College, Career and Counseling

Canyon High School

OCTOBER 2021

COUGAR COUNSELING NEWS

Dates to Note

Oct 6- New Student Breakfast in small gym during WIN
Oct 13 -PSAT day for Sophomores/Juniors and College Visit Day/ASVAB for seniors
Oct 15- End of 1st 9 Weeks
Oct 20- CISD College, Career and Military Fair at Davenport HS from 6-7:30
Oct 27-ASVAB testing

New Student Breakfast

Is your student new to Comal ISD? They are invited to attend the New Student Breakfast on October 6 in the small gym during WIN. We will have food, fun, and free gear! Invitations will be sent to students on Wednesday morning- please encourage them to join us.

PSAT/NMSQT- Oct 13- 10th/11th Graders

All 10th and 11th graders will be taking the PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday, October 13. Students are encouraged to bring an approved calculator (see PSAT/NMSQT website for specifics). Students should also bring their student ID to the testing room. There are no makeups for this test.

Students will receive a PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide & Practice Test through their English class on October 4th & 5th.

Canyon HS is offering a FREE Boot Camp on Saturday. Registration is required and space is limited for the Boot Camp. See flyer below for more details.

End of 1st 9 Weeks

We are nearing the end of the first grading period- October 15. Please review your students' grades in Skyward. Encourage them to clear up any missing assignments or tests. Cougar Academy is a great place to get extra support if needed.

2022 AP Exam Registration

The deadline for completing exam registration is Oct 15. Late fees will be incurred after this date. You can find more information and follow the registration steps here.

Wellness Wednesdays

Counselors are offering different topics each Wednesday during every lunch in A101. Past topics included 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique to practice mindfulness. We have some guest speakers lined up for October. Encourage your student to grab their lunch and join us! These are fun and informative, hands on, experiential min-lessons that we can all benefit from.

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.

Transcripts

Did you know that you can access an unofficial transcript online in Skyward anytime? For our seniors who are applying for colleges or scholarships, you can request to send official transcripts here.

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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:

*October 23- ACT (register at ACT registration)

*CHS is a test center

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

Important upcoming events:

Throughout the year, we will have virtual/in person college admissions updates available for our juniors and seniors. The list will update often so check the weekly Cougar Connections and listen for announcements. A QR sign up will be available outside the College and Career Center.

October 7-Texas A&M in person update at 9:45 in the college and career center for seniors
October 12-TLU in person update at 9:30 in the College and Career Center (juniors and seniors)
October 14-UT in person update at 9:45 in the College and Career Center (seniors only)
October 20- CISD College, Career and Military Fair at Davenport HS from 6-7:30
October 27- ASVAB-Career Exploration Program (available for sophomores-seniors)

Scholarships:

Coolidge Scholarships: https://coolidgescholars.org

SERVICE CORD INFORMATION: Students can earn a service cord for graduation by engaging in a high level of service to the community. Service cord guidelines, letter of intent, and 2021-2022 log forms are available in the college and career center.

Comal ISD College Career and Military Fair:

Student Job and Internship Opportunities:

SENIORS-CLASS of 2022

****ApplyTexas website has changed**** Go to https://goapplytexas.org/ to create your account and work on college applications.

Important information!!

October 4, 8, 15 Senior Meetings in English 4 classes-
October 5- FAFSA workshop in government/economics class
Oct 6, 20 (AM only), 27-Workshop Wednesdays-8:10am-10:10am and 3:30-5:15--bring application/essays/resume/letter of recommendation questions and get the help you need to complete college applications or job applications. You are welcome to come and go.
October 6 -FAFSA workshop at Davenport HS (6-7:30)
October 7- Texas A&M in person update at 9:45 in the college and career center (open to seniors)
October 7-FAFSA workshop at Smithson Valley HS (6-7:30)
October 12-TLU in person update at 9:30 in the College and Career Center
October 13-College Visit Day/ASVAB
October 13-FAFSA workshop at Canyon Lake HS (6-7:30)
October 14-UT in person update at 9:45 in the College and Career Center (seniors only)
October 14-FAFSA workshop at Canyon HS (6-730)
October 25 and 26 - TSI testing for seniors-9:45 or 1:30 (sign up in CCC or English IV class)

College Transcript Requests - If you are needing a copy of your unofficial transcript, check your Skyward account. To request an official transcript, please click on the following link to request one be sent to the college of your choice: Transcript Request

Scholarships-
Terry Foundation:https://terryfoundation.org/future-scholars/freshman-scholarship/
Dell Scholars: https://www.dellscholars.org/
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarships:https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/
Coca Cola Scholarships: https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/
Footlocker Scholarship:https://footlockerscholarathletes.squarespace.com/
The Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation is a great resource for college information and some scholarships. Visit the website at www.mspf.org.
PEO STAR scholarship is available for senior women. Visit the PEO website for scholarship information and application instructions.
VFW Voice of Democracy-applications are available in the college and career center.
Heisman High School Scholarship- Go to this link to find application and information.

Need help with FAFSA or TASFA?

Zoom link to all 5 colleges

FAMILY RESOURCES

If your student or family is in need, we want to connect you with community resources to help:

Camp Havenheart- If your student has suffered the loss of a loved one, there is a FREE one day camp that could be a part of their healing process. Check out the flyer below- deadline to register is Oct 8.
Comal ISD Mentor Program- Are you or is there someone you know who would like to make a difference in the lives of young people? We are looking for adults in our community to mentor students on campus. Check out the flyer below for more details.
World Mental Health Day- October 10th is World Mental Health Day. Check out this free Mental Health screener.
CISD PTA Clothes Closet- Open Wednesdays and one Saturday each month, this is a free clothes closet for students in need. Each student that qualifies can shop for 5 pants and 5 tops. Sign up for a shopping appointment here.
Recovery Werks- If you are concerned your student may have a substance abuse problem, or if your teen lives with someone who suffers from substance abuse- this program offers free resources for teens and parents including: group counseling, individual counseling (zoom or in person), coaching, and sober social events. If you would like more information, call 830-310-2456.