Counselor Connection
1/29/2021
National School Counseling Week
National School Counseling Week 2021, "School Counselors: All in For All Students,” February 1- 5, 2021, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of professional school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by American School Counselor Association, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. National School Counseling Week is always celebrated the first full week in February.
2021-2022 School Year Registration Information and Assistance
Our Special Edition Registration Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/v0ysb
We will have one more zoom drop in help session:
Monday, February 1st 1:00-2:00 pm.
See individual counselor zoom links in the newsletter.
Parents of Seniors: Eagan Foundation Scholarships
Eagan Foundation Scholarship Applications are now being accepted online for both 2 and 4 year college bound students. Students can view the informational video HERE. Students complete one application to be considered for approximately 100 different community scholarships totaling over $100,000. All graduating students are encouraged to submit an application. Many scholarships are not based on GPA. Scholarships based on financial need require a copy of the front page of your Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA. Be sure and file your FAFSA prior to the scholarship deadline.
Visit https://www.eaganfoundation.org/scholarship-program for details and application. Applications are due February 19, 2021.
EHS PSEO Virtual Informational Video for Parents AND Students
Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) is a program that allows highly motivated 10th-, 11th- and 12th-grade students to earn college credit while still in high school, through enrollment in and successful completion of college-level courses. With traditional PSEO, these courses are generally offered on the campus of the postsecondary institution; some courses are offered online. The cost of tuition, course fees, and textbooks is covered by the Minnesota Department of Education.
EHS requires parents/students to view our EHS PSEO Informational Video prior to registration for PSEO. The informational video and signed permission form will suffice for the EHS required meeting.
To view the video and more PSEO information click on the EHS Counseling website and then College/Career, and then the PSEO category.
Students should still register for a full year of EHS classes for the 2021-2022 school year even if they plan on taking PSEO classes. The MN State Department of Education deadline for notifying EHS about your intention to participate in PSEO is May 30th.
Youth Mental Health First Aid FREE Virtual Trainings
M Health Fairview Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge, or is in crisis.
The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.
Thursday, March 4th | 12:00pm-5:30pm - Register HERE
Thursday, March 11th | 12:00pm-5:30pm - Register HERE
Parents of 9th and 10th Graders:
Tobacco-Free Alliance (TFA) in collaboration with Dakota County Public Health and the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) are launching a brand-new youth vaping prevention initiative and welcome 9th and 10th grade students to join. The project will begin the week of February 15th with twice-monthly meetings through the end of the school year and the opportunity to participate in the Virtual Week of Action during the MN legislative session.
View flyer HERE
Changes to SAT Exams
As students and colleges adapt to new realities and changes to the college admissions process, College Board is making sure our programs adapt with them. We’re making some changes to reduce demands on students. College Board will no longer offer SAT Subject Tests or SAT with Essay. More information and frequently asked questions can be found HERE.
Free Virtual STEM Experience for Young Women
The Perry Virtual Experience is a free, 2.5-hour, interactive online experience for high school and college-aged women who are interested in pursuing careers in orthopaedic surgery and engineering in February 2021. Participants will hear from women leaders in these fields and dive into online orthopaedic simulations and biomechanics experiments. Additional information can be found on the website: https://perryinitiative.org/pve/
Nystrom and Associates Virtual Group for Navigating School Stress
High school group for 14-18 year olds will meet virtually Wednesdays at 4:00 pm.
Group will address: working with teachers, asking for help, interacting on a virtual platform, organizational success, and more.
Flyer can be found HERE
EHS College/Military Visits
The admission representatives that visit Eagan high school are the same people that review college applications. EHS College visits will be hosting virtual visits this year.
Students can view scheduled visits by logging into their Naviance Student account. A link for the virtual visit will be available to join the day of the college visit. We ask that students do not miss class for these visits. College visits are added daily, so students are encouraged to log into Naviance to see updates.
Monday, February 1: Colorado State University-Pueblo - 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, February 2: Alexandria Technical & Community College - 1:00 p.m.
Lake Superior College - 5:00 p.m.
***Students should register on Naviance if they would like to attend this virtual visit.
Eagan High School Counseling
For more details about our program and resources visit the Eagan High School Counseling Website.
EHS Counselors:
Susan Olsen (A-B) AVID
651-683-6929
Jolaine Haider (C-Gr)
jolaine.haider@district196.org
651-683-6924
Beth Streit (Gu-Kt)
651-683-6928
Michelle Lehmann (Ku-Ne)
michelle.lehmann@district196.org
651-683-6923
Dave Fritze (Ng-Sh)
651-683-6926
Norah Krohse-Hermon (Si-Z)
norah.krohsehermon@district196.org
651-683-6930