12th Grade Updates September 2023
CHS Counseling Office
Welcome to Senior Year!
College Fair and Career Pathways Fair-COMING SOON
We will send out more information soon!
Construction and Skilled Trades Day
College Sports
Letters of Recommendation
You will request letters of recommendation through Naviance. Go to https://student.naviance.com/chestertonshs and choose "Sign in With Clever".
College Applications
FAFSA
College Essay
College Rep Visits
Scholarships
Social Media Tips
Another thing to consider is how your social media use may be impacting your brain and your ability to concentrate. Parents all over the country (and educators as well) are noticing that young people are having a more difficult time concentrating. Do you notice your mind getting bored when you are asked to read for school or work on assignments? It might be that you are experiencing what is being called "Tik Tok Brain."
Tik Tok Brain isn't a diagnosable condition, but researchers are starting to see patterns in how our brains respond to short videos like those on Tik Tok. These videos can release dopamine into our brains, which makes it feel addicting to watch and can also have a negative effect on our ability to pay attention. You can read more about this phenomenon in these articles.
What is Tik Tok Brain and Is it Real?
Tik Tok Brain Explained: Why Some Kids Seem Hooked on Social Media Feeds
Tiktok Brain Explained: Endless Dopamine Rush From Short Videos Get Kids Hooked
Researchers are suggesting that we all unplug. Set limits on how much time you spend on social media, particularly Tik Tok. It can also be useful to put your phone in the other room when you are doing your homework, so that you can avoid distractions. Also, don't sleep with your phone in your room! You need a break from that overstimulation and constant influx of information!
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
To learn more, please visit the following websites.
School Counseling Office Staff
Ms. Lauren Pelletier-Intern and College and Career Assistant lpelletier@duneland.k12.in.us
School Counselors
Mrs. Tuzdae Bartow
Mrs. Gretchen Arthur
Mrs. Amy Snyder
Mr. James Moore
Ms. Johanna Hess
Mrs. Julie Roytan
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!
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