School Counselor Update
Highland High School- November 2020
S2 Schedules
Schedule changes will take place the first 2 days of the semester. Changes are only for students who have a hole in their schedule, a class they have already taken or a level change where parent and teacher have discussed and approved.
Virtual College Fair
Start researching college opportunities by attending this virtual college fair. Pre-register and search for colleges you may be interested in. See flyer, 12 tips and Quick start guide attached below.
Sunday, Nov 8, 2020, 01:00 PM
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Final Exams- Changes due to COVID
Final Exams for 9-12 grade students are encouraged, but considered optional in most cases.
Final Exams take place Dec 21 and Dec 22 with the Regular HHS Schedule.
Students are only required to attend class on Dec 21 and Dec 22 if a Final Exam is taken
Final Exams may be required for certain AP, Dual Credit (SWIC and SLU), Collinsville Vocational, PLTW, and other classes per teacher and course expectations.
End of term course activities taken prior to or during finals may include cumulative and/or chapter tests, semester reviews, projects, skills assessments, portfolios, writing samples, course summary, reflection activities, etc.
Students taking an OPTIONAL Final Exam can improve their overall grade, but not lower it
Grading for Students Taking Final Exams: Qtr. 1 & Qtr. 2 40% each, Final Exam 20%
Grading for Students Not Taking Final Exams: Qtr. 1 & Qtr. 2 each count 50%
Illinois Career Information System
The Illinois Career Information System is a great tool for college and career exploration. Students can complete interest inventories, search majors, colleges and compare schools.
It's never too early to start researching college and career possibilities.
https://portal.ilcis.intocareers.org/
Choose IL Residents
CIS High School
Search Highland 62249
Registration
Counselors will be meeting with students individually to talk about career and college plans and request courses for the 2021-2022 school year. Appointment times will be randomly assigned. If you miss your appointment you need to see your counselor to reschedule. Students will bring home forms that require a parent signature with the due date written on the top. Failure to turn the form in by the due date will force the student's priority number for scheduling to move to the end of their grade level.
Week of Nov. 30th- meetings with Class of 2022
Week of Jan. 11th- meetings with Class of 2023
Week of Jan. 19th- meetings with Class of 2024
SAT testing and prep
Juniors will be taking the SAT with Essay as part of State testing in April. College board accounts can be used for Khan Academy practice and to see and send scores. These accounts are free. See your school counselor if you need help setting one up. http://www.collegeboard.org
ACT National Test
Senior Reminders
FAFSA info can be found at www.fafsa.gov
Students must complete their FAFSA online or turn in a signed NonParticipation Form to their School Counselor.
Transcripts- Class of 2021
Transcripts will be sent electronically through parchment and can be requested online using this link: https://www.parchment.com/u/registration/10480/account
If you have any problems or questions contact Sarah Wiegman in the HHS Office.
Junior Appointments
Students should have completed an interest Inventory and should be starting to research college and career opportunities to prepare for life after high school. More info can be found in google classroom.
Updated School Counseling Website
https://sites.google.com/highlandcusd5.org/hhs-school-counselors/counselor-info
Mental Health Minute
- Make To do lists- prioritize and check off completed items
- Journal- write down how you are feeling or things you are grateful for
- Exercise- Go for a walk, try yoga
- Try Square breathing- take deep breaths
- Take a break from technology, social media and the news
- Color or make a fun craft
- Ask for help
HHS School Counselors
Mrs. Mary Jackson- Student's Last Names: H-M
Mrs. Carrie Lieberman- Student's Last Names: N-Z
Google classroom join codes:
CLASS OF 2021-fc4icnr
CLASS OF 2022-lpqojct
CLASS OF 2023-bg6tct6
CLASS OF 2024-odm7j3e
Website: https://sites.google.com/highlandcusd5.org/hhs-school-counselors/counselor-info
Location: 12760 Troxler Avenue, Highland, IL, United States
Phone: 618-654-7131