12th Grade Updates OCTOBER
CHS Counseling Office
College Application Tips
Know your deadlines! Some school-based scholarships require you to apply by a certain deadline.
Don't forget to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid!
COLLEGE APPLICATION FEE WAIVERS
Read this article to learn more about who qualifies for application fee waivers.
RESOURCES FOR LOW-INCOME OR HOMELESS STUDENTS
Learn more about college costs, financial aid, and available services.
Remember that it’s important to let the colleges on your list know that you’re really interested in attending their schools. Keep connecting with college representatives when they visit your school, your community, or via virtual sessions online.
Check out the School Counseling Website for scholarships.
Sign up for an account on goingmerry.com for additional scholarship information.
Financial Aid Night
IUN Instant Decision Day
Check out this link for more details and also for more IUN events!
PNW College Fair
Tutoring Help!
If you need a tutor, check out this link to learn more!
Apprenticeship Programs
Carpenters Cement Masons and Plasterers Local 692
Construction Teamsters Local 142
Cement Masons and Plasterers Local 692
Glaziers Local 11654
317-542-7617
Heat and Frost Insulators-Local 17
Ironworkers Local 395 Apprenticeship Program
NWI Painters
219-945-0956
Roofers Local #26 Training Center
U.S. Military Options
Virtual College Fair
Click this link to learn more and to register!
Bullying Prevention Month
- unwanted aggressive behavior
- observed or perceived power imbalance
- repetition or high likelihood of repetition of bullying behaviors
If someone is being bullied, please take action. Talk to an adult that you trust. If someone is being bullied at school, please tell a school employee. You can always talk with your school counselor if you are worried about yourself or a friend.
You can find additional information about bullying prevention at the Stop Bullying website.
College Rep Visits
School Counseling Office Staff
Mrs. Jill Balcerak-Registrar jbalcerak@duneland.k12.in.us
School Counselors
Mrs. Karen Moffet, Department Chair
Mrs. Gretchen Arthur
Mrs. Amy Snyder
Mr. James Moore
Ms. Johanna Hess
Mrs. Julie Roytan
ASCA R.A.M.P. Award
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
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