11th Grade Updates OCTOBER 2022
CHS Counseling Office
Starting Your College Search
Some colleges are allowing in-person college visits again, so take advantage of that if you can! Don't forget, college visits can be excused absences. Contact the attendance office for more information.
If you don't have time to schedule a college visit, check out this article about how to research colleges without visiting campus.
Test Optional
Military Academy Applications
Senator Young - https://www.young.senate.gov/help/academy-nominations
Senator Braun - https://www.braun.senate.gov/academy-nominations
Representative Mrvan - https://mrvan.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations
Signs of Depression in Teens
- Irritability
- Sensitivity to criticism
- Social isolation (particularly staying in their room a lot)
- Selective social withdrawal
- Throwing themselves into work (distraction)
- Slipping grades
- Difficulty focusing
- Changes in energy or out-of-character behavior
- Changes in daily habits such as sleep and appetite
- Physical pain
If you are concerned about these signs and symptoms of depression, we recommend that you reach out to someone for help. You can speak with your parents or guardians, your school counselor, medical provider, or mental health provider. Don't be afraid to ask for help!
Dealing With Learning Differences
College Rep Visits
Bullying Prevention Month
- unwanted aggressive behavior
- observed or perceived power imbalance
- repetition or high likelihood of repetition of bullying behaviors
If someone is being bullied, please take action. Talk to an adult that you trust. If someone is being bullied at school, please tell a school employee. You can always talk with your school counselor if you are worried about yourself or a friend.
You can find additional information about bullying prevention at the Stop Bullying website.
School Counseling Office Staff
Mrs. Jill Balcerak-Registrar jbalcerak@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
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Dial 988
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