School Counselor Connection
Shakopee High School
College Fair
Monday, Mar 19, 2018, 03:00 PM
Shakopee High School Commons
Class of 2018
Dollars for Scholars Scholarships Due
Friday, Mar 16, 2018, 03:00 PM
Shakopee, MN, USA
Oh the Places You'll Go!
Class of 2019
Spring Meeting
We will speak to students about their personal Board of Directors, or a group of people that support and inspire them. CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION with your student using the ask/share prompts below.
ACT Interpretation
In April , counselors will be meeting with all juniors in homeroom to help them interpret their ACT score results from the February test date and to understand their next steps in college admission testing. They will be made aware of ACT test prep resources and discuss reasons to retest. Families will be able to access the presentation on the College and Career webpage after we have presented the information to our students. CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION with your junior by looking up a potential college using a scattergram tool. Should your junior be registering for another test?
Class of 2020
Spring Meeting
WINTER MEETING
Shout Out to Saber Pause
Saber Pause is an all encompassing group that works towards the goal to de-stress Shakopee High School students and staff. Saber Pause hosts de-stressing activities on Fridays during homerooms and we understand that everyone has different ways of coping with all different types of stress, so we try to provide to everyone. In the past, we have done therapy dogs, DIY glitter jars, deep breathing and meditation, and so much more.
This semester, Saber Pause interns, Jennie Diep-Nguyen and Ella Karst have been working on all different types of projects—including Mindful Moment Classrooms (MMC). MMC are little stations set up in 20-25 classrooms as a pilot program and include items such as thinking putty, glitter jars, coloring sheets, etc. which has been made possible by a SEEF grant. These simple techniques take under 5 minutes and the main goal is to provide students an outlet to relieve stress during class without having to deal with behavioral referrals to the office.
They have also started an after school club where they host activities specifically for staff to enjoy. They are just getting started and have done snowshoeing and walking on the new fieldhouse track, which was a collaboration with Ashley Walker, our district wellness representative and teacher here at SHS. They have also recently hosted coloring and will have more until the end year.
They will also be hosting a fundraiser at Chipotle on April 9th from 4-8pm. Mention them at checkout and they will receive funding for more de-stressing activities.
This has been a partnership with Shakopee CAPS Healthcare and Medicine and we hope to continue this legacy.
Reaching Students through Group Counseling
A great way for students to get support is through small groups. In counseling groups, students learn and practice specific skills, while also benefiting from knowing they are not alone. This year, high school counselors are offering the following small groups:
Grief Group was offered to students who have been significantly impacted by the loss of a loved one. The goals of the group were for students to gain a better understanding of their grief, build a network of support, and have an outlet to talk about their journey through grief.
Mind Up is an evidence-based program that supports academic success by helping students become more mindful of their feelings, behavior, and level of focus. Throughout group, we discuss how the brain and body respond to stress, staying optimistic, the importance of gratitude, and practice coping skills.
Academic Clubs have been meeting throughout the school year. During group, students check grades, talk through school frustrations, celebrate successes, set academic goals, and discuss academic topics like GPA, transcripts, and credits.
STRIVE, Students Taking a Renewed Interest in the Value of Education, is a program supported by Shakopee School Counselors but provided through Shakopee Rotary Association for selected seniors. During STRIVE seniors go on college visits and listen to guest speakers. The goal of the group is to support and inspire seniors to finish high school strong and create a plan for their future.
Shakopee High School Counseling Department
Kelsey LaRue (E-Ji/Human Services): klarue@shakopee.k12.mn.us
Beth Cordes (Jj-Mi/Science & Technology): bcordes@shakopee.k12.mn.us
Nicole Drangstveit (Mj-Sc/Business & Entrepreneurship): ndrangst@shakopee.k12.mn.us
Jenny Severson (Sd-Z/Engineering & Manufacturing): jseverso@shakokpee.k12.mn.us
Website: https://www.shakopee.k12.mn.us/domain/385
Phone: 952-4965168