EeLA Counseling Newsletter

As the school year progresses, keep moving toward your goals, and check out this newsletter for valuable scholarship opportunities and important next steps for seniors. Plus, mark your calendars: the FAFSA opens on December 1! Prepare to submit early and secure funding for college—every bit helps as you plan for the future!

Reach out if you need any support along the way!

Students graduating from the Edmonds School District in 2025 can apply now for scholarships from the Edmonds Foundation. Multiple scholarship opportunities can be found on the Foundation's Website with instructions and translation services.

Questions may be directed to Ronny Anderson by email or phone at 425.431.7084

The 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form will be available to the public on or before Dec. 1, 2024.

Learn about Colleges, Universities, Technical Schools, Military Programs, and more! This is a great opportunity for post-secondary planning after high school. Many schools will also have financial aid information and how to access scholarships.

When: November 21 from 11:15-12:20 PM

Where: Scriber Lake High School Gym

23200 100th Ave W, Edmonds, WA 98020

Planning to request a letter of recommendation? November is the perfect time!

1. Fill out a Brag Sheet and ask your teacher or counselor if they’re available to write your letter.
2. Submit your request in Naviance under Colleges > Apply to College > Letter of Recommendation.
3. Reminder: Give at least two weeks’ notice before your letter is needed!

Keep your resume updated, and check the checklist for resume tips.

We are here to support you throughout this school year, no matter where you are in your academic journey. Whether you're starting a new chapter or continuing to build on your achievements, we recognize the effort it takes to get here. As your counselors, we’re committed to providing the resources you need to achieve your goals, from understanding graduation requirements to exploring post-graduation pathways. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or if you need additional support. We're here to help.

• Jamie Regis - EeLA
• Katie McCain - Graduation Alliance

Check out these important links below to help you understand what is required for graduation:

Senior Checklist and Commencement Timeline - 2025

Senior Year and Beyond - a PowerPoint presentation on the many different pathways post-graduation.

Below you can find a sample student credit progress, which is located in Skyward. You can see how many credits are required in each category, how many have been completed, and how many are in progress (registered courses for this year). This information is also located in your personalized grad plan emailed to you by your counselor (the google spreadsheet). If you have any questions, please email your counselor!

Hi, my name is Jamie Regis, and I am one of the eLearning counselors, currently assigned to students in 9th, 11th, and 12th grade students. I have a Bachelor's in Psychology from the University of Washington Seattle, and a Master's in Guidance and Counseling from CityU Seattle. Watch out, if you don't pick your own electives I will likely put you into a psychology class because they are my favorite!🤣 I have been with EeLA since the 2012-2013 school year. I have two kiddos who attend schools in the district as well. I love to spend time camping, hanging out in the pool, and planting flowers in my yard, but definitely not weeding it. I look forward to working with you this year!

Hi! My name is Katie McCain, and I am one of the eLearning counselors, currently assigned to 7th, 8th, 10th, and full-time Graduation Alliance students. This is my second year EeLA and my 14th as a school counselor. I love to garden, take long walks, spend time with my family and friends, and watch my kids play their various sports. My kids are in 5th and 8th grade this year and keep my husband and I busy! Looking forward to working with you this year, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions!

My name is Katie Coffman, and I’ll be the counseling intern this year, with Jamie as my mentor. My primary student group will be 9th grade. I’ve been the Office Manager for Edmonds eLearning Academy for four years. Prior to that, I worked as an event manager and stage manager. I love spending time in my garden, going to the Seahawks games, and traveling with my two kids who will be in 8th and 10th grade this year. Feel free to reach out if I can help answer any questions!