The CFHS counselors will ONLY be available on the following Tuesday mornings during the summer from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. One of us will be in the office and able to assist with questions about college and career exploration, college applications, transcripts, social-emotional resources, ACT prep, etc. We will also be proctoring students taking correspondence or online tests and scheduling new students. Counselors will NOT be able to make schedule adjustments during this time. We will continue to let you know when dates are scheduled for 2020-21.

There are three ways to connect with a school counselor on Tuesday mornings. APPOINTMENTS WILL BE REQUIRED and can be made by clicking on CFHS School Counseling-Summer Hours. You will specify if this appointment will be a phone call, Zoom call, or in-person appointment.

• June 16th-Mrs. Langan

• June 23rd-Mrs. Dieken

• June 30th-Mrs. Dieken

• July 7th-NOT AVAILABLE

• July 14th-Mr. Eisenman

• July 21st-Mr. Eisenman

• July 28th-Mrs. Gardner

• August 4th-Mrs. Gardner

We look forward to working with you during these times this summer. Please let us know how we can help!!

The school counselors are working with other staff members and students to plan for when we return in the fall. We want a safe environment for all of our students and especially for our Black students. There is a lot going on in our world today and young people need to talk about these issues and ask questions. Please check out these resources that will help you start a conversation. Let us know if you have questions or need support.

Common Sense Media Resources About Race and Racism

• How to Talk With Kids About Race and Racial Violence
  
• How White Parents Can Use Media to Raise Anti-Racist Kids

George Floyd. Ahmaud Arbery. Breonna Taylor. What Do We Tell Our Children? (USA Today)

44 Mental Health Resources for Black People Trying to Survive in This Country

Talking to Young Children about Race and Racism- PBS

Teaching Tolerance Race and Ethnicity

The Anti-Racist Starter Pack: 40 TV Series, Documentaries, Movies, TED Talks, and Books to Add to Your List

Here are the directions to change your grade to a P or Q for a Hawkeye CC Concurrent course. Here is the link to the form: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/academics/records-registration/grades/grade-change-pq

Students must also email their CFHS teacher to request a Pass for their CFHS grade.

Class of 2020 SENIOR EXIT INFORMATION

1. CFHS Honors Convocation can be aired using this link.

2. CFHS Commencement can be watched using this link - Cedar Falls High School Commencement 2020.

3. Please let your school counselor know if you still need help filling out your FAFSA! Contact ICAN (Iowa College Access Network) for a virtual appointment if you need assistance.

4. When you completed your senior exit survey, you indicated to the school counseling department where to send your FINAL TRANSCRIPT. Please share this information with your parents so they do not have to call to confirm unless there is a change. Final transcripts will be mailed in mid-June and are FREE. Many colleges will request that you have them sent earlier, however, we are unable to accommodate that until grades are finalized for all students. If you decide to attend a different school then requested on your senior exit survey, please call 553-2501 or email your school counselor.

5. School Google accounts (email and drive) will be deactivated at the end of June. Transfer your school Google Drive to another Google account or archive your information. Transfering is probably the easiest and quickest method. Below are two videos to help with this process. If you need any help, check with Mrs. Anhalt. Your accounts will be closed by the end of June.

1. Transferring documents

2. Archiving Google Drive

3. Written instructions from Google

6. Seniors who took Hawkeye Concurrent classes or PSEO classes are responsible for REQUESTING AND SENDING TRANSCRIPTS to the college they are attending. Please contact Hawkeye and/or UNI to request a transcript with the information below. If you are taking concurrent or PSEO classes this semester, you might want to wait until mid-June to contact the college. Otherwise, you can do it as soon as possible.

HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

All requests for transcripts are made through the National Student Clearinghouse. You will need to follow the steps below to order your transcript. There is a fee of $4.05 that you will need to pay via credit or debit card while ordering. You will also need your Hawkeye ID or Social Security Number.

1. Go to Hawkeye’s website at www.hawkeyecollege.edu

2. Click on Academics

3. Under records and registration, you will click on Request a Transcript.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA

Please check out the Requesting an Official Transcript website at https://registrar.uni.edu/students/transcript-requests

• Will my FAFSA® application be processed if my school is closed?
  
  ED's Central Processing System will process your FAFSA information and will send it to each school you list on your FAFSA form. If your school is completely closed, check your school's website for resources and contact information. Your school's verified social media accounts also may be a good source for the latest information about how to contact your school during this time.
  
• Is it too late to fill out a FAFSA® form?
  
  No. Both the 2019–20 and 2020–21 FAFSA forms are available at fafsa.gov. It's possible that you've missed deadlines for aid from your state or school, but the federal FAFSA deadline for 2019–20 is June 30, 2020; and the federal deadline for 2020–21 is June 30, 2021.
  
• Can I update my FAFSA® information if I (or my parent) lost a job because of closings due to the coronavirus outbreak?
  
  If your or your family's financial situation has changed significantly from what is reflected on your federal income tax return (for example, if you've lost a job or otherwise experienced a drop in income), you may be eligible to have your financial aid adjusted. Complete the FAFSA questions as instructed on the application (including the transfer of tax return and income information), submit your FAFSA form, then contact the school you plan to attend to discuss how your current financial situation has changed. Note that the school's decision is final and cannot be appealed to ED

UNI will NOT be hosting a JUNE ACT test date. They are working on being able to host a July test date.

During the week of May 26, ACT will notify students and announce all test center closings and cancelations for the June 13 test date. However, as ACT and other agencies navigate ongoing developments, testing at any test center is subject to change at any time between now and June 13, 2020.

You may receive a notification from your school about the status of testing. Please note you will also receive an official notification from ACT with important instructions and next steps.

We encourage you to check back for the latest updates and resources or view the Frequently Asked Questions below.

If at any time you prefer to move your ACT registration to the July 18, 2020 ACT national test, you may change your registration, without a change fee, by signing into your account.

If you have any additional questions, please contact help@act.org.

Hunter talks to Mrs. Langan about ACT updates and prep, college exploration, including virtual visits,​ and our upcoming ICAN Financial Aid meeting on May 5th. Check out the video and helpful links.

CF Counseling COVID video #5

ACT Prep Resources

• ZAPS Focused Test Prep $
• Kaplan Test Prep FREE
• ACT Academy FREE
• Number2.com FREE
• ACT Practice Test FREE -Scroll all the way down to the bottom.
• Marchtoscuccess FREE

Please check out the How to Pay for College Presentation that we offered a few weeks ago. John Holland from ICAN reviews the basics with some specific information from CFHS, UNI and Allen Collge.

How to Pay for College: Understanding the Financial Aid Process (Cedar Falls High School)

The financial aid process can be daunting. From completing the application to understanding award letters, developing a plan to pay for college is one of the most important steps in the college process. This program covers:

• Financial Aid Process
• FAFSA Application Review
• Understanding the Results of the Application
• Understanding Costs - College Comparisons
• Aid Options
• Scholarship Process
• Where to Go For Help

Juniors and Sophomores! Please utilize your XELLO account with lots of GREAT resources for college and career planning. Don't forget to SAVE all of the colleges and careers that you like and be ready for the next step!!

CF CAPS Program Partners With National Network To Host Virtual Career Week

Amid Continuous Learning Opportunities During COVID-19 Pandemic

OPEN TO ALL CEDAR FALLS HIGH SCHOOL AND JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS

Watch the archived sessions! Visit PreparingForPurpose.org

Job Shadows

We had a busy year with job shadows with almost 1,000 approved applications! Because of COVID-19 we shifted gears with some of our applicants who were not yet placed this spring at physical sites and instead provided them with virtual information including videos on their career choice and links to career development tools. Here is the breakdown for the year...

• 644 students placed at shadow sites
• 302 virtual job shadows

Listen to what CFHS Senior Sabrina L. has to say about their experiences.

Please call Black Hawk-Grundy Mental Health Center at (319) 234-2893 to set up an appointment to talk to a mental health provider.

PLEASE PASS THE LOVE

• Monday, Wednesday & Fridays at 11am HS Meet Up

• Thursdays 2pm Art Share with Zion
  

• Tuesdays 2pm & Saturdays 11am Time to Relax with Music & a Book
  

• Thursdays 11:30 Power Learning with Emmalee & Jen
  

• Join our Slack group to meet other young people, talk, be lifted up, and have fun in a safe space created by young people for young people. Cats, dogs, and tacos included. THIS IS FOR TEENS ONLY.
  

• Check out our Instagram @PPthelove, Twitter @PPthelove & Tik tok for some fun.
  

PATHWAYS BEHAVIORAL SERVICES

We wanted to share some phone numbers and links to assist students and families in need:

• EMERGENCY Call 911

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call (1-800-273-8255)

• Iowa CommUnity Crisis Services Call or Text (1-855-325-4296) or Chat (IowaCrisisChat.org)

• Please Pass the Love Opportunities

• We know many are struggling with their mental health right now so we are excited to share 65 different providers that are anxiously waiting to serve Iowa families via telehealth! We do not endorse any agency and recognize this is not an exhaustive list.http://ow.ly/JpEl50zkpAS
  

• Iowa Domestic Violence & Victim Service 1-800-770-1650 or text “iowahelp” to 20121

• Iowa’s Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Hotline Call (1-800-362-2178)

• National Sexual Assault Hotline Call (1-800-656-4673)

• Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault Call (1-800-770-1650) or Text “IOWAHELP” to 20121

• Statewide Crisis and Referral Numbers https://icash.public-health.uiowa.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Winter-brochure-12.12.16.pdf

• NAMI Iowa Support Groups for students and families

• NAMI support groups in the Cedar Falls area- call 319-235-5263 or email namibh@qwestoffice.net. Check out the NAMI COVID website.

• The NAMI HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 am–6 pm, EST at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or by email at info@nami.org
• Text NAMI at 741-741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message.

Join Hunter Peterson and Mrs. Gardner for the 3rd Counseling video. We are discussing things we can do with our extra time and how to prioritize our time. The links are below for the sheets I talked about in the video. Don't forget to make a copy.

#3 Counseling Video

Choice Board

Home Learning Log

Our second video is highlighting what you can do in this time of stress and anxiety! You can access the eight-minute video HERE

Also, HERE is the resource page that was referenced in the video!

GREAT TIPS!!

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