Counseling Corner:  Seniors:   Here are 3 Difficult Conversations to have About College and Affording College:

Questions to Ask Yourself:  What do you want to do and does that profession require a degree?  What salary do you expect?  What major do you want to declare?

Questions to Ask Your Parents:  Be completely honest about your needs and have an honest conversation with your parents.  Set aside time to discuss the following:  College funds and willingness/capability to pay for school.  Limits to financial support.  Other means of support, such as living at home in college, books, and transportation.  If a parent can't provide support, understand that it doesn't mean that they don't support your goals and dreams, it just means money isn't something they're able to provide.  Parents can still assist wtih the FAFSA, and once you complete the FAFSA, you'll be ready for the final and most realistic conversation about what you can expect in the way of financial support and the broader picture about your financial aid.

Questions to Ask your Financial Aid Counselor:  Discuss the possibility of increases to your award package.  Discuss the availability of internal scholarships.  Discuss Federal Work-study and on-campus jobs.  Discuss special family circumstances such as unemployment or major medical procedures occurring with family members.

Counseling Corner, Part 2:  Seniors---Remember that this is "Scholarship Season" and that most of our scholarships have a deadline approaching very soon!  For example, the Community Foundation of Northeast Michigan has many scholarships available to local students and their deadline is March 1.  Go to cfnem.org for more information and to apply.   

Do you need help with scholarships or with your FAFSA (Free application for Federal Student Aid)?  Melisa Smith is in the Media Center just to your left as you enter from the back (cafeteria lines) entrance to the Library Media Center.  Stop in at her desk to say hello and ask her which scholarships are current (there are a lot of them!).  In addition, Mrs. Smith can make an individual appointment with you and your parent to help you complete your FAFSA at a time that works best for you and your parent.

Parent/Teacher Conferences -- Thursday, March 7th - 3:00-6:00pm

Thursday - Half day for students

Friday - No School for students

We are excited to welcome all parents to visit with our teaching staff, counselors, administration, School Success, and Dean.  I hope that you all take full advantage of this opportunity to meet face-to-face with staff.  The teachers will be in the Gym 1 & 2.  We will have information at the greeting table for parents.  

• We will NOT be printing schedules. 

• Please review ParentVUE to access your student schedule.  Our team will be located at the entrance at the Wildcat in front of the Auditorium when you arrive if you need anything or have questions.