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Jesus is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. Colossians 1:17
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Counseling Corner September 18, 2017
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Dear Saints,
We have been having a blast meeting with all of our Freshmen and new students during the past week! Our meetings will continue for the next few weeks. If we have not met with you yet, we will very soon! We have also started college application help for Seniors on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in room 102, starting at 2:45 p.m. Don't forget to stop by for help!
In HIS Love,
Mrs. Garcia
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With Hope -- The Amber Craig Memorial Foundation
will be presenting this year to all students about mental health awareness and suicide prevention during Chapel on Thursday, October 12.
Parents are invited to join us on Tuesday, October 10 from
6:00-7:00p.m. in the MPR (Room 207A)
to view the presentation that students will be seeing on October 12 in Chapel. It is important that we keep the lines of communication open about mental health issues, including suicide and depression, as these are issues that many students face. We hope to see you all there.
Please click here to RSVP.
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October 25 is National Testing Day! Please note your student's schedule as outlined below.
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12th Grade
- No school! Please use this time to visit colleges or work on applications.
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10th & 11th Grade
- PSAT testing begins at 8:00 a.m. for all students. Our annual Career Day will take place after lunch.
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9th Grade
- PSAT 8/9 testing begins at 8:00 a.m. Our annual Career Day will take place after lunch.
Please Note:
This is a mandatory school day! Students will not be permitted to leave campus. Students will not be excused from any portion of the day, unless a doctor's note is presented.
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Attention class of 2018 students and parents! We are hosting FAFSA Parent Night on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the MPR. We will be discussing the updated FAFSA, scholarships, loans, and much more! Save the date, and
RSVP here
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Presidential Service Award
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Freshman and Sophomores 15 years of age or younger, who complete volunteer service hours are encouraged to apply for the Gold Level Presidential Service Award. The award only requires 100 hours of volunteer work in a single year (less than two hours per week). That volunteer work may take place at more than one location. It is important for a student to complete this award while age 14 or 15, because when they turn 16, they need 250 hours in a single year (over four hours per week). In order to associate one's self with CLHS as the assigner of the award, the student must use the ROS Key SVU-6020.
Click here for information on the criteria and eligibility.
See your counselor to apply!
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College Application Madness
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Come and join the Counselors to work on your college applications. Bring your laptop and any questions about your application about how to send test scores, about the UC Personal Insight Questions, and more. Counselors will be offering this workshop every Tuesday and Wednesday in Room 102 from 2:45-4:00 p.m. all the way through November.
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Senior Brag Sheets Due October 1
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Seniors, if you will be requesting any letters of recommendation for college applications or scholarships,
please be sure to complete the Senior Brag Sheet and turn it in to your counselor by
October 1
. The Brag Sheet has a
student questionnaire as well as a
parent questionnaire.
Both components of this
Brag Sheet
are incredibly helpful, when it comes to writing a well-rounded letter of recommendation that speaks to your strengths and character.
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University of Texas, Dallas Scholarship Opportunity
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The Eugene
McDermott Scholarship Program offers scholars one of the most selective and generous undergraduate merit awards in the nation. It includes a full scholarship and stipend package with access to UT Dallas' rigorous education, leadership training, cultural enrichment, and personalized opportunities designed to equip them with the skills, experience, and confidence to succeed as leaders.
Click here
for more information and to apply!
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Many colleges offer overnight visitation options. Attending one of these at a prospective college is very valuable and will give you better insight as to whether this is the right school for you. Please contact schools directly for dates as well as to learn about their registration process.
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It is a pleasure to work with your students and we are having the best time getting to know them. Mrs. Oliver and Mrs. Walker have been individually meeting with the students to review their accommodations. It is so important that the students understand their accommodations, when to use them, and how to request an accommodation.
Skill of the Week:
Students should email their teacher at least one block before a scheduled test or quiz to request extended time or to test in the LAB. This will not only help your student to learn self advocacy skills, but also allows the teacher plenty of time to prepare for the accommodations requested. Mrs. Oliver and Mrs. Walker are available to help with the communication to teachers on any accommodation.
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Get involved! Next week on September 28, we will be having Club Rush. It's a great way to meet other students and get involved. Don't just attend school, rather engage and experience school. Make this your school-be involved!
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