Resources
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- Family & Community Resources
- Military/Transition Families
- Parents/Guardians
- SAT & ACT Information
- Scholarship & Financial Aid
- Career Planning
Family & Community Resources
Military/Transition Families
Federal & State Education Information
Every Student Succeeds Act − ESSA was signed in 2015 and reauthorizes the nation's national education law and longstanding commitment to equal opportunity for all students. The previous version of the law, the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, was enacted in 2001. The NCLB is a landmark in education reform designed to improve student achievement and change the culture of American’s schools.
Transitioning Resources
Calvert County Community Resources Pamphlet
Maryland Report Card − The Maryland Report Card is a collection of data compiled on an annual basis to provide information on school performance.
Military Child Education Coalition − The MCEC is a non-profit organization that seeks to address transition and education issues that face military-connected children.
Military OneSource − Military OneSource is provided by the Department of Defense at no cost to active duty, Guard and Reserve (regardless of activation status) and their families. It is a virtual extension of installation services. Consultants are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Academic Support
Free Tutoring − No-cost online tutoring for children of U.S. Military families. Get online tutoring with a live teacher, available 24/7.
Post Secondary Preparation
Fisher House Scholarship Programs − College scholarships for children of active, reserve, and retired military members.
Parents/Guardians
The National PTA − The oldest and largest volunteer association in the United States working exclusively on behalf of children and youth.
Parental Instruction (Home Schooling) − Details and forms on home schooling your student.
Work Permits − A work permit application and instructions can be obtained from the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation website.
SAT & ACT Information
Collegeboard.org − For information about the SAT and other tests administered by the College Board.
Act.org − For information about the ACT.
Scholarship & Financial Aid
The following scholarship resource sites mainly reference national scholarship programs and may be helpful in your search for financial assistance for college. Your counselor has information specific to local organizations and groups that provide generous scholarships to deserving students. Make sure to review the monthly guidance newsletters and stop by the guidance office for the latest scholarship information.
Chesapeake CollegePlan − Holds weekly meetings at each Calvert County High School to offer free college planning services, including assistance with college applications and admissions, financial aid and scholarship applications, and resources for a successful transition from high school to college. Contact your Chesapeake CollegePlan Advisor through the Guidance Office at your high school.
Federal Student Aid − Find information on federally funded financial assistance programs including grants, loans, and work-study to be used for education beyond high school.
FAFSA® Application − Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Fastweb − The leading FREE scholarship search database.
Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) − Resources on how to prepare for college and apply for various state financial aid opportunities.
- MHEC Bulletin − Three Ways Maryland Students Can Prepare for the FAFSA®
Maryland 529 − An informative website about Maryland's college investment plan.
Sallie Mae Lending − Provides resources on college planning, finding scholarships, the FAFSA process, and how to apply for a Sallie Mae loan.
The College Board Scholarship Search − Find scholarships, loans, internships and other financial aid programs that match your education level, talents, and background.
Finaid − This website provides a free, comprehensive, independent, and objective go-to guide for college financial aid and how to ease the burden of college expenses.
Career Planning
Xello − Is an engaging, online program that helps K-12 students define their future goals and transform their aspirations into actionable plans for success. The program puts students at the center of their college and career planning experience. It helps them build self-knowledge, explore their options, create a plan, and develop the 21st-century skills needed to thrive in the world of work.
Occupational Outlook Handbook − The Government's premier publication on career guidance, provides essential information about prospective changes in the world of work and the qualifications that will be needed by tomorrow's workers.
My Future − A website to aid students in their search for information on careers, colleges, and the military.