ANNOUNCEMENTS check here for our latest news ***SENIORS*** Apply now for the FAFSA...IT'S NOT TOO LATE!!! Many Colleges Still Accepting Applications (posted 5/5/10) Scores of colleges and universities around the nation are still accepting applications from students for enrollment this fall even though the traditional admissions seasons is over, according to a new survey of schools. You can check out the full list at: http://www.nacacnet.org/space. Scholarship Winners!!! (posted 3/3/10) Stephen T. Mather High School is proud to announce the winners of two very prestigious and honorable college scholarships! Winning these awards is truly a great achievement to be recognized. The POSSE scholarship provides full tuition to inner-city high school students with exceptional leadership potential to a highly selective college. The POSSE scholarship winners at Stephen T. Mather High School are: Rashed Rab - Carleton College Ramon Robles - Trinity College Jose Torres - University of Wisconsin-Madison Zainab Wadia - Carleton College The Golden Apple scholarship grants a substantial financial package to students who aspire to teach in an inner-city school and study education in college. The Golden Apple Scholar at Stephen T. Mather High School is: Gargi Vaghmare Congratulations to all scholarship winners and best wishes as you pursue your educational paths! College Campus Visits, click here
The Counseling Program Mather HS has a comprehensive School Counseling Program. Our program addresses the five areas of: social, emotional, academic, health, and career development of each student. The School Counselors collaborate and work together to make sure that the needs of each student are met. 773-534-2490 fax 773-534-2424
Counseling Staff: Mr. Bob Carr, College Counselor, AVID Counselor & Homerooms Ending in 9, 0 & 1, ext. 22871 Ms. Karen Rojek, Department Chair, ASCA & Homerooms Ending in 3, ext. 42491 Mr. Ron Ryser, LPC, NCC, Student Advisor Team, Website, & Homerooms Ending in 5 & 7, ext. 42492 Ms. Sara Wong, Testing, AVID & Homerooms Ending in 2 & 4, ext. 22872 Ms. Adela Tudor, Testing & Homerooms Ending in 6 & 8, ext. 22890 atudor@cps.edu Counseling Intern: Ms. Megan Engleman, 2009/2010: ***Now filling in for Ms Wong during her Maternity Leave*** mlengleman@cps.edu School Social Worker: Ms. Paula Leifer, ext. 22874 OUR MISSION STATEMENT Our mission as Mather High School’s counselors is to provide a comprehensive guidance program using the combined resources of our talented team of professionals. We assist our unique student body in acquiring the skills, knowledge, and emotional fortitude needed to become responsible citizens, productive workers, and lifelong learners. We strive to accomplish our mission through the counseling department's frequent classroom lessons focusing on topics such as concrete tools to aid student career decision making, guidance through high school requirements, long-term postsecondary planning and goal setting, and creating group sessions tailored to the presenting needs of the students. Our ultimate goal is for students to graduate prepared for higher education, careers, and all the future has to offer.
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