Counselor Connection
12/22/2021
Seniors: Common Application Midyear Reports
Seniors requiring midyear reports for their Common Application should request a transcript via Parchment to be sent to the Common Application. This will allow counselors to electronically submit midyear reports. After requesting a transcript, students should notify their counselor they have done so in order for their midyear report to be finalized. Check directly on the Common Application colleges tab to see if the midyear report is required as this can vary from school to school.
T2 Grade/Pass Option Deadline is January 31, 2022:
1. Students may take ONE class per trimester with the Grade/Pass Option. 2. With a final course grade of 60% or more and completed essential learning tasks, students have an OPTION to receive their course grade, or a “P”. It is the student’s responsibility to communicate this choice to their instructor. 3. With a grade of “P”, students will RECEIVE CREDIT for the course. 4. A grade of “P” will NOT count toward 24 credit “honors status” at graduation. 5. A grade of “P” has NO EFFECT on Grade Point Average (GPA).
The application and more details for Grade/Pass option is available HERE
Weekend Food Program
Every Meal Weekend Food program is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization with a mission to fight child hunger through community and school partnerships. There are no qualification requirements for enrollment and families may enroll in the program at any time throughout the school year. The program is free for all families and your privacy is protected. Families may choose from five options structured around the USDA MyPlate Standards. All bag types contain 4-5 pounds of nutritious, non-perishable food, including a variety of fruits, vegetables, proteins, grains and soups/entrees. Meal bags are discreetly sent home with students weekly and can be picked up in the EHS Counseling Office. See the link below for more information and to order electronically.
https://forms.gle/xc1LF2461299vSkS9
NCAA Webinar for College-Bound Student-Athletes
Encourage your student-athletes to join the NCAA Eligibility Center on Tuesday, Jan. 11, at 6:30 p.m. Eastern time for our webinar for college-bound student-athletes and their families. Students will learn about the latest initial-eligibility news, requirements they must meet to be ready when they get to campus, and the best resources for them as they pursue their dreams of studying and competing at an NCAA Division I or II school. Please share this link with your student-athletes and encourage them to attend this important event.
Dakota Country Regional Chamber of Commerce WomEn’s Leadership Forum scholarships
Applications can be submitted HERE. Nominations will be accepted until Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 5:00 PM.
Scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded to young women pursuing futures in high-demand careers that require certification or licensure. Specifically, these should be areas in greatest demand in Dakota County:
Information Technology
Health Care Services
Construction & Manufacturing
Transportation
All occupations within these industries will all be considered. If there is an area of interest outside the indicated industries, applicants should be able to show how this occupation is in an industry with high demand for its jobs. Education may be at any post-secondary institution, though preference will be given to those located in Dakota County.
Besides the industry focus, special consideration will be given to applicants with one or more of the following factors:
Demonstrated need for financial assistance
Overcoming challenges and hardships in their personal, family, or academic lives
Children of recent immigrants
First generation college students
Black, Indigenous, and people of color
Med City Youth Institute
The Med City Youth Institute is a life-changing experience from the University of Minnesota Rochester where high school students engage with local leaders and experts on critical global challenges, participate in hands-on activities, and explore exciting ways to make a difference in Minnesota and around the world.
Students research issues they care about, and propose their ideas to solve these grand challenges.
Registration and paper submission forms are now live! Due 1/6/22
Associated Clinic of Psychology (Co-Located Mental Health Clinic at EHS)
Mental Health Minute: School Refusal and Avoidance
Some students may outright refuse to attend school or create reasons why they should not go. Most often, school-avoiding children do not know precisely why they feel ill, and they may have difficulty communicating what is causing their discomfort or upset.
Read more about signs of school refusal, common associated somatic complaints, behaviors, and practical strategies for working on school refusal at home HERE
STEM Outreach Program-Perry Initiative
We’re very excited to announce an upcoming Perry Outreach Program on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at the Mayo Clinic Rochester in Rochester, MN. The Perry Outreach Program is a free, one-day, hands-on experience for high school women who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine and engineering. Students will hear from women leaders in these fields and try it for themselves by performing mock orthopaedic surgeries and biomechanics experiments.
February 14, 2022 application deadline.
Additional information and application can be found on our website: www.perryinitiative.org
“Scholarship Season” is approaching! (Great project for winter break)
EHS posts all scholarship opportunities in Naviance Student. Each student has an account where they can view the scholarship list under the college tab. The scholarship list can also be viewed under guest access (password: wildcats). A link to Naviance Student is on the EHS website under Families, then Counseling, then Naviance Student or https://student.naviance.com/eagan
Students should also check directly with the schools they are applying to inquire if they have any supplemental scholarships they can be considered for.
Another scholarship resource is https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships Students can make fastweb accounts to be emailed potential scholarships they qualify to apply for. Fastweb has made the scholarship search easier for students with key scholarship selections by school year.
Fastweb list of scholarships for Juniors
Fastweb list of scholarships for Seniors
Keep Calm & Request a Peer Tutor!
EHS has Peer Tutors available to help with classes you are struggling in. Our Peer Tutors meet with students in person or virtually (Zoom, FaceTime, etc.) and can provide assistance with homework and studying for tests.
Sign up HERE to request a Peer Tutor:
The EHS Counseling Office staff will be in touch as soon as you are matched up with a Peer Tutor. Please allow 3 to 5 school days of time after you submit your request to get you matched up and called down.
Sign up to BE a T2 Peer Tutor!
Students who have good grades and like to help others are encouraged to sign up to be a Peer Tutor with the EHS Counseling Office for T2! Interested students should click on the Google Form link below to sign up to be a Peer Tutor for T2! Peer Tutors meet with students virtually or in person and provide assistance with homework and studying for tests.
For more information and the sign up form click:HERE
MN Tuition-Free Pathways for Students in High-Need Career Areas
Minnesota Future Together Grants will provide eligible Minnesotans with a tuition-free pathway for earning a certificate, diploma, associate’s degree, or bachelor’s degree at any public institution in the state. The grants are available starting spring 2022 through 2024.
If you are currently studying healthcare, STEM, business, industry and technology, education, or public service at a public institution, reach out to your college's financial aid office. And if you're a prospective student looking to go into one of these fields, chat with an admissions representative about the opportunity.
Trades Hub: Saint Paul College Virtual Start Here Session
Explore trades and manufacturing careers, find training programs with scholarships, and land a job www.trades-hub.com
Our Start Here Virtual information session will help you find out about:
Discover more about our programs and get information on how we can help you meet your career goals.
Find out how to apply for financial aid and where to go on campus for assistance.
Learn about our experienced and well-respected faculty who teach in our hands-on environment.
Find out what steps to take to start the application process for admission to our College.
Learn about the career paths and educational choices available to you at Saint Paul College and how you can begin the first two years of a 4-year degree.
January 4, 2022 5:00-6:00 pm
The admission representatives that visit Eagan high school are the same people that review college applications. Students can view these visits by logging into their Naviance Student account (Video directions here). Students should register on Naviance for both virtual AND/OR in person college visits. The registration in Naviance is the pass to leave class. If registering for a virtual visit during the school day, students should bring their iPad and earbuds to the counseling office to log-on for the visit. College visits are added daily, so students are encouraged to log into Naviance to see updates.
College Visits currently scheduled for next week:
Wednesday, January 5th: United States Army National Guard - 10:00 AM
Thursday, January 6th: United States Marines - 10:00 AM
** If students would like to attend any of these college /military visits, they can register on Naviance.
ReportIt.com - An independent, third party anonymous hotline service.