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NHS Texan Counseling Newsletter 2020-21
Mission
Natalie Eddleman: Lead Counselor, students last names A-B
Ashley Gaither: students last names C-Gut
Kelly Wallace: students last names Guv-Mar
Emily Gentry: students last names Mas-Rob
Jessica Wallace: students last names Roc-Z
Daniela Bermea: Intervention counselor
April 2021
April 7: Parent Workshop: Why 1:1 Devices are Important for Students (Parent Education link below)
April 8: Parent Workshop: Prevention Strategies that Promote Your Child's Positive Behavior (Parent Education link below)
April 10: Oklahoma State University Virtual Junior Day (info below)
April 13: SAT Make-up day: Juniors absent for 1st SAT day
April 13: UTA My Way Event (flyer below)
April 14: Parent Workshop: Encouraging Motivation in Children (Parent Education link below)
April 19: Night of Excellence
April 19-22: Junior Virtual College Week (flyer and info below)
April 20: Parent Workshop: Up and Down We Go: Helping Our Teens Deal with Stress (Parent Education link below)
April 21: Parent Workshop: Dealing With Stress in Today's World (Parent Education link below)
April 22: 2021-22 Course Request email sent to parents and students
April 26: Midwestern State University Junior Day (info below)
April 28: Smart Track College Funding Workshop (info below)
April 29: Parent Workshop: Easing Transition into Adolescence (Parent Education link below)
April 30: Senior Legacy Awards
May/June 2021
May 3: Senior Decision Day and Signing
May 4: Parent Workshop: Helping Your Child Learn to Manage and Resolve Conflict Peacefully (Parent Education Link below)
May 10-13: Junior Guidance through US History classes
May 11: Parent Workshop: What You Need to Know About That App Your Kid Loves (Parent Education Link below)
May 28: Last Day of SchoolJune 1: Graduation
#StayReady
Ready for School
Attention Seniors:
Cap, Gown, and Stole pick up was Friday, April 9.
** For remote learners who are not able to pick up on Friday the 9th, they can pick up their orders on the table in the foyer for contactless pick up beginning on Monday the 12th. Please call the East Office at 817-215-0200 with at least one day notice so that they can have it ready for pick up in the EAST office and placed on the table in the east foyer.
** For in person students who don’t pick up on Friday the 9th, they can also pick up their order in the east office before school, during lunches and after school beginning on Monday, April 12th.
Jostens had to re-print announcements due to a late location change for NISD due to covid. As soon as we know the delivery date for the announcements, we will communicate that with parents and seniors.
Please help us help you:
Scholarship and Acceptance Information
If you receive scholarship offers and acceptance letters, please share that information with us so we can celebrate you. Please drop off the information in the Counseling Office or email to Mrs. Charlene Jackson: cjackson@nisdtx.org. Deadline to get the information in for Legacy Awards: April 16. Deadline to get the information in the graduation program: May 3.
Still not sure?
Seniors, if you are still not sure what your plans are after high school, please contact your counselor. We are here to help! You can email your counselor or fill out the request to see your counselor form on the counseling website.
Senior Survey was emailed on March 22
Seniors must complete the Senior Survey. Registrars will send final transcripts based on what seniors report in the Senior Survey. If you did not complete the Senior Survey, please go to MajorClarity in your Student Portal. Click on "My Portfolio" then click the "Take Survey" button.
Course Registration for Next Year's Classes
Resources for Course Registration and Academic Planning Guide
Pre-AP Courses are now Honors Courses
Interested in Dual Credit?
Ready for College
Juniors can Attend Free Virtual College Fair
Junior Guidance the Week of May 10
Parchment
The link can be found on the NHS Counseling Website under Transcripts and Records.
Important notes:
- Use your graduation year as "Last Year Attended"
- Use your student email if you are a current student
- If you are a current student, you will not pay for transcripts to be sent. The system shows that transcripts cost $5 but you will not be charged at the completion of the request.
How do I get my test scores?
SAT scores are available through College Board. Visit CollegeBoard.org to log into your College Board Account. It is important that you log in to your existing account. If you do not remember your login information, use the username/password retrieval tools to help you.
ACT scores are available through ACT.org. When available, your scores are posted online and accessed using your MyACT account.
ASVAB scores are here. Those who took the ASVAB received an email on how to access your scores and get connected to ASVAB results.
TSIA-2 scores are emailed to the email you registered with upon completion of the test.
FAFSA
FAFSA website: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa
College and Career Readiness Facilitators on Campus
Habiba Lalani - Students A-L
Melissa Furlow - Students M-Z
Contact your NHS Counselor to set up a meeting with your CCR Facilitator.
Habiba Lalani
Students Last Names A-L
Melissa Furlow
Students Last Names M-Z
Virtual College Presentations
April 10, 2021 at 1:00 – 3:00PM: Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University presents Virtual Junior Day. Students will have opportunity to hear from OSU’s admissions team, the Financial Aid Office, and specific colleges of their interest. Beyond the opportunity to gain insights about OSU, Spears School of Business will have staff members and current students to answer questions and share experiences. OSU will also be giving away prizes for selected attendees!
Registration Link: https://go.okstate.edu/admissions/visit/junior-day.html
April 13, 2021 6:00PM: University of Texas Arlington
The event is open to all incoming freshman and transfer students and features guests who will share their perspectives on the University’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity. We are particularly proud to welcome UTA’s Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, Dr. Maria Martinez-Cosio, to provide an overview on UTA’s designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution and ongoing initiatives that help us better serve our LatinX and Hispanic students.
Registration link: https://www.uta.edu/admissions/events/uta-my-way
April 26, 2021 at 6:00 – 8:00pm: Midwestern State University
Join MSU for Junior Day! Learn about the admission process, participate in a virtual campus tour and hear from MSU students on their experiences.
Registration link: https://msutexas.edu/admissions/junior-day.php
April 28, 2021 at 6:30pm: Smart Track College Funding
Most families are surprised to learn that with a little planning, they can significantly lower out-of-pocket college costs, maximize grants and scholarships, and minimize debt.
We’re providing the SMARTTRACK® College Funding High School Initiative to assist our families with the financial piece of college planning. If you’re concerned that you won’t qualify for financial aid, haven’t saved enough, or don’t have an effective plan to cover the considerable costs of educating all your children, SMARTTRACK® can help.
Registration link: https://webinar.ringcentral.com/webinar/register/WN_uQK56jOfRxiqNj5s3wJvvw
Ready for Life
NISD Parenting Education Program
Social and Emotional Learning
NISD SEL Focus: Self-Awareness and Self-Management
Self-Awareness
Self-Management
Lessons and practice will be given during iNvest times.
Flyers
Senior Checklist Handout
NHS Texan Counseling
Website: https://nhs.nisdtx.org/Counseling
Location: Northwest High School West Entrance
Phone: (817)698-1324
Facebook: facebook.com/NHS-Texan-Counseling-Department
Twitter: @TexanCounseling