COUNSELING CALENDAR
FOR ALL Course Selection Course selection will begin on January 29th for grades 8-11 and on January 31st for 7th grade students. Counselors will be going into every history class between Jan. 29th and Feb. 1st to give presentations on available courses for next school year. Students will complete the majority of their schedule on those days, however, they will need to add a few electives and talk about their schedule with their parents. Once they have completed all of their required schedule requests, students will need to print out their requests and receive signatures on the bottom from their parents and current math teacher. Once they have received all of their signatures, they can turn their handout into their 1st period teacher during 7th hour. The due date for the signature handout will be February 14th. This allows students to have two weeks to choose courses for next semester and receive signatures. If you have any questions please come see your counselor. AP Class Meetings Are you thinking about taking an AP class next school year? You WILL NEED to attend the AP meeting for that course to be able to take that course next year. The schedule for AP meetings is on the D’Evelyn Counseling website on the homepage. These meetings will share with students what is expected of them in the class and provide them with information on summer coursework. If you are unable to attend the meeting for the class you would like to take, you need to talk to a teacher in the same department to find out more information about that class. If you have questions or concerns about the meetings please stop by counseling so we can assist you. Summer Programs One of the best ways for students to stand out on college applications is to participate in summer programs offered by universities around the country. The majority of major universities and colleges offer some form of a summer program. There are programs that are only a week or two long, and they provide students a small glimpse into college life, students attend seminars, participate in research activities, and engage in hands on activities. There are other programs that act as a college summer course where students earn college credit by attending classes and completing course work. These programs are typically offered for 9th-11th grade students, however, there have been some programs that offer experiences for Junior High students as well. This is a great way for students to explore colleges, start to discover their interests, and get a taste of college course work. Under the “Helpful Links” section on the D’Evelyn Counseling website there is a link for Summer Programs. This section will have a list of the programs that send information to D’Evelyn and from around the area. You can also research to see if the university or college you want to go to has summer programs by exploring their websites. If you have more questions come stop by the counseling office. SENIORS Scholarship Workshop Are you stressing about how to pay for college? Starting in the Spring semester we will be hosting scholarship workshops for students. We have arranged 4 dates throughout the semester during 7th hours to have students come down and explore scholarships. We will provide you with multiple data bases to look at, and help you narrow down options. The remaining dates for our second semester meetings are as followed: 1/22, 2/25, 3/11, and 4/1. If you are looking for help on where to look, how to apply, or just want some peace and quiet to complete an application come down to counseling on those dates! ICAP and Scholarship Class Meeting On Wednesday January 10th we met with you to complete your district required ICAP. We touched on some last minute college information, and introducing you to financial aid information. We had you all sign up for the COF (Colorado Opportunity Fund), which helps give students from the state of Colorado a discount to attend in-state schools. To sign up needed your social security number, so make sure you know that or have it with you if you need to complete it at home! We also had a guest from the DEF to share information about scholarships that pertain directly to all of you! This was a very informative meeting on paying for college so if you have questions please stop by counseling to get some answers. JUNIORS SAT Information The SAT is right around the corner with the test taking place at school on April 9th. These next few months will fly by, and the test will be here before we know it. There are some important pieces of information we want to share with you all leading up to the exam. The state of Colorado pays for all juniors to take the SAT on April 9th, so the test is completely free! We highly recommend all juniors to take the test even if they have already taken the SAT and they are pleased with their score. Students will also have the option to take the SAT with the Essay on April 9th. For the students who want to take the SAT with Essay, they need to login to the College Board website and sign up for the essay ON THEIR OWN. If you do not sign up for the essay on your own, and you want to take the SAT with Essay we will not have a test for you. If you have any questions about how to do this please reach out to your counselor or call College Board at 1-866-917-9030. The registration window for the SAT with Essay is from January 15th to February 12th. D'Evelyn will also be hosting a SAT Prep course in partnership with College Drive. This SAT Prep course will meet every Tuesday for four weeks at D’Evelyn starting on February 26th. The course will be from 1:45 – 3:15pm on 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, and 3/19. The total price for the course is $129. We have a new instructor for this course, and this can be a great way for students to gain more information about the exam. We have flyers posted around the school and in the counseling office. If you would like to register for this course please call 720-496-2244. We also recommend that students begin preparing for the SAT by utilizing all of the free resources that are available to them. Khan Academy is a company that has paired with College Board (creators of the SAT) to provide free individualized practice for all students. This is a great tool for students to use in their preparation for the exam. There are multiple test prep companies that students can utilize where they can receive group help, individualized tutoring, or online practice. On the counseling website there is a link for our SAT/ACT page, which provides more information and resources for families. Please contact counseling with any questions. ICAP and College Introduction When we returned from winter break we started off the ICAP season with you! On January 11th we met with you during 7th hour to complete the district required ICAP. This meeting is targeted what you are doing to reach your goals after high school. We looked at what careers you are considering, and what steps you will take to prepare for those careers. We also introduced you to college search engines, and helped you take the steps you need to start deciding which colleges you want to apply to. College Visits Juniors, it is about that time to really start vamping up your college preparation. One of the best ways to help you discover which college experience will be best for you is to start visiting campuses that you are interested in. Experts say that visiting a college is one of the top factors in discovering the right fit. With spring semester upon us, and the final semester before you start applying for college this is one of the best times to tour college campuses. Whether you want to stay in state or travel to the coasts, we highly recommend that you visit the campuses you are interested in. You can sign up for a structured visit with a tour guide, or go and explore the campus on your own. SOPHOMORES ICAP and College Introduction When we returned from winter break we met with you all as a big group on January 9th based on your last name to complete the district required ICAP. The purpose of this ICAP was to help support you in your continuing exploration of careers, and to help you generate a plan to reach your future goals. We wanted you to begin to consider life after high school and what steps you need to take to reach your end goal. We also introduced you to the college search process so you have the foundation to begin looking at schools you are interested in attending. We are very excited to work with you all again, and hear about all of the great ideas you have! If you have questions or were absent please come down to counseling! FRESHMEN Course Selection and ICAP At the end of January we will be coming into your History classes to go over your course selection for next year! On this day we will talk about the courses you will need to take your sophomore year, and introduce the possible electives you can take. Once we complete the course selection we will also complete your required district ICAP. This ICAP will help you outline the steps you need to take over the next few years to graduate on time. You will be setting goals, choosing careers that interest you, and other taking a deeper look into what you need to do to reach your goals. We hope that you have enjoyed a beautiful winter break with your family and that the new year has started well. We hope also that you continue to reap the benefits of a mindfulness practice. We switch our focus this month to our use of technology. We live in an age of information and connectivity, which provides opportunities that can be both exciting and overwhelming. We have all at one time or another considered the impact of current technology on ourselves, our families, and our activities. We needn’t read recent studies to understand that our phones, tablets, computers, video games, and televisions can change the landscape of our lives and can impact family interactions. Many of us already have or have had plans to address the negative impacts of technology. It can be difficult to balance our need for electronics with our need for personal reflection, face-to-face social interactions and awareness, but it is worth thinking about how to do that well over time. There are a number of benefits associated with mindful use of technology, including improved sleep, improved personal interactions, increased prosocial behaviors, and lower stress levels. Time away from our devices provides time and space for some other healthy activities – hobbies, sports, time with others, reading, daydreaming, etc. We challenge you during the month of January to think about how you can schedule some time to “unplug” during your day, week, or month. Think about this not as an all or nothing proposal, but instead of how it could work best for you and your family. Would you like to try a screen-free day or screen-free week? Would it work better to have screen free time (hour or hours) one day or several days a week – time that could then be freed up for family time, personal time, or active time? Or could you and your family benefit from screen free dinners, creating more space for conversations and connections? Consider what might work best for you and your family and see if you can commit to creating that space this month. It might surprise you how hard it can be to start and how great it can feel to unplug. Happy January to you and your families! Have a great month! COUNSELING CALENDAR
Course Selection Course selection will begin on January 29th for grades 8-11 and on January 31st for 7th grade students. Counselors will be going into every history class between Jan. 29th and Feb. 1st to give presentations on available courses for next school year. Students will complete the majority of their schedule on those days, however, they will need to add a few electives and talk about their schedule with their parents. Once they have completed all of their required schedule requests, students will need to print out their requests and receive signatures on the bottom from their parents and current math teacher. Once they have received all of their signatures, they can turn their handout into their 1st period teacher during 7th hour. The due date for the signature handout will be February 14th. This allows students to have two weeks to choose courses for next semester and receive signatures. If you have any questions please come see your counselor. AP Class Meetings Are you thinking about taking an AP class next school year? You WILL NEED to attend the AP meeting for that course to be able to take that course next year. The schedule for AP meetings is on the D’Evelyn Counseling website on the homepage. These meetings will share with students what is expected of them in the class and provide them with information on summer coursework. If you are unable to attend the meeting for the class you would like to take, you need to talk to a teacher in the same department to find out more information about that class. If you have questions or concerns about the meetings please stop by counseling so we can assist you. SENIORS Scholarship Workshop Are you stressing about how to pay for college? Starting in the Spring semester we will be hosting scholarship workshops for students. We have arranged 4 dates throughout the semester during 7th hours to have students come down and explore scholarships. We will provide you with multiple data bases to look at, and help you narrow down options. The remaining dates for our second semester meetings are as followed: 1/22, 2/25, 3/11, and 4/1. If you are looking for help on where to look, how to apply, or just want some peace and quiet to complete an application come down to counseling on those dates! ICAP and Scholarship Class Meeting On Wednesday January 10th met with you to complete your district required ICAP. We touched on some last minute college information, and introducing you to financial aid information. We had you all sign up for the COF (Colorado Opportunity Fund), which helps give students from the state of Colorado a discount to attend in-state schools. To sign up needed your social security number, so make sure you know that or have it with you if you need to complete it at home! We also had a guest from the DEF to share information about scholarships that pertain directly to all of you! This was a very informative meeting on paying for college so if you have questions please stop by counseling to get some answers. JUNIORS ICAP and College Introduction When we returned from winter break we started off the ICAP season with you! On January 14th we met with you during 7th hour to complete the district required ICAP. This meeting is targeted what you are doing to reach your goals after high school. We looked at what careers you are considering, and what steps you will take to prepare for those careers. We also introduced you to college search engines, and helped you take the steps you need to start deciding which colleges you want to apply to. College Visits Juniors, it is about that time to really start vamping up your college preparation. One of the best ways to help you discover which college experience will be best for you is to start visiting campuses that you are interested in. Experts say that visiting a college is one of the top factors in discovering the right fit. With spring semester upon us, and the final semester before you start applying for college this is one of the best times to tour college campuses. Whether you want to stay in state or travel to the coasts, we highly recommend that you visit the campuses you are interested in. You can sign up for a structured visit with a tour guide, or go and explore the campus on your own. SOPHOMORES ICAP and College Introduction When we returned from winter break we met with you all as a big group on January 9th based on your last name to complete the district required ICAP. The purpose of this ICAP was to help support you in your continuing exploration of careers, and to help you generate a plan to reach your future goals. We wanted you to begin to consider life after high school and what steps you need to take to reach your end goal. We also introduced you to the college search process so you have the foundation to begin looking at schools you are interested in attending. We are very excited to work with you all again, and hear about all of the great ideas you have! If you have questions or were absent please come down to counseling! FRESHMEN Course Selection and ICAP At the end of January we will be coming into your History classes to go over your course selection for next year! On this day we will talk about the courses you will need to take your sophomore year, and introduce the possible electives you can take. Once we complete the course selection we will also complete your required district ICAP. This ICAP will help you outline the steps you need to take over the next few years to graduate on time. You will be setting goals, choosing careers that interest you, and other taking a deeper look into what you need to do to reach your goals. |
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