CHHS 3C's Counselor Connection
CHARACTER - COLLEGE - COPING
OCTOBER 2020
Hello Everyone!
This newsletter will be sent out every month to keep you up to date on topics related to our 3C's- Character, College & Coping!
Ann Wang- A-Cro
Chandra Manuel- Cru-Holk
Kristin Koulabouth- Holl-Mom
Leslie Walden- Mon-Schu
Faylinn Habermehl- Sco-Z
Amanda Vargas- Lead Counselor
Robin Davis- Student Advocate Counselor
Dr. James DePetro- Licensed School Psychologist
Heather Hedges- Student Data Coordinator
Glenda Cherry- Registrar
Christina Howard- Counseling Office Clerk
CHHS COUNSELING DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT
CHHS Counseling focuses on our 3Cs (Character, College and Coping) to empower the whole student, while enabling us to support the school vision of PRIDE (Personally Reaching and Inspiring Discovery in Everyone). Through our 3Cs approach and collaboration with all stakeholders, we envision that all students will have success in achieving their potential in academics, social interactions and career aspirations while also becoming productive and contributing members of an ever-changing world
CHHS COUNSELING DEPARTMENT VISION STATEMENT
It is the mission of the Colleyville Heritage High School Guidance and Counseling Department to develop and deliver a comprehensive school counseling program that is data-driven, collaborative and promotes our 3Cs (Character, College and Coping) approach. We are committed to focusing on the whole high school student, both present and future, and advocating for all students to have equal access and opportunity to all that our school has to offer in order to prepare them for success in the future.
Our counseling website has SOOOOOOOO much information! Check it out!
- Rankings- Top 10% and Quartile Cutoffs
- Arena Scheduling Information
- GO Center Information and link to website
- Social/Emotional Support Resources
- Transcript Request Information
- Resources for each grade level
- Senior Recommendation Letter Request Form (Under Forms and Presentations)
Need to Speak With Your Counselor?
- Email your counselor directly. You can find your counselor's email address on our website.
- You can also sign-in to see your counselor and we will either call you down from class or schedule a WebEx meeting. The sign-in form is also available on our website.
PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO REACH OUT WITH QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS.
IMPORTANT RESOURCES
Upcoming Events
- FAFSA Application Opens for Seniors: October 1st
- Deadline for 2nd Nine Weeks Instructional Type Request: October 2nd
- ASVAB: October 5th
- CBE Registration Due: October 7th
- PSAT for Juniors: October 14th
- SAT School Day for Senior who did not participate last year: October 14th
- Level Down Window: October 14th - 16th
- End of 1st Nine Weeks: October 16th
- Virtual College Day/Night: October 21
Suicide Prevention Training for Parents
Level Down Window
The level down windows for the 2020-2021 school will remain the same as years past.
Level down - Students may ask to level down at the end of 9 weeks (October 14-16), and the end of the semester (December 2-4). During each leveling window there will be a Google Form on our website. Counselors will begin making schedule changes the week of October 16th.
INSTRUCTIONAL CHOICE FOR 2ND 9 WEEKS
Changing Your Instructional Model: Window for returning to in-person learning open now until October 2nd
Families that are wishing to change from remote to in-person learning may only do so at the end of a grading period. For families that wish to change at the end of the current grading period, beginning on September 20 you may log in to Skyward Family Access and complete the changing instructional models form. The campus must receive the completed form before the end of day on October 2.
Instructions on where to find the form and how to complete it can be found here. A schedule of when this change can be made can be made for other grading periods can found here.
If you have any questions regarding the timing of when parents may change the instructional model selected, or the associated process, please contact your campus counselor.
CBE - Credit by Exam
Colleyville Virtual Cafe - Tutoring for Remote Learners
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Compass Center, 4201 Pool Rd, Grapevine, TX
MASKS REQUIRED
Virtual Cafe is a partnership of Compass Christian Church and Bear Valley Community Church. It will be staffed by a team of young adult volunteers from Bear Valley and hosted in the student ministry building of Compass. We will provide tutoring and internet access for students enrolled in remote instruction at Colleyville Heritage High School and Heritage Middle School. We will provide snacks each day, but not breakfast or lunch.
Registration will be capped at 15 students per day. Registrants beyond this capacity will be placed on a waitlist and informed when we have the capacity to serve more students.
Questions? Contact Kyle Bauman at kyle@bearvalleychurch.com
PREP IS BACK!
Students, both virtual and in-person, may also serve detention and seat time hours during this time. Please see flyers below for more information.
DUAL CREDIT 2020-2021
Hello Colleyville Heritage Dual Credit Students,
As of Spring 2019, all new to TCC students are required to complete the #NotAnymore video program before registering for their second semester at TCC.
Therefore, if you plan on taking dual credit classes Spring 2021, please complete the required #NotAnymore. The deadline for completion is October 15.
If you fail to successfully complete the #NotAnymore program prior to registering for Spring 2021 at TCC, you will not be able to enroll in your Spring 2021 dual classes. To access the program
Log into your TCC WebAdvisor account (wa.tccd.edu) and choose “Students.” Under the Prepare to Register section in the left column, choose “#NotAnymore” to go to your myTCC (TCC Blackboard) account. Complete the training and email your certificate of completion to leslie.walden@gcisd.net.
Make sure you are logging into Webadvisor and checking your Blackboard and TCC email account for your assignments, grades and updates from your professors. TCC grades are not posted in Skyward until the end of the semester.
Grade Level Canvas
Please click the link below to join your class Canvas course for announcements and updates from counselors and administrators today:
ASVAB
GCISD will be offering the ASVAB Career Exploration Program test on October 5, 2020. This is an excellent way to learn about your strengths and passions and the careers that will match. Each student who takes this test will receive a 45 minute personalized seminar to go over their results. The exam will be at CHHS at 8:30 am in the Lecture Hall. If interested, click on the following link to register.
"The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is a comprehensive career exploration and planning program that includes the most widely used multiple-aptitude test battery in the world. The Program also offers an interest inventory and other activities designed to help students explore the world of work and gain confidence in making career decisions.
The ASVAB Program is aimed at students in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades, as well as students in postsecondary schools. Results of the aptitude test and the interest inventory enable students to evaluate their skills, estimate their performance in academic and vocational endeavors, and identify potentially satisfying careers.
Eighty-three percent of students who take the ASVAB CEP are not interested in joining the military. In fact, 96% of students who participate say the ASVAB CEP helped them plan for their future. Whether you’re planning on college, technical school, the military, or you are just not sure yet, the ASVAB CEP can put you on the right path toward finding a career that’s right for you. For more information, please visit the ASVAB website."
Prudential Spirit of Community Award
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honors middle level and high school students for making meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service.
Applications are now open for 2021 awards!
Now through November 10, 2020, students in grades 5-12 are invited to apply for 2021 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards if they have volunteered within the past year. Top honorees earn cash awards and an invitation to the programs national recognition events. Qualifying honorees also receive President’s Volunteer Service Awards.
Click here for more information.
Nervous or Don't Know How to Contact a Teacher, Counselor, or Administrator
COLLEGE NIGHT
SENIORS READ THIS
GCISD Virtual College and Career Fair: October 21st, more details to come
NACAC Virtual College Fairs (Sept. 13, Oct. 12, Oct. 18, Nov. 8)
TCC College Access: http://tinyurl.com/tcc21
Virtual college and career lessons and resources for high school students: Texas College Bridge, College and Career Support from CollegeForward.org: https://collegeforward.org/college-resources/texas-college-bridge-college-and-career-support/
Request an appointment for help with college search/applications, scholarships, FAFSA, career research…
Virtual College Fairs
NACAC Virtual College Fairs (Sept. 13, Oct. 12, Oct. 18, Nov. 8)
University of Arkansas Virtual Razorback Reveal: September 19 Register Here
University of Texas - READY, SET, GO! October 24th 3-5 PM
Ready, Set, Go! will begin with a short introduction from Dr. Kevin Cokley and Mr. Mike Gutierrez, both inspirational first-generation faculty at UT-Austin. We will then have a live student panel where we will have current UT students answer questions about the college experience and their personal road to success. Finally, we will be offering a college essay workshop from the Writing Center at UT, and a financial aid workshop from UT’s Financial Aid office.
Register Here
Go Center News
Questions about college and career planning? The Go Center is still available to help you. Please visit the Go Center website for information about virtual appointments, how to get in touch with us, and resources to help you make a plan.
You can also visit the College and Career Planning Tools and Tips Website for tips and resources.
Upcoming Visits:
University of Chicago Virtual VIsit
October 6th @ 4:30 PM
Access Here Password - 289452
TCC VIrtual Visit
October 20, 2020, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Specifically for GCISD students only
Click Here to join meeting; Password - GOFROGS
Texas Tech, Texas A&M, and UT Austin Presentation
October 26 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Specifically for GCISD students only
More information to follow
Scholarships
Don't forget to check the GCISD Scholarship page often as we are actively updating the page with new scholarship applications as we receive them from the organizations.
The Go Center is also open for virtual appointments until students return to campus. If you need assistance with your college and/or career plans, please reach out to Emily Miller - emily.miller@gcisd.net.
SENIORS - UPCOMING SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES
Please contact the Go Center with further questions about Scholarships:
- AES Engineering Scholarship: 10/5/2020
- Olin E. Teague Memorial: 10/12/2020
- Branson Show Scholarships: 10/15/2020
- Jack Kent Cooke: 10/30/2020
- Prudential Spirit of Community Awards 2020: 11/10/2020
Information and Virtual Tours of College Campuses
- Harvard
- Princeton
- Virginia
- Wellesley
- Yale
- Midwestern State University
- DARN Virtual Visit Directory
- Contact UNT grouptour@unt.edu to sign up for a virtual tour
- Virtual Visit Directory
Character Strong
This year, all GCISD secondary campuses will be utilizing a new character development curriculum called Character Strong. Each month, in their science class, students will view an introduction video focusing on a specific character trait/skill. For the month of September, we will be focusing on COMMITMENT. Here is a link to the VIDEO, if you'd like to check it out.
Additionally, students will be presented with daily CHARACTER DARES through Canvas, social media, and daily announcements. These are practical ways students can demonstrate the trait/skill of Commitment. If you are interested in participating in Character Strong at home, the program also provides Family Character Dares. These will be shared with you each week through Panther Pause. It's a great way for parents and siblings to join in some fun, family-friendly activities.
Here's the first - Family Character Dare Week 1.
College Board Opportunity Scholarship - Easiest Scholarships to Earn
YES JUNIORS YOU CAN WIN NOW.
Please visit the Opportunity Scholarships Website for more information and to start your journey.
NCAA - Are You Planning to Play Sports in College
2020-21 Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete
The 2020-21 Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete is now available for download! The guide is designed to assist you, athletic directors, coaches, college-bound student-athletes and their families with understanding the initial-eligibility process.Click here to retweet our guide update and share with your student-athletes and their families! You may also find the guide on the High School Portal and NCAA.org. If you'd like to purchase copies of the guide, please visit NCAApublications.com.
NCAA
- Students planning on play sports in college - please remind your counselors every time you see them.
- Make sure to set up an account within the NCAA Eligibility Center.
- Corecoursegpa.com will help facilitate you through the NCAA Eligibility Center
PSAT/NMSQT TESTING DATES AND INFORMATION
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD high school students will be participating in the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) in the upcoming months. This is an important test that can help students along the path to college. Remote learners will have the opportunity to come to campus to test on their assigned testing date. If your student is a remote learner and would like to take the PSAT/NMSQT, please complete the respective form below.
If your child is a junior, the PSAT/NMSQT test will be offered to all junior students on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Remoter learners have the opportunity to respond to this survey indicating their intent to test by Thursday, October 1, 2020.
If your child is a sophomore, the PSAT/NMSQT test will be offered to all sophomore students on Thursday, October 29, 2020. Remote learners have the opportunity to respond to this survey indicating their intent to test by Thursday, October 1, 2020.
If your child is a freshman, the PSAT/NMSQT test will be offered to all freshman students on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Remote learners have the opportunity to respond to this survey indicating their intent to test by Thursday, October 1, 2020.
Students not testing will participate in remote independent learning during the time of the test. Testers will be released from campus at the conclusion of testing and buses will run at that time to provide transportation home. Grab-and-Go lunches will also be available for students on the day of testing.
If your child is a junior, the PSAT/NMSQT offers him or her the opportunity to enter competitions for scholarships that can assist with college financial aid.
For all students, the PSAT/NMSQT is also considered valuable practice for the SAT. Personalized feedback will be provided and students can also link their results to KHAN Academy for additional feedback. You will receive instructions from your campus on how to access this information after the test date.
For more information about the PSAT/NMSQT, visit psat.org.
SAT/ACT & AP Testing Dates and Deadlines
Please continue to check both the ACT and SAT Website for information regarding rescheduled testing dates due to COVID-19.
***If you are a student who receives testing accommodations through a 504 or IEP, please contact Mrs. Koulabouth at Kristin.Koulabouth@gcisd.net to get paperwork in order to request accommodations on any of the above tests.***
TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS
SENIORS - RECOMMENDATION LETTERS
GCISD College Visit Videos
Did you know GCISD counselors have had the privilege of traveling to colleges around the state and nation to visit GCISD alumni and admissions officers in order to get an insider's perspective on the college admissions process?
Click here to view the videos from each of our visits. We will continue to add videos as we make more visits. We hope you enjoy this resource!
FAFSA Information
FAFSA https://fafsa.ed.gov/ - CHHS School Code: 441408
- Based on parental/guardian financial status
- Request your FSA ID now - takes 2-3 days for authorization.
- FAFSA - Opens Oct. 1 and should be completed as soon as possible
- 2021-2022 FAFSA application will use 2019 tax return
- FAFSA funds are distributed on a first come first serve basis
- Completion of the application takes approximately 20-30 minutes providing you have information necessary with you at the time of application including parents prior income tax return.
- Types of aid include: Scholarships, Grants, Work-Study, Loans-last option
Selective Service System
Community Service Ambassador Program
CSAP is coordinated on behalf of CHHS by the Volunteer Community Service Ambassador Committee with support from the CHHS Counseling Office. The program is designed to encourage all 9th-12th grade CHHS students to serve their community by performing at least 100 hours of approved community service. Students meeting this requirement will be recognized as Community Service Ambassadors upon graduation, and will be eligible to purchase a special cord for their graduation robes.
Full program guidelines for Community Service Ambassador Program, and service hour logs can be found on the CSAP Website.
Students may turn their cards directly into the counseling office and place them in the red CSAP collection box OR they may email a copy of their card to their CSAP class liaison.
Class Liaison Contacts:
Class of 2021: chhsambassadors2021@gmail.com
Liaison-Zahra Halai-817-487-0047
Class of 2022: chhsambassadors2022@gmail.com
Liaison-Debra Hurley-817-228-8131
Class of 2023: chhsambassadors2023@gmail.com
Liaison-Tracy Cutrona-214-707-6123
Class of 2024: chhsambassadors2024@gmail.com
Liaison-Terrye Byrd-817-846-7384
GCISD Free and Reduced Applications
Nutrition Services has provided the following links for online applications for free and reduced lunch for the 2020-2021 school year. We strongly encourage parents to use the online portal as processing times are greatly reduced, in comparison to paper applications.
The second link is provided will take a parents to the GCISD website for downloading of paper applications.
Regardless of which avenue is taken, both English and Spanish applications, instructions and household letters are available, as necessary. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Nutrition Services at 817.251.5617.
Nutrition Services appreciates all of your help and consideration!
https://www.schoollunchapp.com
https://www.gcisd.net/cms/One.aspx?portalId=96313&pageId=195229