POWER YOUR MIND: TOOLS TO BUILD RESILIENCE
This year has been stressful for everyone, and our students are no exception. In response, North Catholic's Guidance Department along with Mrs. Bouch are very excited to offer students a new after-school program called "Power Your Mind: Tools to Build Resilience." This program teaches coping skills and tools for managing stress, for dealing with frustration, anger, worry, change, and disappointment, and for building a healthy and balanced view of themselves and others.
"Power Your Mind" was developed by Recovery International, which has been teaching cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to adults since 1937. They have restructured their tried-and-true techniques for a teen audience and for dealing with everyday stressors that teens are likely to encounter. All CBT techniques and this program in particular teach people to identify negative and unhealthy thoughts and behaviors and to replace them with more realistic, positive, and productive thoughts.
Mrs. Bouch has been involved with Recovery International since 2006 and has been a community group leader since 2016.
Both in-person and virtual attendees are welcome! The program will run for four Thursdays in February (2/4, 2/11, 2/18, and 2/25) from 3:00-4:00 PM.
To sign your student up for the program, please fill out the form linked below so that we can plan for a space that will allow for social distancing.
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ATTENTION SENIORS AND SENIOR PARENTS!
Head to the Prep for the Future Resource Center
in Schoology (course code: MCRT-WRHW-7GGFF) and find the Scholarship folder.
In this folder, you will find countless resources on the different types of financial aid, tips for preparing essays and scholarship applications and most importantly, an entire vetted list of scholarship opportunities available to your student!
The list is organized by the following categories:
Local and State
Parent Memberships or Employment
Minority and Ethnicity Related
Major/Area of Study/Interests
Clubs, Organizations and Leadership
Essays
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COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES AND TRANSCRIPTS |
We love to hear where students have been accepted and celebrate their accomplishments! Seniors must report their acceptances through their Naviance account.
All transcript requests must be made through Naviance.
If a college is requesting a mid-year transcript, students may make this request in Naviance the same way they requested an initial transcript. Please note that not all colleges and universities require a mid-year transcript.
Official records cannot be released if there is an outstanding balance on your account. Please be sure to check your parent portal regularly for any changes.
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PREP FOR THE FUTURE RESOURCE CENTER |
For other information on the college application process, head to the Prep for the Future Resource Center in Schoology (course code: MCRT-WRHW-7GGFF) and find the Preparation for Senior Year folder. Here you will find numerous resources including a Senior Timeline, Naviance and College Application FAQ, etc. This information is updated regularly so be sure to visit often!
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SAT SCHOOL DAY FOR JUNIORS |
All Juniors will be taking the SAT during the school day on Wednesday, March 3rd.
Benefits of SAT School Day for Students
- Convenience. Students don't have to worry about locating or getting to the testing site. School day testing won't disrupt weekend plans, jobs, or family time.
- Comfort. Students test in familiar surroundings with people they know.
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Confidence. Nothing builds confidence like practice and the SAT is the only admission test that offers free, personalized practice plans for all students. Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy® provides every student with a practice plan built just for them, along with integrated coaching tools for teachers to view progress and support their students.
Please note: You do not have to register your student for this exam.
The cost of the exam is $68 and will be billed to your parent portal.
You do however, have to register your student for any Saturday SAT that they wish to take.
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We want to remind you that 3RPrep has offered North Catholic Families a great opportunity for Virtual Test Prep. For the cost of a normal textbook, you will have access to their software learning platform! This is great for students who may have not been able to fit the NC class into their schedule or simply want to work on their own time/pace!
3RPrep's scoring software coupled with content allow customized instruction on the topic being taught and can hone in on a student's areas of improvement. The online class includes weekly LIVE STREAMS via YouTube on 830Prep (and recorded for future use) and two in-person tutoring sessions either live in-studio or online.
phil@3rprep.com or 833-773-7522 ext. 101
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ADDITIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES |
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The Summer STEM Institute (SSI) is a six-week virtual summer program for high school students. The program was started last summer by educators, students, and graduates from Stanford, Harvard, and MIT.
The program consists of three main parts:
- Research and data science boot camp: Students learn how to design and conduct data science research projects. Students learn about the research process and how to apply statistical and machine learning methods to address scientific questions with real-world impact.
- Masterclass lecture series: Students are connected to accomplished young adults around the world. Students have the opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship from Forbes 30 Under 30 recipients, science research from International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) grand prize winners, and other topics from speakers with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Mentored research project: Students complete a research project through a rigorous, hands-on learning experience under the guidance of mentors. Previously, students have worked in a variety of fields, from computational biology to quantum physics.
The John Carroll University Young Writers Workshop (YWW), a week-long summer camp at John Carroll University, is now offering both day camp and overnight residential options, so students from all over the country can experience inspiring and rigorous creative writing!
Students in grades 8-12 participate in an immersive writing experience in the craft of fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Students will study with acclaimed professors, engage in writing exercises, workshop their stories and experience a pre-college environment.
Dates: July 19-23, 2021
Cost: Day only option is $380, Residential option is $980
(Early bird rates and scholarships are available)
The application deadline for the workshop is June 1st, 2021. For more information about the JCU YWW, please visit sites.jcu.edu/yww.
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Mr. Chiesa and Mrs. Parsons will be in the Sophomore and Junior classes in February to work on their e-portfolios! |
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QUICK LINKS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS |
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For general inquiries and record requests
Mrs. Carolyn Standish
412-321-4823 Ext 543
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Mrs. Mia Gantz
Last Names A-K
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Mr. Eric Chiesa
Last Names L-Z
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North Catholic High School
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