Counselor Connection
1/7/2022
Dear Parents of Current 9th, 10th and 11th Graders:
A message was sent via School Messenger on January 3, 2022 to provide you with relevant information and timelines related to our “online” registration process for next school year.
CLICK HERE to review that message.
T2 Grade/Pass Option Deadline is January 31, 2022:
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
Minnesota Association of Counselors of Color
MN Association of Counselors of Color is excited to provide college scholarships for students of color in Minnesota. Students who are awarded this scholarship will receive a one-time award ranging between $500 to $2,500 to be used towards their education at a MnACC Member Institution during the 2022-2023 academic year. The Presidential Scholarship is a $2,500 one-time award that recognizes at least one student who has demonstrated strong academic achievement and a clear commitment to one or more of the areas outlined above. This award is presented on behalf of the current president and executive board members at their discretion. DEADLINE TO APPLY: MARCH 21, 2022 https://www.mnacc.org/Scholarships
NCAA Webinar for College-Bound Student-Athletes
Encourage your student-athletes to join the NCAA Eligibility Center on Tuesday, Jan. 11, at 6:30 p.m. Eastern time for our webinar for college-bound student-athletes and their families. Students will learn about the latest initial-eligibility news, requirements they must meet to be ready when they get to campus, and the best resources for them as they pursue their dreams of studying and competing at an NCAA Division I or II school. Please share this link with your student-athletes and encourage them to attend this important event.
Dakota Country Regional Chamber of Commerce WomEn’s Leadership Forum scholarships
Applications can be submitted HERE. Nominations will be accepted until Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 5:00 PM.
Scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded to young women 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
All occupations within these industries will all be considered. If there is an area of interest outside the indicated industries, applicants should be able to show how this occupation is in an industry with high demand for its jobs. Education may be at any post-secondary institution, though preference will be given to those located in Dakota County.
Besides the industry focus, special consideration will be given to applicants with one or more of the following factors:
Demonstrated need for financial assistance
Overcoming challenges and hardships in their personal, family, or academic lives
Children of recent immigrants
First generation college students
Black, Indigenous, and people of color
Keep Calm & Request a Peer Tutor!
EHS has Peer Tutors available to help with classes you 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:
The EHS Counseling Office staff will be in touch as soon as you are matched up with a Peer Tutor. Please allow 3 to 5 school days of time after you submit your request to get you matched up and called down.
Sign up to BE a T2 Peer Tutor!
Students who have good grades and like to help others are encouraged to sign up to be a Peer Tutor with the EHS Counseling Office for T2! Interested students should click on the Google Form link below to sign up to be a Peer Tutor for T2! Peer Tutors meet with students virtually or in person and provide assistance with homework and studying for tests.
For more information and the sign up form click:HERE
MN Tuition-Free Pathways for Students in High-Need Career Areas
Minnesota Future Together Grants will provide eligible Minnesotans with a tuition-free pathway for earning a certificate, diploma, associate’s degree, or bachelor’s degree at any public institution in the state. The grants are available starting spring 2022 through 2024.
If you are currently studying healthcare, STEM, business, industry and technology, education, or public service at a public institution, reach out to your college's financial aid office. And if you're a prospective student looking to go into one of these fields, chat with an admissions representative about the opportunity.
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 (Video directions here). Students should register on Naviance for both virtual AND/OR in person college visits. 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 Visits currently scheduled for next week:
Wednesday, 1/13: United States Army - 11:00 AM
** If students would like to attend any of these college /military visits, they can register on Naviance.
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
Student Support Specialist
Harry Sonie
651-683-6977
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