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East High School Counseling Newsletter
OCTOBER 22, 2021
Mayor's Youth Commission Applications Available
Youth Commission Applications - Due October 31st. Make sure you get it completed soon enough this next week so you have time to get it Notarized by Ms. Franco and submitted.
Applications for the Sioux City Mayor’s Youth Commission are
available to download on the SiouxlandCARES website under Mayor's Youth Commission. If you are unable to download and print you can pick up a paper copy in the main counseling office or Office 107. Applications can be notarized in the EHS office, just remember that you do not sign it until you and your parent are in front of the Ms. Franco.
The Sioux City Mayor’s Youth Commission is a citywide high school student organization whose purpose is to explore, communicate, and provide for the needs, problems, issues, and activities affecting the City’s youth.
Applicants must be in either the 9th or 10th grade, enrolled in a public or parochial high school located in Sioux City, home schooled and live in Sioux City, or live in Sioux City but attend a school outside of Sioux City.
The completed application must be sent to Sioux City Mayor's Youth Commission, P.O. Box 4553, Sioux City, IA 51102 and postmarked no later that October 31ST and contain all the required information.
FAFSA Completion Assistance
Three ways to schedule:
- Go to www.ICANsucceed.org, click schedule an appointment, click schedule now and under All Providers find Sioux City, Jessa Grosenheider and schedule your appointment from there.
- Email her at jgrosenheider@ICANsucceed.org
- Call her at (515) 402.4211
She is ready to help.
Please open the link below to see what you need to gather up and have ready for when you do begin the FAFSA process.
East High Students - You Have Choices!
Upcoming College And University Visits
If you are interested in attending any of the following visits please come to the Counseling Office to Sign Up. All Visits will be held in the Media Center and Attendance will be taken.
If you are interested in attending the visit but you have to be at Career Academy please let me know and we can make arrangements.
Western Iowa Tech Community College - Sioux City, IA
October 29th - during Homeroom
Andrew Jessip
University of Iowa - Iowa City, IA
November 3rd - during Homeroom
Drew Thomas
University of South Dakota - Vermillion, SD
November 4th - during Homeroom
Cori Nath
Iowa Western Community College - Council Bluffs, IA
November 9th - during Homeroom
Alexa Hoy
Northwest Iowa Community College - Sheldon, IA
November 10th - during Homeroom
Lee Stover
Buena Vista University - Storm Link, IA
November 11th - during Homeroom
Jenelle Martin
Southeast Technical College - Sioux Falls, South Dakota
November 17th - during Homeroom
Amanda Schuette
If you are interested in visiting with a certain college and would like to get a College visit set up, please talk to Ms. Danelle in the counseling office.
EHS Events and Activities
Covitality Screening - has begun
The Covitality screening survey is administered to all 9th and 11th grade students in the fall and spring. This survey provides each student the opportunity to ask for counseling (school based) or therapy (non-school based) services. The surveys have been sent out by Ms. Hoch and Mr. Weakland. Students please check your school email for the link.
ACT Test
Saturday, October 23, 2021
Here at East High
END OF 1ST QUARTER
Tuesday, October 26 - Homeroom
2022-23 Career Academy and Harry Hopkins Informational Meeting
Wednesday, November 3 - Homeroom - Auditorium
Mr. Lucas will be here during homeroom for to give students information about the courses that will be offered next year at the Career Academy and Harry Hopkins.
2022-23 Class Registration Begins
Week of November 15
Counselors will begin meeting with students to begin the 2022-23 Class Registration process.
Kind World Foundation Scholarship Briefing
Wednesday, December 8th - Homeroom - Auditorium - B day
Seniors will meet in the Auditorium to learn more about all the Scholarships that the Kind World Foundation is offering this year. If you have an out of building on this day, please make plans to attend if you are interested in applying.
October/November Calendars At A Glance
Seniors - Cap and Gown Orders
Please make sure that you get your orders submitted early to avoid supply delays.
Any questions please see Ms. Burkhart in the main office or email burkhac@live.siouxcityschools.com
Virtual ICAN Events
October 2021
How to Apply to College - A Review of the Application Process
- Wednesday, October 6 at 5:30 pm - Register or learn more here.
- Perfect for high school seniors and parents
FAFSA Step-by-Step
- Wednesday, October 13 at 5:30 pm - Register or learn more here.
- Perfect for high school seniors and parents
Exploring Careers - Finding the Right Fit for Your Future
- Wednesday, October 20 at 5:30 pm - Register or learn more here.
- Perfect for all high school students and parents
Academic Planning - Making the Your Four-Year Plan Work for You
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1.800.273.TALK (8255) or www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
We Are Here To Help
Crisis Text Line
Updated Scholarship Information
There is currently an issue with the Links in Navigator. Please be patient while they work to get the link up and running again so that you can see the scholarship lists.
The following is scholarships that have been updated or added.
Nebraska Wesleyan University - no later than 3/1/22 - in the College and University listings
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship - 11/15/21
Distinguished Young Women of Iowa Scholarship - 11/5/21
Iowa College Aid - Varies
Bennett Educational Trust and Memorial Scholarship/Scottish Rite - 4/1/22
Morningside Lodge #615 - 2/1/22
See below if you don't know how to access this scholarship information and their application links.
How To Find The Scholarship List In Canvas.
THERE ARE NEW AND UPDATED SCHOLARSHIPS LISTED IN OCTOBER!
See directions below on how to access the scholarship information.
As we receive the 2021-22 scholarship information, we will update it in the month it is due. To get a head start on things this year you can look at what was available last year and begin compiling and preparing for them this year.
If you have any questions, please visit your Counselor in the Main Counseling Office.
A little time spent now will return great dividends for your future.
Other Scholarship Opportunity Websites:
~ ACT INFORMATION ~
Next EHS Test Date & Registration Deadline
December 11, 2021
Registration Deadline: November 5th
Other Upcoming 2021 ACT Dates:
December 11, 2021 - Testing available @ EHS
Registration Deadline Date: November 5, 2021
February 12, 2022
Registration Deadline Date: January 7, 2022
April 2, 2022 - Testing available @ EHS
Registration Deadline Date: February 25, 2022
April 5, 2022 - District ACT Testing Free for ALL Juniors
June 11, 2022
Registration Deadline Date: May 6, 2022
July 16, 2022
Registration Deadline Date: June 17, 2022
Go to act.org to register.
Preparing for the ACT Test" booklets are available on the Counseling Office table. Come in and pick one up. It is designed to help assist and prepare you for this years upcoming test.
Questions, please email your Counselor.
After School Study Sessions - Offered 3 Days A Week
~October ~ After School Study Sessions
East High offers ALL students the opportunity to attend the After School Study Session. The sessions are available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday’s every week. From 3:05 – 6:05 pm. Students have the opportunity to make-up assignments, re-takes quizzes or tests, credit recovery, and the best part is you have one-on-one help.
There are always teachers there for assistance. There is a 5:00 pm bus available to take students who require transportation. Any questions can be directed to Ms. McCaslen-Hibbs mccasla@live.siouxcityschools.com.
CURRENT STUDENTS - DO YOU HAVE A TRANSCRIPT REQUEST?
If you are a current East High Student go to
KUDER NAVIGATOR.
Click the Current Student Transcript Request button and follow the directions that are posted below.
Attendance Reminder for WIT Students
Students signed up for online course/s please make sure that you are logged in and attending your classes as required by your instructor.
SILVER CORD For GRADUATION
SILVER CORD – A Service-Based Student Organization here at East High.
Students MUST document all service activities on the Silver Cord Award Form provided by East High – one form for each site or project, signed by a supervisor at the site. (A note confirming the students’ service signed by the supervisor at the project is also acceptable. It must be attached to the Silver Cord Form). Forms can be submitted to Mrs. Benson at East High School at any time during the year. For sophomores and juniors: if you don’t turn in forms by the end of the school year, you may submit them at any time during the following fall. There is no specific deadline for underclassmen to submit forms, although it is best to turn them in as soon as they are completed.
Student’s that graduate in 2022, and 2023 will need a total of 110 service hours to earn their silver cord. Student who graduate in 2024 will need 120 service hours to earn their silver cord. If you have any questions, please stop by Mrs. Benson’s desk in the main office.
~ East High Counselors ~
Ms. Hoch
10th Grade - G thru M
hochm@live.siouxcityschools.com
Ms. Hoch's office is located in the main office.
Ms. Petersen
10th Grade A thru F
petersj1@live.siouxcityschools.com
You can find Ms. Petersen in the main office.
Ms. Todd
Ms. Todd's office is located in the Media Center.
Mr. Weakland
9th Grade Counselor
10th Grade N thru Z
weaklaj1@live.siouxcityschools.com
Mr. Weakland's office is downstairs in Office 107.
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East High School Counseling Department
Website: https://east-high.siouxcityschools.org/
Location: 3200 South Cypress Street, Sioux City, IA, USA
Phone: (712) 274-4009
Twitter: @_EHS_Counseling
Non-Discrimination Statement
The Sioux City Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas: Business & Marketing, Family & Consumer Science, Health Science, and Industrial Arts, Technology, & PLTW.
The Sioux City Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (for employment), national origin, religion, age (for employment), disability, socioeconomic status (for programs), marital status (for programs), or veteran status (for employment) in its educational programs and its employment practices. The District is required by Title IX and 34 CFR Part 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs, activities, or employment.
Inquiries or grievances under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act may be directed to Dr. Dora Jung, Director of Student Services & Equity Education/Title IX Coordinator at 627 4th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101, (712) 279-6075, jungd@live.siouxcityschools.com. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations to the District may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, or both. Please see District Board policies 103 and 504.4 for additional information on available grievance procedures.