Centennial High School
CHS Counseling Department Newsletter
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Announcements
- Check the CHS Counseling Schoology for Additional Resources
- FAFSA Line by Line Webinars: Multiple Dates
- Commonwealth Honors Academy: Deadline December
- Universities and Colleges Visiting CHS
- Dual Enrollment Info Session: November 29th
- 2022 Governor's School Applications are OPEN!
- TN Tech Fee Waivers and Scholarships
- College Board: Video Tutorial Help w/ FAFSA
- University of Tennessee Martin Update
- FORDHAM UNIVERSITY THE JESUIT UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK Update
- NYU Virtual Resources
- On Campus Math Tutor Daily Schedule
- Upcoming Events at University of Tennessee Chattanooga
- UT Martin Fall Update
- CHS Counseling Student Group Offerings: Sign up with the QR code
- Volunteer to be a Tutor: Raise Your Hand Program
- Ways to Engage Counseling: Students and Parents (Details Below)
- After School Academy: Monday-Thursday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM.
FAFSA Line by Line Webinar Dates
2022 Governor's School Applications are OPEN!
Governor's SchoolStudent Application Deadline Location and Date:
Agricultural Sciences (Application)
January 15, 2022
University of Tennessee Martin, May 28 - June 24, 2022
December 1, 2021
Middle Tennessee State University, June 4 - June 25, 2022
Technological Innovation and Business Leadership Technology (Application)
January 15, 2022
Tennessee Technical University, June 5 - July 2, 2022
Computational Physics (Application)
January 15, 2022
Austin Peay State University, June 5 – June 24, 2022
Emerging Technologies (Application)
January 15, 2022
Tennessee Technological University, June 4 – July 1, 2022
January 15, 2022
University of Tennessee Martin, June 5 - July 1, 2022
Integration of Biological & Statistical Sciences (Application)
January 15, 2022
East Tennessee State University, May 29 - July 1, 2022
International Studies (Application)
January 15, 2022
University of Memphis, June 4 - July 2, 2022
Prospective Teachers (Application)
January 15, 2022
University of Tennessee Chattanooga, May 27 - June 24, 2022
The Sciences & Engineering (Application)
January 15, 2022
University of Tennessee Knoxville, May 29 - June 25, 2022
Scientific Exploration of Tennessee Heritage (Application)
January 15, 2022
East Tennessee State University, May 29 - June 24, 2022
Commonwealth Honors Academy
What is CHA?
The Commonwealth Honors Academy is an exciting, challenging academic enrichment program for outstanding high school students who have completed their junior year. Since its beginning in 2001, the Commonwealth Honors Academy has welcomed over 1700 students to learn, live, and grow on Murray State’s campus.
University of Tennessee Martin Update
Here are the top things you need to know about UT Martin right now.
- Campus Tours: In-person campus tours Monday through Friday at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and are open for group tours. We have no restrictions for individuals/groups visiting other than a mask mandate when inside campus buildings. Students can sign up online: www.utm.edu/tour. If you would like to bring a group, please let me know and I will connect you with our Campus Visit Counselor.
- UT Promise: The UT Promise application deadline is December 1! In order to qualify, students need to be eligible for the TN Hope Lottery Scholarship and have a maximum family income of $50,000. It is a last-dollar scholarship paying full tuition and mandatory fees.
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY THE JESUIT UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION UPDATES
- Despite the challenges we've all shared, we were pleased to enroll a talented incoming class of 2,852 students. View our class profile and read about our students in Fordham News.
- Robust slate of on-campus and virtual events.
- Fordham has extended its test-optional pilot through Fall 2023.
- In the Fall 2021 class, around 60% were admitted without test scores. Students submitting testing may self-report their test scores.
- Early Action/Early Decision applicants will be able to change their testing status or submit their scores through November 20.
- Our Member Questions on the Common Application feature optional short responses: one for COVID-19 impact, one for additional information, and one that is unique to Fordham.
- We can accept school documents for Early Action/Early Decision applicants (including recommendation letters!) through November 15.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
- We will be hosting one in-person Fordham Perspectives event and two Virtual Ram Sessions this fall that are specifically geared toward the needs of students of color. These sessions will include admission staff, current students, and other University partners.
- Fordham Perspectives: Sat, October 30
- Virtual Ram Sessions: Wed, November 3 and Wed, December 8
- Students may register at fordham.edu/visitus.
- Fordham’s Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) is one of the largest in New York. Meet some of our CSTEP students.
- For updates, please visit fordham.edu/diversity.
WHAT'S NEW AT FORDHAM
- Our students are back on campus for in-person learning this fall.
- We are a vaccinated community. Learn more about how we’re keeping our campuses safe.
- Fordham College at Lincoln Center and Fordham College at Rose Hill have partnered to launch the new Cultural Engagement Internships program, building partnerships with leading NYC institutions.
- Work on our expanded Rose Hill campus center continues.
There is always much more to share with you, so please visit our counselor page and University website. Also, we'll send you additional updates and Fordham stories via our counselor Ram Mail. I encourage you to reach out to me directly or contact your admission counselor with any questions.
Recorded TSAC on Financial Aid and Paying for College from Monday, Sept. 20th @7PM
Below is the link from TSAC on Financial Aid and Paying for College from the call on Monday, Sept. 20th @ 7pm.
CHS Counseling Student Group Offerings
Mind Over Matter
I'm First
Rising Strong
Transitions Group
QR CODE
Volunteer to be a Tutor
Tutoring in Williamson County Schools
Raise Your Hand recruits volunteer tutors for students performing below the state standard.
Our tutors work in the classroom after school helping teachers with first- through fourth-grade students who are struggling with reading and math. Participation is completely free for students and includes snacks and transportation home.
Raise Your Hand partners with administrators and teachers at Williamson County Schools and Franklin Special School District to implement tutoring sessions in participating schools. Teachers and volunteers partner to listen to, coach and mentor each child to success.
For the 2020-2021 school year, volunteers provided 16 weeks of virtual tutoring services to support in-person learning. Service capacity was reduced to 52% to ensure the safety for all participants with CDC recommendations implemented.
As a volunteer tutor, you can help a child while adding a broad range of skills to your resume. Tutoring is extremely flexible and works around your availability.
Volunteers commit to one hour per week for up to 10 weeks, assisting teachers with reading assignments and tutoring students individually or in small-group sessions. In partnership with Williamson County Schools and Franklin Special School District, teachers guide volunteers through the tutoring process. No teaching experience is required, and training is provided.
Ways to Engage Counseling
STUDENTS:
- Students in crisis or with an emergent non-scheduling need can report to counseling anytime. If their counselor is not available, one of the other counselors on duty will be able to support them.
- Students will need to sign in with Ms. Wilson, the counseling secretary.
- Students will need a pass if they are coming from a class.
- Afterwards, students will be given a pass back to class.
- If students have scheduling issues, the most efficient ways to meet with their counselor is to complete the change request form or schedule an appointment.
- Students will need to email their counselor and provide their free/study hall/homeroom information.
- Counselors will then respond an appointment confirmation.
- Students will need to sign in with Ms. Wilson, the counseling secretary.
- Students will need a pass if they are coming from a class.
- Afterwards, students will be given a pass back to class.
- For college and career counseling:
- Students will need to email their counselor and provide their free/study hall/homeroom information.
- Counselors will then respond an appointment confirmation.
- Students will need to sign in with Ms. Wilson, the counseling secretary.
- Students will need a pass if they are coming from a class.
- Afterwards, students will be given a pass back to class.
- FYI: There will be Senior meetings for each student in the fall and Junior meetings available for each student in the spring.
The counselors would love to talk to students about their plans and help them navigate their journey!
PARENTS:
1. The most EFFICIENT way to meet with your student’s counselor is to schedule a meeting:
- Meetings are available by phone, in person, or via Zoom.
- Email your student’s counselor with your availability and they will get back with you to confirm a meeting time.
- When you attend the meeting, you will need to sign in with the front office and then report to the counseling department.
- Check in with Ms. Wilson, and she will inform your student’s counselor you have arrived.
You can expect a response to your emails and/or phone calls within 24 hours.
School Counselors
Brandy Seals
Karen Whidby
Molly Woods
Co-Department Chair
Claudia Wigger
Ja'Kymberlie Barnes
Jesika Stuart
Co-Department Chair
STARS Counselors
TBD
Kate Morris
Erin Kelly
STARS Therapist
Counseling Staff
CHS School Counseling Schoology Group
Information can be found within the resources tab under "Members" located beneath the group picture.
Counselors' Corner: District Wide COVID-19 Resources
Follow the link and scroll down to the High School section. There you will find Parent Resources, College and Career Resources, and Student Well-being Resources related to COVID-19.
https://sites.google.com/myplace.wcs.edu/learning-resources-spring2020/counselors-corner
WE ARE ONLY AN EMAIL AWAY!
Brandy Seals
School Counselor
Students A-Ck
Karen Whidby
School Counselor
Students Cl-G
Molly Woods: Co-Department Chair
School Counselor
Students H-K
Jesika Stuart: Co-Department Chair
Students L-N
Claudia Wigger
School Counselor
Students O-Sl
Email TBD (Contact Molly Woods or Jesika Stuart)
Ja'Kymberlie Barnes
School Counselor
Students Sm-Z
Counseling Support Staff
Patricia Wilson
Counseling Department Secretary
Michelle Carlson
Centennial High School Registrar
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