Morristown West Counseling Corner
October & November 2023
Scholarship Opportunities
Click here to go to our Class of 2024 Counseling Google Classroom and follow the stream for tons of scholarship opportunities!
Carson-Newman University Eagle Preview Day
Check out CNU's brand new event for high school seniors! On Friday, October 27, students will have the opportunity to see what a chapel service is like at Carson-Newman, sit in on a class of their choosing, eat lunch in the cafeteria, go on a campus tour with a current student, participate in the departmental/student organization fair, and have the chance to visit the Residence Halls! (Remember Seniors - you are allowed one College Visit Day! Check with Mrs. Parker in the office!)
The space for this event is very limited and class selection is on a first-come first served basis, so please sign up at the link below today:
ETSU Open House
Explore campus with current students as your guides. Hear from faculty and staff about academics, affordability, student services, and campus life. Learn why it’s great to be a Buccaneer! Open House offers a full day of scheduled programming. This is not a drop-in event. An example schedule is below.
8:00am - Check-In
8:30am - Welcome
9:30am - Exp ETSU / Campus Tour
10:30am - Campus Tour / Exp ETSU
11:30am - Lunch / College Session
12:30pm - College Session / Lunch
1:30pm - Choice of Sessions
2:30pm - Choice of Sessions
There are two available dates for this event: Saturday, October 28, or
Saturday, November 11. Click the link below to register!
https://www.etsu.edu/admissions/openhouse/
Tusculum University Open House
Explore campus and learn more about what Tusculum has to offer at Open House on November 10. Spend the day learning about academics, affordability, student services, campus life, and more. This event is catered to students and their families who wish to learn more about what it is like to be a Pioneer! At the end of Open House, join them for an athletic event! What better way to get the student experience? (Remember Seniors - you are allowed one College Visit Day! Check with Mrs. Parker in the office!) Click the link below to register.
University of Tennessee Chattanooga - Power C Tour
Bring your parents! Bring a friend! Join UTC in Knoxville on October 30 for a night of food, fun and practical info about our programs, our people and the opportunities you’ll discover as a UTC student. You'll get a feel for UTC and answer all your questions about academic programs, admissions, housing, financial aid and campus life.
Enjoy light refreshments, hear from UTC's Chancellor and register to win UTC scholarships. Don't forget to wear blue and gold to the event and increase your chances of winning cool prizes! If you haven't yet been admitted to a college and you're interested in UTC, there's an opportunity at this event to be admitted on the spot! Click the link below for details and to register!
New this year!!! Tennessee Industry 4.0 Diploma Distinction
The Industry 4.0 diploma distinction is available for this year's 9th - 11th graders. It is a distinctive accolade added to a qualifying student’s high school transcript and diploma. It is intended for students who are interested in pursuing a career in a high-need, high-skill industry after graduation. Click here for more information, or see your school counselor!
Counseling Google Classrooms
If you are not a member of our Counseling Google Classroom for your grade level, please make sure to join! You should have received an invitation via email at the beginning of the year, but here are the codes to join in case you missed the email:
Seniors - knjs2pl
Juniors - wri6wh4
Sophomores - r6iysdp
Freshmen - ycenieq
This is the BEST way to keep up with what's going on in your Counseling Department!
Freshman Class Visits
Fall EOC Test Sessions
It is almost time for our Fall TN EOC testing! The first EOC will take place on Thursday, November 30. English I and English II students will take their EOCs for that course.
Complete EOC Schedule for Fall EOC Exams
Thursday, November 30 - English I & English II (All other students will be virtual.)
Tuesday, December 5 - US History Part 1 (All other students on regular schedule.)
Wednesday, December 6 - US History Part 2 (All other students on a regular schedule.)
Thursday, December 7 - Geometry, Algebra II, Biology (All other students will be virtual.)
IMPORTANT: ONLY STUDENTS CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN ENGLISH I OR ENGLISH II NEED TO ATTEND ON NOVEMBER 30. THIS WILL BE A VIRTUAL SCHOOL DAY FOR ALL OTHER STUDENTS.
IMPORTANT: ONLY STUDENTS CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN GEOMETRY, ALGEBRA II, OR BIOLOGY NEED TO ATTEND ON DECEMBER 7. THIS WILL BE A VIRTUAL SCHOOL DAY FOR ALL OTHER STUDENTS.
Meet our Niswonger CARE Advisor!
Shannon Hearl will be with us every day in the counseling office. She is AMAZING at everything college and post-graduation goals and destinations! Come on down to the counseling office to see her, or click here to make an appointment with her!
Monday, November 20 - Friday November 24
No School - Thanksgiving Break
Your West High Counseling Department
Mrs. Kelly Ezell ..... Last Names A-C
Mrs. Tenesha Bullington ..... Last Names D-He
Mrs. Erica Gillett ..... Last Names Hi-Mi
Mrs. Renae Byrd ..... Last Names Mo-R
Mrs. Melanie Justis ..... Last Names S-Z
Mrs. Aimee Howerton ..... Secretary
Mrs. Jessie Alder ..... Therapist
Mrs. Shannon Hearl ..... Niswonger CARE Advisor