Counseling Corner
Kristen McDonald
Hello everybody! My name is Kristen McDonald and I've been the school counselor of Unalakleet Schools since the fall of 2016. In this page you'll find links to scholarships, summer opportunities, as well as social and emotional resources. If you have any questions, feel free to email me at kmcdonald@bssd.org. Stay healthy, wash your hands, drink lots of water, and take deep belly breaths!
>>Dual Credit Opportunities<<
UAF eCampus High School Advantage
Fall Semester Starting in August
Earn college credit while earning high school credit
Contact me for more information!
>>Summer Opportunities<<
NSEDC Internship
Due April 15, 2021
Summer Employment Opportunity
NSHC Internship
Due April 9, 2021
Summer Employment Opportunity
College Jumpstart!
Due April 9, 2021
College-prep courses in Nome
>>Scholarships<<
UNC
Due April 30th, 2021
Unalakleet
My-CACHE Scholarship
Due December 1 (for spring semester)
Due April 30 (for fall semester)
Massie Foundation
Due May 1, 2021
GCI Scholarship
Due March 18, 2021
Class of 2020 & 2021
Full Circle Scholarship
Due May 31st
Tribally Enrolled
Alaska School Counselor Association Scholarship
Due March 30, 2021
>>Social & Emotional Learning<<
Mind Yeti
Mindfulness videos for kids (and adults!) https://www.mindyeti.com/
4R - Healthy Relationships Curriculum
6th-12th Grade
Imagine Neighborhood
This new podcast for families is designed to help children and grown-ups practice their social-emotional skills. Each episode tells a story that’s amazing, fantastical, and maybe a little bananas, while it tackles the big feelings that come with growing up.
Hot Chocolate Talk
Committee for Children’s longstanding history of protecting children from sexual abuse is the origin and soul of our organization. The Hot Chocolate Talk provides families with research-based tools to help start the difficult, yet critically important conversation about child abuse prevention.
Captain Compassion: Bullying Prevention
Follow Captain Compassion and Kid Kinder as they address the challenges that can come with being a bystander—and prove there's not just one way to activate your bystander power. Includes games, comics, and activities.