EVHS Counseling Climate Check
Edition #17: 2.26.2021
NEW: EVHS Virtual College Planning Night - Monday, March 8, 6:30 PM
The Eastview High School Virtual College Planning Night will take place on Monday, March 8th at 6:30 pm, via zoom. Please pre-register here to watch live and be able to ask questions in the chat. A virtual link will be emailed to registrants 24 hours before the event and it will also be recorded for those not able to make it.
This seminar is very timely for families of sophomores and juniors, but all grades are welcome to attend! This informational seminar outlines the process for planning and preparing for a post-high school education. Topics include EVHS graduation requirements, college admission related changes due to the pandemic, changes to ACT and SAT requirements, college visits, choosing a college, college requirements, and the necessary timelines in the application process. The powerful tools of NAVIANCE, a web-based college and career program, will also be shared.
NEW: Minnesota’s Virtual College Exploration - March 9-11
You’re invited to participate in Minnesota’s Virtual College Exploration where you can:
Learn more about paying for college, financial aid, application essays, internships and more!
Listen to live information sessions from over 150 different colleges located all over the country.
Various events are held March 9-11, 2021.
Minnesota’s Virtual College Exploration is FREE for students and families.
Starting today, you can register for various sessions here.
Once students register for sessions they want to attend, they'll receive a confirmation email with their unique link to join the Zoom webinar.
When students register, their registration information is only shared with the colleges presenting on that particular panel. StriveScan does not sell or share personally identifiable student information with any other third parties. Parents can register using their student's information.
NEW: Black College Expo- Virtual College Fair Events
Due to COVID-19 pandemic, Black College Expo will be hosted LIVE virtually until we can continue back to physical events. The Black College Expo events are ONLINE Experiences for students to get access to colleges, highlighting HBCUs, historically black colleges and universities, and other educational programs.
Students can get ACCEPTED on the SPOT! College Application FEES Waived, and get SCHOLARSHIPS on the spot! It was developed due to the impact COVID-19 pandemic that has affected students and families, especially when it comes to college access. This event will help high school seniors looking for a college home and college transfer students looking to transfer to a four year college.
Friday, March 5, 2021 3:00-7:00 EST
Friday, March 19, 2021 3:00-7:00 EST
Registration and more information HERE.NEW: Go4Brains University of MN Summer Experience
Go4Brains is a week long, paid, summer experience for Twin Cities high school students from historically underrepresented groups. The goal is to learn more and get excited about Neuroscience (brains!) and related careers.
The application process is a single page plus one reference.
Flyer: Here
Website: https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/go4brains
Program runs: August 2-6, 2021
Deadline to apply: March 15, 2021
Eligibility requirements: Students who identify with an underrepresented* minority and are currently in grades 9-11 are eligible to apply.
Questions? Contact: Go4Brains@umn.eduSeniors: Scholarship Opportunities
1. Scholarship for Leadership in District 196:
Each Spring, one young man and one young woman receives a $1,500 scholarship to help with the cost of their post-high school education. Graduating seniors from Apple Valley, Eastview, Farmington, Lakeville North, Lakeville South, Northfield and Rosemount High Schools are eligible to apply.
How to Apply:
Submit a Leadership Résumé detailing your leadership accomplishments and a Leadership Essay (500-word maximum) on the topics: what it takes to be an outstanding leader and why impactful leadership is important to you.
Deadline: April 15
Email your Leadership Résumé and Leadership Essay in Microsoft Word format to Dave Oswald at: dcoswald@cbburnet.com.
Selection Process:
A review committee of eight community and education leaders – four men and four women – will select the winners. On June 1st, Dave will announce the winners and award each Dave Oswald Homes Scholarship.
To view the update, click the link below:
https://school.district196.org/group/1276389960/update/4697286025
2. (NEW) Warrior 196 Leadership Foundation Scholarship
Parenting in a Pandemic Series - FREE
Beginning Feb. 17, District 196 Community Education is sponsoring a free webinar series called Parenting in a Pandemic. This series consists of the following five webinars, all of which will begin at 6 p.m. Interpreters may be available if requested.
Mar 3 – Parenting in a Pandemic – The Many Faces of Stress
Mar 31 – Staying Engaged in Learning and Work: The Science of Motivation
Apr 14 – Screen Time During COVID-19
Apr 21 – Setting Limits and Avoiding Power Struggles
Eastview High School Counseling Website
Eastview High School Counselors
Quincy Davis
Mark Wanous
952-431-8928
Terri Greener
952-431-8929
Jena Hitt
952-431-8900
Kelly Fisher
952-431-8930
Anne Scholen
952-431-8927
Larinda Hodges
952-431-8931
Laura Horton
952-431-8926
About Eastview High School
Email: Eastview@district196.org
Website: evhs.district196.org
Location: 6200 140th Street West, Apple Valley, MN, USA
Phone: 952-431-8900
Facebook: facebook.com/EastviewHighSchool
Twitter: @EVHSLightning