Counseling, College, and Career Corner

    Graduating Students

    About Us  

    RICA has one School Counselor whose hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The counselor is available for student drop-in visits from 10:00 am - 3:00 p.m. Students and parents should make an appointment to visit the counselor at other times.

    Counseling Mission Statement 

    The Counseling, College, and Career Department provides academic, social-emotional, college, and career guidance to a diverse student body with the purpose of building resilient, empathetic, compassionate, and productive members of society. In collaboration with faculty, families, and the community, this department's goal is to empower students to achieve their academic potential, develop personal well-being, self-advocate, and pursue their goals with purpose and confidence.

     Gail Faucett 2019

    Gail Thorsen-Faucett, School Counselor

     

    Graduation Information:

    Information and requirements

     

    Useful links: 

    RideOn Bus Information: 

    Kids Ride Free - Ride On - Montgomery County Division of Transit Services

    Ride On Route 43 - DOT Transit

     

    College and Career Links:

    MCPS Youth Apprenticeship Program: 

    https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/career-readiness/apprenticeship/

     

    Tips for Campus Visits, College and Scholarship Info: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/siteassets/schools/high-schools/r-w/wjhs/uploadedfiles/departments1/visit_tips.pdf

     

    PrepTalk Newsletter:  https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/careercenter/resources/preptalk.aspx

     

    MCPS College and Career Center Home

     

    Student Financial Aid: 

    Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

    https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out

     

    Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC), Maryland College Aid Processing System (MDCAPS)

    https://mdcaps.mhec.state.md.us/MDCAPS/login.aspx?c=-8586154088852294281&ReturnUrl=/MDCAPS/int/FinAid/index.aspx

     

    College Information for Undocumented Students:

    Montgomery College information for Undocumented Students

     

    Montgomery College Scholarship Information for Undocumented Students https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/_documents/admissions-registration/undocumented-student-resources-updated.pdf