January 24, 2025
Upcoming Counseling Department Events
Thursday, January 30th - College Credit Plus (CCP) Information Session
The Counseling Department will be hosting a College Credit Plus Information session on Thursday, January 30th from 6-7 p.m. in the Padua Cafeteria. A representative from Cuyahoga Community College will be on hand to explain the College Credit Plus application process.
Thursday, February 6th - Underclass Night
Rescheduled from the original December 5th date that was cancelled due to a snow day. This program is intended for students and parents in the Classes of 2027 and 2028 and will offer information on the course registration process, selecting a rigorous college prep curriculum, and an in-depth explanation of CCP and AP programs, as well as how students can build a strong transcript.
Thursday, March 6th - Financial Aid Night Part 2
Mrs. Sandoval from College Now of Greater Cleveland will be on hand to explain Financial Aid Award letters to students and parents in the Class of 2024, as well as next steps to financing college education. This event will coincide with 3rd quarter Parent/Teacher Conferences.
Class of 2025
The 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is now available for all students and parents to complete as soon as they are ready.
If you have questions or need assistance completing your FAFSA form, please contact our College Now of Cleveland representative, Mrs. Pam Sandoval at psandoval@collegenowgc.org. Mrs. Sandoval is available for individual meetings as well. Please contact Mrs. Salata, Counseling Coordinator, at bsalata@paduafranciscan.net or at (440)845-2444 x158 to schedule an appointment.
Class of 2026
On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, all Padua Franciscan High School students in the Class of 2026 will take the ACT. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW), under Ohio Revised Code 3301.072, requires all high school Juniors to take the state-funded ACT or SAT college readiness examination. Beginning with the Class of 2026, the ODEW has created an opt-out option for families to exempt their high school junior from taking the state-mandated test.
If you would like for your student to opt out of taking the ACT, please contact Mrs. Amanda Byrnes at abyrnes@paduafranciscan.net or at (440)845-2444 x126 no later than February 1, 2025.
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