Counselor Connection
4/30/2021
Parent Conference Zoom Links
Counselors will be hosting 5 minute zoom meetings with parents and guardians using a waiting room feature in Zoom that will allow us private communication. Counselors always welcome Zoom meetings with all parents and guardians during our work day as well. Appointments can be made online through each counselor’s Calendly link below. If you have a lengthy topic to discuss about your student, this may be the preferred way versus a 5 minute conference when others are waiting.
If you plan to meet a counselor using Zoom during our conferences, please be ready to tell us your students name, have your video on and your full name showing on your screen.
Monday May 3, 2021 6:00-8:00 pm
Counselor Zoom Links can be found HERE
2021-2022 Schedule Review
On Monday, May 3rd all 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will receive their tentative schedule for the 2021-2022 school year during 5th hour. Digital learners’ schedules will be mailed on Friday, April 30th. Students are able to request changes to their schedule during this “Schedule Review Week.” Schedule change requests are due to the Counseling office by 2:30 pm on Friday, May 7th. THIS IS STUDENTS’ LAST OPPORTUNITY TO CHANGE THEIR CLASSES FOR TRIMESTER ONE OF NEXT YEAR. Teacher changes or requests for certain hours of the day cannot be honored. Schedule changes will be made by class availability and seniority.
Schedule Changes can be requested by filling out this google form. Students can assume their change request is processed unless they are contacted by their counselor.
A copy of the 2021-2022 master schedule can be found HERE.
Senior Survey Due by May 7th
Seniors need to complete the “EHS Counseling Graduation Survey 2021” found in Naviance Student by Friday, May 7th. Directions can be found in Schoology under the Class of 2021. Seniors will need to complete the survey before being allowed their Senior Privileges and Badges. Please connect with your counselor if you have questions.
Decision Day 2021
May 1st is traditionally the day colleges and universities declare as the deadline for students to decide which school they will attend in the fall. The coronavirus pandemic has led many institutions to push back the date in 2020 to June 1st or later. At EHS we will celebrate our students’ decisions about their plans for next year; college, military, trade school, gap year, work, etc. Seniors can complete this GOOGLE FORM to be included on the eaganseniors2021 Instagram account. Follow IG eaganseniors2021 to see these updates. The seniors running the account will be revealed May 1st.
First Step Institute at St. Catherine’s University
First Step is a unique college-immersion experience that prepares young Indigenous women & women of color for higher education at St. Catherine’s University. First Step students meet other young women from Minnesota while learning about the skills needed to have access to and thrive in college. Students learn about applying for financial aid, scholarships, and grants. They get assistance preparing their college applications. They also learn about key skills to help them in their transition from high school to college, including time, money, conflict, and stress management. First Step is COMPLETELY FREE to students and families.
You can access the online application on the website which also has frequently asked questions that you can use to learn more about this unique program. https://www.stkate.edu/life/student-assistance/mips/first-step
Empowered to be Me
This year Empowered To Be Me Summer Institute will focus on "Wellness" through examining mental health and practical practices for the growth and development of Black girls. Visit Empowered To Be Me! for more information. Registration ends May 28th.
View Flyer HERE
ActioNOW
Platform for Voice, Celebration and Action hosted by the District 196 African-American Cultural Family advocates in partnership with District 196.
Eagan High School, May 4th 6:00-8:00pm
Eastview High School, May 25th 6:00-8:00 pm
For more information click HEREMN Youth Council
Applications for the Minnesota Youth Council for '21- '22 are open! The application is available for students grade 8-12 using this link and open through May 31, 2021.
The Minnesota Youth Council mobilizes middle and high school students across the state to create equitable systems through youth led outreach, education, and advocacy. The MYC is composed of 36 Youth Representatives from throughout the state that works to amplify the voice and power of their peers across the state of Minnesota. Members of the MYC are change agents in their communities and across the state, leading the way with youth-centered systems change.
More information about the Minnesota Youth Council can be found here.
Summer AmeriCorps Opportunity
ServeMinnesota (AmeriCorps) is launching the Summer Emergency Response Initiative June 7-Aug. 14 to continue helping Minnesotans affected by COVID-19. AmeriCorps members will be available to help schools, nonprofits and other organizations by supporting individuals and families facing learning loss, food insecurity, homelessness, and isolation. Service could include a combination of several response tasks such as emergency food distribution, academic support and youth enrichment, rental and housing assistance, and more. Training is provided. Members serve 35 hours per week and receive a modest living stipend, health insurance and an education award that can be used for tuition for college or technical school.
Details about the program and the application can be found at: https://www.serveminnesota.org/emergency-response/
Applications for people interested in serving with us this summer are due May 19. If you have questions, please reach out to response@servetogrow.org.
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.
Wednesday, May 5
University of Arizona - 10:00 AM
***Students should register on Naviance if they would like to attend a virtual college visit.
Normandale Community College Virtual Open House
Normandale Community College will host a virtual Open House event on May 4, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
Join us for a variety of live virtual presentations!
· Attend live virtual information sessions (via Zoom) that include a Q & A session
Admission to Normandale
Design for Transfer – Know the Rules, Use the Tools
Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)
Healthcare and Wellness Degree Programs
STEM and Education Degree Programs
Business and Social Science Degree Programs
· Chat online 1:1 with Admissions staff to get answers to your specific questions
· Watch on-demand "how to" videos on applying for admission and financial aid
· Enjoy a virtual campus tour at your convenience
Visit our website at www.normandale.edu/openhouse for more information.
MN Careers in Construction and Skilled Trades- New Resources
The Minnesota Department of Education and Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry have developed new resources for students about careers in construction and the skilled trades.
The first is an interactive resource for students about careers in construction and the skilled trades such as websites, education and training providers, unpaid and paid experiential learning opportunities, mobile apps and events. LINK
Wage and education information about the most in-demand construction careers in Minnesota as well as information about post-secondary options for advancement. LINK
Concordia Language Village $1000 Stipend for MN Students
Stipends are available for summer 2021 language immersion programs, both virtual and residential, at Concordia Language Villages through the Minnesota Office of Higher Education’s Summer Academic Enrichment Program.
The Summer Enrichment stipend will cover the cost of a Language Villages program up to a maximum amount of $1,000. To be eligible, applicants must a Minnesota resident in grades 3-11 who is eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. If the student is in grades 7-11, they must have an overall "C" average. The stipends are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
More information can be found HERE.
Wescott Library Teen Advisory Group
Join the Wescott Library Teen Advisory Group! Participants should be ages 13-18, interested in developing customer service and communication skills, and excited to apply their initiative and creativity to contribute to the library and their community. This year's program will have both in-person and virtual/hybrid options. Register for an informational session on Thursday May 13, from 6-7 pm: tinyurl.com/TAGinfo21. If you have questions or are interested but unable to attend the info session, contact Tom Jorgenson atThomas.Jorgenson@co.dakota.mn.us.
Local Student Employment Postings
EHS Posts local student employment opportunities on a bulletin board near the counseling office. Postings can also be found on this Google Doc
EHS does not screen potential employers.
District196 Community Education Hiring
Like kids? Teach swimming, be a lifeguard and work in our pools! Financial assistance for training available mid-April, May or June. Apply today online!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