CHS Counselor Monthly Update
Coppell High School, Counselors' Newsletter
April 2020
Welcome CHS & CHS 9 Parents & Students!
We hope everyone is healthy and doing well during these uncertain times. Please remember the CHS Counselors are here to support you virtually.
Counselors are still working on registration for the 20-21 school year. Please verify your/your learners courses by April 1st. More information below on how to do that.
Seniors! Congratulations on all the acceptances and plans we are hearing about for next year! We are uploading scholarships for you regularly and will email them out and keep a list below. We recommend if you have some time at home to visit raise.me & goingmerry.com to name a few as reputable scholarship websites.
Counseling Department
- Ms. Abreu A - Chan
- Mrs. McMillin Chao - Gz
- Mr. McKean Ha - Kon
- Ms. Williams Koo - Nak
- Mrs. Fiene Spain Nal - Roc
- Ms. Cinelli Rod - Som
- Mrs. Garcia Son - Z
Hello Students & Parents,
I hope you are all well!
We are excited to start the 2020-2021 school year! At this time we are asking students and parents to verify the courses you/your learner will take next school year. Please follow the directions below to verify courses.
- Log in to the Student Home Access Center
- Choose the "Classes" icon
- Next Select "Schedule" on the left hand side
- Below this current years schedule is the list of requests for the 20-21 school year.
- Use the link to verify courses and make any changes https://forms.gle/A4dzQ5Syp1NCKyxR7
- The Google Form link is only able to accessed through students g.coppell email addresses.
- Schedules that are not verified will be assumed as being correct for the 20-21 school year.
- Students taking Dual Credit in the summer or fall will have the CHS equivalent course in their requests. Once students are enrolled in Dual Credit counselors will change schedule to reflect the course work being completed outside of CHS.
- At this time we are working with Dallas County Community Colleges to establish a new set of deadlines and procedure to enroll students in Dual Credit. Once we have a plan we will send the information to all students and parents.
If you have any questions please reach out with your learner to the CHS Counselor.
April 1st by the end of the day (3:30pm) for all schedule changes for the 20-21 School Year
COVID -19 & Quarantining Support
5 Ways to help Teens Manage Anxiety Around Coronavirus
Need a break from all the COVID-19 coverage? Stressed about balancing this temporary way of life, and the challenges of online schooling? Try using some of these relaxation techniques for peace of mind.
Using music and sounds for calmness:
- Click for Spa Relaxing Music
- Macaroni Union - "Weightless" (Neuroscience research claims this song reduces anxiety up to 65%)
Healthy Coping Strategies to Manage Stress and Anxiety
Everyone has feelings of anxiety, nervousness, tension and stress from time to time. That's normal. Recognize and acknowledge that you feel anxiety.
Practice Relaxation Techniques
Deep breathing helps to relax a major nerve that runs from the diaphragm to the brain, sending a message to the entire body to let go and loosen up.
Get Sleep, Nourishment and Exercise
Get the right amount of sleep for your needs, not too much or too little. Eat well: choose fruit, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains for long-term energy (instead of the shirt bursts that come from too much sugar or caffeine). Exercise to send oxygen to every cell in the body so that your brain and body can operate at their best.
Connect With Others
While following current CDC recommendations of social distancing, spend time with friends or family. Organized activities are great, but just hanging out works too, even utilizing FaceTime or other virtual platforms. Doing things with those we feel close to deepens our bonds, allowing us to feel supported and secure. The fun and sharing that go with it allow us to feel happier and less upset about things.
Connect With Nature
Being outside can help you feel peaceful and grounded.
Pay Attention to the Good Things
A great way to keep our minds off the worry track is to focus our thoughts on the things that are good, beautiful and positive. Appreciate the small, everyday blessings. Allow yourself to dream, wish and imagine the best that could happen. Use positive self-talk!
Note: When anxiety and worry feels extreme, it may be a sign of an anxiety disorder. For someone who has an anxiety disorder, getting proper care from a health professional is important.
Distance Learning
Many colleges and universities offer virtual tours on their websites. Youvisit.com is another resource to view college tours. Check out schools like Johns Hopkins, University of Indiana Bloomington, Harvard, Columbia, Vanderbilt and thousands more! You do not need to register for the site to use it, you can exit out of the sign in tab when it pops ip and you will be able to view all the tours you want!
Dual Credit News
During this chaotic time we are working with Dallas County Community College to establish an updated process for registration. When we have a concrete updated process we will email all students and parents and post updates here and on the CHS website.
Current Dual Credit Students: All classes are moving to online for the rest of the semester. For additional information on how to use the online format please use the following link.
If you have finished a dual credit class for the spring please request a transcript through GreenLight via DCCCD econnect. Directions are here
SAT / PSAT / ACT / AP
Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Youth Suicide Warning Signs
- Talking about or making plans for suicide
- Expressing hopelessness about the future
- Displaying severe/overwhelming emotional pain or distress
- Substance use & abuse
- Showing worrisome behavioral cues or marked changes in behavior, particularly in the presence of the warning signs above. Specifically, this includes significant:
- Withdrawal from or changing in social connections/situations
- Changes in sleep (increased or decreased)
- Anger or hostility that seems out of character or out of context
- Recent increased agitation or irritability
How to Respond
If you notice any of these warning signs in anyone, you can help!
- Ask if they are ok or if they are having thoughts of suicide
- Express your concern about what you are observing in their behavior
- Listen attentively and non-judgmentally
- Reflect what they share and let them know they have been heard
- Tell them they are not alone
- Let them know there are treatments available that can help
- If you are a student, report your concerns to a trusted adult (parent, teacher, counselor, administrator.)
Parents Can Make a Difference
Parents can help prevent suicide by recognizing warning signs, identifying risk factors (characteristics that may lead a young person to engage in suicidal behaviors), promoting protective factors (characteristics that help people deal with stress and reduce their chances of engaging in suicidal behaviors), and knowing how to talk to their children and seek mental health services. You can empower yourself and your teen by following these 7 steps.
- Know your facts
- Recognize the warning signs
- Know the risk factors
- Know the protective factors
- Take preventive measures
- Talk to your teen about suicide
- Last but not least, seek mental health services
To read the complete blog post from the American Psychological Association go to
$ Scholarships & Financial Aid $
Financial Aid & FAFSA
WHY SHOULD I FILL OUT THE FAFSA?
Don't leave money on the table. Here's why it's worth the effort to fill out the FAFSA. The FAFSAhelps determine whether students are eligible for federal loans, grants or work-study programs. Many colleges also require it to be on file for their own need-based or merit-based aid packages.
Seniors, as you may know the FAFSA is available to complete beginning as early as October 1st of your Senior Year.
Scholarships - FREE MONEY
Check our Scholarship list in Naviance Monthly:
- Log in
- Click on the Colleges Tab
- Scroll down to and Click Scholarship List.
Local scholarships are starting to roll in please check Naviance for application information.
US News - 11 Private Scholarships to Help you Pay For College
Other Scholarship sites we recommend:
New Scholarships have been added! Please view your Naviance account to apply for the following scholarships!
- Taylor Storch Memorial Scholarship
- Coppell Community Foundation
- Coppell Lions Club
- Texas Tech Alumni Association - Dallas Chapter
- Volunteer Services of Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine
- Texas Women in Public Finance Scholarship
- Assistance League - Coppell
Coppell High School Counseling Staff
Ms. Abreu A - Chan
Mrs. McMillin Chao - G
Mr. McKean H - Kon
Ms. Williams Koo - Nak
Mrs. Fiene Spain Nal - Roc
Ms. Cinelli Rod - Som
Mrs. Garcia Son - Z
Ms. Ruedi - Counseling Secretary
Website: https://www.coppellisd.com/domain/402
Location: Coppell High School, West Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, TX, USA