Updates from Counseling for the week of 10/14/24 through 10/18/24
Week of 10/14/24 through 10/18/24
This week, the counseling office opened its new 'Calm Room' for student use. Led by Dorvia Thomas-Hill, the Peer 2 Peer students successfully applied for a grant to bring this space to life. They furnished the room with comfortable seating, sensory tools, and calming gadgets, creating a soothing environment for relaxation and stress relief.
October is Michigan College Application month and many colleges waive their application fees for the whole month. Access the fee waiver list for 2024 here: Michigan College Month Scroll to the bottom and click on this link: Download resources about admission fee waivers for Michigan College Month and the whole year →
The following colleges are visiting CHS next week:
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Kettering University on Monday 10/21 12:30 pm
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Davidson College (North Carolina) on Tuesday 10/22 at 8:00 am
Students register for visits through their Naviance account. Once students register, they will receive a pass on the morning of the visit.
The Marines canceled their visit last week, but they will be in the counseling career room during all three lunches on Tuesday 10/22. Interested students can stop by during their lunch.
Financial Aid Night will take place on Tuesday, October 29 at 6:30 p.m. It will be held in the CHS auditorium. A U of M Office of Financial Aid representative will be presenting.
All juniors will be taking the PSAT/NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifier Test) next week, on Thursday October 24th, at no cost to them. Click here for more information about standardized testing: https://chs.chelseaschools.
Click here for more information about how to prepare for the SAT or the PSAT: https://chs.chelseaschools.
Peer 2 Peer met this week in the counseling office. Our DBT group had its final meeting this week. A new DBT group will be offered soon.
We continue to support students who are experiencing mental health crises and to help parents and students with academic concerns.