Counseling Center- 3rd Quarter Updates

Hello Awesome SUHi-Red Devils!!

Wow, the semester is off and running… Students are settled in, schedule change request days are done, we hosted Parent Workshop series & FAFAS/Dream ACT parent night!  We have lots of great activities this quarter- Academic, Personal/Social & Post-secondary support services. 

Save the Date…  
February 7^th:  SUHi Counselors Appreciate our Teachers! 
Bring your lunch and join us in the counseling center for cookies, tea and good conversation.

Academic Interventions:

SUHi 2020-2021 Preregistration Dates:

• Incoming 10^th graders:  Feb 10^th – 19^th
• Incoming 11^th graders:  Feb 20^th - March 3^rd
• Incoming 12^th graders:  March 5^th – 17^th

Feeder School 2020-2021 Preregistration Dates:

• NCM Overview Presentation:  February 28^th
• NCM Select Course Request:  March 6^th
• GJH Overview Presentation:  March 13^th
• GJH Select Course Request:  March 19^th

February 10^th thru March 20^th:  2020-2021 Preregistration

Thank you to English department for taking time to bring in your classes. We’ll start with grade level presentation- overview of graduation/A-G college admission requirements- opportunity for students to meet with their counselor- review academic progress, interventions & select their course request for 2020-2021 school year.  Preregistration Student Info. Video

February 18^th: Credit Recovery Begins.

Credit recovery applications will be available the week of February 3^rd.  Deadline to turn in February 12^th. Space is very limited.  Priority will go to seniors.

March 19^th: Senior Credit check and Progress report.  

Senior’s will have a comprehensive senior letter mailed home that includes graduation status and progress report grades.

Post-secondary Interventions

January 27^th-31^st: FAFSA Blast!  

Counselors will visit all US Government & Economic classes with a presentation and final reminder for seniors to complete their FAFSA/Dream Act Application. 

January 31^st & February 28^th: College/Career Awareness Day.

All staff and students are encouraged to wear their college gear.  College information table will be available at lunch in the quad area.  

February- March 2^nd:  FAFSA/Dream Act Workshops. 

After School- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, in the counseling center seniors can start or finish their FAFSA application with the help of a counselor.  FAFSA/DREAM FLYER

February 2020: CASH For College FASFA/Dream ACT Workshop. 

If you missed SUHI FAFSA/Dream Act night, January 23^rd, Olympian and Southwest High School are hosting a workshop, 9am to 12pm, where students and parents can receive personalized assistance with their FAFSA/Dream ACT application. Cash for College Flyer

March 2^nd:  FAFSA/Dream Act Application Deadline. 

Let’s encourage our seniors to submit their FAFSA/Dream Act application no later than the March 2, 2019 deadline to be eligible for grants.

Personal/Social Support

February 12^th and March 11^th: Parent Workshop Series, 9am in the Counseling Center. 

February’s topic is, Bully awareness and cyber bullying and in March parents can join us for planning for the community college or transferring to a university.  Parent Workshop Series Flyer

Every Wednesday: Wellness Wednesday.

Is a great weekly reminder about self-care.  All grade levels can benefit from Wellness Wednesday, where students & staff are welcome to come in the Counseling Center, for a safe space to talk and reflect on their day.  Let’s show our spirit by wearing yellow on Wednesday, a color that display joy and happiness!