Counseling Updates
For a calendar of all college/career events, go to College/Career Center.
Military Career Panel Discussion
Wednesday, November 16th @ 5:30PM
Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Naz4TX2xQta06SSoSS8PFg
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College Fly-in Opportunities
Minority, First Generation College Students, Low Income, and Undocumented Students are invited to college campuses across the country for visits. Many colleges offer travel stipends for interested and admitted students.
See a full list at https://www.cappex.com/greenlight/articles/fly-in-and-diversity-programs.
Kirkwood Dual Credit
10th and 11th grade students should sign up for Kirkwood classes before summer. Students can register for classes through Dual Enroll for counselor approval through May 27th for Fall classes. See the Document below for a list of courses and directions on how to register.
Kirkwood Transcript Requests
Students needing a Kirkwood Transcript can request one at www.kirkwood.edu/transcripts. Check out this guide for step-by-step instructions:
Kirkwood Transcript Requests.pdf
Financial Aid Award Letters
Check out https://iowacollegeaid.gov/UnderstandingAid for more info.
Complete the Financial Aid Comparison Worksheet here.
FAFSA
Watch this short video to learn more about creating an FSA ID and the second has an overview video of FAFSA Info. This is your login to complete the FAFSA. Both your senior and 1 parent need to have an FSA ID.
Create an account at https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/sign-in/landing.
More info about the FAFSA can be found at https://iowacollegeaid.gov/FAFSA.
Go to our College/Career Center Page to Learn more!
SP3
This newsletter series helps families of 8th-12th grade students with tips and tasks to prepare for post-secondary plans. Sign-up at https://www.sp3.org/welcome and interact with the messages to be entered into a drawing for a 529 investment account for your student.
World Mental Health Day
Check out these resources:
World Health Organization Mental Well-Being Resources
Headspace
Mental Health Literacy
Gratitude Activities
Gratitude is important all throughout the year.
Check out the short video from "The Science of Happiness" about how Gratitude can make you happier!
Below are some activities from Character Lab.
Thanks to Teachers
Three Good Things - Weekly Calendar to track 3 good things each day.
Gratitude Letter