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Rochester High Counseling DepartmentMrs. 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.
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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.
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COUNSELING - THIS MONTH:
SEMESTER 2 SCHEDULES
Schedulers and Counselors are busy with processing SM2 schedules so they are ready for distribution! It is a huge undertaking this year to organize the staffing and courses to accommodate the transfers between the in person and virtual campuses. We know you are anxious to get this information and we will update you as soon as possible in the Falcon Flyer or by school messenger. We will hold off on any regular schedule changes until the schedules are released so we can focus on making sure everyone has a complete schedule and the senior students have what courses they need for graduation!
NEXT YEAR SCHEDULING IS COMING UP NEXT!
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
- https://www.mycovidresponse.org/signup?description=I+need+help
- Register at this site or call 248-600-9541 M-F 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Please select the organization to which you are the MOST connected.
- If you are not connected with any organization on this list, please select COVID Response Network.
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Sleep and the Teenage Brain
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SENIOR INFORMATION
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How to Request your Transcript |
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Transcripts for Colleges requesting 7th semester grades can be requested now and marked
“hold for grades” as well as mid-year grades for Common App.
Transcripts will be released for those requests beginning the week of January 26th.
“hold for grades” as well as mid-year grades for Common App.
Transcripts will be released for those requests beginning the week of January 26th.
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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.
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.
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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.) THE DEADLINE IS FEB 18, 2021 
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COLLEGE INFO AND UPDATES
Cleary University
The Link below is updated every month for students to see what is happening on campus and gives them access to any important information and virtual tour videos.
Check out our NEW CLEARY CONNECT: https://bit.ly/38CEufK
For further information for fall, Cleary will also host Financial Aid nights if you are interested or need help. Our financial aid department will give a presentation (not Cleary related) and help the student fill out their FAFSA's.
Click on the flyer below for more details!
Check out our NEW CLEARY CONNECT: https://bit.ly/38CEufK
For further information for fall, Cleary will also host Financial Aid nights if you are interested or need help. Our financial aid department will give a presentation (not Cleary related) and help the student fill out their FAFSA's.
Click on the flyer below for more details!
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Grand Valley State University
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
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
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!
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
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
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
Update From Alma College
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.
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
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
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:
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.
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.
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
Naval Academy Summer Semnar and Summer STEM Programs
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Air Force Virtual Visit
CAREER INFORMATION
XELLO - Career Awareness and Exploration: Making your Future Plans
ALL GRADE LEVELS can check out our grade level classrooms and work on your Educational Development Plan (EDP) using Xello. You will find it under the topic "Resources and Forms" and the title is Career Awareness and Exploration. There's also a resume building activity for Juniors! You should have had this as an assignment through your Language Arts class sometime in November or December. Enjoy learning about yourself, about careers, and about how it all fits together!
Michigan's Hot 50 Careers - Check this out!
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
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