Counselor Connection

• 📔 Grades/Progress Check
• ❓ Scholarship Questions/Assistance
• 🎓 Career/College Counseling
• 📅 Class Schedule/Changes
• 🏫 General Counseling Session

• 2nd - 5th period: MON, THURS
• 3rd - 7th period: TUES, WEDS
• All day: FRI

Please use Mrs. Kulka's Calendly to schedule an appointment.

https://calendly.com/maria-kulka-marcelluscs

Dear Marcellus Students,

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to share some personal news with you: In the coming weeks, I will be going on maternity leave as I welcome a new member into my family. While I am excited for this new chapter, I want to let you know that I will be absent from school for a period of time.

During my absence, Mrs. Wagner and the wonderful teaching staff at Marcellus High School will be here to support you. Please don't hesitate to reach out to them, just as you would to me.

I will miss seeing all of you, but I look forward to reconnecting when I return. Thank you for your understanding and support during this exciting time for me and my family.

Wishing you all the best,
Mrs. Kulka

Start planning NOW for after high school. DON'T PROCRASTINATE!

Ask yourself the question: What's my plan after I graduate from high school? Do you plan on attending college? Do you plan on going into the military? Trades? Or, do you plan on going directly into the workforce? These are things you need to start thinking about right NOW.

Reach out to Mrs. Kulka to talk about your next steps!

For seniors who do plan on attending college, please start working on these things:

• Complete your college applications - Remember, October is College Application Month and many college will be waiving their application fees!
• Request your HS transcript to be sent to schools you apply to via Parchment
• Complete your FAFSA beginning in December
• Start looking for scholarships
• Make contact with a college admissions counselor to get the most pertinent information

Dee. 11 - FAFSA Completion Night (6pm-7:30pm): In the library at the high school - Open to ALL CURRENT Seniors

Dec. 13 - 10th Graders visit Van Buren Tech (12pm-1:25pm)

Dec. 16 - 2nd Hour Senior Advisory Visit with Courtney Mathews (SMC Admissions Counselor)

Dec. 16 - Holiday Band Concert (7pm-9pm)

Dec. 23 - Jan. 3 - Christmas Break (No School)

Jan. 15 - 17 - High School Exams

AFTER SCHOOL

MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY UNTIL 4:00PM.

STUDENTS CAN USE THIS TIME TO GET EXTRA HELP ON ASSIGNMENTS AND FINISH CLASSWORK.

THERE IS NO HOMEWORK HOUR ON HALF DAYS.
Students may drop in, but are required to stay the entire hour.

Dual Enrollment

Early Middle College

ISD Career Academies

Van Buren Tech Center

Attend a Parent Information Night. More details to come in the coming months!

Click HERE for more information about Dual-Enrollment, Early Middle College, and ISD Career Academies.

Click HERE for more information about the Van Buren Tech Center.

Students are encouraged to search for other scholarships. www.fastweb.com is a great resource.

Also check out:

https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/students-fams/mi-scholarship-search

https://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/training/find-scholarships.aspx?lang=en&

https://www.mometrix.com/blog/scholarships-for-college/

• Scholarship updates will be made periodically as scholarships are given to the school/school counselor. Refer to this document for the latest updates.

• Be sure to check the financial aid webpages of the colleges and universities that you have applied to.

• Many scholarships require you to have a FAFSA completed. Complete your FAFSA at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.

• Please utilize this new scholarship search tool the State of Michigan has released to help seniors find scholarships. Click the link and select which Michigan county you live in to view the available scholarships for that location. Use the 'Generate PDF' button to export a list of your results that you can save to your device.

The Golden Apple Scholars Program:

The Golden Apple Scholars program in Michigan is a program for aspiring educators who have the determination and drive to be outstanding teachers in Michigan Pre-K-12th grade schools. We support and prepare future teachers for immediate and lasting success in the most challenging teaching environments.

Eligibility Requirements

Entry Points

• Michigan High School Senior (Class of 2025)

• Michigan College Freshman or Sophomore

General Requirements

• US Citizen, Eligible Non-Citizen, or DACAmented student

Academic Requirements

• Strong Academic Performance

• Every application receives a holistic review meaning all pieces of the application are considered to make a decision.

American Public Service Scholarship:

Deadline: January 30, 2025

To be eligible for this scholarship a student must:

1. Be enrolled in a vocations program or two to four-year post-secondary institution for the 2025 Fall Semester.
2. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Application can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/25577/american-public-service-scholarship

Lloyd F. Hutt Scholarship:

Established in 1990, this scholarship program honors the legacy of Lloyd F. Hutt—teacher and founder of LMCU. Each year, we establish a prompt for high school seniors to write about in the form of an essay and award twenty (20) $2,000 scholarships. We are proud to have provided over $580,000 in scholarships to 332 deserving students over the years.

The entry period for the 2025 graduating class is open from October 1, 2024–January 8, 2025; essays submitted after 11:59pm on January 8, 2025 will not be accepted.

Michigan Achievement Scholarship & Community College Gurantee

About U of M

University of Michigan's Mission Statement:

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Programs of Study - U of M's Majors and degrees

Financial Aid and Scholarships - How much does U of M cost?

The Go Blue Guarantee is U of M's commitment to keeping a world-class education affordable and accessible for all Michigan residents pursuing undergraduate study. At the University of Michigan, attendance costs less than it did 10 years ago for many in-state undergraduate students. The Go Blue Guarantee is FREE TUITION for families with incomes $75,000 & under & assets below $75,000.

Interested in a business degree?

Michigan Ross School of Business is committed to building a better world through business. Through our powerful ideas, purpose-driven leaders, and positive impact, we empower business leaders to make a positive difference in the world.

U of M develops purpose-driven leaders who make a positive difference. An action-based learning curricula connect students to real-world business experiences. Michigan Ross School of Business allows students to discover a deep sense of purpose. Throughout Detroit and southeast Michigan, students provide consulting support to small businesses and nonprofits through initiatives like the Detroit Accounting Days and Detroit Impact Conference. Faculty and students have also played a critical role in the city of Flint, developing water infrastructure technology that is serving communities across the nation. And in partnership with the William Davidson Institute, U of M's students and faculty are improving prosperity in emerging markets around the world.

Digital Detox: How Reducing Screen Time Can Improve Your Mental Health

In the modern world of technology, we can barely avoid screens. In our everyday existence screens include smartphones and laptops as well as tablets and televisions. We employ them for tasks at work along with interaction and leisure. As we spend more time on these devices, worries about mental health are growing.

Why Digital Detox Matters

The constant flood of information and stimuli from screens can take a toll on our mental health in several ways:

• Increased Stress and Anxiety:
  The pressure to constantly stay connected and keep up with notifications can lead to heightened levels of stress and anxiety.
• Disrupted Sleep Patterns:
  Exposure to the blue light emitted by screens, particularly before bedtime, can disrupt our circadian rhythms and interfere with sleep quality.
• Social Comparison and FOMO:
  Social media platforms often exacerbate feelings of inadequacy as we compare our lives to the carefully curated highlight reels of others, leading to increased feelings of loneliness and FOMO (fear of missing out).
• Decreased Productivity:
  Constant distractions from digital devices can impede our ability to focus and complete tasks efficiently, leading to decreased productivity and feelings of frustration.

Source: https://www.dfdrussell.org/digital-detox-managing-screen-time-for-better-mental-health/

These NYC teens are rejecting cellphones and social media. Here's why.

Email: maria.kulka@marcelluscs.org
Location: Mrs. Kulka's Office is located in the Main Office of the high school
Phone: (269) 646 - 5081

Calendly: https://calendly.com/maria-kulka-marcelluscs