M.A. Counseling Newsletter
May 2020
In This Issue
- AP Testing Update
- Decision Day Video
- Tips for Supporting Learning at Home
- College Application Workshop
- Wellness Corner
AP Testing Update
There is a test demo that students must use to get a feel for how the test will function, and assure that they have everything they need to sit for the exam. This demo can be found here: https://ap2020examdemo.collegeboard.org/.
If you or your student has any questions, please reach out to the AP teacher, or to Mrs. Paton, the AP Coordinator.
Decision Day Video
We want to celebrate Decision Day with our students, and in doing so, are asking each student to produce a 10-20 second video clip of them sharing what their post graduation plans are. Students can wear their college swag, or talk about post graduation plans in a creative and fun way.
Videos should be sent to Mckenzie Thompson at thompsonmckenzie@minnehahaacademy.net as soon as possible, preferably no later than May 13th. We would like to have a viewing day virtual celebration on May 15th.
Get out your phone and encourage your student to share with us their plans for the future!
Tips for Supporting Learning at Home
College Application Workshop
Two weeks prior to the event an email will be sent out with need-to-know information.
Wellness Corner
Philippians 4:12-13
"I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation ... I can do everything through Him who gives me strength."
M.A. Counseling Team and Services
WHO WE ARE:
Mike DiNardo, Vice Principal/Director of Counseling
Kristin Overton, College & Guidance Counselor (Last Names A-K) overtonkristin@minnehahaacademy.net
Christine Paton, College & Guidance Counselor (Last Names L-Z) patonchristine@minnehahaacademy.net
Wanda Monroe, Non-Public Counselor
monroewanda@minnehahaacademy.net
Diane Rahm, Counseling Office Assistant, Registrar
rahmdiane@minnehahaacademy.net
WHAT WE DO:
Academic Advising
Guiding toward an appropriately challenging course load
Additional support to teachers, parents, and students
Social-Emotional Counseling
Safe, welcoming and confidential
Addressing issues around anxiety, depression, and general well-being
Peer and family relationship challenges
College and Career Readiness
College fit
Career/personality inventories
Counselors visiting various colleges and universities throughout the U.S. to provide firsthand information