CHS Counselor Monthly Update
Coppell High School, Counselors' Newsletter
December 2019
Welcome Students & Parents
As semester one winds down we would like to thank you for seeking out information and keeping in contact with us. We will soon be starting the registration process for the 20-21 school year, stay tuned for information.
*Seniors - Please keep in mind over school vacations the counseling staff does not send documents to colleges. Please be sure to make your requests in Naviance before break.*
Counseling Department
- Ms. Abreu A - Chan
- Mrs. McMillin Chao - Gz
- Mr. McKean Ha - Kon
- Ms. Williams Koo - Nak
- Mrs. Fiene Spain Nal - Roc
- Ms. Cinelli Rod - Som
- Mrs. Garcia Son - Z
UPCOMING CHS EVENTS:
11/25 - 11/29 - Thanksgiving Holiday
12/3 - Semester Level Down forms available in student services
12/3 - UT High School testing date - contact your counselor if needed
12/13 - Level down forms due back to student services
12/20 - Early Release Day
12/23 - 1/3 Winter Break
12/3 - 12/13
12/23-1/3
Who is coming to CHS?
Contact your counselor if you have questions or difficulty signing into Naviance. This time of year admissions reps are busy reading incoming applications. Expect visit schedule to pick back up in the spring.
In December we have:
- Texas A&M
- Texas Wesleyan University
Spring Dual Credit Registration has passed. Registration for the Summer and Fall of 2020 will be given to students during the registration process.
Any questions please see your counselor
SAT / PSAT / ACT / AP
10th & 11th PSAT Scores are in!
Sophomores and juniors who took the PSAT/NMSQT on October 16, 2019, will be receiving an email from the College Board with instructions on how to access their online score report.
Scores will be available online on December 11, 2019, so these learners should be receiving their email from the College Board no later than that date.
For more information about accessing PSAT/NMSQT scores on Dec. 11, please visit: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/scores/getting-scores.
Interested in the Military?
Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Youth Suicide Warning Signs
- Talking about or making plans for suicide
- Expressing hopelessness about the future
- Displaying severe/overwhelming emotional pain or distress
- Showing worrisome behavioral cues or marked changes in behavior, particularly in the presence of the warning signs above. Specifically, this includes significant:
- Withdrawal from or changing in social connections/situations
- Changes in sleep (increased or decreased)
- Anger or hostility that seems out of character or out of context
- Recent increased agitation or irritability
How to Respond
If you notice any of these warning signs in anyone, you can help!
- Ask if they are ok or if they are having thoughts of suicide
- Express your concern about what you are observing in their behavior
- Listen attentively and non-judgmentally
- Reflect what they share and let them know they have been heard
- Tell them they are not alone
- Let them know there are treatments available that can help
- If you are a student, report your concerns to a trusted adult (parent, teacher, counselor, administrator.)
Parents Can Make a Difference
Parents can help prevent suicide by recognizing warning signs, identifying risk factors (characteristics that may lead a young person to engage in suicidal behaviors), promoting protective factors (characteristics that help people deal with stress and reduce their chances of engaging in suicidal behaviors), and knowing how to talk to their children and seek mental health services. You can empower yourself and your teen by following these 7 steps.
- Know your facts
- Recognize the warning signs
- Know the risk factors
- Know the protective factors
- Take preventive measures
- Talk to your teen about suicide
- Last but not least, seek mental health services
To read the complete blog post from the American Psychological Association go to
$ Scholarships & Financial Aid $
Financial Aid & FAFSA
WHY SHOULD I FILL OUT THE FAFSA?
Don't leave money on the table. Here's why it's worth the effort to fill out the FAFSA. The FAFSAhelps determine whether students are eligible for federal loans, grants or work-study programs. Many colleges also require it to be on file for their own need-based or merit-based aid packages.
Seniors, as you may know the FAFSA is available to complete beginning as early as October 1st of your Senior Year.
Scholarships - FREE MONEY
Check our Scholarship list in Naviance Monthly:
- Log in
- Click on the Colleges Tab
- Scroll down to and Click Scholarship List.
Local scholarships are starting to roll in please check Naviance for application information.
US News - 11 Private Scholarships to Help you Pay For College
Other Scholarship sites we recommend:
Coppell High School Counseling Staff
Ms. Abreu A - Chan
Mrs. McMillin Chao - G
Mr. McKean H - Kon
Ms. Williams Koo - Nak
Mrs. Fiene Spain Nal - Roc
Ms. Cinelli Rod - Som
Mrs. Garcia Son - Z
Ms. Ruedi - Counseling Secretary
Website: https://www.coppellisd.com/domain/402
Location: Coppell High School, West Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, TX, USA