Counselor Corner
La Vernia High School 11/05/2021
November Dates
Cultural Acceptance Month
11/4 ASVAB Interpretations
11/8 AIM to Succeed Parent Night
11/9 AIM to Succeed Student Presentations
11/10 Dual Credit Parent Night: 6:00 pm HS Cafeteria (Any 11/10th grader and parent who plan to take OnRamps or Dual Credit who have not previously must attend)
11/11 Veterans Day
11/12 Last day to withdraw from St.Philips College with a W
11/16 RBFCU Scholarship Webinar Link Here 6:00 pm
11/18 Hearts & Crafts: Slime 4:00-4:30 Counseling Office
11/22-26 Thanksgiving Break
Sign Into Schoolinks Account
Schoolinks is a modern College & Career Readiness Platform. Student, parents, counselors and teachers will be able to utilize all of the resources available in Schoolinks to:
- Communicate and schedule meetings with your counselors
- Choose high school endorsements, course selection, and graduation plans
- Curate and track volunteer hours, awards, test scores & certificates
- Choose and submit high school courses
- Research college entrance requirements
- Research career school and certification requirements
- Apply to colleges and request letters of recommendations
- Order transcripts
- Remain a part of LVHS Alumnae communications
1 National Winner – $25,000 scholarship
24 national finalists – $5,625 scholarship
575 national semifinalists – $3,200 scholarship
Total scholarships awarded: 600
Total scholarship distribution: $2 million
State Honorees receive a $1,000 scholarship.
National Honorees receive an additional $5,000 scholarship.
Investing in Texas Students: Other Signature Scholarship Programs
Presidential Scholars
Incoming freshmen with excellent academic credentials and high financial need are selected for the prestigious Presidential Scholars program. Presidential Scholars are awarded up to $20,000 ($5,000 per year) over their four years at UT and may be eligible to receive additional funding to participate in an enrichment opportunity during that time.
University Leadership Network (ULN)
ULN is a nationally recognized incentive-based scholarship program. Each year, 500 freshmen with demonstrated financial need are selected to receive up to $20,000 ($5,000 per year) and participate in ULN’s four-year program, which is focused on academic and leadership skills to facilitate timely graduation.
Completion Grants
As part of the university’s commitment to student success, the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid and Student Success Initiatives award completion grants of varying amounts to current students who are close to graduating but have unmet financial need that otherwise would delay graduation or prevent them from completing their degree.
Impact Scholarships
Impact Scholarships recognize high-potential students from across the state who are making an impact in their local community, who will make an impact on the Forty Acres, and who will make an impact in their communities when they graduate. More than 30 incoming 2018 freshmen were surprised with a $48,000 scholarship ($12,000 per year) to cover the cost of their tuition for their four years at UT.
CPS Energy Internship
Programs:
Student Assistance for Education Program (SAFE)
Our Student Assistance for Education (SAFE) internship program is open to highly-successful, incoming high school juniors who are interested in pursuing a college degree in fields related to the energy industry. This is a paid internship.
Students Interested In Technical Education – Distribution (SITE)
Students Interested in Technical Education (SITE) is an education program set up to focus on students who are interested in learning technical trades in Distribution Services & Operations.
Age: At least 16 yrs of age
School Level: Junior in high school
GPA: Grade average of "B" or higher
Attendance: Above average attendance
Application: https://careers.cpsenergy.com/
Transcripts: Current High School Transcript
Resume: Yes
Recommendation: 2 Letters of Recommendation
Essays (2): Yes
Parent Consent Form: Yes, if under the age of 18
Social Emotional Guidance
Social Emotional Guidance: Stress Management
11 strategies for managing stress
1. If you can’t avoid a stressful situation, try to alter it.
2. If you can’t change the stressor, change yourself.
3. Take a break from a stressor.
4. Breathing is the foundation to de-stress and heal.
5. Scientific research supports the practice that quieting the mind, body, and soul offers great health benefits.
6. Be aware of your unhealthy coping methods to dealing with stress.
7. The practice of journaling has health benefits.
8. Affirmations can affect our health.
9. Friendships are strong indicators of mental, physical and spiritual health.
10. Exercise regularly, sleep, and eat a healthy diet.
11. Heighten your awareness of the moment by focusing intently on an object.
Courage Ranch
Our Story
We saw the deep need for healing in rural Texas and were inspired by the Floresville community we now call home. Our compassionate team came together to provide a unique therapy experience with horses + humans.
Our Herd
Humans, animals, and nature embody our herd. Each of these elements plays an integral role in helping our clients (and us) find hope, belonging, and connection. We believe in doing the work we ask our clients to do so that we can authentically cheer them on in their journey.
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High School Counselor Contact Information
Anytime you have a personal or academic issue, please drop by and see your Counselor. Parents, please make an appointment with Mrs. Javior by phone or email. Office hours are from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Kristi.Javior Counseling Secretary
- Kristi.Javior@lvisd.org
- Alicia Grant Counselor Ge-O
- Alicia.Grant@lvisd.org
- Briana Wilde Counselor P-Z