Cardwell Counselors' Corner
February 2022
CARDWELL EAGLE EGG
We Are Here to Serve!!
Mrs. Marshall
Ms. Young
Need to contact a counselor? Send an e-mail or click the link below.
Mrs. Marshall - (Serving students with last names A - K) phone - 972.600.6206 email - shmarshall@irvingisd.net
Ms. Young - (Serving students with last names L - Z) - phone - 972.600.6189 email - pyoung@irvingisd.net
How Can We Serve You Better?
Please complete the Counseling Department Needs Assessment.
Teachers & Staff Needs Assessment
Parents & Guardians Needs Assessment
Thank you!!!
UPCOMING PARENT WORSKSHOPS
Parent Workshop: The Effect of Technology on your Child’s Brain
Thursday, Feb 17, 2022, 06:00 PM
Irving High School, North O'Connor Road, Irving, TX, USA
Parent Workshop: No Such Thing as a Bad Kid
Thursday, Mar 3, 2022, 06:00 PM
Irving High School, North O'Connor Road, Irving, TX, USA
February Happenings!
National School Counselors' Week - February 7 - 11, 2022
Celebrate Black History Month - HONOR, CELEBRATE, INSPIRE
We are here to support you!!!
Family resources for coping with COVID-19
The Cardwell Counselors have compiled many resources for parents and students, including how to talk to your children, look for signs of distress and ways to cope with COVID-19.
Articles
5 Ways to Help Teens Manage Anxiety About the Coronavirus
Anxiety and world news
Coronavirus anxiety: 4 ways to cope with fear
Managing anxiety age by age
Talking to kids about the coronavirus
Podcasts
Videos
Coronavirus video from Brain Pop video
Mindfulness Activities for Teens
Other Helpful Websites
www.cfchildren.org
www.secondstep.org/covid19support
www.adolescenthealth.org
www.thelearningcommunity.us
TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS
Seniors if you need to send a transcript to a college or university please follow these steps:
1. All requests must be made online.
2. Click here for Transcript/Records Request
3. Please include the name of the College/University (if applicable)
4. Current students will receive the first five official transcripts ordered free; additional official
transcripts are $2.00 each
Freshmen & Sophomore Reminders
- Please monitor your attendance (Less than 90% attendance will result in denied credits.)
- Turn in all assignments in a timely manner.
- Ask for help.
- Complete your credit recovery in Edgenuity (if applicable).
- If you are in danger of failing, please attend tutoring and make contact with your teachers.
- Communicate with your teachers and check on your progress.
Junior Reminders
Senior Reminders
- Please monitor your attendance (Less than 90% attendance will result in denied credits.)
- Turn in all assignments in a timely manner.
- Ask for help.
- Complete your credit recovery in Edgenuity (if applicable).
- If you are in danger of failing, please attend tutoring and make contact with your teachers.
- Communicate with your teachers and check on your progress.
- Start planning for your future. Start researching, colleges, trades, careers and military.
- Have you completed FAFSA/TAFSA?
- Have you taken the Dallas County Promise Pledge?
- Have you applied to a college or university?
- If you answered no. Please contact your counselor. Click Here.
2022-23 Course Selection is Coming soon...
Your counselors will be meeting with you to discuss your schedules for next school year. Please plan to be present and ready to plan the next phase of your education!!
Credit Classifications
Freshman: 0-5.5 credits
Sophomores: 6 -11.5 credits
Juniors: 12-17.5 credits
Seniors: 18+ credits
Tips On Being a Successful Student
- Get Organized. Making a plan for what you're going to do and when you're going to do it will make sure you're always ahead of the curve - literally.
- Don't multitask. Studies have shown that multitasking is physically impossible.
- Divide it up. Studying isn't fun to begin with, and forcing yourself through a study marathon will only make it worse. Dividing your work into manageable chunks and rewarding yourself when you finish each chunk will make studying (more) fun.
- Sleep. Don't underestimate the importance of those eight hours of zzz's every night! Getting a good night's rest will sharpen your focus and improve your working memory.
- Set a schedule. Do you work better right after school or after you've eaten dinner? Are you more productive in 90-minute blocks or half-hour spurts? Find a schedule that works for you, and stick to it.
- Take notes. Taking notes will not only keep you more engaged during class, but will also help you narrow down what you need to study when exam time rolls around. It's much easier to reread your notes than to reread your entire textbook!
- Study. This one might be obvious, but did you know that there's a right and a wrong way to study? Review your material several days ahead of time, in small chunks, and in different manners (for example, write flashcards one day and take practice tests the next). In other words, don't cram.
- Manage your study space. Find a place that will maximize your productivity. Look for places away from the television and other distractions. Whether it's your local library or just the desk in your bedroom, set aside a study space that you'll want to spend time in.
- Find a study group. Sitting down with a group of people who are learning the same things as you is a great way to go over confusing class material or prepare for a big test. You can quiz each other, reteach material, and make sure that everyone is on the same page. After all, teaching someone else is the best way to learn.
- Ask questions. You're in school to learn, so don't be afraid to do just that! Asking for help - from a teacher, a tutor or your friends - is a surefire way to make sure you truly understand the material.
Tips for Submitting College Applications
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Spotlight
Shared by our Student Champion, Mrs. Winterrowd
February is the Month of Love! How are you practicing self-care and celebrating yourself?
Cardwell Counselors have non-perishable food items for our families! See Ms. Young or Mrs. Marshall for more details.
Mental Health Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741
In the event of a life threatening emergency dial 9-1-1
Need A Counseling Resource? Check Out Hickory Trails...
At Hickory Trail Hospital, our team of adolescent specialists understands the unique behavioral health issues teens can face during turbulent times. To help adolescents (ages 13 to 17) navigate their way and return to wellness, we offer three tracks to help target their specific needs:
· Partial Hospitalization Program (full-time day treatment)
· Intensive Outpatient Program (part-time day treatment)
· Substance Use Program
Our staff provides evidence-based, individualized treatment to help youth overcome mental health and substance use issues. Programs run Monday through Friday, typically for four to six weeks.
· PHP groups run from 9 am to 1:30 pm, including an on-site lunch break.
· IOP groups run from 9 am to 12 pm.
Helping teens get back on track to wellness
Our outpatient mental health, drug and alcohol and dual diagnosis programs allow patients to receive treatment while maintaining their daily schedule. Program components can include:
· Group therapy and family counseling facilitated by master’s-level, licensed therapists
· Individual treatment
· Medication management and monitoring
· Weekly visits with the psychiatrist and daily access to our nurse
· Pet therapy, yoga, mindfulness training and music therapy offered weekly
· Daily lunch and snacks provided
· Dedicated in-house doctoral-level teacher to help ensure students don’t fall behind
Finding the right treatment for a teen can be a difficult and confusing process. We are here to make it easier. Confidential assessments are available 24 hours a day.
Call our trained professionals today at
972-347-4179 or learn more at hickorytrail.com.
Physicians are on the medical staff of Hickory Trail Hospital, but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Hickory Trail. The facility shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians.
Model representations of real patients are shown. Actual patients cannot be divulged due to HIPAA regulations.
For language assistance, disability accommodations and the non-discrimination notice, visit our website.
Are you interested in joining the military after high school? Are exploring career options?
Please use the link below to sign up for the ASVAB. We will test Wednesday, 2/2/22.
https://www.officialasvab.com/
Questions? See Ms. Young or Mrs. Marshall
THE DALLAS COUNTY PROMISE
https://dallascountypromise.org/
If you’re graduating from a participating high school in 2022, the Dallas County Promise scholarship covers the last-dollar cost of tuition at a partner college/university for a limited amount of time or until you complete your degree. The last-dollar scholarship covers any monies due for tuition that financial aid does not, but does not include the costs of textbooks, transportation, etc. You should begin planning to cover the costs of books, transportation to and from school, and other incidentals as soon as possible.
To receive the last-dollar scholarship, you must attend a participating high school and qualify for in-state tuition. Our partner colleges and universities do not require any essays, entrance exams, or ACT/SAT scores. However, select partners will require your family/household income not to exceed $50,000.
Whether you’re graduating with a diploma or an associate degree, there is an opportunity available for you with one of our partner institutions on 16 campuses across the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
THE DALLAS COUNTY PROMISE FOR SENIORS GRADUATING WITH A DIPLOMA
There are six partners offering scholarships, both unlimited and limited, to seniors graduating with a high school diploma – Dallas College, University of North Texas at Dallas, Midwestern State University, Texas A&M University – Commerce, Texas A&M University- Texarkana and SMU. Visit our Partner Page to review admission requirements and learn more.
Once you complete an associate degree (2-year) at one of the seven Dallas College campuses, you are eligible to transfer to partner four-year universities with your last-dollar scholarship guaranteed contingent on meeting income and GPA requirements. Students pursuing their associate and/or bachelor’s degree from a partner college/university must maintain eligibility and remain enrolled. For more information about what’s needed to maintain your scholarship and eligibility, review our policy document or contact us.
Click the links below to explore these scholarship opportunities:
Peterson's (Due dates vary)
Find the right scholarship, grant, or award for you.
UNIGO (Due dates vary)
Find over 3.6M Scholarships & Grants
Scholarship.com (Due dates vary)
You find Money. Colleges Find You.
Going Merry (Due dates vary)
Find College Scholarships Faster Start applying for scholarships in less than 30 minutes.
Rose/Silverthrone Foundation Scholarship (Due March 31, 2022)
Scholarship for graduating high school and planning on attending a public college/university or trade school in the state of Texas
The Simon Greenstone Panatier Scholarship (Due April 1, 2022)
Scholarship available for graduating seniors in Dallas County who have been impacted by cancer
NDSA Book Scholarship Program (Due March 31, 2022)
Scholarship for African American students.
Vinson & Elkins Diversity Scholarship (Due April 1, 2022)
Scholarship for students interested in a legal profession.
Niche (Due Dates Vary)
Search lists of scholarships by choosing a category or get matched to college scholarships you are eligible for.
Domingo Rivera Scholarship (Due April 1, 2022)
The Domingo Rivera Scholarship Fund seeks to assist minority students in underprivileged communities who are high school seniors committed to pursuing a career in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), and serving their community.
Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship (Due August 31, 2022)
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Sallie Mae Fund are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending an accredited post-secondary institution or continuous education program.
Irving Retired School Personnel Association (IRSPA) (Due February 28, 2022)
The Irving Retired School Personnel Association will award four $500 Future Teacher scholarships for the 2021-2022 school year. These scholarships are only for Irving ISD seniors who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in education at a college or university.
Bridging The Dream Scholarship (Due February 28, 2022)
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and The Sallie Mae Fund are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending an accredited post-secondary institution.
Golden Door Scholars (Due Dates Vary)
"Immigration status shouldn’t determine opportunity. Immigration status shouldn’t determine opportunity. Tenacity and hard work should. With the Golden Door Scholarship, undocumented students invest in their education and define their futures."
10 Great Scholarships for DACA (Due Dates Vary)
Scholarships for DACA recipients are largely funded by donors dedicated to uplifting undocumented immigrant communities. So if you’re a DACA recipient with dreams of college but no funding, don’t lose hope. These 10 DACA-friendly scholarships are a great place to start.
My Undocumented Life
The mission at My Undocumented Life is to provide up-to-date information and resources to undocumented students, their families, and allies (including educators, counselors, and administrators).
The Dream (Due February 28, 2022)
Demonstrated commitment to community service and your ability to overcome the barriers and challenges that undocumented students face each and every day.
The Foundation provides scholarships at the end of each year to graduating seniors.
Scovell Scholars (Due March 1, 2022)
For graduating seniors in North Texas who are attending a university in Texas.
Fastweb (Due Dates Vary)
Find a list of college scholarships, grants, internships, college tips and more!
Learn how to afford college with this resource.
League of United Latin American Citizens (Due Dates Vary)
Scholarships programs sponsored by ExxonMobile, Ford Driving, NBC, Macy's and more!
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (Due Dates Vary)
Several scholarships for Asian and Pacific Islander American students.
American Indian College Fund (Due Dates Vary)
Scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native students.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund (Due Dates Vary)
Scholarship finder for Hispanic students.
Horatio Alger Association (Due March 15, 2022)
Scholarship for students who have faced and overcome great obstacles.
The Gates Foundation (Due September 15, 2022)
Scholarship for minority high school seniors from low-income households.
Dallas County Promise (Due February 2, 2022)
Up to three years of free tuition with Dallas College or a university partner.
Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers (Due Dates Vary)
Scholarships for aspiring teachers.
Tenaska Scholarship (Due February 11, 2022)
Scholarship is for a female pursuing a four-year degree that is related to Tenaska's business initiatives, such as finance, business, human resources, public relations, accounting, etc.
Scholarship is for a student pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field.
Scholarship is for a minority student pursuing a four year degree that is related to Tenaska's business, such as finance, business, human resources, public relations, accounting, etc.
St. Ann’s Alumni & Friends of Little Mexico, Inc (Due March 15, 2022)
Scholarship for students who are descendants of alumni from St. Ann School or descendants of past residents of the historic Dallas community of “Little Mexico”.
Cardwell Counseling Department Mission
The Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center Counseling Department will develop and implement a comprehensive counseling program that empowers students to maximize their full potential while addressing their personal and social needs.