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