Counseling Center
At Farmington Central High School’s Counseling Center, students and families will find caring and knowledgeable staff to help navigate academic, social, and emotional growth. From one-on-one guidance and college planning to support through life’s ups and downs, our counseling team is dedicated to fostering each student’s wellness and success.
- College & Career Exploration
- Testing Information and Resource Center
- Community Service Guidelines
- Scholarships and Financial Aid
College & Career Exploration
Virtual College Tours
Additional College, Career, & Military Exploration
Michigan has many high-demand, high-wage jobs available that require a certificate or an associate degree to get started! These fields offer entry-level and ongoing educational opportunities that increase your potential for professional growth, promotion, and higher wages over time, as well as lead to a meaningful career. Click the link, watch videos, and get more information. You can also find available certificate programs at colleges & universities.
Testing Information and Resource Center
Guide to High School Assessments
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NWEA English & Math (9th, 10th & 11th graders, 3x/yr) |
Test Prep Resources |
| How to get personalized SAT practice FREE |
ACT National Testing Sites only |
(AP) Advanced Placement Optional for all grades |
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Standardized Test Schedules |
Testing Out Information |
Additional Resources
Make a CollegeBoard Account
Link CollegeBoard to Khan Academy
ACT/SAT Free Test Prep
Practice to Increase ACT/SAT Test Scores
Understanding Your SAT Scores
State Superintendent Letter to Parents 2025
Community Service Guidelines
Farmington Central High School Community Service Guidelines
If you are interested in earning a Community Service Honor Cord for commencement, please follow the guidelines below. If you have any questions, contact the Counseling Office.
- You must complete 20 hours of community service during your high school career, which includes your 8th-grade summer and ends April 30th of your senior year.
- Make sure your hours are legitimate community service activities. FCHS only recognizes work for a non-profit organization, service to an individual, or work performed for a profit-based organization when the student is not paid, as true community service. Extracurricular activities (for example, setting up for Homecoming, going to a S.A.D.D. meeting) are not community service. Do not count any activity that takes place during school hours. This program does not encourage students to miss school to complete these hours. If a student attends an overnight activity (church mission trip, Habitat for Humanity), then a maximum of 8 hours per day will be granted for community service. However, we can be flexible on what can count – it is at the school’s discretion – please contact the Counseling Center.
- Make sure all your community service contact supervisors complete the evaluation form. Your hours do not count until we receive the evaluation. Evaluations can be sent by mail, fax, and email, or dropped off at the Counseling Center. Make sure your evaluator has contact information (phone number or email address). If the student is evaluated poorly by the supervising adult, the service hours will not be counted.
- Your community service paperwork is due by April 30th of your senior year. However, it is advisable to turn it in upon completion of each event.
Mrs. Maher, Counselor
FCHS Counseling Center
Phone: (248) 489-3827
Fax: (248) 489-3383
Email: elisa.mahar@farmington.k12.mi.us
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Timeline: "To-Do by Grade Level"
9th Grade
Things To Do in 9th Grade
High school is an exciting time, but sometimes a confusing time. In the wake of new friends,
athletic events, and daily academics, post-secondary plans can get lost. This timeline clarified
some of the FCHS milestones to help you plan your future.
- Get off to a good start with your grades. The grades in 9th grade will be included in your final high school GPA. Grades really do count toward college admission.
- Discuss your four-year education plan with your Counselor. Be proactive and take all classes seriously to make the best of your high school career.
- Start thinking about your life after school, including the types of jobs that might interest you. Identify your likes and dislikes. Explore Careers on Xello.
- Don’t think college is for you? Visit CollegeBoard and watch videos of other students, just like you, who didn’t think college was in their future.
- Get involved in extracurricular activities (both community and school-sponsored).
- Use the Internet to check out college Websites.
- https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/ is a great resource.
- Also, check out summer enrichment programs on websites such as
- https://quizzma.com/ (Practice tests & quizzes)
- https://www.teenink.com/summer-programs (Pre-college summer program)
- https://www.summerdiscovery.com/ (Pre-college academic enrichment)
- Begin saving samples of your best essays/written work for a portfolio.
- Set up a file system that includes:
- Reports cards
- Career Information
- Honors/Awards
- Extracurricular
- Work/Volunteerism
- Begin to understand your Career Pathway. Xello and College Board’s Big Future can help.
- When instructed by your teachers, update your EDP (Educational Development Plan) that is required for graduation.
10th Grade
Things To Do in 10th Grade
High school is an exciting time, but sometimes a confusing time. In the wake of new friends, athletic events and daily academics, post-secondary plans can get lost. This timeline clarified some of the FCHS milestones to help you plan your future.
- Don’t think college is for you? Visit CollegeBoard and watch videos of other students, just like you, who didn’t think college was in their future.
- Take the PSAT 10 assessment program to help you prepare for the SAT next year. Investigate your strengths and interests and check your academic progress.
- Familiarize yourself with college entrance requirements. Take earning credits seriously each year.
- Work toward extra-curricular leadership positions in school and community or volunteer activities.
- Read, read, read. Read the daily newspaper to learn about current events.
- Work on improving your writing skills.
- Explore colleges by attending the local college fairs and virtual tour opportunities shared by the Guidance Office. Speak to college representatives who visit FCHS.
- Are you interested in attending a US military academy? Speak to recruiters when they visit FCHS and explore options virtually via Guidance Office 101 (Canvas) or Weebly (GA)
- Update your EDP when assigned by your teachers.
- Check out the NCAA requirements if you are interested in Division I or II collegiate athletics. Start the certification process by registering online at https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/
11th Grade
Things To Do in 11th Grade
- Don’t think college is for you? Visit CollegeBoard and watch videos of other students, just like you, who didn’t think college was in their future.
- Be sure to meet with your Counselor to review your credits and plans after graduation. Check your GPA. It’s never too late to improve. Colleges like to see an upward trend in grades.
- Make sure you have a Social Security number (and memorize it). All college applications require you to have one.
- Attend the virtual college fairs/virtual tours offered this semester. Your virtual guidance office has made links available for you to learn about various colleges.
- Make a list of colleges that fit your most important criteria and continue your research.
- Explore career interests using the Internet and the search tools available in Canvas or Weebly.
- Organize and make files to manage your college searches, testing, and application data.
- Start looking at financial aid sources. Discuss college funding with your parents and learn their expectations for college funding.
- Start the application process if interested in any of the military academy appointments.
- Check out the NCAA requirements if you are interested in collegiate athletics. You should be registered by now. If not yet completed, register online at https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/.
- All juniors are automatically registered and will take the SAT through the Michigan Merit Exam, here at Farmington Central High School. There is no cost to the student for this exam.
12th Grade
Things To Do in 12th Grade
- Don’t think college is for you? Visit CollegeBoard and watch videos of other students, just like you, who didn’t think college was in their future.
- Continue to take your classes seriously and keep up your grades.
- Participate in updating your EDP when requested by your teachers.
- Complete your college and technical school applications by Thanksgiving.
- When you contact the colleges/universities, inquire about their financial aid requirements—what forms to file, etc. Ask if they have their own financial aid forms.
- Research! Research! Research all that is available to you for financial aid. Check all scholarship information from the counseling office.
- Retake the ACT or SAT exams in the fall if you want to try improving your score: Colleges will consider your best score.
- Make sure you have registered online at https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/ if you want to play Division I or II sports in college.
- Research and apply for scholarships: Use Internet resources and information shared through the Counseling Office.
- Male students who turn 18 must register for Selective Service on their 18th birthday to be eligible for federal and state financial aid.
- If the college to which you’re applying requires letters of recommendation, request recommendation letters from your teachers, if you have not already done so.
- Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) after October 1. Then compare financial aid packages from colleges and universities that have accepted you.
- Make sure you review your senior packet information available on FCHS webpage.