M.A. Counseling Newsletter
March 2020
In This Issue
- Upcoming Events
- ACT Test Prep Class
- Junior Parent Mock Application Night
- Sophomore Pre-ACT Exam
- Multicultural Day at Normandale Community College
- Latinx Family Night at Normandale Community College
- AP Exam Schedule
- Mental Health Workbooks for Teens
- PrairieCare Series: Parenting with Purpose
- Award Letter Comparison Tool
- Wellness Corner
Upcoming Events
- Junior Parent Mock Application Night - April 7, 6:30-7:30 PM, Campus Room
- Sophomore Pre-ACT Exam - April 27, 8 AM - 12 PM
- Decision Day Lunch for Seniors - May 1 - All three lunches
ACT Test Prep Class
To register contact Diane Rahm at rahmdiane@minnehahaacademy.net or call 612-729-8321
Cost: $450 - Checks written out to "Erin Ward" Payable to Erin on the first day of course.
Classes will be held on the following dates:
- March 9, 10, 11
- March 30, 31
- April 2
Time: 3-6 PM
Junior Parent Mock Application Night
Sophomore Pre-ACT Exam
Multicultural Day at Normandale Community College
Come enjoy a day of fun, as we explore Normandale Community College’s programs, organizations and support services. There will be opportunity to meet staff, and current students and win prizes! Space is limited, as their capacity is set at 100 students.
Please contact Antoinette Harris (Admissions Representative), at 952-358-8207 or antoinette.harris@normandale.edu should you wish to attend.
Latinx Family Night at Normandale Community College
Normandale understands that many Latino students are likely to be the first in their families to apply to college and often lack the know-how and the connections to navigate the college admissions process. Latinx Family Night will help students and their parents gain a better understanding about the college and the resources available to them. The evening is designed as a “college preparation” workshop for new Normandale applicants and their parents, as well as those who are still exploring college in their future.
Latinx Family Night will be Thursday, June 4, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Kopp Student Center Building: Garden Room.
Questions?
Contact: Javier Salinas Vega
952-358-9325 (Direct)
AP Exam Schedule
Mental Health Workbooks for Teens
Check them out:
PrairieCare Series: Parenting with Purpose
Award Letter Comparison Tool
Another great resource is the Award Letter Comparison Tool where you can compare up to five schools at a time to see which might be the best bang for your buck.
Wellness Corner
M.A. Counseling Team and Services
WHO WE ARE:
Mike DiNardo, Vice Principal/Director of Counseling
Kristin Overton, College & Guidance Counselor (Last Names A-K) overtonkristin@minnehahaacademy.net
Christine Paton, College & Guidance Counselor (Last Names L-Z) patonchristine@minnehahaacademy.net
Wanda Monroe, Non-Public Counselor
monroewanda@minnehahaacademy.net
Diane Rahm, Counseling Office Assistant, Registrar
rahmdiane@minnehahaacademy.net
WHAT WE DO:
Academic Advising
- Guiding toward an appropriately challenging course load
- Additional support to teachers, parents, and students
Social-Emotional Counseling
- Safe, welcoming and confidential
- Addressing issues around anxiety, depression, and general well-being
- Peer and family relationship challenges
College and Career Readiness
- College fit
- Career/personality inventories
- Counselors visiting various colleges and universities throughout the U.S. to provide firsthand information