9th Grade News
from the CNHS Counseling Center: August 2016
Welcome Class of 2020 Bull Dogs!
Important Date: Open House
Thursday, Aug 18, 2016, 06:30 PM
Columbus North High School, 25th Street, Columbus, IN, United States
Counselor Presentations in English Classes
-Counselor vs Dean
-Graduation Requirements
-Transcripts
-Parent Portal
-Naviance
If you would like to view the presentation, we plan to make it available on itsLearning.
Stay connected!
There are several ways you can stay in the loop with what is going on at the North Counseling Center. Our Department has:
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Remind: We highly recommend, if you have not already, get signed up for Remind! This is how we will send out important information specific to the Class of 2020.
Instructions on how to get signed up.
We also have a weekly newsletter (primarily for seniors but anyone can benefit) called Show Me The Money (SMTM). Sign up for the newsletter!
If you do not already have and use Parent Portal, please contact the main office to get your login information (812-376-4431). With Parent Portal you can keep track of your student's grades and attendance as well as email teachers.
Struggling with a Class?
If a student is struggling in a class, the first place to go for help is the classroom teacher. Often times teachers have time before or after school to help students. Other options to consider when struggling with a class:
- Ask Rose Homework Hotline: Check out askrose.org or call 1-877-ASK-ROSE. This is a free resource for students who need help with math or science.
- Hire a BCSC approved tutor: Click here for the 2015-2016 tutor list
- Consider asking your counselor if you could change your resource teacher to someone who teaches in the content area you are struggling with.
- If you feel you are in an incorrect level of a math or English class, discuss a possible level change with your teacher and counselor.
Extracurricular Activities
Lunch and Textbook Assistance Program
It's more than lunch!
Did you know that the meal assistance program is not just about lunch? If your family meets the income qualifications for free or reduced lunch, and even if your child brings his or her lunch to school, there are several benefits that may be available for your family:
- Textbook Assistance: For financial assistance with textbook fees, check the box on the back of the free/reduced lunch application
- ACT/SAT/PSAT/AP Testing Fees: See school counselor
- College Application Fee Waivers: See school counselor
- Discounted Internet service :$9.95 per month through Comcast — Internet Essentials — 1-855-846-8376
- Discounted Computer: $149.99 through Comcast — Internet Essentials — 1-888-710-4156
- Discounts for Sports Program Fees: See school Athletic Director
Click here to access this information on the BCSC website.
You must reapply each year unless you have received a Direct Certification notice letter for the current school year.
APPLICATIONS should be submitted to the Main Office
En Espanol
Habits of Mind
Students will be learning about Habits of Mind throughout high school. "Habits of Mind are the characteristics of what intelligent people do when they are confronted with problems, the resolutions of which are not immediately apparent" (Costa). Check out the image below or click the link above to learn more about Habits of Mind.
CNHS Counseling Center
Email: rileyk@bcsc.k12.in.us
Phone: 812-376-4292
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CNHSCounselingCenter/
Twitter: @cnhscounseling