M.A. Counseling Newsletter
December 2018
In This Issue
- Upcoming Events
- Seniors: Complete the FAFSA
- ACT Test Prep Course
- Register for Standardized Tests
- PSAT Results
- Boston to New York College Tour
- Book Recommendation
- Wellness Corner
Upcoming Events
- Sophomore Parent Night - Thursday, January 17 from 6:30-8 PM in the Chapelteria
- "Screenagers" viewing presented by Minnehaha Academy at Northwestern University
Seniors: Complete the FAFSA
A friendly reminder to complete the FAFSA with your student by February 15 to be considered for financial aid. Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov to begin the process.
ACT Test Prep Course
Erin Ward, of SATisfACTion Tutoring, will again be offering her ACT prep course here at Minnehaha in January and March for the February and April exams.
DEADLINE FOR THE JANUARY COURSE IS DECEMBER 15.
In preparation for the February 8 exam, classes will be on the following dates:
- Thursday, January 17
- Tuesday, January 22
- Thursday, January 31
- Monday, February 4
- Tuesday, February 5
- Thursday, February 7
In preparation for the April 13 exam, classes will be on the following dates:
- April 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, and 11
Location: Room 1060
Time: 3-6 PM
Cost: $450 - Checks written out to "Erin Ward"
To register please contact Diane Rahm at rahmdiane@minnehahaacademy.net or call 612-729-8321 ext. 1224.
Register for Standardized Tests
We are hosting the February 9th ACT here at MA.
To register for the ACT: www.act.org
To register for the SAT: www.collegeboard.org
PSAT Results
Boston to New York College Tour
Take a look at the itinerary below for more information about the Boston to New York College Tour.
The deadline to register is December 15. Cost is $2,509. Trip dates are June 9 - 14, 2019.
Register at: efexploreamerica.com/2115985FX
Book Recommendation
In How to Raise an Adult, Julie Lythcott-Haims draws on research, on conversations with admissions officers, educators, and employers, and on her own insights as a mother and as a student dean to highlight the ways in which overparenting harms children, their stressed-out parents, and society at large. While empathizing with the parental hopes and, especially, fears that lead to overhelping, Lythcott-Haims offers practical alternative strategies that underline the importance of allowing children to make their own mistakes and develop the resilience, resourcefulness, and inner determination necessary for success.
Relevant to parents of toddlers as well as of twentysomethings-and of special value to parents of teens-this book is a rallying cry for those who wish to ensure that the next generation can take charge of their own lives with competence and confidence.
Wellness Corner
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
M.A. Counseling Team + 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