RHS COUNSELING
Fall 2020
COUNSELOR CORNER
Mrs. Franich, Last Names A-D
Ms. Capocy, Last Names E-K
Ms. Tierney, Last Names L-Ri
Get to Know Ms. Tierney
Ms. Carranza, Last Names Rj-Z
Brittany Castignanie – OTGS
Get to Know Mrs. Castignanie
Counseling and Career Center Website
Follow us on Twitter: @GovRogersCCC
MORE THAN MEALS
- ASB Cards free or at a reduced cost
- Device Protection Plans free or at a reduced cost
- Athletic Fees free or at a reduced cost
- AP Exams are free (regularly $95 or $142 depending on the class)
- College Application Fees can be waived
- Free SAT Exams
- Free ACT Exams
- World Language Proficiency Exams free or at a reduced cost
- NCAA Registration Fee Waiver
- Limited assistance is also available for: PE uniforms, yearbooks for seniors, caps and gowns for the graduation ceremony, and other school-related expenses.
HOUSING: The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act provides additional educational protections and financial assistance to "individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence." This includes families who "are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason; are living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds due to the lack of alternative adequate accommodations; are living in emergency or transitional shelters." If any of these situations apply to your family, please contact your school counselor.
ACADEMIC UPDATES
Virtual College Fair
Pacific Northwest Association for College Admissions Counseling’s (PNACAC) Fall virtual college fairs
Free and open to the public, PNACAC college fairs connect students, families and counselors from Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington with colleges and universities from all over the country in one convenient location.
Advance registration is required through this link: https://pnacac.swoogo.com/pnacac/begin
Also attend live sessions about the college search process, writing college application essays, Financial Aid for Washington Families, and more: https://pnacac.swoogo.com/pnacac
Tuesday, Sep 15, 2020, 06:30 AM
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Transcripts
Seniors who are applying to colleges can request an unofficial transcript for FREE by going to www.parchment.com
Once they set up an account, they can sign back in later in the year to request OFFICIAL transcripts (for a fee of $4)
Transcripts - Puyallup School District
Students can access their transcript at any time through Home Access Center. Select "Grades" and "Transcript."
PAYING FOR COLLEGE
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opens for SENIORS on Oct. 1st!
Step 1: CLICK HERE to create a FSA ID - both student and guardian(s)
An FSA ID is a username and password that gives you access to Federal Student Aid’s online systems and can serve as your legal signature. You'll use these logins for years to come, so save your information in a safe place! Setting up your FSA ID ahead of time cuts down on errors and delays when it is time to apply.
Step 2: Fill out the FAFSA form
Online: www.FAFSA.gov
Mobile App: search for MyStudentAid in the Apple iOS store or the Google Play store
Paper copy to mail in: a downloadable PDF will be available online beginning October 1st.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)
If you are having trouble with your College Board Account, please call College Board Student Support number 1-888-Call4AP (1-888-225-5427).
If you need additional support, please reach out to your teacher or AP Coordinator, Mrs. Castignanie: Castigbm@puyallup.k12.wa.us.
SPOTLIGHT ON MENTAL HEALTH
THERAPIST AT ROGERS
Please reach out to your RHS counselor for a referral. Our therapist is able to work with public insurance (Medicaid/Apple Health). Through the Life Connections Program, CLR can also provide services to students with private insurance, no insurance, or anyone who is underfunded.
KNOW THE SIGNS: RECOGNIZING MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS IN KIDS AND TEENS
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Life during a pandemic is beyond complicated. Kids and youth are dealing with change in routine, socializing, norms, and connections they once knew and relied on. All kids and youth will struggle with this, however if you think someone is struggling more, additional help/support may be needed.
OF 11-17 YEAR OLDS WHO TOOK A SCREENING IN MARCH 2020:
83% SCREENED AT RISK FOR ANXIETY
91% SCREENED AT RISK FOR DEPRESSION
Signs and symptoms to look for:
• Change in mood (irritability, quiet, unengaged)
• Lack of participation in school/schoolwork
• Changes in sleep routine/change in hygiene/dress
• Feeling sad, hopeless, worthless
• Problems with concentration, memory or ability to focus
• Risky or self-destructive behaviors
• Behaviors of self-injury, direct threats to harm self/others
• Increased use of drug/alcohol
• Excessive worry
**If you have immediate concern for a child/youth regarding suicidal thoughts/actions, please call the Pierce County crisis line at 1-800-576-7764
Information From Comprehensive Life Resources
Information for guardians from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: What can I do to protect my teen or tween from suicide risk?
RAMILY UPDATES
LIBRARY HOURS
2020-21 Athletic Clearance - GET CLEARED NOW!
Athletic Clearance for 2020-21 will be completed electronically. Check out our Athletics website for specific information about the clearance process.