December 2020
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Rochester High Counseling Department

Mrs. O'Toole-Seyka                   A - BQ
Ms. Maurer                                BR - DA
Ms. Caggins                                 DB - H
Mr. Green                                    I - MON
Ms. Sorentino                           MOO - SE
Mrs. Messing-Mirabito              SF - Z

Kathy Karwacki - Secretary                      248-726-5407
Karen Garr - Registrar                                248-726-5427

To make an appointment with your counselor, please click on the button below.

Rochester Community Schools' Counseling Mission Statement
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​The Mission of the Rochester Community Schools guidance counselors is to provide a comprehensive program of counseling and guidance services to all students. Designed to meet the developmental needs for academic planning, along with personal and social growth, this program assists students in their pursuit of rewarding educational and career goals and positive life choices.
​District High School Counselors collaborated together for the purpose of providing quick and easy access to resources and information for high school students and families regarding this unusual time away from school and issues surrounding the coronavirus. We can get through this together with the support of each other, proper resources and good intention.  Click here to access this resource.​

COUNSELING - THIS MONTH:

Welcome our NEW Counselor - Ms. Maurer

Hi Falcons! My name is Melissa Maurer and I am so excited to be joining the RHS family as the counselor for students with last names Br-Da. I am coming to you from Stevenson High School in Utica Community Schools. I have also previously done intervention and counseling work at Dakota High School and Henry Ford II High School. I went to Michigan State University for my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology (which you can tell from all the Spartan décor in my office :) ) and then went to Oakland University for my Master’s Degree in School Counseling. My favorite part about counseling is building relationships with my students. My goal is to support all my students with their academic and personal needs.  Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything. I am looking forward to meeting you all! :)


​Virtual Tutoring

  • GVSU K-12 Connect – gvsu.edu/k12connect Free virtual tutoring services are available for any K-12 student who is a resident of the State of Michigan 
  • Virtual Tutoring through Oakland University

XELLO - Career Awareness and Exploration: Making your Future Plans

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​​​9th,11th, and 12th graders!  Soon your Language Arts teacher will be assigning you to update your Educational Development Plan (EDP) using Xello.  Please check out our counseling google classrooms for the full assignment description.  There's a video to walk you through the process and also a Zoom session for each grade level you can attend if you need help with any of it.  Juniors will also get a RESUME building activity!
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ZOOM help for 9th and 11th - December 8th @ 2:00 PM (Links are in the google classroom)
ZOOM help for 12th - December 15th @ 12:00 PM (Links are in the google classroom)

ENJOY learning about yourself, about careers, and about how it all fits together!
 (10th graders had this assignment in October but are welcome to explore at any time)


​Oakland Schools Technical Campus 
 ALL STUDENTS INTERESTED FOR 2021-2022

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Sleep and the Teenage Brain

SENIOR INFORMATION



​Update from the State of Michigan

How to Request your Transcript

​Virtual FAFSA help available from OU!

​You can access all of our workshops here https://www.oakland.edu/financialservices/outreach
and these are the direct signup dates for the Senior Setup during the day Schedule a 2020 Senior Set Up
and the FAFSA workshop in the evening  Schedule a 2020-2021 Family FAFSA Workshop  

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NEED MONEY FOR COLLEGE?
Click on this link to access the counseling website for all the up to date information on the scholarships we know about at this time.
MEA SCHOLARSHIP
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Please read this information carefully, your application form will be automatically rejected if you do not meet this criteria or you do
not follow instructions as indicated.
■ Dependent of MEA member or MEA-Retired member in good standing.
■ Graduate of a Michigan public high school or private high school that has an MEA bargaining unit. (Diploma must be received
in the year of application.)
■ Will attend or is currently an undergraduate student of a Michigan public community/junior college, four-year degree-granting
institution, or vocational training institution that grants a degree, certification or license.
Those attending the following private
institutions ONLY are also eligible: Baker College-Flint/Owosso; University of Detroit–Mercy; Adrian College; Finlandia University;
and Albion College (The aforementioned private institutions are existing local MEA affiliates.)
■ Note: Children of MEA officers, fund trustees, and MEA staff are not eligible.
(A child of an MEA, MESSA or MEA-FS staff person is eligible if the other parent is an MEA member in good standing.)
20-21_mea_scholarship_application.pdf
File Size: 183 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File
Rochester Community
​Schools Foundation
​The Rochester Community Schools Foundation and the Community Foundation of Greater Rochester, in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Rochester and the Rochester Rotary Club, provide area students with a vast array of scholarships to promote continuing education.  
  • These scholarships are open to seniors in the Rochester Community Schools. 
  • Students are encouraged to apply.  
  • Scholarships are an investment in our community's future.
  • Connecting donors, nonprofit organizations and leaders to philanthropic opportunities, we can work together to strengthen the Greater Rochester area
            https://rcs-foundation.org/annual-scholarship-program/
          https://cfound.org/applying/students
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          Deadline is January 8
pdf with links
File Size: 675 kb
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COLLEGE INFO AND UPDATES

Grand Valley State University

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A MESSAGE FROM THE ADMISSIONS REP:
​I understand that we’re living in an uncertain time and I’m happy to work with students every step of the way. I hope that you can share this quick video with your senior students to provide them with admission information and recent updates. Students may also schedule a virtual appointment with me for additional information. Thanks for your interest in GVSU.
 
Click Here for High School Virtual Visit
 
Sincerely,
Maegan Frierson

Update from Saginaw Valley State University

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS - SVSU does not require an ACT or SAT test score to be considered for admission or for receiving merit scholarships. (www.svsu.edu/go/scholarships)

APPLICATION FEE - There is no fee to apply to SVSU. (www.svsu.edu/application)

VISITING CAMPUS - We want your students to still safely visit based on what makes them comfortable!
  • As long as the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services allows college campuses to be open for tours, we continue to welcome students to explore our campus in person with a private tour led by a current student tour guide. Students can sign up for a tour here with limited availability.  (www.svsu.edu/visit)
  • We have a virtual tour for students who may not feel comfortable visiting campus.
  • We have virtual admissions appointments for students/families to meet one-on-one with an admissions representative.
  • We are hosting several Virtual Cardinal College Day events throughout the next few months to meet with academic faculty and current SVSU students.

Lawrence Technological University

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A number of virtual events to allow your students to get all the information they need from us. These events range from Application Workshops to one-on-one virtual meetings with faculty or athletic coaches. The table below provides all of our virtual opportunities. 
Application Workshop
Complete the LTU application with step-by-step instructions from our counselors. Application fees will be waived.
https://apply.ltu.edu/portal/appworkshop
Tech Tuesdays
Learn more about Lawrence Tech majors, campus life, application requirements, and more.
https://apply.ltu.edu/portal/techtuesday
Ask a Professor
One-on-one virtual appointments with Lawrence Tech faculty.
College of Arts & Sciences: 
https://apply.ltu.edu/portal/askaprofessorartsandsciences

College of Business & IT: 
https://apply.ltu.edu/portal/askanadvisorcobit

College of Engineering: 
https://apply.ltu.edu/portal/askaprofessorengineering
 Ask a Coach
One-on-one virtual appointments with Lawrence Tech coaches.
https://apply.ltu.edu/portal/askacoach
Admissions Counselor Appointment
One-on-one virtual appointments with Lawrence Tech Admissions Counselors.
https://apply.ltu.edu/portal/onlineadmissionsappt
Program Overviews
Information Sessions to learn more about specific Lawrence Tech majors.
College of Architecture & Design:
https://apply.ltu.edu/portal/coadpo
College of Arts & Sciences: 
https://apply.ltu.edu/portal/coaspo

College of Business & IT: 
https://apply.ltu.edu/portal/cobitpo
College of Engineering: 
https://apply.ltu.edu/portal/coengpo
Classroom Visits
Virtual classroom visits to Architecture and Design classes.
https://apply.ltu.edu/portal/classvisit

Updates from Western Michigan University

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VIRTUAL EVENTS
  • Virtual High School Visit: Interested in scheduling a virtual visit opportunity with your students? Contact your admissions representative to schedule.
  • Fall Open House: High school juniors and seniors are invited to virtually attend a Fall Open House. During the event, they will be able to interact with college representatives, explore their new home with a current student, learn what it means to ReThink Smart, and more. The remaining Fall Open House session will start at 10 a.m. ET on Friday, November 13
  • Virtual Info Session-Scholarships and Lee Honors College: Students can join representatives from the WMU Lee Honors College and the Office of Admissions to get their questions answered and discover how the LHC community will provide them with support, attention, and opportunities to prepare them for a lifetime of success. We will be hosting this virtual session on the following dates:
    • Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 11 a.m. ET
    • Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 4 p.m. ET

Update From Alma College

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​VISITING CAMPUS
 
Connecting with you and your students is important to us. In response to the recent state of Michigan guidelines regarding COVID-19, we want to ensure families still have the opportunity to connect with our staff and faculty. We offer individual virtual meetings for students and their families to learn more about academics, scholarships and financial aid, and additional opportunities at Alma College. You can also chat with a current student about what life is like as a Scot, so please respond to this email, call 1-800-321-2562, or submit the virtual visit request form to connect with us!
 
If you will be in the area and want to walk around our beautiful campus, please let us know and we can provide you with our self-guided tour as well as provide vouchers for a free t-shirt from the Alma College Bookstore and a free coffee from Starbucks!
 
YOUR ONE STOP SHOP FOR RESOURCES!
 
We have created presentation topics regarding Financial Aid Q&A, college preparation 101, the admissions process, dual enrollment, and so many more.
If you are interested in any of these topics or have a need for something different, please respond to this email.

ROCHESTER UNIVERSITY​

Central Michigan University - Discovery Days

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Our academic colleges regularly host a program introducing you to the faculty, staff, students, and facilities that make up their academic areas.

At these programs, you will see first-hand what it's like to study a particular academic area at CMU. Learn about the majors, hands-on opportunities, and career outlook related to your particular field of study.

Click below to view details and register for an upcoming session.

​Arts and Media
Business Administration​​
​Education and Human Services​​
Health Professions
​​Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (hosted virtually)
​Science and Engineering​
​Greetings from Northwood University,

Paying for college is one of the biggest hurdles a student faces. Northwood University has many resources available to help:
  • NU offers generous Merit scholarships for students who have a 2.5 or higher GPA.
  • Winners of The Naegele Competitive Scholarship could be awarded up to an additional $40,000 over four years – the deadline to enter is January 10th, 2021.
  • High school students who participate in DECA, BPA, HOSE, VEI, JA, FCCLA, FBLA, and Skills USA are eligible for the NU Business Club Scholarship (2.5 minimum GPA required).
  • Students who complete the FAFSA may be eligible for the Michigan Tuition Grant and the NU Grant.
  • A Division II school, Northwood offers athletic scholarships; we also offer scholarships for Esports participants.
Thank you for all that you are doing to support your students – you are making a difference in all of their lives.

Cheers,

Heidi Schall
Field Director of Admissions
schallh@northwood.edu
989-423-8677

*Located in Midland, MI, Northwood University is one of the largest business universities in the United States. Founded on the principals of Free-Enterprise, the institution helps students develop skills such as leadership, critical thinking, resonance, and vision as they complete their degree in one of more than 20 majors.

Michigan State Public Universities

OTHER POST HIGH PLANS

Air Force Virtual Visit

CAREER INFORMATION

ACE MENTOR PROGRAM

Do you enjoy working with your hands? Are you a big thinker? Do you enjoy working in groups on how to find solutions to problems? Here's an opportunity that might interest you. It's free and includes the possibility of earning college credits. The SE Michigan ACE Mentor Program is an afterschool program (Monday - Wednesday 6:30 - 8) where industry professionals teach high school students about careers in industry. You work on a team of 5-6 students with 2-4 mentors and work together to solve something. For example, to envision and redesign the space vacated by Joe Lewis Arena. This might start with geo-technical - testing dirt, on to blue prints with an architect, construction, engineering, and on. You move through the trades with industry mentors and they teach you about each of these pieces. This is project based learning and starts Jan 2021 and ends in May. The program will help you dual enroll (for FREE) at Lawrence Tech and earn 3 college credits that can be transferred to most universities. You'll get a loaner laptop with all needed software. This is open to students in grades 9-12. After reviewing the links and if you have questions, please ask Ms. O'Toole-Seyka
 
ACE Mentor National – https://www.acementor.org/
 
ACE Mentor of SE Michigan – Find important documents at this site including, Student FAQ, Course Schedule and Scholarship information https://www.acementor.org/index.php/affiliates/michigan/se-michigan/about-us/
 
Student Video – https://youtu.be/LFUc2H5nnSI
 
 

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