MHS Counseling

Quarter 2 Midterms are December 8 & Semester 1 ends January 26 (students earning final grades/credits). If students are not passing a class going into Winter Break, we are encouraging them to communicate with teachers about what work to prioritize completing during their 2 week break from school.

In the next couple weeks we'll be sharing our electronic course guide & information about classes so students can start reviewing their choices for next year. In January we will share information, videos & instructions with students & families to make forecasting decisions. Stay tuned!

Counselors will be sharing a lesson with 10th grade students during their English class the week of December 5. We'll be helping students with academic planning, reviewing transcripts & asking for help.

Counselors will be visiting 9th graders during the week of Dec. 12 during CCE & AVID classes. We'll be teaching a brief workshop & holding individual student check-ins to review grades.

The Noticing My Emotions tool is for students and their adults to:

• Identify how they look and/or feel when experiencing different emotions

• Have both students and their adults identify self-regulation “resiliency” tools to use to help students return to calm.

Having a range of emotions is normal and okay. It can be hard for students to navigate big feelings (like anger, frustration or sadness). This tool can help your student feel more prepared and empowered to handle big feelings by knowing that they have the tools to help them return to calm. One of the best tools a student can have for managing big feelings is a relationship with a supportive caregiver.

Students needing mental health support during these challenging times can receive support from the Multnomah County's Student Health Center. If you want to help your student get connected, reach out to their school counselor for a referral. Students can also self-refer themselves by stopping by the Student Health Center when @ school.

Please help us welcome our new College Coordinator, Esthera Magda!

Students can find Esthera in the College & Career Center (227) daily. She will be a great resource for helping students navigate the college process no matter what stage they are in. If students need support navigating the entire college process (college & scholarship resources, FAFSA, college essays, etc.) they should connect with her!

MESO Business Career Focus - Dec. 9 @ 12:30pm - for students interested owning their own business, meet local entrepreneurs. Student & Parent must complete form prior to event to attend

PCC Trades & Pre-Apprenticeship - Dec. 14 @ 9:15am

ASE (Apprenticeships in Science & Engineering) Summer Internship Info Session - Jan. 19 @ 10am

All sessions will be in 227 - CCC

If your Senior is working on college applications this winter, please check-in with them about whether they are using their MaiaLearning account. Students login to their Maia account using their PPS google account.

Maia will be used to track ALL college applications and is the portal for sending all associated documents to colleges (transcripts, school reports & letters of recommendation). Please review these Maia Learning instructions on how seniors should be using the tool to make their applications go smoothly.

University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) Summer Internship Program provides opportunities for high school or early college age students to gain experience in the disability field, develop transferrable skills, and learn about various career paths in health care. This internship is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in health care, specifically with a focus on disability.

• The 2023 internship will have hybrid internship placement options
• Internship Dates: week of June 19 to August 11, 2023
• Stipend: Each intern will receive an $1,800 stipend that will be disbursed over the 8 week, 24-hour per week internship.
• Applicant must be age 16 or older on or before first day of internship
• Application Deadline: Monday, January 16th, 2023 at 5 p.m. PST

The BofA Student Leaders Program is a tremendous opportunity for community-minded current high school juniors or seniors who are interested in:

• Working as a paid summer intern at a local non-profit for eight weeks
• Attending the weeklong Student Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C.*
• Develop leadership and career skills
• Connect with like-minded students from your own community and across the country

Application Deadline Jan. 13, 2023

Register now for the Virtual Info Session being held Dec. 6 @ 4pm.

The OSAC Scholarship Application provides current and future Oregon students one easy application to apply for multiple scholarships at one time. OSAC awards more than $10 million in scholarships annually through more than 600 scholarships.

Deadlines: Early Bird - Feb. 15 to be entered into drawing for additional $1000 scholarship

Regular deadline - March 1

PCC Foundation Scholarship - Awards hundreds of Scholarships every year to students who may otherwise not be able to afford their education.

PCC Future Connect - a scholarship & support program for students who identify as first-generation/low-income.

Deadline Feb. 1, 2023

2023 Stumptown Scholars Scholarship

One $10,000 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior with the following qualifications:

• Attends a PPS Eastside High School (McDaniel, Benson, Franklin, Grant, Jefferson, Cleveland, Roosevelt)
• Will attend 4-year accredited college in Fall 2023
• Minimum GPA 3.5

Deadline March 17, 2023.

Oregon Seniors planning to attend a 2 or 4-year college in Oregon, this scholarship provides 90% of unmet need up to $40,000/year.

Students who demonstrate the following will be competitive:

• Leadership potential
• Outstanding character
• Service to community
• Responsibility & strong work ethic
• Commitment to education

Additional info can be found on their website or this flyer.

Application closes March 1st.

The Renaissance Scholars Program provides scholarships to talented students. The scholarship award is up to $4,000 per year, renewable for up to 4 years. There are two scholarship deadlines, February 1st and May 1st.

In order to be eligible, students must:

• Be 1st in their family to graduate from a 4-year school
• Have minimum 3.0 GPA
• Have significant financial need
• Current high school senior, recent graduate or current college student in Oregon.

The Black United Fund of Oregon (BUF) offers scholarships for students ranging current seniors to undergraduate college students.

Students applying to the following colleges & who identify as a student of color should apply. Closing dates vary.

• Reed College
  

• Willamette University

• Pacific University

• Linfield University

• University of Portland

Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber's 2023 scholarship opens Dec. 9.

Scholarships range from $2,000-$6,000.

Submission Deadline Jan. 22.

• Applicant must be of Hispanic ancestry, permanently residing in Oregon or Clark County, Washington
• Applicant must be currently attending a high school in Oregon or Clark County, Washington or have attended a high school in Oregon OR Clark County, Washington and currently enrolled in an accredited college.
• Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA as evidenced by a high school or college transcript.
• Applicants will be evaluated on academics, extra-curricular activities, community service, written essays and letters of recommendation.
• Applicant must be enrolled by September 2023 in an accredited community college, 4-year college or university, or an accredited graduate degree program

*First Generation Students & DACA recipients are encouraged to apply.