Each quarter, the counseling office sends out a newsletter focused on academics, college and career readiness, and social and emotional support. We aim to provide information on community resources, upcoming events for families, and ways the counseling department can help support you in these three important areas. We look forward to working with you this year!

Make sure you are signed up for ParentSquare here for all of the latest information!

Counselors will continue having drop in times for students every day before school, after school, and during lunches for students to stop by with questions. Students and families can also make an appointment through our QR codes on the posters around the school, or on the links on our Counseling Website Homepage!

She is the smiling face when you enter the College and Career Center. Here is a little bit about her:

I grew up in San Diego and received a BA in Psychology from UCLA. I have a Master's degree in Organizational Management and worked in college admissions for over 15 years. My husband and our three kids moved here 11 years ago from San Diego. We live in Snoqualmie and have two MSHS graduates and a current MSHS freshman. I love hiking, traveling, reading, and spending time with friends and family.

I am excited to be joining the Mount Si Counseling team while Carissa Thomas is on leave!

My husband and I have been part of this beautiful valley community for over 20 years now. We feel so fortunate that our three children have had the privilege to be part of the Snoqualmie Valley School District. One graduated from Mount Si last year and is now loving college life at Western Washington University, another is a junior at Mt. Si who's taking a couple classes at the high school and participating in the Running Start program at Bellevue College, and the youngest is an 8th grader at Snoqualmie Middle School.

I have an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Western Washington University and a Master of Arts Degree in Education Counseling from Seattle University. Professionally, I've served as a counselor at Fall City Elementary School and Opstad Elementary School, and I've been an active volunteer in various capacities throughout the valley. During my Masters training, I completed my practicum at Shorewood High School, and I am looking forward to having the opportunity to work at the high school level again.

In my free time, I love to spend time with my family and friends and to be outdoors enjoying nature.

I look forward to getting to know all of you and working together to ensure a positive and successful school experience for our students.

Our NHS peer tutoring is completely full with a waiting list right now. To get on the waitlist, students must fill out the Peer Tutoring Request Form. For our community tutoring resources, see the button below!

There will be a Google Form linked on the Counseling Website on January 19th at 12 pm. Students may request a schedule correction through that form and they will be processed on a first come first serve basis within the schedule constraints. Please note that any request does not guarantee that your schedule will be changed. After a request is submitted your counselor will only communicate if the request CANNOT be completed.

The last day to submit a schedule change request is January 29th, 2023 at 3:00 pm.

Valid reasons for schedule corrections:

- Seniors missing graduation requirements

- Students scheduled in a class they have already completed

- Students enrolled in too many classes or too few classes

- Students who have not met prerequisites for a class

- Students who have a physical/medical reason that prevents participation in class (doctors note required)

Invalid reasons for schedule corrections:

- Desire to have a common lunch or same class with a friend

- Request for a teacher change

- Preference for a different elective

**If you want to add an online class, peer tutor, or office assistant to your schedule, don't fill out this form and schedule an appointment with your counselor.

Please note: It is not an option to drop year-long classes at semester, unless the student failed the first semester of the class in question and the master schedule allows for change.

If you are a current running start student, Spring quarter is around the corner! Make an appointment with your counselor starting January 16th to get your EVF signed in time to get registered for classes.

Grades are officially updated in the grading system six times a year. While we recommend checking grades more often, these 6 times will capture an up-to-date reflection of where your (or your student's) grade is at. These are not sent home as report cards via mail, so it is important to check the grade book in Family and Student Access online and Schoology to see current grades. If you are having trouble logging in, please let us know!

Semester grades: these are the only grades that will appear on your official transcript. Your transcript serves as your official high school record and will be sent to your post-high school program or school.

Quarter grades: these are updated at the half-way point during each semester. They are a good check to see if you are on track to pass the class, or if you need to put in some extra work or seek outside support to find more success. These are not posted to your transcript.

Make sure to check Student and Family Access after each of these grading periods to see updated grades.

SAT:

March 9, 2024 Test

• Registration Deadline: Feb 23
• Late Registration Deadline: Feb 27

Click here to register!

May 4, 2024 Test

• Registration Deadline: April 19
• Late Registration Deadline: April 23

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June 1, 2024 Test

• Registration Deadline: May 16
• Late Registration Deadline: May 21

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ACT:

February 10, 2024 Test

• Registration Deadline: Jan 5
• Late Registration Deadline: Jan 19

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April 13, 2024 Test

• Registration Deadline: March 8
• Late Registration Deadline: March 22

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June 8, 2024 Test

• Registration Deadline: May 3
• Late Registration Deadline: May 17

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Technical schools offer training in numerous fields and could be the perfect solution for students who want to work in an industry that requires—as well as benefits from—hands-on training. In this article, we explain what a technical school is, how it compares to a vocational school, reasons for considering a technical education and a list of jobs that require this type of education.

1. Career-Focused
2. Less Costly
3. General Education for Your Career
4. Practical Practice
5. Admissions Requirements
6. Flexible and Convenient
7. Job Placement before Graduation
8. High Employment Rate
9. Specific Studying
10. Smaller Classes

To read the entire article, click here!

Choosing a career is a major decision. Even if you end up switching careers down the line, the first step you take into the working world will impact the entirety of your professional journey. But as someone with multiple interests, skills and passions, it can be difficult to narrow in on just one career that best represents your goals and dreams.

To help you find the right path, 15 members of Forbes Coaches Council shared advice for deciding on the best career for you. Follow their advice to learn about who you are and point yourself in an ideal professional direction.

Click the link below for the full article!

Play the video below or similar videos in the background while you're reading, studying, or just relaxing!

For some people, the holidays are a happy time. For others, it’s an overwhelming time, bringing up a lot of emotions. Financial stress, personal and familial obligations, and balancing work can contribute to the overwhelming dread for some this holiday season. All while others are still facing COVID-19 anxiety for themselves and their loved ones. So this holiday season, the National Health Council (NHC) is sharing some self-care tips to help you have a stress-free holiday.

1. Take some time for yourself

2. Get active

3. Meditate

4. Rest

Full article here

ATTENTION!
The food bank will be closed December 25 through January 1.

Counselor Alpha Assignments:

Rick Dempsey: A-Cl

Christian McKone: Co-G

Steve Crane: H-La

Heather Kitterman/Carissa Thomas: Le-Pa

Elaine Maimon: Pe-Sm

Sloan Westerman: Sn-Z

Stacey Zachau: Full Time Running Start Students

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Phone: 425.831.8150