolled there.

If you have been awarded a Scholarship, please send a copy of your award letter to Mrs. Gacci in the School Counseling Office, or e-mail it to her @ [email protected] as soon as possible.   Only send copies of Scholarships you have been awarded AND have accepted.  Do not send copies of Scholarships offered to you from colleges/universities that you do not plan on attending.  Once you decide which school you will attend, have paid your deposit to them and receive & accept the Scholarship, then you can send a copy of your award letter Mrs. Gacci.  DO NOT send on campus room/housing awards/scholarships as these are automatically given out and not merit based.

A military representative will be here on the following dates during all 3 student lunches:

They will be at a table in the hallway between the gym & cafeteria.  Students can stop by during their lunch period.

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.  

This year’s poster contest theme is Be Kind. It is a simple message that can be easy to overlook in our everyday interactions with others. People around the world are still coping with feelings of grief and loss as we continue to find our way through the pandemic. And many grieving children and teens have shared with us that even the smallest acts of kindness from others have helped them navigate their grief journey.  

 

CLICK HERE for details on this year’s contest and a submission form. Please pay close attention to the rules and guidelines. Submissions will be due back to the Caring Place BY NO LATER THAN FRI., 1/27/23.    

 

Participants will explore test-taking strategies, learn proven tips and improve study skills. Most studies show that SAT Prep courses will help raise your score. Prepare for all three areas covered on the exam: writing, critical reading and mathematics. Included during the course will be a brief presentation by our own admissions department explaining what universities and colleges look for in a student.    SEE FLYER →  SAT Prep Course Jan 2023.pdf

DATES:            Saturdays, January 28 - March 4, 2023

TIME:               9:00 AM to Noon

COST:              $200

LOCATION:   Penn State New Kensington Campus

Looking for a fun and rewarding FREE after school program? Industrial Arts Workshop (IAW) is accepting applications for the Spring 2023 After School Welding Lab.

If you’re between the ages of 14 and 18, join us for a unique opportunity to:

Students meet for 90+ minutes after school three days a week, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from February 7, 2023 through April 27, 2023. All students will be provided proper safety equipment.    Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the class is filled. IAW will reach out by January 30th to notify students about participation.   IAW is committed to serving communities and individuals who do not have ready access to arts and skill-building opportunities. As such our selection process relies on a number of factors, including family resources, economics and geographic location.  To apply, go to:   https://iawpgh.org/2023-spring-application/    

SEE FLYER:  Industrial Arts Workshop Flyer.pdf

 

 

DATE:        Monday, 2/20/23

TIME:         8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

WHERE:    La Roche University,  9000 Babcock Boulevard,  Pittsburgh, PA  15237

 

 

 Students must preregister online by Feb. 10!   https://www.laroche.edu/Events_Calendar/17179871899.aspx 

 
 First-time visitors who tour campus earn a one-time $250 visit grant toward their first semester tuition!

 

Please contact Freshman Admissions at 412-536-1263 or [email protected].

DATE:     March 21, 2023

TIME:      9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

PLACE:   Cumberland Woods Village

                   700 Cumberland Woods Dr

                   Allison Park, PA 15101

 

Meet and interact with representatives for job opportunities including:

 

 

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/ 

The Heinz History Center is excited to host Pittsburgh's National History Day (NHD) competition for Region 7 on March 18-19, 2023. The annual competition showcases students’ research on a historical topic of their choice. This year, students will explore the theme, “Frontiers in History: People, Places, and Ideas.” 

National History Day is an annual history competition for middle and high school students. Students across the nation compete in regional contests, with winners moving on to state and national competitions. Entries fall into one of five categories—paper, performance, documentary, exhibit, or website. Students may enter as individuals or in teams of 2-5 for all categories except paper, in which students must compete individually. Students are split into a junior division (grades 6-8) and senior division (grades 9-12).

 

All entries must address the year’s theme – “Frontiers in History: People, Places, and Ideas” – but students can choose any place or time in history for their topic.

 

Judging for this year’s competition will be held in-person at the History Center on March 18-19, 2023. The junior competition will be held on March 18, followed by the senior competition on March 19.  

Registration will open on Jan. 10, 2023. For more information on the regional contest and registration, contact [email protected] or visit the National History Day website.