MDHS Counseling Newsletter
Student/Parent | Week 8
MD Counseling FAQs
“What are some enrichment activities or extracurriculars that I can do during this time or during the summer? What about the SAT/ACT?” We compiled some of the recent most Frequently Asked Questions for counselors. Please see the MD Counseling FAQs if you’ve had some of these questions too.
Advice for Junior Students from MD Seniors
Juniors, we asked seniors, class of 2020, who just went through the college application process and are finishing their high school experience what advice they have for you. Learn from their honest and helpful feedback by reading Advice for Juniors from MD Seniors. This is a great read for both students and parents.
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Summer School
Priority registration for courses closes May 31st, the last day to register is June 19th, and courses run June 22nd- July 24th. For details on all of our courses and course formats, answers to frequently asked questions, and to register, please visit www.materdei.org/summerschool
MD Counseling Senior Survey
(Mandatory, due May 15th)
Seniors, please fill out the Counseling Senior Survey.
*This is required for all senior students!
Please view the informational video: https://youtu.be/X3rwlZW8xlo
Complete and submit this survey: https://forms.gle/mJCUw3fT9ja3HMCf6
This survey is due May 15, 2020. Please complete it thoroughly, and as soon as you can.
Senior Awards
Important AP Exam Update
- Be sure to review The 2020 AP Testing Guide, which includes information on the E-ticket, the AP Exam Demos for students, time of the exams, apps for the language and music theory exams and much more.
- Traditional face-to-face exam administrations will not take place this year
- Students will take a 45-minute online free-response exam at home
- All students enrolled in an AP class are already registered for the exam
- Test Dates: May 11-15 and 18-22 -- Exam Schedule Information
- Students approved for extra time will receive automatically in their digital test
- Most tests will use FRQs as questions
- World Language tests will have speaking test questions which can be recorded at home
- Students can now attend free, live AP review courses, delivered by AP teachers from across the country at -- Free AP Classes
- CLICK HERE for more AP Exam information
Counseling Chats
As your school counselors we are here for you and would love to connect! We are holding weekly Zoom Counseling Chats by grade level. This is your chance to log on and ask questions that you may have. To join, look out for a daily email with the Zoom meeting details.
Monday - Friday @ 3-4 PM.
- Mondays (9th)
- Tuesdays (10th)
- Wednesdays (11th)
- Thursdays (12th)
- Fridays (International Stu)
*International Students are welcome to join in their respective grade level meetings as well.
Logging Your Peer Tutoring Hours
Sleep Apnea Machine Donations
Do you know someone who may be willing to donate a sleep apnea treatment machine that they aren’t using? Recent MD alum X Sun (class of 2019) is part of the Ventilator SOS project at UC Berkeley/UCSF, where they are collecting unused sleep apnea treatment machines (BIPAP and CPAP) and repurposing them into ventilators that can be used to assist patients with COVID-19. Go to Ventilator SOS for more info and read more about the project here. MD community, please help us to spread the word about this project!
For Wellness Counseling Support
If you need to contact someone about personal concerns we encourage you to contact Mrs. Kellie Bauer via email or call 714-850-9567. Students in need of additional support during this time can utilize the Outreach Concern Crisis Line - 1-800-4-CONCERN, which is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For additional support for coping that is free and confidential, students may contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline-1-800-273-8255 or the Crisis Text Line-Text HOME to 741741.
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COURSE REQUESTS FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
Students, your counselor may have emailed you regarding your course requests for the 2020-2021 school year. Please be sure to check/respond to that email so you can ensure that you are scheduled in the correct amount of courses for the upcoming school year. Please note that, at this time, you are unable to view your course requests via your Aeries Student Portal, but you will be notified via your MD student email when this option is available to you.
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COLLEGE READINESS PROGRAM
Coastline Community College is offering a College Readiness Program, this summer, to help students work on their math or English skills. The program is completely free, you can sign up at any time and work at your own pace (it is available online 24/7 for up to a year at a time). The College Readiness Program helps you practice the skills to succeed in English or math, but it does not guarantee success in any particular subject. This program is NOT a course, and it does not grant credit. It is designed to help you develop skills you will need for math and English courses. If you are interested, see the information below to get started:
This video (recommended) can guide students through signing up and getting started. Or, use the following steps:
- Create an account at ccc.edready.org (there are many EdReady sites, so be sure to enter the URL exactly) and use the confirmation link that is sent to the email you use to sign up.
- Using the pop-up window or the key icon on the right side of your screen, enter the goal keys.
- Start and complete the diagnostic. Skip any questions you are unsure of.
- When you are done with the diagnostic, click on the first topic listed on your study path and complete the “learn” portion. Then, take the “test”. Repeat with each topic.
English Goal Key: mdenglish
Math Goal Key: mdmath
NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER COVID-19 REPONSE FAQs
http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/COVID-19_Public.pd
NAIA ELIGIBILITY CENTER COVID-19 REPONSE FAQs
https://www.naia.org/covid19/eligibility-center-faqs
ACADEMIC ASSISTANT PROGRAM (AAP)
AAP tutoring is still available. The link below will take you to the AAP course in Canvas where you will have access to our AAP teachers. Each teacher has a page/button with contact information and helpful resources. Underneath the buttons you will see the schedule of when teachers are available.Teachers will be available via chat or conference on Canvas, during their scheduled day and time, and may direct you to Zoom if needed.
- Here is the link to enroll in AAP Tutoring on Canvas: https://materdei.instructure.com/enroll/GKND7D
- Students can also use: https://materdei.instructure.com/register | code: GKND7D
Seniors!!
See below for information on how to speak with a counselor and schedule an appointment at our local California Community Colleges.
Coastline College
Mendoza-Escobedo, Maria | Counselor
Tel: 714-241-6162
Please let the counseling department know your preference (online or phone) at the time you schedule your appointment. Call (714) 241-6162 during normal office hours
Golden West College
Monica Sin | Transfer Counselor
Tel: 714.895. 8210
Make an appointment: http://www.goldenwestcollege.edu/counseling/
Irvine Valley College
Marianne Wolfe | Counselor
Email: https://dir.ivc.edu/Marianne-Wolfe/contact
Tel: 949.451.5361
Schedule one hour appointments by contacting the Counseling Center by email at ivccounseling@ivc.edu and by leaving a voicemail at 949-451-5236.
Irvine Valley College Honors Program
The program offers eligible students access to the following opportunities: small, seminar-style honors classes, recognition on transcripts and at graduation, guaranteed priority admission review at many transfer institutions, including UCI and UCLA.
The IVC Honors Program accepts applications year-round online.
Apply here: http://academics.ivc.edu/honors/Pages/requirements.aspx
Mt. San Antonio College
Sandra Padilla | Educational Advisor
For general questions, email may be sent to: counseling@mtsac.edu
Orange Coast Coast College
Jennifer Hall | Counselor
Tel: 714. 432.6870
Make an appointment: Students may select either a phone or video appointment when scheduling. If meeting via video, please use either Google Chrome or Firefox browsers and log in from a computer (not a smart phone) with a microphone and webcam.
https://orangecoastcollege.craniumcafe.com/group/general-counseling
Orange Coast College Honors Program
Garrison Honors Center at OCC offers transfer partnerships with UCLA, UCI, Georgetown and Columbia (among others). Together with enrollment in our Honors Program, students will have important opportunities to conduct research and present it at prestigious conferences, and engage in a variety of ways with the Program, its faculty, and its student body.
Contact Info: Teresa Scarbrough
714.432.5601
Website Information: Orange Coast College Honors Program
Saddleback Community College
Christian Alvarado | Dean of Enrollment Services
Tel: 949.582.4572
Counseling will be offered 8 am to 7 pm, Monday through Thursday, and Fridays, 8 am to 5 pm. Call our Counseling department directly at (949) 582-457 to schedule a one hour appointment.
Santa Ana College
Jordan Huynh | Counselor
Contact a Live Counselor: https://sac.edu/StudentServices/Counseling/Pages/Contact-Us-Online.aspx
Santa Ana College
The Honors Transfer Program experience is characterized by close interaction with faculty, small class size, and special projects and activities, honors transfer agreements with several four-year institutions that offer minimally “priority consideration for admission,” and in some instances guaranteed admission with additional GPA requirements. These Honors Transfer Program institutions include, among others: California State University Fullerton, Chapman University, Gonzaga University, Tufts University, UCI, UCLA, Application details : https://sac.edu/StudentServices/Counseling/Honors/Pages/Honors-Program.aspx
Santiago Canyon College
Macey Lachman | Career/General Counselor
Live Chat: https://www.sccollege.edu/Departments/Counseling/Pages/Live-Chat.aspx
SENIORS!!!
Senior Awards & Scholarships
Please visit the Senior Awards & Scholarship page for scholarships that you may apply to today. Don’t miss out on an opportunity. -- More Info on Senior Awards
SCHOLARSHIPS
List of scholarships are available on the MD website.-- Click here to see Scholarships
SUMMER
Summer is just around the corner. You can view a list of possible programs: - Summer Programs List
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SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
If you are experiencing difficulties getting in touch with your teacher or student, or need additional support, please e-mail Janet Lee at jlee@materdei.org.
NEED TO TAKE A TOEFL EXAM?
ETS has launched at-home remote-proctored TOEFL iBT exams. As of April 2, 2020, the test is available everywhere that TOEFL iBT testing is normally available, with the exception of Mainland China and Iran.
If you need to take a TOEFL exam for your college applications or for other purposes, please click HERE for more information.
I-20
Current I-20s are valid for the full 19-20 school year. We will be updating your I-20s in May and the updated I-20 will be directly sent to you.
DISTANT LEARNING
Students, please be sure you’re attending class every day, submitting assignments on-time, and communicating daily with your teachers, especially if you encounter any issues. Remember, if you have returned to your home country and will be completing your academics there, please e-mail your teachers every day during each block to notify your attendance.You are expected to keep up with attendance and assignments, as usual.
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Sleep for Teenagers
Sleep is food for the brain. During sleep, important body functions and brain activity occur. Skipping sleep can be harmful — even deadly, particularly if you are behind the wheel. You can not look your best, you may feel moody, and you perform poorly. Sleepiness can make it hard to get along with your family and friends and hurt your scores on school exams, on the court or on the field.
Remember: A brain that is hungry for sleep will get it, even when you don’t expect it. For example, drowsiness and falling asleep at the wheel cause more than 100,000 car crashes every year. When you do not get enough sleep, you are more likely to have an accident, injury and/or illness. See link below for sleep tools and tips.
How to talk about mental health with a child
Mental health is so important to speak about, especially with children and teens. Click here to learn more about how to have this conversation with the children and teens in your life.
Mental Health Awareness Month
Link to CHOC virtual exercise. -- CLICK HERE
CHOC 24/7 Hotline
CHOC 24/7 hotline to speak with a Nurse to answer questions about the Coronavirus
https://www.choc.org/ 1-844-GET-CHOC
Mater Dei High School Counseling Department
Website: https://www.materdei.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=70016&type=d&pREC_ID=237246
Location: Mater Dei High School, 1202 W Edinger Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92707