Last Names A - K Ms. Wagenfuehr
Last Names L - Z Mr. Crook
Do you know the 3 main areas School Counselors work with students are …
Academic - talk about any academic concerns, study plans, organizational skills, academic plans, Tech Center, AP classes, and more.
Personal/Social - concerns with friendships, family, other interpersonal concerns, anxiety, stress, coping skills and more
Career/College - deciding after high school plans and what to do when students are in high school to make those plans happen. Will a student go to trade school? 2 or 4 year college? Military? Apprenticeship? Other?
We meet with students during individual appointments, by conducting small groups, and when visiting classrooms. We also talk with parents/guardians on the phone and in person.
SCHEDULE CHANGES -
Sometimes students want to ask their school counselor about a possible schedule change because they no longer need a class or are in the wrong class, etc.
Possible schedule changes for the entire school year can be discussed and requested with your school counselor at Orientation.
For Trimester 1 requests, they need to be made at Orientation and up through the 1st Day of School.
For Trimesters 2 requests, by November 10th and for Trimester 3 by March 1st.
Feeling overwhelmed, working through a problem situation, having anxious thoughts, want to decrease stress?
Click here and keep scrolling down to connect with a variety of mental health tips - particularly the “I’m Feeling” and “Tips for Navigating” sections.
Information for ALL students:
- Requesting Classes for next year - In February, school counselors will be visiting social studies classes for 9th-11th grade students to request their classes for next year in PowerSchool. If you do not have a social studies class this trimester, your school counselor will call you down so you can request your classes. See your school counselor if you have any questions about requesting classes.
- XELLO for Career Planning - In December, students were introduced to Xello, the new program we are using for students to work on their EDPs (Educational Development Plans.) Ask your student to show you Xello on their Chromebook - it is one of the apps and can be found within the waffle. Students have access to Xello at any time, and can view their plan, research career options, change their plan, take interest surveys, etc. Trade School and 2 and 4-year college information also is found on Xello to help with planning. There is SO MUCH information - view it today or soon with your student.
- Have a quick question for your school counselor or want to set up a meeting time? EVERY WEDNESDAY at Lunch, the school counselors have a table in the cafeteria and are there to answer your questions. We also have information sheets on a variety of topics. Stop by the table on Wednesdays!
AP Exams May 2024
For those students taking an AP class this year, note the following dates of the AP Exams. Please plan doctor appointments and other school absences around these dates so that students will be in attendance for the exams. These dates are set in stone and set by College Board and all test-takers around the world take these tests on the same day:
Monday, May 6 8am - US Government
Monday, May 6 12pm - Chemistry
Wednesday, May 8 8am - English Literature and Composition
Thursday, May 9 12pm - Psychology
Friday, May 10 8am - US History
Monday, May 13 8am - Calculus AB
Monday, May 13 12pm - PreCalculus
Tuesday, May 14 8am - English Language and Composition
Thursday, May 16 12pm - Biology
Seniors
Senior Packet -please read and refer to throughout the school year - the Senior Packet can be found here: Senior Packet
Financial Aid letters from colleges and trade schools —- Have you already been accepted to colleges and are you receiving Financial Aid letters from them indicating your financial options? Not all letters are the same - different colleges have different forms/options, and each one can be a little confusing if you are not familiar with the format of those letters. See your school counselor who can help you review them and understand what you are being offered, so you can make an informed decision.
- Continue to Apply - Check the individual deadlines, but most colleges and trade schools will still be accepting applications now through the early spring (and some beyond that timeframe!) So, finish or start those applications today. See your school counselor about how to get started or with any questions along the way.
ACCEPTED FORM - This form has been emailed to all Seniors. As soon as you are accepted to a Trade School, 2 or 4-year college, Military, Apprenticeships, etc., complete this form. School Counselors have a treat for you and want to congratulate you!! Complete this form EVERYTIME you receive an acceptance if you receive more than 1.
Apply on website or through the Common App? Check your college or trade school website to find out how they want you to apply ….some will have you apply on their website, while others want you to apply via Common App.
APPLICATIONS - you might need to write an essay and/or obtain recommendation letters for your college and trade school applications. Make sure you give yourself enough time to write and obtain these parts of your application.
FAFSA - Students applying to 2-year colleges, 4-year colleges, and trade schools are encouraged to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to be eligible for scholarships, grants, and federal aid. Most post-secondary schools participate with federal student aid programs, however, you can check with each school to be certain. Schools also sometimes use the FAFSA information to determine eligibility for their own in-house scholarships and grants. Students and Families can obtain FAFSA ID beginning in October 2023 (this is the 1st Step) and then the FAFSA opens later this school year on DECEMBER 31, 2023 for students and families to complete - the sooner you complete, the more opportunities students are eligible for. See your school counselor with questions. You can also refer to: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Scholarships - Periodically look at the Scholarships link on the Counseling Office Virtual Office. Scholarships for college and trade school - updated throughout the school year - can be found on the School Counseling Virtual Office link: Scholarships-Hopkins School Counseling Office Ms. Wagenfuehr also emailed you the link. Scholarship deadlines vary, some deadlines are approaching and some are not until early spring. ALSO ask your college or trade school about their own Scholarships once you have been accepted - they have their own for admitted students. See you school counselor for more information.
Michigan Achievement Scholarship - Click here / Scholarship Link - Many seniors will qualify for this scholarship from the State of Michigan. IT IS FOR MULTIPLE YEARS !!! First step is to complete the FAFSA - then complete next steps.
JuniorsSpring Break is a great time to go visit colleges and trade schools, as the students there are usually in class (not on spring break) so you can see what the campus is like in session and take a tour. Contact the Admissions Office of a campus you’d like to visit and schedule a tour.
This is the school year you will start to make more solid post-secondary plans - what you will be doing after high school graduation! This planning can be exciting as well as sometimes a little daunting. Your school counselor is here to help. Also, refer to the Junior Packet of information. The Junior Packet can be found here: Junior Packet
10th gradersThis year you will continue to grow and develop as a high school student as well as think about and plan for any Tech Center programs, AP classes, and more. Your school counselor is here to help. Also, refer to the 10th grade packet of information. The 10th Grade Packet can be found here: 10th grade Packet
9th gradersRemember your school counselor is available to answer any questions and provide support - stop by to see us in the Office and if we are not available, complete a GREEN appointment request sheet. We will then call you down to meet.
9th Grade Packet can be found here: 9th grade Packet
Michigan Career Pathfinder
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity's Office of Employment and Training (LEO-E&T) created this online career planning tool to help connect Michigan residents with high-quality, in-demand degrees and credentials. We encourage students and families to explore this useful tool:
Michigan Career Pathfinder
