Counselor Connection
6/11/2021
School is out for Summer!
Counselors are out of the office until Wednesday August 25th, 2021 and will be responding to emails after that time. If you have an urgent need for assistance, please contact our Registrar at 651-683-6919.
For your convenience, provided is some general information about common counseling office related questions.
Crisis Line: If you or someone close to you are experiencing significant mental health concerns and feel that you could benefit from intervention, please call the Dakota County Crisis Line at: 952-891-7171 for 24 hour consultation services. If there is an emergency, please call 911.
Summer School: Click here for summer school (Eagan Academy) information and registration,
GPA Calculator: Click here for a tool to help calculate GPA with or without a P grade
Requesting Transcripts: all transcripts are requested through Parchment.
College Applications for the Class of 2022: Counselors will be meeting with all seniors in small groups the week of September 20th to talk about college planning and the application process. Seniors will receive a credit update letter and pass for this meeting in late August. Counselors will be available for individual college planning appointments after senior small group meetings. Please see the following document for a list of summer action items and items that must wait for school to start in the fall: Click here
Common Application: Students using the common application must attend the Common App Seminar on 9/29/2021. They must also schedule a mandatory meeting with their counselor after their senior meeting and bring a completed Request for Letter of Recommendation Form to this meeting.
PSEO Students: PSEO students should contact their counselor directly via email. A copy of your first semester college schedule is required to confirm your enrollment and to make changes to your EHS schedule.
Requesting Test Scores: all test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. You may request these scores online at:
www.actstudent.org - ACT
www.collegeboard.org – SAT, SAT II Subject Tests, AP tests
Naviance Student: Naviance Student is a tool used by EHS students to research, track and organize their college and career planning. Summer is a great time for students to use this resource.
Dakota County Community Crisis Resources: Click here
Mental Health Local Resources: Click here to access a list of providers compiled by the EHS Counseling Department:
Open Door Food Pantry: Click here for link to a local food shelf.
Free Summer Meals for ALL kids 18 and under, no income eligibility requirements: Click here
Parents of Seniors Attending Post-Secondary Institutions:
Most 2 year and 4 year colleges require a FINAL transcript to be mailed to the college once grades for T3 of senior year have been posted. This transcript can be ordered NOW so that it is not forgotten in the busy upcoming weeks/months at the Parchment Website. Once logged in, students will need to confirm the destination and delivery details then students choose send now or hold for grades. Selecting hold for grades means the transcript is sent out as soon as grades are posted for T3.
Submit AP test scores to the college- must be ordered from College Board if not listed during AP test registration. For
Submit final college transcript if the student took college classes (CIS classes through the U of MN or PSEO classes). These transcripts are ordered through the College itself.
Seniors playing D1 or D2 College Athletics in the fall must submit a final transcript via Parchment to the NCAA in order to complete the eligibility process.
Attention Juniors:
Summer is a great time to work on post-secondary planning. As a reminder, here is a list of tasks you could choose to work on this summer: Rising Senior Summer To Do List.
Naviance Student is your best resource for college and career planning. Here is the link to the video we shared earlier this year:College and Career Planning with Naviance Student Video.
Counselors will not be available this summer, but we look forward to working with you next year as you continue to develop and finalize your post-high school plans. Watch for your senior credit letter to arrive in the mail before school starts. It will include information about your senior small group meeting with your counselor in September.
College Application Process Wednesday Workshops by Macalester College
When you dive into your college search, the questions start piling up. So it’s time to find the answers in the Workshop Wednesdays series. Macalester has covered the topics that rise to the top for students thinking about college.
Registrations and other pre-recorded workshops can be found HERE
What is a Liberal Arts College: 7/14/21 3:00-4:00 CST
Writing a College Essay: 7/21/21 3:00-4:00 CST
Navigating Financial Aid: 7/28/21 3:00-4:00 CST
Getting your Letter of Recommendation: 8/4/21 3:00-4:00 CST
Filling out the Common Application: 8/11/21 3:00-4:00 CST
MAC Admissions and Financial Aid Deep Dive: 8/18/21 3:00-4:00 CST
June is LGBTQ Pride Month
A proclamation on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Pride Month 2021:
Feature Article from youth.gov
Library of Congress - history and resources
GLSEN GLSEN works to ensure that LGBTQ students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment.
Outfront Minnesota OutFront Minesota’s missing is to create a state where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgener and queer people are free to be who they are, love who they love, and live without feare of violence, harassment or discrimination.
Summer Positions and/or Gap Year Possibility
AmeriCorps is a great place to grow before beginning additional schooling or enter the workforce. Gain hands- on experience and skills to build resumes. Choose to serve in programs focused on education, economic stability, the environment, or healthy futures.
Parents of Juniors and Sophomores: Selective School Virtual Information Session
Join admission representatives from Brown, UChicago, Cornell, Columbia and Rice for a virtual group presentation. Learn more about academic programs, student life, admission, and financial aid at these institutions.
June 22nd at 7:00 pm ET
July 22nd at 9:00 am ET
August 25th at 8:00 pm ET
Webinar link sent upon registration.
MN State Summer Camp Offerings
Minnesota State has compiled all summer camps being offered over the 37 institutions across 54 campuses statewide that may be of interest to middle and high schoolers. This summer there are both online and in person offerings across the entire state. Summer camp opportunities provide fun, interactive, and experiential learning experiences on a Minnesota State college or university campus. Students build self-confidence, while learning new skills, and getting exposure to career pathways and college exploration.
https://www.minnstate.edu/admissions/summercamps/
MACAC Camp College 2021
The Inclusion, Access and Success Committee will hold MACAC’s sixth annual Camp College event virtually this year. The event will be held via zoom from 11:00am - 1:00 pm on July 28th and July 29th. Camp College is designed for current high school juniors (graduating class of 2022) who would benefit from a college readiness program. We especially encourage students from rural areas, first-generation college students and students from low-income households to register for this program. Sessions focusing on financial aid, college resources, and the application process (among others) will be offered. Attendees will be entered into a drawing to win multiple prizes as well!
More information and registration HERE
Dunwoody College Food Truck Festival
Dunwoody College of Technology is kicking off summer with a fun, free, outdoor activity geared to high school students. We’re hosting a Food Truck Festival in our parking lot on Tuesday, June 15 (rain date: June 16). The event will include FREE food, live entertainment, prize drawings, and hands-on demos. This will be a great way for students to experience what a technical college has to offer as they head into summer vacation.
More information and registration can be found HERE.
Virtually Explore Minnesota State
Monday, June 21 - Friday, June 25, 2021
Start the journey to your future with a virtual visit to one or more of your 30 state colleges or 7 state universities during Minnesota State Week and apply for FREE any time that week!
Across our great state, the 54 campuses of Minnesota State are strategically located to provide exceptional education where you need it to be, all with LOWEST TUITION in Minnesota. Experience life in our classrooms, labs, libraries, and bleachers all from your phone or laptop. Talk to admissions staff and financial aid counselors and apply for FREE.
Check out our campuses and programs.
Follow us on social media and reference #MinnStateWk
Minnesota Private Colleges Information
Visit https://www.mnprivatecolleges.org/ to view profiles of each of the 17 institutions and register to learn about summer exploration opportunities.
Information about campus tour options for this summer can be found HERE
Wisconsin Private College Week
Wisconsin Private College Week is July 12-17. Students can participate in unique, online open houses and small, in-person events at our campuses. With 23 colleges to choose from, their opportunities are endless.
Wisconsin Private College Week Website
Summer School Credit Recovery: Eagan Academy
Registration now open
Busing is available (registration required).
Contact your student’s counselor if you have questions about which credits need to be made up.
Session Dates: Tuesday, June 15 - Wednesday, July 23
For more information and registration click HERE
Associated Clinic of Psychology (EHS Co-Located Mental Health Service) June Newsletter
This month's topic is “Risk and Safety.”
Grief Support
Brighter Days Family Grief Center focuses on bringing families back together after the death of a loved one by addressing the many psychosocial and logistical needs of each family member.
Free 6 week summer youth series by Brighter Days Family Grief Center
Camp Erin- Free 1 Day Camp for children and teens in Eden Prairie.
Local Student Employment Postings
EHS Posts local student employment opportunities on a bulletin board near the counseling office. Postings can also be found on this Google Doc
EHS does not screen potential employers.
Recent Postings Include: Nike Retail, YMCA Day Camp Spring Lake, Chick-fil-A, Warehouse clerk for Land N’ Sea Distributing, Smartdata solutions
Eagan High School Counseling
For more details about our program and resources visit the Eagan High School Counseling Website.
EHS Counselors:
Susan Olsen (A-B) AVID
651-683-6929
Jolaine Haider (C-Gr)
jolaine.haider@district196.org
651-683-6924
Beth Streit (Gu-Kt)
651-683-6928
Michelle Lehmann (Ku-Ne)
michelle.lehmann@district196.org
651-683-6923
Dave Fritze (Ng-Sh)
651-683-6926
Norah Krohse-Hermon (Si-Z)
norah.krohsehermon@district196.org
651-683-6930