Guidelines
Chi-Hi Student Services Department - March 2020
Junior ACT Testing - Tuesday, March 3
Important Information For ACT Testing
- Students will need to bring a photo ID (drivers license or school ID; school ID's can be reissued in the main office for a fee of $10)
- Students should also bring sharpened number 2 pencils with good erasers (no mechanical pencils or ink pens) and an ACT approved calculator
- All other personal items (such as backpacks, coats, etc) are not allowed in the testing room
- Absolutely no electronic devices are allowed in the testing room. This includes cell phones, smart watches, fitness bands, watches with alarms, etc.
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CFAUSD Foundation Scholarship - Due March 2 @ 4:00pm
UWEC - Continuing Education Opportunities
Growing Up Transgender - Tuesday, May 19 - 8:30am to 4:30pm
In this single-day seminar we will explore what it means to be transgender. Health and human services professionals will learn the difficulties people who are transgender face and how we can best support and advocate for the transgender community.
There are hundreds of thousands of transgender people in the United States. According to the Oxford dictionary, the word transgender can be defined as a person whose sense of personal identity and gender does not correspond with their birth sex. There is no doubt that mass media has helped to bring awareness of people who are transgender, but there is much to learn about the challenges transgender people face in our communities. How can we best support and understand the needs of people who are transgender?
Join our experienced presenters as they help us to define, explore and provide a safe space for any questions you have. In this jam-packed and interactive presentation, we will explore the following:
- The difference between sex and gender, from both a biological and cultural standpoint.
- The transgender legal landscape: current and future challenges.
- The experiences/challenges of transgender youth.
- The role of the Health and Human Services professional in caring/advocating for the transgender community.
Adolescent Mental Health Certificate - Thursday, May 28 - 8:30am to 4:30pm
In today’s world, there are several unique challenges facing kids and teens as they grow up. As a result, knowing how to address adolescent mental health is becoming increasingly important. Become informed and earn a certificate at this workshop.
As noted by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, one in five adolescents has a serious mental health disorder at some point in their life. Furthermore, over half of all mental health problems begin by age 14. Those working and living with adolescents are sometimes left wondering how best to help them meet their evolving needs. Additionally, countless studies have conveyed a need to improve adolescent mental health programming.
Earning this certificate will provide you with practical tools and skills you need to work with young people experiencing mental health problems in a variety of settings.
Upon completion of the certificate, you will:
- Have a broad understanding of adolescent mental health issues including behavior problems, anxiety, and depression.
- Be able to conceptualize adolescent mental health problems from a developmental, preventative perspective.
- Develop and implement intervention approaches that are evidence-based, stress practicality and client acceptability, and involve the adolescent’s family and school.
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Sophomore Conferences Being Scheduled Through March 31st
As students complete their sophomore year and look forward to their junior and senior years, career exploration and planning is vital. Depending upon what road your son or daughter plans to take (college, technical college, military or the world of work), now is the time to start planning.
Schedule your sophomore conference today! (Look for the appointment slots labeled Sophomore Conference)
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Chippewa Valley LGBTQ+ Center
505 Dewey St. Suite 204, Eau Claire
A great resource for our community providing a variety of group opportunities for youth and parents.
Teen Youth Group
Tuesdays 5-7pm
505 Dewey St. Suite 204, EC
Trans Support Group
Sunday, March 8th 1-3pm for youth (every other week)
505 Dewey St. Suite 204, EC
Transparents Group
1st Sunday of every month @ 3pm
SHIFT Cyclery & Coffee Bar downtown EC
Queer Prom
May 16, 2020
Metro (downtown EC- same location as last year) 7-11pm
Entrance fee: suggested donation of $5 or self care items (toiletries) for a local shelter
Looking for more resources? Contact Safe Spaces Chippewa Valley at: https://www.safespacescv.org/resources
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Student Services Event Calendar
Click the picture to link the calendar!
Important Planning Dates
February 1-March 1 - Chippewa Falls Foundation Scholarship application available (approx. dates)
March 3 - Statewide ACT testing for Juniors
March 10 - STEAM Night, 5 pm to 8 pm
March 12 - Progress Conferences, 5 pm to 8 pm
March 19 - Progress Conferences, 5 pm to 8 pm
April - Aspire Testing for Freshmen and Sophomores
April - Forward Exam for Sophomores
May 4-15 - AP Testing Window
May 8 - Deadline to register for June 13 ACT
May 20 - Seniors Awards Night, 7 pm, Chi-Hi Auditorium
May 27 - Senior Recognition Assembly
June 3 - Chi-Hi Graduation
June 5 - Last Day of School
June 13 - ACT (National Test Date)
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How to Schedule an Appointment
Once the school year begins, students can schedule an appointment to see their school counselor and Ms. Wahl (school social worker) through google calendar. A link to their calendars is available on Student Services website: https://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/high/services/
Who's My Counselor?
A-Fa: Tiffany Michaud
Fe-La: Ken Abel
Le-R: Jenny Ebner
S-Z: Luke Heidtke
Student Services Website
Chi-Hi Student Services website has a variety of information available to students about college and career planning including:
- Technical College Brochure and Checklist for applying to Technical Colleges
- Four Year College Brochure and Checklist for applying to Four -Year Colleges
- How to Request a Transcript
- How to Find Scholarships
- College Credit Now
- Paying for College
- Military Information
Chi-Hi Student Services Office
Website: https://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/high/services/
Location: 735 Terrill Street, Chippewa Falls, WI, USA
Phone: 715-726-2406 - 1179