Counselor's Corner

Hispanic Heritage Month

Self-Improvement Month

9/5-9/11: National Suicide Prevention Week

9/8: Coffee with the Counselors via Facebook Live

9/10: World Suicide Prevention Day

9/11: Patriot Day

9/12: Grandparents Day

9/13-9/19: Student Sleep Health Week

9/17: Constitution Day/Citizenship Day

9/18: World Clean-up Day

9/21: International Day of Peace

9/22: Coffee with the counselors

9/23: International Day of Sign Languages

9/29: World Heart Day

Wednesday, September 1st: Picture Day

Friday, September 3rd: 3 week grade report

Monday, September 6th: Labor day, no school

Tuesday September 7-10: Homecoming week

Friday, September 10th: Homecoming game

Saturday, September 11th: Homecoming dance

Friday, September 24th: 6 week grade check (gain/loose eligibility)

September: Senior meetings begin.

Hey CHS families and students!

"Tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it...yet." L.M. Montgomery

What a wild couple of weeks getting the 2021-2022 school year started. Thank you for being patient as we work out some "growing pains", literally. Our school continues to grow, so we appreciate the flexibility and understanding as we get this year started out strong.

We will continue to put out newsletters each month to keep you updated about upcoming events, awareness months/spirit weeks, important dates, and other school information. Our bi-weekly Coffee With the Counselor's will continue as well as updating our Twitter page with the latest information.

We are so excited about this year and look forward to working with our new and old families and students.

Federal Student Loans: Basics for Students

Federal Student Loans: Basics for Students (Spanish Version)

Check under Loan Information, Booklets and Brochures for more like this.

A chatbot named ADVi – short for “adviser” – uses artificial intelligence to provide on-demand support to Texans looking to attend or return to higher education. Right now, any student in Texas may access ADVi by texting “COLLEGE” to 512-829-3687 or by starting a freshman application in ApplyTexas.

When students sign up to receive messages from ADVi, they receive:

• The ability to ask questions about college 24/7 via text message,
• Backup support from our virtual advisers if a student has needs or questions beyond what ADVi can provide,
• Student-friendly, accurate, and engaging messages about key college access milestones,
• Information and tips to help with their college applications, planning, and financial aid, and
• Resources to help navigate the transition to college.

Learn more at www.askADVi.org.

Senior meetings involve the counselor, the student (senior), and it's HIGHLY encouraged the parent participate, however, not necessary. Parents and students, you will be receiving a Google Calendar Invite, please check your e-mail.

Senior Meetings will include: graduation checklist, post-secondary planning, testing information, and important dates.

Labor Market and Career Information- https://lmci.state.tx.us/

Texas Reality Check- https://texasrealitycheck.com/

Texas Career Check- https://texascareercheck.com/

Jobs Y'All- https://jobsyall.com/

Texas Internship Challenge- https://www.txinternshipchallenge.com...

Texas CREWS- https://txcrews.org/

State Training Inventory- https://lmci.state.tx.us/apps/STI/

Counselors and Teachers- https://lmci.state.tx.us/counselors/counselors.asp

Using bulb students can create digital portfolios to showcase work and build resumes. bulb can also be used to create your pages to showcase virtual events or information. See examples below.

CCMR Fair Example: https://www.bulbapp.com/CCMRVirtualFair

Example student portfolio: https://www.bulbapp.com/RayneAguilar

To create a free trial account: http://bit.ly/AimeebulbTrial

Contact: Aimee Pavelock

aimee@bulbapp.com | 210.787.6046

Our website is being updated regularly to give you the most important information about school, future education, mental health, and all other things counseling. Please e-mail us or fill out a counseling request so that we can help!

Our first Coffee with the Counselors will be Wednesday, September 8th at 830AM via Facebook Live. We will address and FAQ's beginning of the year items, and upcoming dates/events. However, we want to hear from our PARENTS as we plan our future bi-weekly events.

https://forms.gle/rGWXs3AUFkw3PDYd9

Kathy Blann: Lead Counselor (Last names A-L)

Sarah McKimmey: Advanced Academics Counselor (Last names M-Z)

Tiffany Goff: Braves Support counselor

Email: tiffany.goff@communityisd.org
Website: https://www.communityisd.org/domain/879
Phone: 972-843-6500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/communityhs
Twitter: @CHScounselor3