Smoky Hill Counseling Updates

Happy Fall! We are almost halfway through first semester. Remember that Fall Break is this month from October 13th-October 17th.

1. Find your counselor here

2. Meet your mental health team here

3. Red/Green Calendar

4. Bell Schedule

5. Check out the Activities that Smoky Hill has to offer, here

6. Interested in joining a Sport? Check out Smoky Hill Athletics, here

Check out the Policy, here

Are you a senior who speaks more than one language? You could earn a Seal of Biliteracy on your diploma. The deadline to apply is November 30th. Click here to learn more.

Counselors are stopping by freshman classrooms this month to discuss high school success

• Click HERE to view the slideshow from the presentation.

Throughout the year, counselors will be coming into senior English classrooms to discuss different post-graduation pathways. This month we are sharing about the Military Pathway.

• Click HERE to view the slideshow from the presentation.

Date: Tuesday, September 30

Time: 5:30-7:30 PM (Drop in format)

Location: 8000 S. Chambers Road, Centennial, CO 80112

To find out more, click here.

Date: Wednesday, October 8th

Time: 8:30-11am (drop in format)

Location: Smoky Hill Cafeteria

1. Apply to College

• Speak to College Admissions Representatives
• Receive support on your college Essay from English Teachers
• Get application support from Counselors

2. Speak with Military Recruiters from all branches

Date: Wednesday, October 8th

Time: 8:20am

Location: Grandview High School

Scan the QR code to sign up now.

Free Application Days are October 7-9th. During these three days you can apply to participating colleges for free. To see a list of colleges, click here.

Make an appointment with your counselor for Senior Conferences.

• This is a meeting to help support students navigate their post-graduation pathway. Examples include: applying to college, exploring jobs/apprenticeships, looking into the military, etc. - whatever seniors are thinking about, counselors are here to support them.
• Typically these meetings are around an hour long and guardians are welcome to join.

Between September and May, Smoky Hill will host more than 150 colleges, universities, and military recruiters on campus. These visits are a valuable opportunity for students to learn more about postsecondary options and connect directly with admissions representatives.

Who Can Attend?

• Juniors and Seniors may attend visits during a class period. Students who attend in the College & Career Center may request a pass back to class afterward.

• Freshmen and Sophomores are welcome to attend, but only during an off period.

Visit Details

• Each session typically lasts 20–30 minutes.

• New visits are added daily, so check the schedule often for the most up-to-date information.

📅 Click here for the updated list of upcoming visits: College & Military Visit Schedule

Interested in applying to scholarships? The Smoky Hill College & Career Center has put together a list of scholarships here. This is updated regularly, so be sure to keep checking back.

Campus Visits are a key step in your college or trade school journey. They help you experience the environment, meet people at the school, and discover where you feel most at home.

• Click HERE to learn more about campus visit opportunities in Colorado.

Naviance is a college and career planning platform that supports students in exploring their interests, researching colleges, tracking applications, and more. It also provides parents/guardians resources to support their students postsecondary planning.

Parents/guardians no longer need a separate username or password to access Naviance. Simply log in to my.cherrycreekschools.org, search for the Naviance Parent tile, and click to be directed to the parent view of your student’s Naviance account.

Official transcripts are typically required for:

• 4-year colleges and universities
• 2-year/community colleges
• Trade or technical schools
• Military enlistment
• Scholarship applications
• Insurance companies might need for a good student discount.

Fee: $20 Click here to pay the fee

If your student qualifies for Free or Reduced Lunch, they are not required to pay this fee. To apply or verify eligibility, please complete the Free and Reduced Lunch Application here:

https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/programs-and-services/food-and-nutrition/healthy-school-meals-for-all

Questions? Please contact the College & Career Center at Smoky Hill High School.

Contact Marquita Millard, SHHS College & Career Center, at mmillard@cherrycreekschools.org for questions about Senior Transcripts.