CHS Counselor Monthly Update
Coppell High School, Counselors' Newsletter
October 2019
Welcome Students & Parents
Happy Fall! The Counseling department at Coppell High School here to help you and answer any questions you may have. We are currently working with seniors and their families on college applications. The November 1st deadline is just around the corner! October is National Bullying Prevention Month, stay tuned to events at CHS! We also have a PSAT this month on the 16th.
Please reach out to us if you have any questions.
Counseling Department
- Ms. Abreu A - Chan
- Mrs. McMillin Chao - Gz
- Mr. McKean Ha - Kon
- Ms. Williams Kop - Nak
- Mrs. Fiene Spain Nal - Roc
- Ms. Cinelli Rod - Som
- Mrs. Garcia Son - Z
10/4
10/16 PSAT NMSQT
10/17 - Josten's Graduation Sale
Who is coming to CHS?
Contact your counselor if you have questions or difficulty signing into Naviance. View calendar of schools here. This will be updated each month.
Colleges coming soon:
- Boston University
- US Army
- UT Arlington
- Boston College
- Carnegie Mellon
- LSU
- Texas Tech
- Stephen F Austin
- Log into Naviance
- Scroll down to the "What's New" box on the right.
- Click on "Read More" to expand the list.
- Choose sign up to be able to meet with the admissions rep.
* Any visit that is at 9:30am is during the school day. Students will be permitted to leave class to visit with the admissions rep.
** Visits at 12:10 are Lunch visits. The Rep will be in the Commons during all lunches to answer questions.
Spring Dual Credit Registration will begin in November
UPCOMING CHS EVENTS:
10/7 - Senior meeting with Josten's regarding Gradution
10/11 - Student Holiday - Professional Development day
10/11 - End of 1st 9 weeks
10/14 - No School
10/16 - PSAT for all Sophomores and Juniors
10/17 - National Merit Luncheon
10/18 - Josten's on campus for seniors to purchase graduation regalia
10/23 - HOMECOMING PARADE
10/25 - HOMECOMING
11/1-11/3 - CHS Theater Production NEWSIES
11/4 & 11/5 - Teen Screen for Juniors
11/25 - 11/29 - Thanksgiving Holiday
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
- 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.
**Seniors this list will grow, make sure you check at least once per month.
US News - 11 Private Scholarships to Help you Pay For College
Other Scholarship sites we recommend:
Coppell High School Counseling Staff
Ms. Abreu A - Chan
Mrs. McMillin Chao - G
Mr. McKean H - Kon
Ms. Williams Kop - 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