CHS Counselor Monthly Update
Coppell High School, Counselors' Newsletter
September 2019
Welcome Students & Parents
Please reach out to us if you have any questions.
Counseling Department
- Ms. Abreu A - Chan
- Mrs. McMillin Chao - Gz
- Mr. McKean Ha - Kon
- Ms. Williams Kop - Nak
- Mrs. Fiene Spain Nal - Roc
- Ms. Cinelli Rod - Som
- Mrs. Garcia Son - Z
Level Down Process opens 8/27
9/12 - CISD College Night
PSAT/NMSQT - 10/16
Who is coming to CHS?
Contact your counselor if you have questions or difficulty signing into Naviance. View calendar of schools here. This will be updated each month.
College Night Feature from 2018-2019
Level Down Process
Level down requests open on 8/27 and close on 9/3. Forms can be picked up in Student Services North.
Acceptable Level Down Requests:
AP Course to Honors of the same course.
GT Honors Course to on level of same course.
Honors Course to on level of same course.
Drop a course completely to add a release period. This option applies only to Juniors and Seniors who qualify.
IB Course to on level of same course.
Requirements:
- Completed Level Down form turned in to Student Services North by 9/3 @ 4pm.
- Attend TWO tutoring sessions with teacher.
- Have a grade lower then 75.
- Turn in textbook if applicable.
UPCOMING CHS EVENTS:
August 23 - Senior Post High School Presentation: given to seniors during English class
August 27 - Fall Open House 6:00pm
August 27 - Level Down process Opens
September 3 - 6 - Post High School meetings with seniors - make up sessions
September 3 - Level Down Process Closes
September 12 - CISD College Night 6pm
SAT / PSAT / ACT
Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Youth Suicide Warning Signs
- Talking about or making plans for suicide
- Expressing hopelessness about the future
- Displaying severe/overwhelming emotional pain or distress
- Showing worrisome behavioral cues or marked changes in behavior, particularly in the presence of the warning signs above. Specifically, this includes significant:
- Withdrawal from or changing in social connections/situations
- Changes in sleep (increased or decreased)
- Anger or hostility that seems out of character or out of context
- Recent increased agitation or irritability
How to Respond
If you notice any of these warning signs in anyone, you can help!
- Ask if they are ok or if they are having thoughts of suicide
- Express your concern about what you are observing in their behavior
- Listen attentively and non-judgmentally
- Reflect what they share and let them know they have been heard
- Tell them they are not alone
- Let them know there are treatments available that can help
- If you are a student, report your concerns to a trusted adult (parent, teacher, counselor, administrator.)
Parents Can Make a Difference
Parents can help prevent suicide by recognizing warning signs, identifying risk factors (characteristics that may lead a young person to engage in suicidal behaviors), promoting protective factors (characteristics that help people deal with stress and reduce their chances of engaging in suicidal behaviors), and knowing how to talk to their children and seek mental health services. You can empower yourself and your teen by following these 7 steps.
- Know your facts
- Recognize the warning signs
- Know the risk factors
- Know the protective factors
- Take preventive measures
- Talk to your teen about suicide
- Last but not least, seek mental health services
To read the complete blog post from the American Psychological Association go to
$ Scholarships & Financial Aid $
Financial Aid & FAFSA
WHY SHOULD I FILL OUT THE FAFSA?
Don't leave money on the table. Here's why it's worth the effort to fill out the FAFSA. The FAFSAhelps determine whether students are eligible for federal loans, grants or work-study programs. Many colleges also require it to be on file for their own need-based or merit-based aid packages.
Seniors, as you may know the FAFSA is available to complete beginning as early as October 1st of your Senior Year.
Scholarships - FREE MONEY
Check our Scholarship list in Naviance Monthly:
- Log in
- Click on the Colleges Tab
- Scroll down to and Click Scholarship List.
**Seniors this list will grow, make sure you check at least once per month.
Other Scholarship sites we recommend:
- Log into Naviance
- Scroll down to the "What's New" box on the right.
- Click on "Read More" to expand the list.
- Choose sign up to be able to meet with the admissions rep.
* Any visit that is at 9:30am is during the school day. Students will be permitted to leave class to visit with the admissions rep.
** Visits at 12:10 are Lunch visits. The Rep will be in the Commons during all lunches to answer questions.
Coppell High School Counseling Staff
Ms. Abreu A - Chan
Mrs. McMillin Chao - G
Mr. McKean H - Kon
Ms. Williams Kop - Nak
Mrs. Fiene Spain Nal - Roc
Ms. Cinelli Rod - Som
Mrs. Garcia Son - Z
Ms. Ruedi - Counseling Secretary
Website: https://www.coppellisd.com/domain/402
Location: Coppell High School, West Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, TX, USA