College, Career and Counseling

Canyon High School

APRIL 2022

COUGAR COUNSELING NEWS

Dates to Note

April 1/4/8- Senior post secondary plan meetings with counselors in English
April 5- English 1 EOC
April 7- English 2 EOC
April 15- Holiday
April 20- ALL 3 LUNCHES--Job/Internship Fair
April- 19 and 21-TSI for seniors in the library (LAST TIME TO TEST at CHS before the end of school)
April 22- Holiday
April 27- ASVAB
April 27- Early release day
April 30- Prom

22-23 Course Verification: Students will be given an opportunity to verify their course selections for next school year in May. There will be an opportunity at that time to make any changes to their requests.

Senior 1-1 Counselor Conferences: Counselors have begun the Senior 1-1 conferences. We are meeting with Seniors through their English class. If your student has received a scholarship, they will be reporting that during their 1-1 conference.

Senior Newsletter: Be sure to check and mark your calendar for all of the important dates included in the SENIOR newsletter. This will be updated throughout the spring semester- so check back regularly!

3rd 9 Weeks Report Card: Have you checked Skyward for your student’s report card that posted Mar 24? We are in the final stretch of the school year. Finish strong! It’s not too late for students to earn spring credits or pass average for the year. Need help figuring out what grade you need this last 9 weeks to pass average for the year? Here’s how:

Subtract Sem 1 average from 140. That’s what you need Sem 2 average to be!
Multiply what you need Sem 2 average to be X 2, then subtract your 3rd 9 weeks grade.
That’s the average you need the last 9 weeks!

Need help? See your counselor or talk with your teacher. We are here to help you make the grade!

Spring Exam Exemptions: Students are eligible to exempt their spring exams if they meet the following criteria:

Have no more than 3 absences total for the spring semester (per class period), excluding college visits or school sponsored activities. Any appeals must be referred to the campus principal.
Have a minimum of an 85 average in each course applicable for exemption
Have no referrals that result in OSS, CDC, or JJAEP
Have no more than 3 tardies in the course for which he/she is seeking a final exam exemption
Have been issued no more than 10 temporary IDs for the school year
Have cleared all outstanding fines or fees prior to the semester exam

Note** Dual Credit and Dual enrollment courses will be required to take finals as assigned by the instructor.

Senior Newsletter: Be sure to check and mark your calendar for all of the important dates included in the SENIOR newsletter. This will be updated throughout the spring semester- so check back regularly!

Summer School: Students who need to recover credits will be invited to summer school on campus only June 6-23. There will not be an option for remote summer school- it is on campus only. Look for registration information to come out in late May.

Transcripts: Updated transcripts with fall grades/credits/rank are available in the portfolio section of Skyward. These transcripts are available at anytime for parents and students from the Skyward Portal.

Cougar Academy: Free tutoring is available for students who need extra support in a class or need to makeup a quiz or test are encouraged to attend Cougar Academy. Cougar Academy is offered every Thursday night from 4:45-6:45 on campus in the library. A certified classroom teacher for math, social studies, English, science, and foreign language will be available.

COUGAR COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER

Cougar Nation, check out the updated College and Career Center website.

Individual appointments are available for students/parents. Please email Mrs. Conger at robin.conger@comalisd.org if you have any questions or to schedule an appointment.

Next ACT/SAT Testing Dates:

**SAT (register at CollegeBoard)

*May 7, 2022

June 4, 2002

**ACT (register at ACT registration)

*April 2, 2022

June 11, 2022

July 16, 2022

*CHS is a test center

What's the difference between the SAT and ACT? Check out this comparison.

Scholarships:

Class of 2023: BigFuture Scholarships (formerly known as College Board Opportunity Scholarships) to reward efforts to plan for college on BigFuture.

SENIORS-CLASS of 2022

SCHOLARSHIPS:

There are still a couple of local scholarships available through Going Merry. Check those out! Also, students can find links/information for additional scholarships below in their Cougar Time google classroom.

Comal County Bar Association

4 $1,000 scholarships
Due April 15th
Application and documents can be mailed or
emailed to address in application (refer to parent messenger or Cougar Time google classroom for application).
Essay requirement.

San Antonio Cactus and Xerophyte Society (2 different scholarships)

SACXS Larry Murphy Memorial

Detailed information and application can
also be found at www.sacxs.org Click on the green Scholarships tab.
University, community college, or trade
school as full time student is eligible
Focus on biology, botany, landscape design,
architecture, or similar
Be consistent with mission to promote the
study, propagation, and awareness of cacti and other succulent plants
Minimum 2.75 GPA
Permanent address in surrounding counties
Must provide proof of acceptance/enrollment
to receive funds
Must be received by April 30th

SACXS Paul Kibler Memorial

University, community college, or trade
school as full time student is eligible
Focus on biology, botany,
horticulture, landscape design, or
similar
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Permanent address in surrounding counties
Must provide proof of acceptance/enrollment
to receive funds
Must be received by April 30th

New Braunfels Fraternal Order of Eagles Chapter #2999

1 $500
Due April 10th
Use the 2021 Comal ISD application including
the three additional documents (see Mrs. Conger for form)
No requirements

To request an official transcript, please click on the following link to request one be sent to the college of your choice: Transcript Request

Roger William Dean Scholarship for Fire & EMT Academy

Canyon High School Job/Internship Fair

Career opportunity

Need help with FAFSA or TASFA?

Zoom link to all 5 colleges

PARENT EDUCATION & EMPOWERMENT

Each month we will highlight a different topic for parents of teens to hopefully grow in their knowledge and awareness.

Stress & Test Anxiety: A recent survey of almost 2,000 CISD high school students indicated that stress at school is a significant worry to them. Standardized testing can be a big contributor to that stress, especially in the spring. But there is lots of new research indicating how a mindshift in the way we think about stress can make a big difference in how well we cope with it. As we open to the possibility that stress, even in the form of testing, can be an opportunity for us to rise to a challenge, there can be marked improvement in both our health and our performance. These resources below can prime the pump for some great conversations with your teen. Parents can plant the seeds for a positive response to stress which can quite literally create the biology of courage.

Check out these additional resources that can spark conversation and ideas to support your teen in this endeavor:

TED Talk: How to make stress your friend (14 min)
Test Anxiety (article): What is it? What causes it? What can you do about it?
Rethinking Stress by Stanford University (approx 1 hr of videos): Eleven brief videos show you how to rethink stress leading to better health and performance.

Tips for Overcoming Test Anxiety:

Approach the exam with confidence- use visualization, positive self-talk, or journal
Get a good night sleep and eat a good breakfast
Relax and take deep breaths during the test
Focus on the next step and stay on track rather than ruminating in fear
Anticipate some anxiety- but remember that can work to your benefit by increasing the oxygen to your brain and attentiveness
Use positive reinforcement and self talk- you are doing your best!

Family Resources

If your student or family is in need, we are here to help connect you with community resources.

CISD Clothes Closet- see flyer below for details
SOS Food Bank—248 Merriweather St., New Braunfels, 830-629-3663
NB Food Bank—1620 S. Seguin St., New Braunfels, 830-327-6000
Steve’s Pantry, Gruene United Methodist Church (GUMC)—2629 E. Common St. (near FM 306). Open Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Open Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Saturdays and Sundays
Salvation Army— 617 S. Business 35, 830-608-9129 (Call First)
First Footings Shelter—if seeking shelter due to cold temperatures or bad weather Contact: 830-312-8304