Application Booklet - Our Lady of Good Counsel High School

ApplicationBookletincoming freshman/transfer8th Grade Visits to GC beginMonday, September 17, 2012Parent Information NightWednesday, September 26, 2012 I 7pmOpen HouseSunday, October 14, 2012 I 10am - 1pmApplication DeadlineFriday, December 14, 2012Financial Aid DeadlineFriday, December 7, 2012Admissions DecisionsThursday, February 28, 2013Admissions CriteriaApplicants to Our Lady of Good Counsel High Schoolare evaluated for admission based upon the followingcriteria:• Submission of the Good Counsel Application withapplication fee, preferably online• Appropriate ability as demonstrated on theArchdiocesan High School Placement Test• High level of academic achievement in the seventhgrade and first quarter of the eighth grade• A demonstrated sincere desire to attend Good Counsel• Recommendations of Principals and/or teachers• Satisfactory disciplinary and attendance historyGood Counsel High School admits students of anyrace, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights,privileges, programs and activities generally accordedor made available to the students at our school.We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color,national and ethnic origin in the administration ofour educational and admissions policies, scholarshipprograms and athletic or other school administeredprograms. Our Lady of Good Counsel reserves theright to revoke acceptance at any time for academicand/or disciplinary reasons.Apply online atwww.olgchs.org

CommunityFounded in 1958, Our lady of Good Counsel is located north of the District of Columbiain Montgomery County. Admission to the school is selective and based on previousschool records, teacher recommendations, and standardized testing. Students of allacademic levels find success in Good Counsel’s Advanced Placement, InternationalBaccalureate, honors and college preparatory programs. For highly motivated studentswith mild learning disabilities, the Ryken program offers a structured, small-grouplearning environment. Over 70% of the faculty hold advanced degrees. Students areacademically, ethnically, culturally, and economically diverse.Accreditations and Membershipse school is fully accredited by the State of Marylandand the Middle States Association of Secondary Schoolsand Colleges. Good Counsel has twice been named asa “Blue Ribbon School of Excellence” by the U.S.Department of Education. It is a member of the CollegeEntrance Examination Board, the National Associationfor College Admission Counseling, the National CatholicEducational Association, the Association for Supervisionand Curriculum Development and the Association ofIndependent Maryland Schools, and complies with theNACAC Statement of Principles of Good Practice.Curriculum and GraduationRequirementse academic year consists of a block schedule ofninety-minute class periods that meet on alternatedays throughout the year. Students earn a minimumof seven credits per year with 28 required for graduation.e credit requirements are:• Religious Studies (4)• English (4)• Mathematics (4)• Foreign Languages (3)• Science (3)• Social Studies (3)• Fine Arts (1)• Technology (1)• Physical Education (1.5)• General Electives (3-7)Our Lady of Good Counsel offers a comprehensive,college-preparatory curriculum to all students. For the2012-2013 academic year, Advanced Placement andInternational Baccalaureate courses are available as follows:Advanced PlacementBiology, Chemistry, US History, EuropeanHistory, Comparative Government and Politics,World History, Macroeconomics, Psychology,Physics, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics,Computer Science.International BaccalaureateHistory of Europe HL, Economic SL/HL, TwentiethCentury World History Topics, Art Studio SL/HL,Percussion, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, ChoralMusic, eatre, eory of Knowledge I and II(TOK)-IB requirement, Physics SL, Biology SL/HL,IB Psychology, PreCalculus/Calculus SL, Math HL,Math Studies, Economics SL/HL, World Religions.In 2012, 37 students received the IB Diplomaand 17 students received the IB Certificate.Combinied AP/IBEnglish Language and Composition, English Languageand Composition II HL, Spanish 5, 6, 7 SL/HL, Spanishseminar, French 5, 6, 7, 8 SL/HL and French seminar.INCOMING FRESHMAN/TRANSFER

e class of 2012 received offers of over $22 million in scholarships to colleges and universities. Of these totals, 53 wereIB students accepted into 44 honors Programs. In addition, these 53 IB students received a one-year scholarship total of$1.7 million and a four-year scholarship total of over $7 million. e Class of 2012 were accepted into 93 Honors Programs.Below is a partial list of colleges and universities offering admission to our students.College Admittance – Class of 2012Boston CollegeBrown UniversityCarnegie Mellon UniversityCase Western Reserve UniversityCornell UniversityDavidson CollegeDuke UniversityFranklin and Marshall Collegee George Washington UniversityGeorgetown UniversityJohns Hopkins UniversityLoyola University MarylandMassachusetts Instituteof TechnologyNew York UniversityNorthwestern UniversityOberlin CollegePrinceton UniversityRensselaer Polytechnic InstituteTufts UniversityTulane UniversityUnited States Military AcademyUniversity of California, Los AngelesUniversity of Chicagoe University of North Carolinaat Chapel HillUniversity of Notre DameUniversity of PennsylvaniaUniversity of RichmondUniversity of VirginiaWake Forest University

Value of a Good Counsel EducationOur very competitive tuition rate includes:• Daily lunch service• Most textbooks• An established IB Program (since 1995) currentlyone of only eight schools worldwide in a pilot programfor the newly approved World Religions Course• Pre-IB/Honors Program• Advanced Placement Program• e Ryken Studies Program• St. Mary’s Scholars Program• Comprehensive Campus Ministry & Retreat Program• Maryland State Certified Educators(over 70% with Advanced Degrees)• 30+ Clubs• 50+ Athletic TeamsXaverian HonorsStudents have demonstrated academic success through grades and standardized test scores. Generally, honorscourses involve additional reading and presume some mastery of analytical and critical thinking skills.College PrepCollege prep courses continue to hone academic and critical thinking skills needed for advanced high schoolcourse work as well as the college curriculum.Ryken Studies Programe Ryken Studies Program is a college preparatory program that is designated for highly motivated studentswho have been diagnosed with learning differences.Parent Information NightWednesday, September 26, 2012 I 7:00pm I Good Counsel Kane CenterParents of 7th and 8th graders are invited to attend and receive information regarding:• e Admissions Process• Good Counsel’s Academic, Co-Curricular and Athletic Programs• Information about the Ryken Studies Program will immediately follow the presentation• Question and Answer SessionOpen HouseSunday, October 14, 2012 I 10:00am – 1:00pm I 17301 Old Vic Boulevard I Olney, MD 20832• Tours• Meet Administrators, Faculty, Students, and Parents• Athletic and Co-Curricular Club Fair• Parents’ Association ReceptionINCOMING FRESHMAN/TRANSFER

Financial InformationTuition (Set in the winter for the following year.)For 2012–2013 Academic Year (Includes lunch; Books and Uniforms not included) $17,150Application fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50Registration fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$200Technology fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$150PaymentIn addition to the $200 non-refundable registration fee, an $800 deposit is due at registration.e next payment is due August 1, 2013. Tuition must be paid in full by May 1, 2014.Good Counsel participates in the FACTS tuition management program.ScholarshipsXaverian Scholar (Amount varies)Scholarships are awarded based on Archdiocesan High School Placement Test performance,academic, and co-curricular achievement. No additional application required.Fine Arts (Amount varies)Application form and directions enclosed for eatre, Art, Instrumental, and Choral scholarships.Must be submitted by December 14, 2012.Speech Scholarship (Amount varies)Application form and directions enclosed for speech competition on Saturday, March 2, 2013.Must be submitted by December 14, 2012.Scholarship winners will be notified in acceptance packet.Financial AidGood CounselApplication should be requested from the Admissions Office and returned to Private School AidService by December 7, 2012. (Available in mid-October upon request or at www.olgchs.org)Archdiocesane Archdiocese of Washington also uses the Private School Aid Service form. Only one form isrequired to be considered for both the Archdiocesan financial aid program and Good Counsel’s.e Archdiocesan deadline is also December 7, 2012. (Available in mid-October at www.adw.org)Latino Student FundFor application and information contact LSF at 202-244-3438 or www.latinostudentfund.org.

Admissions ProceduresWe encourage all students to apply online.Only online applicants will be able to monitor the status of their application.Archdiocese of Washington Elementary School Students(NOTE: Students applying to the Ryken Studies Program must follow the additional procedures outlined on theRyken page. All applicants must take the High School Placement Test.)1. Students must complete a Good Counsel admissions application form and submit it to Good Counselwith a non-refundable $50.00 application fee by Friday, December 14, 2012. Please visit www.olgchs.orgto apply online. We encourage all students to apply online. Only online applicants will be able to monitorthe status of their application.2. Students must take the High School Placement Test in their parochial school. Students who miss the testmust make arrangements with the Catholic Schools Office at (301) 853-4587 to retake the test.3. e Archdiocese sends choice cards to parochial schools. Students use the card to select two high schools.ese two high schools receive the complete transcript from the student’s elementary school. e transcriptis comprised of report cards, all testing results, and recommendations from the Principal and teachers.4. e Good Counsel Admissions Office reviews each student’s complete transcript when rendering a decision.5. Archdiocesan students do not submit the transcript release and recommendation forms to their school.Non-Archdiocese of Washington School Students(NOTE: Students applying to the Ryken Studies Program must follow the additional procedures outlined on theRyken page. All applicants must take the High School Placement Test.)1. Students must complete a Good Counsel admissions application form and submit it to Good Counselwith a non-refundable $50.00 application fee by Friday, December 14, 2012. Please visit www.olgchs.orgto apply online. We encourage all students to apply online. Only online applicants will be able to monitorthe status of their application.2. Students must make arrangements with the Catholic Schools Office to sit for the High School Placement Test.For information about testing, visit www.adw.org and click on the Education link or call (301) 853-4587.3. At the end of the first quarter, parents must request a complete transcript in writing from the student’scurrent school with grades and testing information covering the student’s previous two academic years.4. Students must submit teacher recommendations from their current Math and English teachers.5. e Good Counsel Admissions Office reviews each student’s complete transcript when rendering a decision.

Application FormDATE RECEIVEDFOR OFFICE USE ONLYFEEAPPLICANT’S LEGAL NAME LAST FIRST MIDDLE INITIALMAILING ADDRESS STREET CITY STATE zIPCOUNTYPHONEBIRTH DATE AGE SEX ■ M ■ FRELIGIONPARISH (if Catholic)SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDINGAPPLYING FOR GRADESCHOOL ADDRESS STREET CITY STATE zIPCheck the program for which you would like to be considered.(Note: Additional requirements for Ryken are outlined in the Ryken section.If not admitted to Honors, applicant will automatically be considered for College-Prep.)MR./DR.FATHER’S NAME LAST FIRST MIDDLE■ FATHER DECEASED■ NOT LIVING WITH FATHER■ Xaverian Honors■ College-Prep■ RykenOCCUPATION NAME OF EMPLOYER WORK PHONEWORK ADDRESS STREET CITY STATE zIP■ YES ■ NOFATHER A GOOD COUNSEL GRADUATE?IF YES, YEAR OF GRADUATIONMRS./MS./DR.MOTHER’S NAME LAST FIRST MIDDLE■ MOTHER DECEASED ■ NOT LIVING WITH MOTHEROCCUPATION NAME OF EMPLOYER WORK PHONEWORK ADDRESS STREET CITY STATE zIP■ YES ■ NOMOTHER A GOOD COUNSEL GRADUATE?IF YES, YEAR OF GRADUATIONAdditional immediate family members who have attended or are currently attending Good Counsel (include date of graduation and relationship to applicant)APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID? ■ YES ■ NO SUBMITTED A FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION? ■ YES ■ NO(e decision for acceptance is independent of financial aid application)

Application Form continuedList any organizations, clubs and activities with the school or community in which the applicant has participated during thelast two years. Mention any awards received in these activities.EssayOur Lady of Good Counsel’s philosophy states: “In today’s world, the loving good person, even alone, can make adifference.” In 250 words or less, describe how you plan to make a difference in the Good Counsel community.(Attach typed essay to application and include applicant and parent signatures along with the $50.00 application fee.If you apply online the signature requirement is waived.)APPLICANT SIGNATUREDATESTUDENT E-MAIL ADDRESSPARENT OR GUARDIAN SIGNATUREDATEPARENT E-MAIL ADDRESSIncoming Freshman Applications must be postmarked to Good Counsel by December 14, 2012.Return to Our Lady of Good Counsel High SchoolAttn: Office of Admissions, 17301 Old Vic Boulevard, Olney, MD 20832ARCHDIOCESAN STUDENTS MUST:• Submit a completed application• Mark Good Counsel as a choice on the High School Placement TestNON-ARCHDIOCESAN OF WASHINGTON STUDENTS MUST:• Submit a completed application• Register to take the High School Placement Test and mark Good Counsel as a choice• Send Transcript Release Form and Recommendation Forms to current school

Do not submit this form if you are in a Washington Archdiocese Catholic Elementary School.Transcript Release FormAPPLICANT’S LEGAL NAME LAST FIRST MIDDLEDATE OF BIRTHCURRENT GRADECURRENT SCHOOLSCHOOL PHONEParent or GuardianI give permission for copies of all transcripts and test records to be sent to Our Lady of Good Counsel High School.PARENT OR GUARDIAN SIGNATUREDATEPlease submit this form to your child’s registrar or counselor for processing.Registrar or Grade CounselorPlease mail a final 7th grade transcript and the 1st quarter 8th grade report card. Please include any standardized test resultsfor the past two years.Our Lady of Good Counsel High SchoolAttn: Office of Admissions17301 Old Vic BoulevardOlney, MD 20832Phone: 240-283-3235Fax: 240-283-3250Incoming Freshman deadline: December 14, 2012Transfer Student deadline: March 22, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school yearINCOMING FRESHMAN/TRANSFER

Do not submit this form if you are in a Washington Archdiocese Catholic Elementary School.English Teacher Recommendation Forme purpose of this form is to request a general assessment of the student, which will become part of his/her application foradmission to Good Counsel High School. e contents of this assessment are confidential and are not routinely shared withapplicants and their families, though all educational records are subject to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of1974. Applicants’ records only become permanent if they matriculate at Good Counsel.APPLICANT’S LEGAL NAME LAST FIRST MIDDLECURRENT SCHOOLSCHOOL PHONEEVALUATOR’S NAMEPOSITIONEVALUATOR’S SIGNATUREDATEEvaluator – Compared to other students whom you have taught or advised, please assess this student for thefollowing characteristics. Please mail or fax the completed form to the address below.Key:1 = outstanding2 = good3 = satisfactory4 = improvementneeded5 = unsatisfactoryN = not observedAbility to work independentlyAbility to work in a groupAbility to follow directionsAchievement related to potentialOrganization of time and workSelf-motivationConductIntegrityLeadershipEmotional MaturityRelationship with peersRelationship with adultsConcern for othersSelf confidence1 2 3 4 5 NIncoming Freshman deadline: December 14, 2012Transfer Student deadline: March 22, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school yearParents, please provide a stamped envelope for the teacherto mail the registration form to Good Counsel.17301 Old Vic Boulevard, Olney, MD 20832Phone: 240-283-3235 Fax: 240-283-3250

Do not submit this form if you are in a Washington Archdiocese Catholic Elementary School.Math Teacher Recommendation Forme purpose of this form is to request a general assessment of the student, which will become part of his/her application foradmission to Good Counsel High School. e contents of this assessment are confidential and are not routinely shared withapplicants and their families, though all educational records are subject to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of1974. Applicants’ records only become permanent if they matriculate at Good Counsel.APPLICANT’S LEGAL NAME LAST FIRST MIDDLECURRENT SCHOOLSCHOOL PHONEEVALUATOR’S NAMEPOSITIONEVALUATOR’S SIGNATUREDATEEvaluator – Compared to other students whom you have taught or advised, please assess this student for thefollowing characteristics. Please mail or fax the completed form to the address below.Key:1 = outstanding2 = good3 = satisfactory4 = improvementneeded5 = unsatisfactoryN = not observedAbility to work independentlyAbility to work in a groupAbility to follow directionsAchievement related to potentialOrganization of time and workSelf-motivationConductIntegrityLeadershipEmotional MaturityRelationship with peersRelationship with adultsConcern for othersSelf confidence1 2 3 4 5 NIncoming Freshman deadline: December 14, 2012Transfer Student deadline: March 22, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school yearParents, please provide a stamped envelope for the teacherto mail the registration form to Good Counsel.17301 Old Vic Boulevard, Olney, MD 20832Phone: 240-283-3235 Fax: 240-283-3250

Speech i Fine Arts i Scholarship Information SheetApplication Requirements for Speech Competition1. Fill out the Incoming Freshman Speech Scholarship Application Form and submit it to GC’s Admissions officeby December 14, 2012. Additional information is on the next page.2. Upon receipt of your application, you will receive additional information on rules and a schedule for the day(March 2, 2013).If you have any questions, contact Mr. Chuck Ehrman at ehrman@olgchs.org.Application Requirements for Fine Arts Scholarship1. Fill out the Incoming Freshman Fine Arts Scholarship Application Form and submit it to GC’sAdmissions office by December 14, 2012.2. Attach a letter of recommendation from the applicant’s current theatre or music instructor or an adult other thanthe parent who is familiar with the student’s experience.3. Confirm interview or audition date and time (see procedure below).Theatre scholarship applicantsStudents applying for theatre scholarships can sign up for an audition date and time slot on the drama website:www.gctheater.org. Click on the “scholarship auditions” tab. Follow the directions to sign-up for an audition date and timeslot to get monologues and other resources for your audition. Candidates are required to come to auditions with a memorizedone-minute monologue appropriate for his or her age. Applicants will be led through a warm-up and group cold-reading inaddition to performing their prepared monologue. e audition will tale approximately 45 minutes.Music applicantsStudents applying for music scholarships will download audition materials from the music website:www.goodcounselmusic.org after December 20, 2012. Click on the “scholarship auditions” tab. Follow the directions todownload the appropriate audition materials and to sign-up for an audition date and time-slot.Art applicantsApplicants must send a digital portfolio (digital photos on a disk) of original artwork (10–12 pieces) which gives evidence ofartistic growth and development. e portfolio deadline is January 18, 2013. At the interview applicants will present theirportfolio and be invited to discuss their particular interests in art. As part of the interview, they will be asked to demonstratebasic drawing skills. e skills test will consist of basic shading techniques. Appointments for the Art Scholarships will beassigned based on the choices selected on the Fine Arts Application Form. Audition dates and times will be e-mailed after theapplication is received.If you have any questions, contact the following instructors:eatre Ms. Kristina Friedgen friedgen@olgchs.orgWind Instruments/Percussion/Strings Dr. Richard Slocum slocum@olgchs.orgVocal/Piano Mr. Stanley Spottswood spottswood@olgchs.orgArt Mrs. Gretchen Irby irby@olgchs.orgKeep this information sheet for reference.

Speech i Fine Arts i Scholarship Scholarship FormI am applying for the:Please check theappropriate scholarship(s)■ eatre Scholarship■ Music Scholarship (Instrumental)■ Music Scholarship (Piano)■ Music Scholarship (Vocal)■ Art Scholarship■ Speech Scholarship Competition (March 2, 2013)(Details of the competition are online at www.olgchs.org.)Type of instrumentPlease print legibly.APPLICANT’S LEGAL NAME LAST FIRST MIDDLEADDRESS STREET CITY STATE zIPHOME PHONECURRENT SCHOOL■ MALE■ FEMALEPARENT NAME LAST FIRST PARENT’S E-MAIL ADDRESSInterview Dates for Fine Arts ApplicantsStudents auditioning for a music scholarship will select the date and time for their music audition on the music programwebsite: www.goodcounselmusic.orgART: ■ Wednesday, February 6, 2013■ ursday, February 7, 2013APPLICANT SIGNATUREDATE

Speech Scholarship Competition i March 2, 2013Please read all the information below carefully. If you have any questions, please call Mr. Chuck Ehrman at240-283-3207 or email him at ehrman@olgchs.org.To register for this competition, fill out the Speech/Fine Arts Scholarship form in the Admissions packet.Keep this page for future reference.When is the competition? Saturday, March 2, 20138:00 - 8:30 Registration in the school’s Dining Hall.8:30 – 8:45 Welcome & Information9:00 – 12:00 Preliminary Rounds of Competition• Students will be divided into small groups of 5 or 6 and will deliver their speechesin classrooms. Each room will have two judges.• Students deliver their speeches in the “open space” in the front of the classroom.• Students will have three chances to give their speeches, each time with a differentsubset of fellow competitors and each time with different judges.12:15 – 1:00 Final Round of Competition & Awards• e top six speakers will be invited to compete a fourth time.ese students are the ones who qualify for the scholarships.What do student competitors need to do to participate?Students should compose one original speech (4-6 minutes) on any topic of their choosing. e purposeof the speech can be to persuade, inform, inspire, and/or entertain.While memorization is not required, great familiarity with the speech is. Memorization, though, couldbe a deciding factor with the judges.What are the judges looking for?Familiarity * Eye Contact * Originality * Expressiveness * Pacing * PoiseWhat are the scholarship amounts? All scholarships are four year renewable scholarships.First place 3,500.00Second place 3,000.00ird place 2,750.00Fourth place 2,500.00Fifth place 2,250.00Sixth place 2,000.00If a student accepts a scholarship, what are the requirements?Students must be eighth graders and must be accepted by and then enroll in Good Counsel.Students must be participating members on the school’s Speech and Debate team(minimum of six Saturday league tournaments and the necessary practice time).

PLTW (STEM Progam) i Application FormApplication Requirements• Successful completion of Algebra I and Math or Science Teacher recommendation.• Fill out PLTW personal information form and written essay statement illustrating an interest in the pursuit of theengineering field and submit it to GC’s Admissions office by December 14, 2012.• Personal interview with the PLTW staff in January.NameAddressStreetCity, State, zip CodeHome PhoneParents’ Cell Phone: Mother FatherParent Email AddressCurrent 8th Grade SchoolCurrent 8th Grade Math Course and GradeCurrent 8th Grade Science Course and GradePlease indicate any technology/robotics/engineering experience that you have had within your school or outside of school:

PLTW (STEM Progam) i Essayank you for applying to our new PLTW Stem Engineering Program. As part of the application process, we are asking youto write a brief essay addressing the following questions:You may write your answer on this page or type your response on a separate sheet of paper.is program is designed for students who have an interest in various engineering technologies.How do you see yourself using this Engineering knowledge in the future?Also, what type of experience or work have you done in the past demonstrating your interest in the engineering field?Do you prefer working as an individual or collaborating with peers?Name (please print)Home PhoneSignature

BUS Routes to Good CounselPlease note that pick-up times are approximate. Buses will arrive at Good Counsel by 7:45am and leave at 3:30pm.Montgomery CountyRoute. #1 Silver Spring via Georgia Avenue• st. John the evangelist (7:10am)• glenmont metro (7:20am)• Plaza Del mercado (Behind mcDonalds) (7:30am)Route #2 Silver Spring via New Hampshire Avenue• st. Bernadette school (6:40am)• safeway at Powder mill & new hampshire ave. (6:50am)• st. John the Baptist (7:05am)• safeway at cloverly shopping center (7:20am)Route #3 Kensington, Rockville via Connecticut Avenueand Veirs Mill Road• st. Jane de chantal school (6:40am)• holy redeemer school, Kensington (6:55am)• st. catherine’s school (7:10am)• safeway at Bauer Drive (7:25am)Route #4 Montgomery Village, Gaithersburg, RockvilleRoute #4A• Quince orchard Plaza-staples & mcDonald’s (6:52am)• cVs at montgomery Village (7:00am)• Wendy’s/taco Bell at Woodfield rd. and muncastermill rd. (7:10am)Route #4B• mcDonald’s at rte. 28 and Quince orchard (6:55am)• rte. 28 & Dufief mill road (6:58am)Route #4C• monroe and fleet st. (7:15am)• st. Patrick’s school (7:30am)Howard CountyRoute #6 Columbia, Clarksville• security square mall - mcDonalds (6:20am)• triangle shopping center (6:45am)• st. John the evangelist church at the Wilde Lake interfaithcenter, columbia (7:00am)• st. Louis school, clarksville (7:20am)• rte. 216 & rte. 108 (7:30am)Prince George’s/Montgomery CountyRoute #7 Bowie, Laurel, Burtonsville• mcDonald’s, Bowie, at rte 197 and 450 (6:30am)• home Depot, Laurel, intersection rte. 198 & 197 (6:55am)• stanley memorial Library, Laurel, at rte. 198 and 7th street(7:00am)• Burtonsville crossing shopping center, rte. 198 &old columbia Pike (7:15am)2012–2013 Bus fees:$3.00 for a single ride (non bus pass holder), $450.00 persemester for both ways, and $225.00 for one way.good counsel will continue its service of providing astudent directory by zip code to help facilitate carpooling.for further information, contact Bettye folz in the Businessoffice at 240-283-3221.Route #5 Damascus, Laytonsville• mcDonald’s at milestone, rte. 27 and 355, neelesville rd.(6:45am)• st. Paul’s church, Damascus (7:00am)• 7-11 on rte. 108 in Laytonsville (7:20am)