12th Grade Updates-February 2024
CHS Counseling Office
12th GRADE SCHOOL COUNSELING NEWSLETTER-FEBRUARY 2024
Financial Aid Night information
If you missed our Financial Aid Night, you can check out the slides and resources by clicking on this link!
Adolescent Brain Development
Do you ever feel cranky or irritable for no reason. Do you find that you have difficulty concentrating? Did you realize that during adolesence your brain is "rebuilding" itself into an adult brain? This is an amazing process but can also be very frustrating. Understanding what is happening in your brain might help you better adapt to the strong emotions that come with these changes.
Your brain begins to change in the back of your brain, in the parts of the brain that control your senses, vision and physical movement. The front part of your brain, the parts associated with planning, emotional control, and problem-solving develop last.
This video does a great job of explaining how your brain is developing and this article also offers some insights.
Selective Service
Almost all male US citizens and male immigrants, who are 18 through 25, are required to register with Selective Service (draft). If you do not register, your FAFSA will not be processed! To learn more, click on this link that will take you to Frequently Asked Questions.
Notes from the Department of Exceptional Learning
What are Executive Functioning Skills and why do they matter?
These skills refer to a set of tools and processes that help students plan, organize, manage time, pay attention, regulate emotions, and initiate and complete tasks. These skills are essential for goal-directed behavior, problem-solving, and self-regulation. They play a crucial role in academic achievement and everyday functioning. All students (regardless of academic level, achievement, and performance) need to learn certain “soft skills” to be successful as they gain independence and navigate the world.
Strategies at Home to Support Students with Improved Executive Functioning Skills:
Establish Routines: Families should create consistent daily routines to help students develop organization and time management skills.
Use Visual Supports: The use of visual schedules, checklists, calendars, and technology apps can help students understand and manage responsibilities.
Break Tasks into Manageable Steps: Break down tasks and projects into smaller, more manageable steps to improve planning and organization.
Provide Clear Expectations: Clearly communicate expectations and provide consistent feedback to help students understand what is required of them.
Develop Self-Monitoring Skills: Help students find ways to monitor their own behavior, progress, and emotions.
Encourage Goal Setting: Assist students with identifying short-term and long-term goals, and support them in creating action plans to achieve those goals.
Promote Self-Regulation: Offer a variety of techniques for managing stress, emotions, and impulsivity, such as exercise, journaling, deep breathing and taking purposeful breaks.
Provide Positive Reinforcement: Praise and reward students for demonstrating improved executive functioning skills at home, work, and school.
College Goal Sunday-FAFSA assistance
College Goal Sunday, Indiana’s largest FAFSA filing event, will be held Sunday, February 25th, 2024 from 2 – 4pm (Local Time). FAFSA filing experts from across Indiana will be available during the event to help all attendees with filing their FAFSA. Click here to find events near us!
On February 25th anyone wishing to file their FAFSA with free expert help needs to visit one of the College Goal Sunday locations across Indiana for FREE in-person help completing the form.
National School Counseling Week
February 5-9 is National School Counseling Week. This special week recognizes and honors school counselors for being a vital part of the educational process. School counselors strive to work with all students, helping them examine their abilities, strengths, interests, and talents. School counselors are certified, experienced educators with master's degrees in school counseling. It is our pleasure to serve CHS in this capacity. To learn more about the role of a school counselor, visit the American School Counselor Association website.
University of St. Francis Summer Camp
One Day Healthcare Academy
Explore career options and get your Rx for success
Discover your passion for healthcare at the One Day Healthcare Academy! Whether you aspire to be a nurse or doctor, or simply want to explore the workings of a hospital, this workshop is your gateway. Hosted by the University of Saint Francis Crown Point, the summer healthcare academy invites you to dive into hands-on exploratory activities across various healthcare fields.
GRADE: 9th grade - 12th grade
COST: $25
DATES: June 4 & June 11th
TIMES: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Lunch is included.
Registration Opens Feb. 1st
What if I'm Waitlisted?
What to do if you’re deferred or waitlisted: Review your application and determine whether you want to write a letter of continued interest. And if you’re confused about the purpose of a waitlist, read this blog post by an admission director.
Scholarships
College-bound seniors! Don't forget to apply for scholarships! Bookmark our scholarship webpage and check back often! There are a lot of local scholarships that get posted during 2nd semester, don't miss out!
- Make your application stand out! Type your information right onto the application. This makes it look more professional than a handwritten application.
- Pay close attention to due dates and where applications are to be turned in or postmarked.
- All scholarship applications that are due to the Counseling Office must be turned in by 3pm on its due date. No late applications will be accepted.
Get Involved!
Check out the many clubs and sports offered at CHS! If you can't find a club that you are interested in, consider starting one!
Mrs. Tuzdae Bartow
Mrs. Gretchen Arthur
Mrs. Amy Snyder
Mr. James Moore
Ms. Johanna Hess
Mrs. Julie Roytan
School Counseling Office Staff
Mrs. Christine Starkey-Registrar cstarkey@duneland.k12.in.us
Indiana Gold Star Counseling Award
Request an Appointment
CHS Counseling Office
1-800-273-8255
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Dial 988
Email: jesmoker@duneland.k12.in.us
Website: https://www.duneland.k12.in.us/domain/145
Location: 2125 South 11th Street, Chesterton, IN, USA
Phone: 219-983-3730
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHS.CounselingOffice
Twitter: @CHS_CCCoffice