Ike Counseling Newsletter: June
Summer 2024
Counselor Caseloads (Last Name Alpha Breakdown)
A – Da: Ms. Chappelle amy.chappelle@uticak12.org 586-797-1369
Db – H: Mrs. Ahlborn maura.ahlborn@uticak12.org 586-797-1360
I – Me: Mr. Versele thomas.versele@uticak12.org 586-797-1363
Mi – Sc: Mrs. Hotts carla.hotts@uticak12.org 586-797-1367
Sd – Z: Mrs. Frederick brienn.frederick@uticak12.org 586-797-1362
Check your class Schoology page regularly!
Important Counseling Office Staff
2024 Graduates: Transition Program
FREE advising available to 2024 High School Graduates!
This FREE advising program is being funded by the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Detroit Drives Degrees and the Detroit College Access Network. Follow the QR code above or click HERE to register for this program.
- Help undecided students figure out next steps
- Applying and admission steps to 4 year universities, community colleges, trade schools, military
- Help with Financial aid/FAFSA
- Scholarships
- College Enrollment steps
Summer Reading Suggestions & Library Events
UCS Summer enrichment programs & activities
Check them out & register HERE!
- Chess
- Martial Arts
- Sports Camps
- Driver's Training Classes
- Vocal lessons
- STEAM activities
- Drawing & other Art
- Piano, Guitar, & Violin classes
Interview Coach from GetSchooled
Looking for Summer Employment? Practice your interviewing skills with the GetSchooled Interview Coach!
Interview Coach will help you elevate your job interviewing skills by practicing for a Retail, Restaurant, or Coffee Shop job. After the 15 minute conversation, you'll receive instant feedback on what you did well, and how you can improve.
The SEMCA application for the fall semester is officially open!
The SEMCA trade school application is now open! Training programs offered include: electrical, carpentry, welding and introduction to the construction trades. Enrollment will be open for all locations, trades will vary by location.
Electrical - 4 Year Program
Carpentry - 1 Year Program
Welding - 1 Semester Program
Introduction to the Construction Trades - 1 Semester Program
Schedule a Tour at SEMCA! - All prospective students are encouraged to schedule a tour as you begin your career path in construction. Tours are being offered at the Madison Heights and Westland locations.
The application is posted on the SEMCA website: semcaschool.org or you can access it by clicking HERE. Questions? Contact their office at 248-298-3600.
UCS Wellness
OU Summer Programs: SAT Preparation Junmpstart for Spring 2025 Tests
Oakland University is offering many summer camps and programs to help avoid the "summer slump". This summer, OU is offering SAT Preparations programs focused on Math. Check out the offerings HERE.
Girls Who Code offers two free programs in the summer: the virtual Summer Immersion Program and the Self-Paced Program. Students can apply for BOTH programs, if eligible, using this application. However, students can only participate in one summer program.
Ready to begin your application? Click "Register" at the top right of this page to get started. If you already have an account on this platform from applying to our Summer Programs in a previous year, please click "Log In" instead to use your existing account.
Students who received a program offer can access Registration by first logging into their existing account, then clicking "My Applications" in the top toolbar to complete additional Registration tasks within their 2024 Summer Programs Application.
Please note that the 2024 Summer Programs Application general deadline has passed. However, students can still complete our online application to be directly added to our Waitlist. We will be offering seats to students on a rolling basis as additional spots become available.
Oakland University Summer Camps
OU is offering a wide variety of camp experiences for kids K-12 this summer. Open their world to fun specialty camps.
- Art
- Business
- Engineering and computer science
- Health
- Languages
- Music, theater and dance
- Nursing
- Philosophy
- SAT prep
- Writing and reading
Check out the Registration page: Summer Camps and Workshops | Oakland University
Summer 2024 Day Camps at Wayne State University
C2 Pipeline is hosting a variety of day camps on Wayne State University campus this summer. Camps will run Monday - Thursday from 10AM-3PM. This program is open to all 9-12th grade students; some of our campus experiences are just for 11th and 12th graders. Many different camps that vary week to week.
Camp Offerings:
- Entrepreneur 101
- Nursing
- Mouth Matters (Dental fields)
- Forensics/CSI
- Python Programming
- Future Social Workers
- Camp Counselor Training
- Cybersecurity
- Medicine Intensive
- Engineering
- Design Thinking
- Minecraft Adventures
- Objection! Mock Trail Camp
- Improv
Camp Fees:
- $100 per camp - Payments can be made via cash, check or money order
Registration Information:
- To apply for camps located on Wayne State campus:
- Complete the C2 Pipeline Summer Registration Form
Macomb Engage!
Check out the amazing Macomb Engage website from our local MISD. It has a Career Spotlight Series, Future Planning Resources, Career & Technical Education Information, and Industry Engagement resources.
UCS College Central
Welcome to UCS College Central - Home for all current and future UCS Alumni! Consider this your one stop for valuable resources as you prepare for your next academic step. These resources are organized with links and videos to provide students and parents self-directed assistance to navigate through the post-secondary planning process. Visit the UCS College Central today!