SHS COUNSELING CORNER
WEEKLY UPDATE 01/9/2023
OUR INFORMATION
Email: shs@weldre4.org
Website: shs.weldre4.org
Location: 1200 Hidden Valley Pkwy, Severance, CO, USA
Phone: 970-833-7100
Upcoming Events
January 16th ~ No School
January 20th ~ Aims Academy Days ( Current Juniors and Sophomores)
January 28th ~ Sadie Hawkins Dance
~Aims Career Day~ See Mrs. O'Brien to sign up
https://www.aims.edu/programs/high-school-programs/career-academy
A Message from Poudre Valley REA
As a local electric cooperative, Poudre Valley REA is committed to supporting the communities we serve. We are proud to continue our outreach efforts that focus on supporting education. Application deadlines for scholarships and youth trips are drawing near. The upcoming winter break would be a great time for students to get those applications submitted!
High School Students
Poudre Valley REA sends students on two trips each summer – Electric Cooperative Youth Tour in Washington D.C. and Leadership Camp in Steamboat Springs, both free of charge. We also offer a scholarship program the awards more than $50,000 to students each year. Follow the links to learn more.
- Washington DC Trip – Application deadline is Monday, January 9, 2023. Students going into their junior or senior year, or graduating senior in May 2023
- Youth Leadership Camp – Application deadline is Monday, January 9, 2023. Students going into their junior or senior year, or graduating senior in May 2023
- Scholarships – Application deadline February 6, 2023 (graduating high school seniors, must receive electricity from Poudre Valley REA). *Recommendation letters are required in the application
A note from MSU Denver
I am excited to share with you that our Pathways to Possible scholarship program application is live and available for students to apply!
Pathways to Possible Mission Statement:
The MSU Denver Pathways to Possible (P2P) program is designed to recruit underserved high school students and support them on their pathway to college success. Pathways to Possible Success Coaches and Peer Mentors work with students to navigate the hurdles that come with transitioning into college and seek to support students as they find their communities on campus, decide what to study, and explore their identities.
Application process:
· Students who have applied and been admitted to MSU Denver will receive an invitation to apply. The invitation will automatically be sent to them 2 weeks after they’ve been accepted.
o The subject line is: An opportunity for support at MSU Denver
· A student’s application will not be reviewed until they have also completed their FAFSA or CASFA. Application review will begin in early January. We hope to start releasing decisions in early spring. So, the sooner they apply the higher chances of being admitted into P2P.
· Priority deadline is March 1st.
If you have a student who has yet to receive an invitation after two weeks or need help finding the email, please let me know, and we can work on sending an invitation out.
P2P is seeking students who:
- Identify as a student of color and/or a low-income student
- Agree to participate and engage in the Summer Transition Program (free 2-credit hour class) that runs between June 12th, 2023 and August 5th, 2023. Most sections of the program meet on campus once a week, synchronous online options are also available
P2P information that can be shared with students:
What should I expect in the application?
Our application will ask you to speak to our program’s values as they relate to your experiences, including two short essay questions. We ask our applicants to highlight in their essays their commitment to self-growth, orientation to serving their community, ability to utilize their resources, and their value for diversity and equity.
The easier it is for our reviewers to determine how well you highlight our values, the more likely it is that you will be accepted into the program.
Our cohorts are limited to 285 students each year, so the earlier you submit your application the more likely it will be that there are still spots available for you.
When will I hear about my application?
Our Priority Deadline for submitting Applications is March 1st. While we hope to respond to most applicants who apply early prior to this date, we intend to have all applicants that meet our priority deadline contacted before the end of March.
Students who are accepted into the program will then be asked to register for one of our Pathways to Possible specific Orientations, where students can gain early access to their fall course registration, and have first pick of their Success Seminar section.
Accepted students will also be asked to meet with their Success Coach to confirm their acceptance, and to ensure that all steps to begin the program in the summer are completed. You will receive a message with directions and a deadline for scheduling this meeting to confirm your acceptance
Other Updates
MSU Denver General Scholarship
The MSU Denver general scholarship opened December 1st. Students with a 2.8 GPA or above can apply for additional opportunities. Students must have their MSU Denver email activated to apply. Students can find their first login instructions here.
Slate.org
You’re invited to create an account on Slate.org! This is a great way for you to be a partner in the admissions process for your students. When you create your account on slate.org, you’ll be able to view select information about where your students are in the admissions process. If students need to submit additional documents, you’ll be able to log in to see exactly what is needed for each student. Admissions Counselors are still available to support you with questions, and we are excited for this new ability to work with you to advise students. Go to slate.org to get started!
Let me know if you have any questions!
Best,
Citlalith Medrano | Pathways to Possible Counselor
Office of Admissions
303-605-5058 (office) | 720-419-1023 (text only)
~A Message From South Dakota Mines~
Students with over a 3.0 unweighted GPA and 24 on the ACT/1160 on the SAT are automatically considered for scholarships. Our scholarships make South Dakota Mines an even sweeter deal. And our return on investment is incredible too.
If you are a student that would automatically be awarded a scholarship, make sure you are accepted to South Dakota Mines by January 15th!
Weld Community Foundation Scholarship
The Weld Community Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2023 Community Foundation Scholarship Application is now available. It can be accessed on our website or by clicking on the following link:
https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/83783-Weld-Community-Foundation
Once again, the application process is completely online. Students from Weld County will be required to complete their application online unless other arrangements have been made. This means that transcripts, essays, references and financial information (if they want to be considered for need based scholarships) will need to be included as part of the application. For transcripts, students are asked to provide contact information for the person responsible for transcript requests at their school. That person will then receive an email requesting transcript information for that student.
PLEASE NOTE: The deadline for 2023 scholarship applications is February 1, 2023 by 4:00 p.m. – no exceptions (transcripts and references must be received by the deadline as well). Recipients will be notified by the end of April and awards will be made by the Community Foundation Board of Directors at our annual Scholarship Reception in May.
RaiseMe
Click on youtube link below to learn how!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SCHOLARSHIPS/ FINANCIAL AID~ WAS SENT OUT VIA EMAIL
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c53SjYvK8CEuHhnp6IaGEvoFBaEKc14D2EJg5m-XOC0/edit?usp=sharing
*Attention Seniors*
WHO IS MY COUNSELOR?
Last name: A-E
Email: michele.ferguson@weldre4.org
Erika Houtchens
Last name: F-K
Email: erika.houtchens@weldre4.org
Heather Taylor
Last name: L-R
Shallane Mullison
Last name: S-Z
Schedule an Appointment with your Counselor
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I MATTER ~ THREE FREE HEALTH SESSIONS FOR YOUTH
Colorado House Bill 21-1258 established this temporary behavioral health services program to provide access to mental health and substance use disorder services for youth, including addressing needs that may have resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is open to youth 18 years of age or younger or 21 years of age or younger if receiving special education services.
The program, called I Matter, is funded by the Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health. The program provides up to 3 free behavioral health sessions for youth in Colorado and reimburses participating providers, which are licensed clinicians from agencies and independent contractors.
Visit https://imattercolorado.org/
HEADSPACE FOR TEENS IS FREE
What is Headspace?
Stressed out? Tired? Unfocused? All of the above? We’ve all been there. But what can you do about it? That’s where Headspace comes in. Headspace has hundreds of meditations and mindfulness exercises to help you learn the skills you need to be healthier and happier — and it was created by a former monk who knows quite a bit about all that stuff. Try it out and take some time to be kind to your mind today.
Sign up here https://www.headspace.com/teens
STRUGGLING WITH HOMEWORK, THERE IS FREE HELP! SEE BELOW:
UNITED WAY 211
Call 211 for help
A free and confidential service to find resources you need
- supplemental food and nutrition programs
- shelter and housing options and utilities assistance
- emergency information and disaster relief
- employment and education opportunities
- services for veterans
- health care, vaccination and health epidemic information
- addiction prevention and rehabilitation programs
- reentry help for ex-offenders
- support groups for individuals with mental illnesses or special needs
- a safe, confidential path out of physical and/or emotional domestic abuse