Counselor Connection
January 20, 2023
Registration for 2023-2024 School Year
Counselor Registration Assistance
Counselor appointments fill quickly during the registration window. Counselors will be available in the cafeteria during all lunches January 23-25th. Counselors will also be available in the Counseling Office all day on January 26th to help students with questions and meeting the registration deadline on this day.
EHS Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) Information
Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) is a program that allows highly motivated 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.
We will be hosting a required PSEO information session for any current 10th and 11th grade student interested in pursuing PSEO for the 2023-2024 school year on Thursday, February 2nd from 9:00-9:40 am in Lecture Room C. Students can register to attend the information session HERE. (Only students logged in with their school google account will be able to access the form)
Students should still register for a full year of EHS classes for the 2023-2024 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.
Seniors: Eagan Community Foundation Scholarship - Application is Open!
The Eagan Community Foundation scholarship application is now open. We expect to have about 100 scholarships totaling over $100,000. Students can learn more about the process and apply here: https://www.eaganfoundation.org/apply-for-a-scholarship
Every student is encouraged to submit an application! Awards are based on a variety of criteria including community involvement, those with military parents, those who have persevered through hardships in life, participation in sports and school activities, academic merit and financial need. Only scholarships that are 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 by the scholarship deadline.
Applications will be accepted until February 24, 2023. Visit www.eaganfoundation.org for details.
All-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C
Each year Dakota Electric sends five local high school sophomore, junior or seniors on an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) Youth Tour. The next youth tour Minnesota will be June 13-18, 2023.
Youth Tour includes:
Visiting with elected officials
Touring monuments
Learning more about cooperatives
Making friends from around the country
Students can apply using the form below or request an application from their guidance counselor. The application deadline is February 23. Students must be available for an in-person interview on March 13 or March 15 after 3:30 p.m. Applicant’s household must be a member of Dakota Electric.
Application and more information HERESeniors: Bilingual and Multilingual Seals and World Language Certificates Test Registration
Bilingual and Multilingual Seals and World Language Certificates are provided to high school graduates who demonstrate the required levels of language proficiency in speaking, writing, reading and listening for languages other than English, including American Sign Language (ASL) and American Indian (indigenous) languages, regardless of how the language was learned. (Bilingual and multilingual seals are awarded upon graduation. World language proficiency certificates can be awarded when students meet proficiency requirements.)
Testing for students that speak languages other than English for seals and certificates will be April 4th, 2023. District website with more information
Registration Form (Registration due 2/27)Recibe Ayuda EN ESPAÑOL Aplicando A FAFSA O MN Dream Act FAFSA Night for Spanish Speakers
January 26th, 2023
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Apple Valley High School
14450 Hayes Rd, Apple Valley MN 55124
District-Wide Event: Spanish speaking representatives from Normandale and Inver Hills, coming to help Latino families apply for FAFSA and MNDream Act.
Evento para todo el distrito: representantes de habla hispana de Normandale e Inver Hills, que vienen a ayudar a las familias latinas a solicitar FAFSA y MN Dream Act.
Ready, Set, FAFSA
Free financial aid events will be available to Minnesota students and families via Zoom in February! The series will cover general financial aid information, details on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Minnesota Dream Act for undocumented students, and other ways to pay for college.
All sessions will have simultaneous interpretation in Spanish, Somali and Hmong. · Participants who attend 4 out of 5 sessions will be eligible to win a $500 scholarship!
2/7/23 7:00pm Understand and Prepare to Apply for Financial Aid
2/14/23 7:00pm Apply for Financial Aid (FAFSA)
2/16/23 7:00pm Apply for Financial Aid (Dream Act) 12th grade undocumented students
2/21/23 7:00pm Understand your offer letter
2/28/23 7:00pm Scholarship Search
More info and Register HERE
ACT Registration Deadline
The late registration deadline for the February 11th National ACT is January 20th. Visit www.actstudent.org to register. ALL EHS Juniors are currently scheduled to be taking the ACT during the school day on April 4th (no registration required).
WomEn’s Leadership Scholarships
Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 WomEn’s Leadership Forum will be awarding FIVE $1500 scholarships. The recipients will also be recognized at our event on March 10, 2023 at the Radisson Blu – Mall of America.
The application can be completed here: http://www.dcrchamber.com/form/view/28271
Applications will be accepted until Monday, January 30 at 5:00 PM.
Scholarships will be awarded to young women attending high school in Dakota who are pursuing futures in high-demand careers that require certification or licensure. Specifically, these should be areas in greatest demand in Dakota County:
Information Technology
Health Care Services
Construction & Manufacturing
Transportation
T2 Grade/Pass Option Deadline is January 27, 2023:
1. Students may take ONE class per trimester with the Grade/Pass Option. 2. With a final course grade of 60% or more and completed essential learning tasks, students have an OPTION to receive their course grade, or a “P”. It is the student’s responsibility to communicate this choice to their instructor. 3. With a grade of “P”, students will RECEIVE CREDIT for the course. 4. A grade of “P” will NOT count toward 24 credit “honors status” at graduation. 5. A grade of “P” has NO EFFECT on Grade Point Average (GPA).
The application and more details for Grade/Pass option is available HERE (Only students logged in with their google account will be able to access the form.)
Peer Tutors Available
EHS has Peer Tutors available to help with classes students are struggling in. Our Peer Tutors meet with students in person or virtually (Zoom, FaceTime, etc.) and can provide assistance with homework and studying for tests.
Sign up HERE to request a Peer Tutor. (Only students logged in with their school google account will be able to access the form)
The EHS Counseling Office staff will be in touch as soon as the students are matched up with a Peer Tutor. Please allow 3 to 5 school days of time after the request is submitted to be matched.
Gap Year 101 Webinar
Join us for this Gap Year 101 webinar to get the most up to date information about planning a gap year. Tune in to learn the ins and outs of gap year planning from an expert gap year counselor & gap year alum, Holly Bull of the Center for Interim Programs, then get all your questions answered during an interactive Q&A.
Thursday, January 26, 2023
7:00-7:45 pm EST
More information and registration
Hennepin Technical College Open House
January 24, 2023 5:00-7:00 Eden Prairie Campus
January 31, 2023 5:00-7:00 Brooklyn Park Campus
More information HEREProfessional Certificates Virtual Fair
Thursday, February 2, 2023
12pm - 2pm (ET)
6:30pm - 8:30pm (ET)
· Certificates are often much more affordable than four-year degrees
· Certificate programs take less time than a full degree program
· These programs provide specific skill sets needed for existing jobs and get you to employment faster
· The increasing popularity of online offerings allow you to earn your certificate from just about anywhere
GoToCollegeFairs is invested in equity and opportunity for all students. Professional Certificates Virtual Fair is free to attendees.
More information and registration HERECollege/Military Visits
The admission representatives that visit Eagan high school are the same people that review college applications. Students can view these visits by logging into their Naviance Student account. Students should register on Naviance for both virtual AND/OR in person college visits. Registration instructions video. The registration in Naviance is the pass to leave class. If registering for a virtual visit during the school day, students should bring their iPad and earbuds to the counseling office to log-on for the visit. College visits are added daily, so students are encouraged to log into Naviance to see updates.
College / Military visits for the Week of January 23, 2023
Tuesday, January 24th:
Northern Michigan University - 8:30 AM
Saint John’s University (with College of Saint Benedict) - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, January 25th:
United States Navy -1:00 PM
*** Students can register on Naviance for any of these visits.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
Kayla Hammond (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
EHS Student Support Specialist
Samson Ghirmai
samson.ghirmai@district196.org
651-683-6977
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