Counselor Connection
1/21/2022
EHS Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) Information
Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) is a program that allows highly motivated 10th-, 11th- and 12th-grade students to earn college credit while still in high school, through enrollment in and successful completion of college-level courses. With traditional PSEO, these courses are generally offered on the campus of the postsecondary institution; some courses are offered online. The cost of tuition, course fees, and textbooks is covered by the Minnesota Department of Education.
EHS requires both parents AND students to view our EHS PSEO Informational Video prior to registration for PSEO. After watching the video, students and parents should read through the EHS PSEO Information and Permission form and return to their student’s counselor. The informational video and signed permission form will suffice for the EHS required meeting.
Students should still register for a full year of EHS classes for the 2022-2023 school year even if they plan on taking PSEO classes. The MN State Department of Education deadline for notifying EHS about your intention to participate in PSEO is May 30th.
Scholarship Information
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, counseling: 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.
**The Eagan Foundation Scholarship application will open January 26th.
All-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C
Each year Dakota Electric sends five local high school sophomore, junior or seniors on an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) Youth Tour. The next youth tour Minnesota will participate in will be June 14-19, 2022.
Youth Tour includes:
Visiting with elected officials
Touring monuments
Learning more about cooperatives
Making friends from around the country
Students can apply using the form below or request an application from their guidance counselor. The application deadline is February 25. Students must be available for an in-person interview on Thursday, March 10 or Tuesday, March 15 after 3:30 p.m. Applicant’s household must be a member of Dakota Electric.
Application and more information HERE
Associated Clinic of Psychology (Co-Located Mental Health Clinic at EHS)
Mental Health Minute: Depression and Youth
Read more about depression in youth; what it looks like, why it is happening and how to help https://www.smore.com/6qp7s
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
BIPOC Student Scholarships
MN Association of Counselors of Color is excited to provide college scholarships for students of color in Minnesota. Students who are awarded this scholarship will receive a one-time award ranging between $500 to $2,500 to be used towards their education at a MnACC Member Institution during the 2022-2023 academic year.
The Presidential Scholarship is a $2,500 one-time award that recognizes at least one student who has demonstrated strong academic achievement and a clear commitment to one or more of the areas outlined above. This award is presented on behalf of the current president and executive board members at their discretion. DEADLINE TO APPLY: MARCH 21, 2022
Gap Year Virtual Fair
Gap Year Virtual Fair
Thinking about taking a gap year and wondering what gap year program options are for 2021?
Attend this virtual gap year webinar and fair to get the most up to date information about gap year basics, how the gap year field has adapted to COVID, tips for researching & planning your gap year, navigating the college deferral process, and which programs are accepting applications this year.
Tuesday, January 19th 5:00 - 7:30 PM CST
Saturday, January 29th 12:00 - 3:000 PM CST
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:
South Dakota State University: Wednesday, January 26th 8:30 am
** If students would like to attend any of these college /military visits, they can register on Naviance.
Eagan High School Counseling
For more details about our program and resources visit the Eagan High School Counseling Website.
EHS Counselors:
Susan Olsen (A-B) AVID
651-683-6929
Jolaine Haider (C-Gr)
jolaine.haider@district196.org
651-683-6924
Kayla Hammond (Gu-Kt)
651-683-6928
Michelle Lehmann (Ku-Ne)
michelle.lehmann@district196.org
651-683-6923
Dave Fritze (Ng-Sh)
651-683-6926
Norah Krohse-Hermon (Si-Z)
norah.krohsehermon@district196.org
651-683-6930
Student Support Specialist
Harry Sonie
651-683-6977
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