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Flock Block with the Counselors
Counselors reconnected with their sophomores. Students spent some time updating their SCOIR accounts and looking over the new Career Discovery tools available to them in SCOIR.
Class of 2027
Mrs. Weisbrod visited Mobile Computing classes during Collaboration Time to work with the freshmen through a Learning Styles Inventory. The students were then led to a list of study suggestions most suited for their learning type. Both their results and the suggestions are available in their Class of 2027 OneNote. In addition, the freshmen completed a Multiple Intelligences assessment with their flock teachers. The results are saved with their SOAR materials. Students were given a ranking of their “SMARTS” (i.e., Picture, Self, Nature, Number, etc.). The purpose of these exercises is to assist our freshmen in knowing themselves better by identifying their strengths and learning how best to maximize them.
College
Case Western Reserve University - Diversity Overnight program on November 12 and 13. Applications are due by October 2. Diversity Overnight is designed for smart and curious high school seniors from diverse backgrounds, to give them an in-depth look at the opportunities available to our students.
Making the Most of College Tours, courtesy of SOFI. September 26 at 3:00 p.m. Click here to register.
Essay Writing Workshop, courtesy of the University of Chicago. September 28 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. EDT/7:00-8:30 p.m. CDT. Click here to register.
Learn More about Playing Sports in College – NCAA Student-Athlete and Families Webinar. The Eligibility Center is hosting a webinar for college-bound student-athletes and their families on Sunday, September 17. Click here.
The University of Notre Dame - Information will include academic, community, and spiritual life, as well as insights into the admissions and financial aid processes. There are two sessions:
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Monday, September 25 at 7:00 p.m. at Ursuline Academy (5535 Pfeiffer Road, Blue Ash, Ohio.) Click here to register.
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Tuesday, September 26 at 7:00 p.m. at Chaminade Julienne High School (505 S Ludlow Street, Dayton, Ohio.) Click here to register.
Scholarships
Knights of Columbus - $1,000 scholarships available for Catholic students (grades nine through twelve) attending Catholic High Schools in Ohio. The requirements that will be considered for this scholarship are financial need, a GPA of 2.5 or higher, academic awards, community and/or parish involvement, and extracurricular activities. K of C has a particular desire to help students, who may be considering a religious vocation, stay in a Catholic High School to foster and encourage that calling. Deadline is November 24. Click here for more information and the application.
Enrichment
Want to Learn More about What a Pharmacist Does? Consider attending the University of Findlay’s Pharmacy Day on Friday, October 13. Email your counselor if interested.
Testing
While most colleges in this area of the country are remaining test optional for the foreseeable future, more and more schools to the south and southeast of Ohio are integrating tests scores back into their list of required application materials. Students are highly encouraged to do their research early so they can create an effective testing plan.
Wellness Tip
Remember being little and playing “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes”? Let’s elevate that experience! Take a few minutes each day to evaluate how you are doing. Start with your body, then your heart, then your mind, then your soul. If something does not feel quite right, devise a plan to improve it. It is okay not to be okay sometimes. We all experience unpleasant emotions. They are a part of life. If they become too intense, overwhelming, or all-encompassing, especially over an extended period, then it may be time to seek professional input. The thing to remember is that we all have strengths, tools, and support we can utilize. In the words of Robert Frost, “The best way out is always through.”
As a reminder, our counselor breakdown is:
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