CHHS 3C's Counselor Connection
CHARACTER - COLLEGE - COPING
SEPTEMBER 2020
Hello Everyone!
This newsletter will be sent out every month to keep you up to date on topics related to our 3C's- Character, College & Coping!
Ann Wang- A-Cro
Chandra Manuel- Cru-Holk
Kristin Koulabouth- Holl-Mom
Leslie Walden- Mon-Schu
Faylinn Habermehl- Sco-Z
Amanda Vargas- Lead Counselor
Robin Davis- Student Advocate Counselor
Dr. James DePetro- Licensed School Psychologist
Heather Hedges- Student Data Coordinator
Glenda Cherry- Registrar
Christina Howard- Counseling Office Clerk
Our counseling website has SOOOOOOOO much information! Check it out!
- Rankings- Top 10% and Quartile Cutoffs
- Arena Scheduling Information
- GO Center Information and link to website
- Social/Emotional Support Resources
- Transcript Request Information
- Resources for each grade level
- Senior Recommendation Letter Request Form (Under Forms and Presentations)
Need to Speak With Your Counselor?
- Email your counselor directly. You can find your counselor's email address on our website.
- You can also sign-in to see your counselor and we will either call you down from class or schedule a WebEx meeting. The sign-in form is also available on our website.
PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO REACH OUT WITH QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS.
IMPORTANT RESOURCES
GCISD Free and Reduced Applications
Nutrition Services has provided the following links for online applications for free and reduced lunch for the 2020-2021 school year. We strongly encourage parents to use the online portal as processing times are greatly reduced, in comparison to paper applications.
The second link is provided will take a parents to the GCISD website for downloading of paper applications.
Regardless of which avenue is taken, both English and Spanish applications, instructions and household letters are available, as necessary. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Nutrition Services at 817.251.5617.
Nutrition Services appreciates all of your help and consideration!
https://www.schoollunchapp.com
https://www.gcisd.net/cms/One.aspx?portalId=96313&pageId=195229
Upcoming Events
- First Day of In-Person Learning: September 8
- Level Down Window: September 9-11
- Instruction Method Change Form: September 20-October 5 (Details coming soon from the District)
Level Down Window
The level down windows for the 2020-2021 school will remain the same as years past.
Level down - Students may ask to level down (AP to PAP or PAP to on level) at the end of 4 weeks (September 9-11), end of 9 weeks (October 14-16), and the end of the semester (December 2-4). During each leveling window there will be a Google Form on our website. Counselors will begin making schedule changes the week of September 14th.
CBE - Credit by Exam
DUAL CREDIT 2020-2021
CHHS Dual Students:
We hope your dual class has gotten off to a great start! Make sure you are checking your TCC email and Blackboard DAILY for class lectures, assignments and schedules for your TCC dual class. Your professors only communicate through your TCC email and Blackboard which is found in Webadvisor. Be proactive and don't be afraid to ask questions. If you have trouble logging into Webadvisor call 817-515-8324.
Skyward Instructions
Virtual College Fairs
DARN Virtual College Week (Sept. 8-10)
NACAC Virtual College Fairs (Sept. 13, Oct. 12, Oct. 18, Nov. 8)
University of Arkansas Virtual Razorback Reveal: September 19 Register Here
Go Center News
Questions about college and career planning? The Go Center is still available to help you. Please visit the Go Center website for information about virtual appointments, how to get in touch with us, and resources to help you make a plan.
You can also visit the College and Career Planning Tools and Tips Website for tips and resources.
You will find great information such as:
- Updating your resume
- Virtual Tours of Schools
- Investigating Job Outlooks and Majors Related to Careers
- Research your Interests
- And More!
The Go Center is also open for virtual appointments until students return to campus. If you need assistance with your college and/or career plans, please reach out to Emily Miller - emily.miller@gcisd.net.
SENIORS - UPCOMING SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES
Please contact the Go Center with further questions about Scholarships:
- Gates Millennium Scholars: 9/15/2020
- Ayn Rand-Atlas Shrugged: 9/21/2020
- QuestBridge: 9/29/2020
- Skincare Ox: 9/30/2020
- Voy Media 9/30/2020
- AES Engineering Scholarship: 10/5/2020
- Olin E. Teague Memorial: 10/12/2020
- Branson Show Scholarships: 10/15/2020
- Jack Kent Cooke: 10/30/2020
College Board Opportunity Scholarship - Easiest Scholarships to Earn
YES JUNIORS YOU CAN WIN NOW.
Please visit the Opportunity Scholarships Website for more information and to start your journey.
NCAA - Are You Planning to Play Sports in College
2020-21 Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete
The 2020-21 Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete is now available for download! The guide is designed to assist you, athletic directors, coaches, college-bound student-athletes and their families with understanding the initial-eligibility process.Click here to retweet our guide update and share with your student-athletes and their families! You may also find the guide on the High School Portal and NCAA.org. If you'd like to purchase copies of the guide, please visit NCAApublications.com.
NCAA
- Students planning on play sports in college - please remind your counselors every time you see them.
- Make sure to set up an account within the NCAA Eligibility Center.
- Corecoursegpa.com will help facilitate you through the NCAA Eligibility Center
SAT/ACT & AP Testing Dates and Deadlines
Please continue to check both the ACT and SAT Website for information regarding rescheduled testing dates due to COVID-19.
***If you are a student who receives testing accommodations through a 504 or IEP, please contact Mrs. Koulabouth at Kristin.Koulabouth@gcisd.net to get paperwork in order to request accommodations on any of the above tests.***
TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS
SENIORS - RECOMMENDATION LETTERS
GCISD College Visit Videos
Did you know GCISD counselors have had the privilege of traveling to colleges around the state and nation to visit GCISD alumni and admissions officers in order to get an insider's perspective on the college admissions process?
Click here to view the videos from each of our visits. We will continue to add videos as we make more visits. We hope you enjoy this resource!
FAFSA Information
FAFSA https://fafsa.ed.gov/ - CHHS School Code: 441408
- Based on parental/guardian financial status
- Request your FSA ID now - takes 2-3 days for authorization.
- FAFSA - Opens Oct. 1 and should be completed as soon as possible
- 2021-2022 FAFSA application will use 2019 tax return
- FAFSA funds are distributed on a first come first serve basis
- Completion of the application takes approximately 20-30 minutes providing you have information necessary with you at the time of application including parents prior income tax return.
- Types of aid include: Scholarships, Grants, Work-Study, Loans-last option
Selective Service System
EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS DURING COVID-19
Community Service Ambassador Program
The CSAP committee has extended the deadline for sophomores, juniors and seniors to turn in their volunteer cards from the 2019-2020 school year. Students are asked to keep their cards and watch for further information in the Panther Pause newsletter.
CSAP is coordinated on behalf of CHHS by the Volunteer Community Service Ambassador Committee with support from the CHHS Counseling Office. The program is designed to encourage all 9th-12th grade CHHS students to serve their community by performing at least 100 hours of approved community service. Students meeting this requirement will be recognized as Community Service Ambassadors upon graduation, and will be eligible to purchase a special cord for their graduation robes.
Full program guidelines for Community Service Ambassador Program, and service hour logs can be found on the CSAP Website.