- Wilson Central High School
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- Post Secondary: Transcript Request: Scholarships, Financial Aid, TN Promise and Workforce
- Counselor's Corner: Social-Emotional Learning and Community Resources
- Career Exploration
- New Student Enrollment
- Transcript Requests
Counseling Announcements
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If it is after hours and you are in crisis, please follow through with one of the following options:
- Call 911 immediately if it is an emergency.
- Mobile Crisis 1-855-274-7471
- Call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Text HOME to 741741 (free, 24/7 support) to connect with a Crisis Counselor via text message.
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Class of 2022 Seniors and Families:
In order to remain TN Promise eligible, students must complete the 2021-2022 FAFSA by February 1, 2022 - now extended to March 1, 2022 due to COVID. Apply for FAFSA here.
TN College Applications and step-by-step application videos - Also includes information here on application waivers for certain state colleges.
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Wilson Central High School
Counseling Department
419 Wildcat Way
Lebanon, TN 37090
Phone: 615-453-4611
Fax: 615-453-4612
Hours: 8:15 am.-4:15 p.m.Wilson Central Academic Profile
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(Note: Counselors/Grad Coach are only in office from 8:30-4:00.)
Students may visit School Counselors before or after school or during lunch unless an emergency. Students may also complete a "Request to See Counselor" form before or after school so their counselor can call them up to the office at a later time.
Contact
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Counseling Department
Jake Holmes - All Grades Last Names A-El
Heather Poland - All Grades Last Names Elk-Kn
Ms. Fowler - All Grades Last Names Ko-Roc
Lauren Fung - All Grades Last Names Rod-Z
STARS Counselor
Nichole Vickers vickenic100@wcschools.com
Ext. 3102The STARS Counselor, Ms. Vickers is provided by STARS Nashville to serve as extra support to students regarding personal issues, such as grief or friend conflicts. Ms. Vickers has a bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University and a master's degree in social work from University of Tennessee. Ms. Vickers grew up in Wilson county and she enjoys being involved in her community working with families and youth. The mission of STARS is to help young people pursue their unlimited potential by providing hope, health, and connection. Ms. Vickers is available at WCHS Monday-Friday.
Counselors' Corner - Social, Emotional and Community Resources
Graduation Coach
Josh Marlowe
Ext. 3182
The graduation coach provides services to students at any grade level who are facing obstacles to graduating on time. His office is located in front of the library.Counseling Office Secretary
Aubrey Bowman
Ext. 3010Registrar (Records & Transcripts)
Angela Vastola
Ext. 3017
**Note: Minimum 48 hours notice on records, transcripts, and associated forms or letters.*
Ways to Pay for College
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State Aid Summary 2021 22 - Information about grants and scholarships that do NOT have to be repaid.
In order to remain TN Promise eligible, students must complete the 2021-2022 FAFSA by February 1, 2022. Apply for FAFSA here.
Please click the links below for information on how to complete the FAFSA.The FAFSA application opens October 1 and closes February 1.The earlier you apply, the more grant money you may receive.
Click the links below on how to complete your FAFSA application.
College for TN Financial Aid webinars
THEC TSAC FAFSA Line-by-Line Webinar (How to complete the FAFSA application online)
FAFSA application
QUICK REFERENCE SHEET
Tennessee Promise:
- Offers 2 years of tuition free community or technical college to high school graduates beginning with the Class of 2015.
- No GPA, ACT or income requirements
- Complete 8 hours of community service
- Students must apply online at tnpromise.gov by November 1, 2021.
- Attend mandatory meetings or participate in mandatory webinars. Complete FAFSA by February 1 - extended to March 1 as of Jan 2022. Apply for community college or Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) by early spring. We recommend an April 1 application priority date.
- Once in the program, students must maintain a 2.0, complete 8 hours of community service before the start of each term enrolled and file the FAFSA by February 15 each year.
- TN Promise brief video
Tennessee Hope Scholarship (Lottery):
- Award Amount: Up to $6000/yr for 4 year institutions; Up to $3000/yr for 2 year inst.
- Students must have a minimum of a 21 ACT OR overall GPA of 3.0
- No income requirements
- Students must enroll within 16 months of high school graduation at an eligible institution.
- Complete FAFSA in order to apply for HOPE
- Hope Scholarship brief video
Tennessee Scholars:
- Recognition Program that involves community business leaders to help motivate all students to complete a rigorous course of study that will prepare them for college and their careers.
- Medallion worn at graduation
- Wilson County Tennessee Scholar Graduation held at Cumberland University
- Gold seal on diploma
- Permanent stamp on diploma
- Preferential hiring for TN Scholars
- Local, state & national recognition
- TN Scholars requirements are on the web at tennesseescholars.org
- Note: 80 hours community service, NO out-of-school suspensions and 95% attendance is required
- C/O 2022: 60 hours community service hours. Absences due to COVID-19 or quarantine not counted against student.
- TN Scholars Checklist
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Counseling Calendar - Dates and some events may vary annually.
July
New student registration.
Wildcat Wildcat Welcome camp
Counselors return two weeks before teachers
9th grade parent/student night
August
Students begin the fall term.
Schedule changes allowed 1st 5 days of fall term.
School wide Open house
PSAT registration
September
Parent/teacher conferences
College Fair
What’s Your Future week activities
TN Promise/Fin. Aid mtg
Grade level meetings 10-12 to distribute transcripts.
ASVAB registration
October
TN Promise for Seniors
PSAT pre-bubble and PSAT exam
FAFSA assistance night
Senior ACT exam
Governor’s School applications
NovemberTN Promise deadline
ASVAB testing for 11th/12th grades
Visit 9th grade to complete 4-year plans
Governor’s School applications
Future scheduling preparation
Holiday benevolence
December
State testing
ASVAB results
Future scheduling preparation (course rec)
Holiday benevolence
January
PSAT results
Future Scheduling activities (visit classrooms, discuss course rec)
February
FAFSA deadline for TN Promise
Future Scheduling - Course registration
Parent-teacher conferences
Middle school visits to rising freshmen
MarchACT for 11th grade/Pareto 10th grade/State testing
Dual Enrollment info for the upcoming academic year
AprilState testing
Rising freshmen visit WCHS
May
Senior awards
Department awards
Senior breakfast
Senior banquet
Graduation
TN Scholars ceremony
June
Counselors work two weeks after students’ last day.
Summer school scheduling
Fall semester scheduling