THE CHS COUNSELING OFFICE:

• Michelle Berentz, Counselor (Students A-L)

• Jennifer Horner, Counselor (Students M-Z)

• Kelly Jaber, Secretary

• Seniors should have all of their college applications submitted by Thanksgiving, or sooner depending on the college/university.  Also, please remember that FAFSA goes LIVE this year on December 1st instead of in October, because they are making some changes.   

• See Senior Guidance Google Classroom

• On Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 5:30 pm in the high school theater, the School Counseling Department will host our annual Financial Aid Night.  Every college bound senior and their parents should plan to attend.  All types of financial aid will be explored, including FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), grants, loans, and scholarships.  

• Mandatory Informational Meeting Night
  • On Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 7:00 pm, in the high school theater, the School Counseling Department will host their annual College Credit Plus (CCP) Informational Night. 
    
    
• CCP - Partner Universities & MOU Agreements (25-26SY Now Available):
  • University of Akron & MOU Agreement
  • Kent State University & MOU Agreement
  • Stark State College & MOU Agreement

• ACT:  http://www.act.org/
• SAT:  http://www.collegeboard.org/ 

• Oct 2 - Financial Aid Night - 5:30 p.m.

• Oct 2 - Mandatory CCP Informational Night - 7:00 p.m.

• Oct 21 - PLCC at CHS, to visit English 10 classes

• Nov 21 - Sophomore Field Trip to PLCC 

• Dec 2-13 - End of Course exam retests for those necessary 

• Feb 12 - Scheduling Orientation for incoming 9th - 6:00 p.m. high school theater

• Feb 25 - ACT testing for juniors

• March 4 - College Planning - meeting with juniors - 1:50 in the CHS theater

• April (TBD) - Awards Program 9th-12th (day time)

• May 6 - Students of Distinction Dinner (by invitation) 5:30 p.m.

• May 15 - Senior Scholarship Night (by invitation) 6:30 p.m.

• May 21 - Graduation - 6 pm