Counseling Communications
East High School Counseling Office
January 8, 2021
SENIORS ~ SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE DATES ARE FAST APPROACHING
See your Homeroom Advisory page, click on pages, click on Check Scholarships Here and then click on the East High Logo. The scholarships are divided by the month they are due. The months of January, February, and March have been updated. The ones highlighted yellow are ones that have updated information. The grey ones are ones that you need to keep checking for updated information.
Kindness Tip: If the letter of recommendation is to be mailed by the person writing it, give them a pre-addressed stamped envelope. This will help show your appreciation for the time they are taking to write you a letter.
Don't delay, complete your applications today.
Siouxland Community Foundation Scholarship Information
Seniors wishing to apply for the Kind World Foundation Scholarship the deadline date is Monday, February 1st. other Siouxland Community Scholarships are due Monday, February 15th.
- 5 paragraph essay
- Three (3) character count recommendations
- Completed online application
- Official high school transcript
- One (1) wallet-size photo
Questions, please contact the Siouxland Community Foundation at 712-293-3303 or visit their website: http://www.siouxlandcommunityfoundation.org/foundation-programs/#kind
~ Spring WIT Classes ~ Begin January 11th or January 14th.
Reminder:
Online Classes start Monday, January 11th
On-Campus Classes begin January 14th.
Do you have your completed application turned in and approved?
Make sure you start attending on these dates so you are not dropped from the class for non attendance.
See Calendar below with last day to ADD and DROP WIT classes with no penalty.
As always, check both your school and WIT emails to make sure you are up to date on your WIT information.
After School Study Sessions - January 4 -15th 2021
During our time in the Hybrid Schedule, After School Study Session will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday’s, no Wednesday session. Students (regardless if it was your scheduled day) are able to go the AEC room in the Freshman hallway anytime between 3:05-6:05 pm. We have many resources available to help; you just need to show up.
Remember the end of the semester has been moved to January 19th. This gives you more time to advocate for yourself and receive the help needed to pass your classes.
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There are always teachers there for assistance. If you are looking for assistance from a specific teacher or type of class, check out the calendar below. There is a 5:00 pm bus available to take students who require transportation. Any questions can be directed to Ms. McCaslen-Hibbs mccasla@live.siouxcityschools.com.
~ JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2021 ~
Scholarships for 2021 Seniors
Senior Students Scholarship Update – we are in the process of updating the available scholarships and pages for the 2020-2021 year. See the new directions on how to find available scholarships.
**(Click Canvas>Homeroom Course (District HS Advisory Course)> Pages> Check Scholarships Here> click on East High - You can click on the month of each assignment and you will see what scholarships are due that month. All links are live and accessible.)
We have now listed Scholarships in their date due/ deadline date month. Please look thru the upcoming months to come to see if you can start working other scholarships and submit when you before the date.
If you have any questions, please visit your Counselor in the Main Counseling Office.
A little time spent now will return great dividends for your future.
Other Scholarship Opportunity Websites:
More Scholarship Information! January 21st at 5:00 pm
Senior Cap and Gown Order Reminder:
UPCOMING COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY VISITS
If you are interested in attending any of the following visits please come to the Counseling Office to Sign Up. All Visits will be held in the Media Center and Attendance will be taken. If the visit is noted as virtual you will need to bring your laptop and headphones when you attend.
Take advantage of these FREE WEBINARS.
This month they are highlighting HVAC and Nursing careers.
January 13th – “Virtual Internship” – Nursing
January 14th – HVAC Pathway - Panel
January 28th – HVAC – Virtual Worksite Visit.
See flyer below. Do not delay and Register NOW!
If you are looking for more information on a particular pathway to gain more knowledge contact:
Tina Benton
Career and Industry Specialist
Iowa Intermediary Network
Western Iowa Tech Community College
712-274-8733 Ext: 1601
712-201-8216 cell/text
If you are interested in visiting with a certain college and would like to get a Virtual College visit set up, please talk to Ms. Danelle in the counseling office.
~ ACT INFORMATION ~
February ACT test can be taken at North, West or Sgt Bluff
Next EHS Test Date & Registration Deadline
April 17, 2021 -Testing available @ EHS
Registration Deadline date: March 12, 2021
Other Upcoming 2021 ACT Dates:
February 6, 2021
Registration Deadline date: January 15, 2021 (No late Fees)
April 17, 2021 -Testing available @ EHS
Registration Deadline date: March 12, 2021
June 12, 2021 - Testing available @ EHS
Registration Deadline date: May 7, 2021
July 17, 2020
Registration Deadline date: June 18, 2021
Go to act.org to register.
Preparing for the ACT Test" booklets are available on the Counseling Office table. Come in and pick one up. It is designed to help assist and prepare you for this years upcoming test.
ACT Online Registration
Deadline date for the February ACT Test day – Friday, January 8th
Questions, please email your Counselor.
SILVER CORD For GRADUATION
SILVER CORD – A Service-Based Student Organization here at East High.
SILVER CORD CHANGES: The silver cord volunteer required hours for 2020/2021 have been changed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. You will be required to have 30 volunteer hours, instead of 40 hours, for the 2020/2021 year. Student’s that graduate in 2021, 2022, and 2023 will need a total of 110 service hours to earn their silver cord. This decision was made by all three high school principals. If you have any questions, please stop by Mrs. Benson’s desk in the main office.
**Juniors and Seniors looking for Silver Cord hours - here are a couple of great opportunity for hours.
SILVER CORD RESOURCES: There is a terrific resource for students who are working on earning their Silver Cord or meeting community service requirements. This is an online volunteer center for Siouxland, there are now more than 100 nonprofit organizations on VolunteerSiouxland.org, with more than 50 active needs for volunteers on any given day. It is absolutely the EASIEST way for students to find and sign up for volunteer opportunities. It’s also the easiest way to track their volunteer hours – confirmed by the organization. We’ve even added a field to volunteer profiles so they can identify which school they attend, allowing us to provide reports to the schools. And, it’s completely free for the organizations and the volunteers! Finding volunteer opportunities has NEVER been easier!*
Please see Ms. Benson in the Main Office for Silver Cord (http://www.siouxcityschools.org/east-high-school/general-academic-information-2/) opportunities.
CURRENT STUDENTS ~ TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS
If you are a current East High Student and need a transcript sent to a college please use
KUDER NAVIGATOR.
Click the Current Student Transcript Request button and follow the directions that are posted below.
~ East High Counselors ~
Ms. Hoch
hochm@live.siouxcityschools.com
Ms. Hoch's office is located in the main office.
Ms. Petersen
petersj1@live.siouxcityschools.com
You can find Ms. Petersen in the main office.
Ms. Moreau
moreauj@live.siouxcityschools.com
Ms. Moreau's office is located down in Office 107.
Mr. Weakland
weaklaj1@live.siouxcityschools.com
Mr. Weakland's office is downstairs in Office 107.
East High School Counseling Department
Website: https://www.siouxcityschools.org/east-high-school/
Location: 3200 South Cypress Street, Sioux City, IA, USA
Phone: (712) 274-4009
Twitter: @_EHS_Counseling
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Non-Discrimination Statement
The Sioux City Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas: Business & Marketing, Family & Consumer Science, Health Science, and Industrial Arts, Technology, & PLTW.
The Sioux City Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (for employment), national origin, religion, age (for employment), disability, socioeconomic status (for programs), marital status (for programs), or veteran status (for employment) in its educational programs and its employment practices.
The District is required by Title IX and 34 CFR Part 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs, activities, or employment. Inquiries or grievances under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act may be directed to Jen Gomez, Director of Student Services & Equity Education/Title IX Coordinator at 627 4th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101, (712) 279-6075, gomezj2@live.siouxcityschools.com. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations to the District may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, or both. Please see District Board policies 103 and 504.4 for additional information on available grievance procedures.