12th Grade Updates April
CHS Counseling Office
Decision Day 2022
Stop by for goodies, freebies, and fun!
School Anxiety
Mallory Grimste is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and in the video below she talks about this. She gives some helpful tips so you can recognize your anxiety and also start to learn how to cope with those feelings.
FAFSA
College-bound students, don't forget to submit your FAFSA! If you already submitted your FAFSA, you might have received financial aid packages from schools. Check out this article to better understand financial aid packages. In the article, they discuss how to figure out the net price of a college based on the offer that they sent to you.
Making Your College Choice
Incoming Freshman Parent Night
Selective Service
Almost all male US citizens and male immigrants, who are 18 through 25, are required to register with Selective Service (draft). If you do not register, your FAFSA will not be processed! To learn more, click on this link that will take you to Frequently Asked Questions.
Scholarships
- Make your application stand out! Type your information right onto the application. This makes it look more professional than a handwritten application.
- Pay close attention to due dates and where applications are to be turned in or postmarked.
- All scholarship applications that are due to the Counseling Office must be turned in by 3pm on its due date. No late applications will be accepted.
Tutoring Help!
If you need a tutor, check out this link to learn more!
School Counseling Office Staff
Mrs. Jill Balcerak-Registrar jbalcerak@duneland.k12.in.us
Mrs. Joanna Barnewall-College and Career Assistant jbarnewall@duneland.k12.in.us
School Counselors
Mrs. Karen Moffet, Department Chair
Mrs. Gretchen Arthur
Mrs. Amy Snyder
Mr. James Moore
Ms. Johanna Hess
Mrs. Julie Roytan
ASCA R.A.M.P. Award
Indiana Gold Star Counseling Award
Request an Appointment
CHS Counseling Office
1-800-273-8255
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor
Email: jesmoker@duneland.k12.in.us
Website: https://www.duneland.k12.in.us/domain/145
Location: 2125 South 11th Street, Chesterton, IN, USA
Phone: 219-983-3730
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHS.CounselingOffice
Twitter: @CHS_CCCoffice
Getting Ready for Life
- Why bother?
- Maybe you're just lazy...or not
- Change your environment
- Make a plan
- Take action
- Reassess