9th Grade Updates DECEMBER
CHS Counseling Office
Trades Fair Field Trip
During November, CHS took 43 students to the Construction and Skilled Trades Day at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Over 100 volunteers made this day possible, allowing over 1,100 students from 29 NWI High Schools to learn from representatives of 19 different construction and trade organizations. Among those in attendance were: Sheet Metal Workers Local 20, Laborers (41&81), Bricklayers, Pipefitters, Plumbers, Operating Engineers, Roofers, Insulators, Tech Engineers, and many more!
CHS Students
CHS students attended the Trades Fair at Lake County Fairgrounds on Tuesday, November 23, 2021.
CHS Counselors
Mrs. Roytan, Mrs. Snyder, and Ms. Hess were among the staff members who accompanied students to the Trades Fair.
Hands-On Experience
Students had hands-on experiences at the Trades Fair. Students were able to speak with union members as well as apprentices.
Stress Relief
The CHS School Counselors have put together a Virtual Calming Room that can be helpful when you are feeling stressed out! Check out the School Counseling Office Canvas page to access resources such as:
- Virtual Calming Room
- Live Animal Cams
- Puzzles and Games
- Visual Relaxation
Time Management
Finding it hard to balance school work, extracurricular activities, and sleep? We are finding that students are having a difficult time finding balance this year. This worksheet can help assess whether you’re doing too much.
Do you want to improve your study skills?
Now that you're in high school, you might need to re-think how you study. You have a lot more work to get done, you need to balance your maroon day work with your gold day work, and you might be involved in extracurriculars. Check out this article to learn more about the following:
- Learning Styles
- Note-taking
- Taking Tests
- Organization
- And More!
Tutoring Help
CHS offers Tutoring Tuesdays after school from 3-4:00pm, but did you know that we also have after-school VIRTUAL tutors?!!! This is a great resource if you need help with your classes!
If you need a tutor, check out this link to learn more!
School Counselors
Mrs. Karen Moffet, Department Chair
Mrs. Moffett is responsible for students in grades 9-12 with last names beginning with A-Ca. You can contact her via email at kmoffett@duneland.k12.in.us
Mrs. Gretchen Arthur
Mrs. Arthur is responsible for students in grades 9-12 with last names beginning with Ce-Gn. You can contact her via email at garthur@duneland.k12.in.us
Mrs. Amy Snyder
Mrs. Snyder is responsible for students in grades 9-12 with last names beginning with Go-K. You can contact her via email at asnyder@duneland.k12.in.us
Mr. James Moore
Mr. Moore is responsible for students in grades 9-12 with last names beginning with L-O. You can contact him via email at jmoore@duneland.k12.in.us
Ms. Johanna Hess
Ms. Hess is responsible for students in grades 9-12 with last names beginning with P-Sm. You can contact her via email at jhess@duneland.k12.in.us
Mrs. Julie Roytan
Mrs. Roytan is responsible for students in grades 9-12 with last names beginning with Sn-Z. You can contact her via email at jroytan@duneland.k12.in.us
Study Skills and Homework Help
We offer a variety of resources for students to utilize before and during the school day if they need help with their coursework. Students can reach out to their teachers directly to arrange a time for extra help, either before school or during SRT. We also have a tutor lab where students can go and get assistance.
There are a number of online resources that are helpful to families and students.
Get Involved!
Get involved in a couple of clubs, sports or other extracurricular activities either at your school or in your local community. Keep track of your engagement over time on this simple spreadsheet.
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!
CHS Counseling Office
Suicide Prevention Hotline
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