End of the School Year!
CFHS Counseling Updates!
CFHS Counseling Office Updates- Summer 2024
Please check out the following information:
- Counselor Summer Availability
- 2024-2025 Schedule Correction Information
- Senior Transcript Information
- 2024-2025 Important Dates
- ACT Registration for July 13th
- Career and College Planning
CFHS Counselor Summer Availability
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 the school counselors will be in the office and able to assist with questions about college and career exploration, college applications, transcripts, ACT prep, etc. We will also be scheduling new students. Counselors will not prioritize schedule adjustments during this time. Please call 319-553-2515 or make an appointment by clicking on this link for the CFHSCounseling Office You Can Book Me Link. Location still TBA :)
June 11th
June 18th
June 25th
July 2nd -NO Counselor available
- July 9th
- July 16th
- July 23rd
- July 30th
- August 6th
2024-25 Schedule Correction Information
Schedule change procedures will be implemented for the ‘24-’25 school year. These procedures allow for consistency amongst school counselors, equability for all 1,300 students, and time for school counselors to meet other needs of students. Please see schedule correction information.
- There will not be a schedule correction day held in August
- All students will need to fill out the FORM in order to request any change or correction in schedule
- Schedules will be available for view in PowerSchool on August 5th
- Students are encouraged to continue to check email during summer months to address any schedule correction issues.
2024-25 Important Dates/Events
- CFHS Registration/Parent Help Day: Monday, August 5th, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and Wednesday, August 7th, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
- Fall Sports Kickoff: Tuesday, August 20th
- New CFHS Student Open House: Wednesday, August 21st
- First day of school: Friday, August 23rd
- CFHS Back-to-School Night: Thursday, August 29th
- Senior Parent Meeting: Monday, September 9th, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- College Fair at McLeod Center: Tuesday, September 10th, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- Homecoming Week: Sunday, September 29th-Saturday October 5th
- Fall Conferences: Monday, October 21st Thursday, October 24th
- FAFSA Completion Event: Thursday, October 24th
- Career/College Planning Presentation: January 27th at 5:30 p.m.
- Spring Conferences: Monday, March 10th and Thursday, March 13th
- Financial Aid Planning Presentation: Thursday, March 13th
Many colleges are going "Test Optional" for admission. Please check the college website for more information. However, an ACT score could help with more scholarship funding. If you have questions, please contact the admissions office at the schools you are interested in attending. Taking the ACT in July lets your students focus on what matters — themselves. Having a clear focus and a runway without school-year responsibilities like homework and clubs can help their ACT performance soar. Their college destination is waiting and they’re cleared for take-off. Let’s go!
Register by June 7th for the ACT® test on July 13th.
There will also be a September 14th date that students will need to register by August 9th
Americorps Leaders for 2024-2025
We will welcome Owen Brinker, Kaylee McSweeney and Mya Miller as our new Americorps Leaders this upcoming school year! We are excited to continue with this opportunity! These students will be peer leaders for students assisting with college and career planning.
Career and College Planning
Summer is a great time to do some college and career exploration. Students should access their Xello accounts to take assessments, explore colleges and careers, check out scholarships, build resumes, and much more. Xello is a GREAT resource. Please take advantage of it!!
Planning for College
Here is some helpful information for students who shared they were interested in college after graduation. Please check out these things you can be doing this summer or early in the fall to prepare for your senior year.
- Check out the websites of the colleges you are interested in. If possible to take an in-person visit, see what the options are for what college you are interested in. Many colleges are also offering virtual visits right now, which is a pretty good option if you are not able to visit in person.
- Make sure you check the requirements of the college you are interested in attending. Some of the out-of-state colleges have different requirements including world language and fine arts classes. The official website will have the requirements listed and you want to make sure you have everything you need on your schedule for next year.
- Check out what the college testing requirement will be for next year. Many colleges are going "test-optional" since it has been difficult for students to take the ACT or SAT. If you have questions about this, talk to your counselor and we can also visit with the admission counselor from the college to figure out what is your best option. If you need to take the ACT this summer, there is a test on July 13th. Register HERE for the July test. There will also be a September test with an August deadline that is before school starts.
- Look at the cost of the college you are interested in. Some out-of-state colleges cost more but also might have scholarship options available. Have a discussion with your parents about the cost of college and make plans for how you might pay for it. Also, plan to fill out the FAFSA.
- Many competitive colleges use the Common Application, so students can fill out one application for several colleges. You might want to check out what the Common Application includes for the college you are interested in. Some applications need letters of recommendation, and you may want to be thinking of who you would like to ask to write a letter for you.
- Many colleges that use the Common Application also require essays. There are specific PROMPTS that you also might want to look at to be thinking about what you will include in your essay. One piece of advice that many college admissions counselors have shared for the essay is to let them know you have researched the college and include something about your visit or what you are looking forward to. The other piece of advice is to try and make your essay unique. Make sure you include something that will make your essay stand out. Let us know if you need ideas for your essays.
The more you can explore this summer, the more prepared you will be in the fall! Let us know if you have any questions!!
Thank you Miss Kaus!
We have been privileged this semester to have our UNI Intern, Miss Kaus at the helm in our office. We wish her all the best and thankful that she won't be too far as she transitions to Holmes Junior High as the new Counselor! Congratulations Miss Kaus!
We are so excited to welcome you in the NEW building in the Fall!
Have a GREAT summer!
Mr. Mueller, Mrs. Gardner, Miss Kaus, Mrs. Dieken, Mr Wood
Cedar Falls High School Counseling Office
Email: carrie.dieken@cfschools.org
Website: http://cfhsschoolcounseling.weebly.com/
Location: 2701 27th Street
Phone: 319-553-2515
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cedar-Falls-High-School-Counseling-Department-483424668411942/?fref=ts
Twitter: @cfhscounseling