Central Kitsap High School
Counseling Newsletter
February 2016
Message from the
Counseling Staff
2016-2017 STUDENT REGISTRATION DATES
Rising 9th Graders (Current 8th grade students)
Feb. 24—RMS—Presentations / RMS Library
Feb. 26—CMS—Presentations / CKMS Library
Mar. 1—CKHS— Freshman Orientation Night @ 6:30
Mar. 3—RMS—Enter requests / RMS Library
Mar. 4—CKMS—Enter requests / CKMS Library
This is the third in a series of quarterly Counseling Center newsletters
written by the counselors of CKHS.
We hope you find its contents informative and interesting.
Rising 10th Graders (Current 9th grade students)
At CKHS we work to provide both
guidance and counseling services to
assist students to work toward their
potential. Academic guidance and
post-secondary planning is provided
to all students in a variety of settings
throughout the year. Individual and
group counseling is also available to
help students deal with typical adolescent challenges.
Feb. 23—CKHS—Presentations in English classes
Mar. 1—CKHS—Enter requests in computer
Rising 11th Graders (Current 10th grade students)
Mar. 22—CKHS—Presentations in English classes
Mar. 29—CKHS—Enter requests in computer
Rising 12th Graders (Current 11th grade students)
Mar. 21—CKHS—Presentations in US History classes
Mar. 28—CKHS—Enter requests in computer
OTHER IMPORTANT DATES
Feb. 10—Distribute 1st Semester Report Cards
Feb. 12—Non-student Day—No School
Feb. 15—No School—President’s Day Holiday
Mar. 11—Non-Student Day—No School
Mar. 23—Running Start Night @ 6:00 p.m.@ OC
Apr. 4—Apr. 8—Spring Break—No School
April 23—PNACAC Spring College Fair / Seattle University
May 30—Memorial Day / No School
May 17—Mock Crash—Seniors
May 24—Distinguished Scholars Night 6:30 p.m.-Theatre
May 31—CKHS Awards Night 6:30 p.m.
June 7—Senior Finals Periods 1 & 4
June 8—Senior Finals Periods 2 & 5
June 9—Senior Finals Periods 3 & 6
June 10—Senior Breakfast 6:45 a.m. followed by a
Mandatory Grad Rehearsal @ CKHS 8:00 a.m.—Noon
Jun. 11—Grad Rehearsal @ Pavilion 9:00 –12:00
CKHS Commencement Exercises 7:00 p.m.
Jun. 10, 13, 14—Undergrad Finals
Jun. 15—Last day of school
Jun. 24—Final report cards mailed home
Counselors are available for parent
concerns and conferencing on an
appointment basis. Please call
662-2442 if you would like to meet
with your student’s counselor.
Randy Templeton (A-F)
Michelle Sotelo (G-N)
Scott McMinds (O-Z)
Niki Orando (9th Grade)
Tim Mahaney, Career Coordinator
Do we have your
correct contact information?
If you’re not sure, please call our
registrar, Mrs. Roy, at 662-2448 to
review the important contact information we have for you.
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Don’t miss out on important
information!
Email: joc@ckschools.org
Parent Access
Central Kitsap High School offers PowerSchool Parent Access through the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
Parent Access is an Internet-based program that allows parents to be more involved in their child’s education, and allows parents to check Progress Reports and Report Card grades easily online.
What can be accessed?
 Student Information—basic demographic and health/immunization data
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Assignments—student’s grades on completed assignments and missing assignments
Attendance—historical and current attendance information.
If you have not signed up yet for Parent Access, visit the website listed below to print out the Power
School Acceptable Use Agreement, complete the form, return it to the Counseling Office to obtain your
password.
Keep this website address handy as it will be an excellent resource to answer any questions you may
have regarding this process.
Registration
for Fall Classes
2016-2017
For CKHS Current Freshmen,
Sophomores and Juniors
Beginning Feb. 23, the
counselors will start visiting
classrooms to begin registration
activities for the 2016-17 school
year. Students will review
course catalogs and instructions
on how to complete the course
registration form and prepare for
on-line registration. The form
requires a parent signature, so
please check with your student.
All sophomores and juniors will
receive updated credit checks so
they can see how they are
progressing toward graduation.
Counselors will return the
following week to check over
course selections and help
students enter selections online.
CKHS Welcomes
Incoming Freshmen
Our counseling staff will be
visiting the current 8th grade
classes at CK Junior High and
Ridgetop Junior High to begin
the registration process with our
incoming Freshmen beginning
February 24h (see “Important
Dates” schedule on this page).
Also, to help new freshmen
parents understand the high
school registration process,
graduation requirements and
CKHS programs, we invite you to
attend our
“Freshmen Registration &
Information Night”
March 1 at 6:30 p.m.
in the Cafeteria.
See you there!
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Short on Credits?
Students who have failed courses required
for graduation may enroll in the Operation
Graduation Program. Classes are offered
through Fuel Education and are completed
online.
All online work may be completed at home,
but students will have access to an instructor via email.
Tuition for each one-half credit class is
$200; partial scholarship assistance may
be available for students who qualify for
free/reduced lunch. Students who have
failed required courses should see their
counselor for more information on credit
recovery options.
RUNNING START INFORMATION
Olympic College Running Start Information Night
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
6:00—7:00 p.m.
Olympic College
Bremer Student Center
Learn about tuition-free college classes for qualified high
school juniors and seniors. This presentation will be a
Running Start overview for students and parents and is
designed for sophomores and juniors considering Running Start in the Fall of 2016.
Call 475-7646 for more information.
IS RUNNING START RIGHT FOR YOU?
Running Start is a unique partnership between Washington’s community colleges and high schools.
The Running Start program allows juniors and seniors to attend college courses and earn high school and college credits.
Students from CKHS are able to attend Olympic Community College (or any other community college) during the day or evening on a fulltime or part-time basis. While attending Running Start, students may continue to participate in CKHS activities and access services here.
Upon satisfactory completion of each course, college credits are granted which are transferable to most in-state colleges and universities.
Students who are planning to attend an out-of-state college or university should inquire with those institutions about transferring credits.
Credits earned also apply to high school graduation requirements. All juniors and seniors are eligible if they meet the following criteria:
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Have a 2.5 cumulative grade point average or higher
Earn a passing score on the AccuPlacer test demonstrating college level academic skills;
Complete the application packet;
Attend Running Start Orientation.
Obtain permission from a parent or guardian.
While Running Start offers many unique opportunities, students need to fully consider whether they have the maturity, self-discipline and
academic foundation to begin college coursework while still in high school.
To learn more about the Running Start program, students should attend the Running Start Information session noted above.
FAFSA / Financial Aid - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
College Financial Aid deadlines are fast approaching! The 2016-17 version of the Federal Application is available online at
www.fafsa.ed.gov. Paper applications can also be ordered at this website.
Submit your FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1. Schools use your FAFSA information to determine if you are eligible to receive money from a federal grant, a loan or work-study program.
To be eligible for government aid, it is imperative that the FAFSA form be submitted and received by each school’s deadline.
The school you plan to attend is the best place to go for information about student financial aid and scholarships for that
school. The financial aid administrator can tell you about student aid available from their state, the school itself, application
deadlines and other resources.
Washington State University—Feb. 15
Eastern Washington University—Feb. 15
University of Washington—Feb. 28
Western Washington University—Feb. 15
Central Washington University—Mar. 1
Seattle University—Feb. 1
Evergreen State College—Mar. 1
Olympic College—Mar. 15
WARNING: Do not use fafsa.com to apply for financial aid. Using this site will result in unnecessary expenses in
filing the FAFSA form.
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Central Kitsap High School
Scholarship Program
CKHS is seeking funds to build their scholarship program for the Class of 2016.
CKHS strives to support the educational
dreams of graduating seniors for their
school service and academic excellence.
Our scholarship committee is committed to
providing assistance to our most deserving
students based on the criteria of financial
need, academic merit, leadership and
school and community service. If you
would like to donate to this worthy cause or
have questions about our scholarship program, please contact Mrs. Merley or
Mr. Templeton at (360) 662-2444.
Mrs. Merley, our Counseling Technician, publishes a Scholarship Newsletter
with local and national scholarships available to students. The newsletter is
updated regularly and can be found in the hallway box outside of the Counseling Office door as well as inside the Counseling Office.
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There are paper applications available behind Mrs. Merley’s desk.
Be sure to review the most current newsletter that is available on the
CKHS website or on our Facebook CKHS Counseling Department page,
(Like Us)!
For more scholarship opportunities visit…
 www.fastweb.com
 www.freschinfo.com
 www.scholarships.com
 www.thewashboard.org
College Admission Testing
for Juniors
Juniors, one of the first steps in preparing for college admission is to take college admission tests. We recommend that
juniors take both the SAT and ACT test in the spring of the junior year. Upcoming tests and registration deadlines are:
ACT Testing Dates
SAT Testing Dates
Test Date
Registration Deadline
March 5
February 5
May 7
April 8
June 4
May 25
Register on line for the SAT at sat.org/register
Test Date
Registration Deadline
April 9
March 4
June 4
May 6
Register on line for the ACT at www.actstudent.org
The CKHS High School Code is 481-195.
Transcript Requests, Mid-Year Reports and Letters of Recommendation
Transcripts can be requested in the Counseling Office. Seniors, the turn-around time for transcripts can be up to three days now! Please make sure
you request them ahead of time to ensure they are received when you need them.
Seniors, if you have applied to a college through the Common Application, you do not need to request a mid-year report. See Mrs. Merley the Counseling Office if you need a mid-year report for other colleges. Green Letter of Recommendation Forms are available in the Counseling Office. Remember to give your teachers or Counselors a four-week lead time to write letters. See Mrs. Merley for more information.
Experience America Summer Programs
Experience America Summer Programs is a partnership with the University of Washington, the Foster School
of Business, and FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising) providing summer programs that are
a life changing experience for a new generation of students.
For more information log-on to www.expamerica.net or info@expamerica.net.
GAME EXPERIENCE
University of Washington - Seattle, Washington
Session 1: June 29 - July 17 | Session 2: July 20 - August 7
Calling all gamers, we have the summer program for you! Our 18-day Game Experience will introduce you to
the world of game development. Learn from industry experts like professional developers and top-notch animation artists from AAA studios. Pack your laptops, because this summer is going to epic!
ENTREPRENEURSHIP with Foster School of Business
University of Southern California - Los Angeles, California | July 16 - July 31
Live and breathe fashion for 15 days at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. Make a statement
as you embrace your style on the streets of LA, surrounded by the top trend setters of the world.
FASHION at FIDM
University of Washington - Seattle, Washington | July 9 - July 24
Do you believe in the power of your ideas? Do you see opportunity where others don’t? Then take part in our
15-day Entrepreneurship program and learn what it takes to create a successful business strategy to compete
in today’s global market.
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SUMMER ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
U. S. Military Academies
Washington Business Week 2016
EarthCorps
West Point Summer Leaders Seminar 2016
Session 1: May 28—June 3
Session 2: June 4—June 10
www.admissions.usma.edu
Washington Business Week is a unique and
inspiring, week-long opportunity for students
from across the state to learn more about how
to plan for their future in our ever-changing
economy.
Seattle University
Seattle, WA
June 25—July 1
Business and Healthcare
Local Restoration—Global Leadership
Naval Academy Summer Seminar 2016
Session 1: June 4—June 9
Session 2: June 11—June 16
Session 3—June 18—June 23
www.usna.edu/admissions
This is a fast-paced, six-day experience for high
achievers who have completed their junior year in
high school. Summer Seminar teaches students
about life at the Naval Academy, where academics,
athletics, and professional training play equally important roles in developing our nation’s leaders. If
you think that you may be interested in pursuing an
appointment to one of the nation’s service academies and serving your country as an officer, you
should seriously consider attending the Naval Academy’s Summer Seminar.
Air Force Academy Summer Seminar 2016
Session A: June 12—June 17
Session B: June 19—June 24
www.academyadmissions.com
This fun yet demanding program will give you a solid
understanding of the challenges and rewards of life
as a cadet, as well as insights into what it means to
serve as an officer in the USAF. Open to high
school juniors heading into their senior year.
Coast Guard Academy
AIM Summer Program 2016
Session 1: July 3—July 8
Session 2: July 10—July 15
Session 3: July 17—July 22
www.cga.edu/admissions
Since the 1950s, approximately 14,150 high school
students have discovered the USCG Academy by
attending the Academy Introduction Mission (AIM)
program. Exclusively for students preparing to enter
their senior year of high school, AIM is now widely
regarded as the most realistic service academy
summer orientation program in the country
Gongaza University
Spokane, WA
July 10—16
Business and Healthcare
Central Washington University
Ellensberg, WA
July 24—30
Business and Agri-Energy
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA
August 7—13
Business and Manufacturing
Washington Business Week’s programs put
students in the action seat. A volunteer mentor from the business community works with a
small group of 9-12 students as their guide.
One of the best aspects of Business Week is
that each week takes place on one of four
university campuses! This lets students
choose the specific program, location or date
that best fits their needs and interests. If students are thinking about attending college, this
is their chance to test drive the experience by
living in a dorm, eating college food, and getting a sense of what they can expect. Plus,
they can earn 2 elective college credits and
compete for a college scholarship.
Visit www.wbw.org for more information.
Since 1994, EarthCorps has brought young
people from across the United States and
around the world to restore habitat and lead
environmental service volunteers. Earthcorps
graduates now span the globe, from Albania to
Alaska, Mongolia to Madagascar, leading
positive environmental change in their home
communities.
EarthCorps engages youth through service,
education, and training. Programs combine
experiential learning and environmental stewardship. Youth programs include:
School Programs: EarthCorps combines
regular classroom and field projects.
National Parks Programs: Each summer,
EarthCorps leads more than 300 students on
a 2-3 day environmental service learning projects at North Cascades, Mount Rainier, and
San Juan Island National Historic Parks.
Out of School Programs: After school and
summer programs are available for young
people ages 15-18. Programs are based in
underserved communities and provide participants with a stipend as they develop work-life
skills and restore neighborhood parks. Youth
also spend time in the backcountry as they
build hiking trails, decommission abandoned
logging roads, learn about forest management
practices, and leave-no-trace camping skills.
International Activities hosts participants
and delegations from around the world.
Host families needed! Earthcorps pays host
families a monthly stipend up to offset expenses.
For more information, visit ww.earthcorps.org
University of Washington—2016 High School All-Day and Half-Day Programs
For students entering 9th through 12th grades in the fall (unless otherwise noted).
Experience life on a college campus and tap into some unique learning opportunities. Libraries, computer labs and museums are
right at your fingertips as you build your knowledge and learn from others.
Our half-day courses for high school students are held at three locations: the UW Seattle campus, at Puget Sound Plaza in downtown
Seattle and at a UW Professional & Continuing Education classroom facility in Bellevue.
For course descriptions, costs and location, please select the course title listed below. To register, or get up-to-the-minute information
on course availability, visit http://www.summer-camp.uw.edu/half-day/high-school/ then click on the registration site.
More details and resources are found in General Information.
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Senior High School & Beyond Requirements Deadlines
As part of the state and district graduation requirements, all seniors must complete, and submit for approval, the documentation included in the High School & Beyond Portfolio.
These documents include:
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the senior’s career research,
personal education plan,
resume,
cover letter.
Students are also encouraged to include:
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letter(s) of recommendation,
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awards/certificates,
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examples of best works,
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personal statement.
Seniors enrolled in second semester Civics will need to complete theses requirements by May 20, 2016.
For more information regarding these requirements, please contact Mr. Mahaney in the Career Center..
Tech Prep / Dual Credit
Tech Prep is an opportunity for students to earn both high school and community college credit, for the same approved
class, at the same time. Upon successful completion of an approved course, students will be awarded credit at CK
High and at Olympic College. A grade of B or better must be earned in the course to get OC credit. Students will register on-line through CTE classes in January.
Students must register for tech prep credit while currently enrolled in class.
For a complete listing of applicable Tech Prep/Dual Credit classes, go to www.westsoundcareers.com or contact the
CKHS Career Center at 662-2435.
Volunteer Programs, Service & Clubs for Teens
Kitsap Youth in Action
4-H Youth Development Program
Boy Scouts of America
Girl Scouts of the USA
Holly Ridge Center Inc.
Girl Scouts of America
Kitsap Comm. Resource Youth
WSU—Kitsap County Coop Exten.
(360) 473-2018
(360) 337-7157
(360) 373-9400
(360) 373-9578
(360) 373-2536
(360) 373-9578
(360) 373-1898
(360) 337-7157
Need Parenting Help?
“Building Resilience in Children and Teens”,
3rd edition by Kenneth R. Ginsburg, MD, FAAP
Along with timeless content about how to help your child gain the 7 Crucial C’s—
competence, confidence, connection, character, contribution, coping and control—this
parent resource includes updated chapters on topics like perfectionism, media literacy, and styles of discipline. The chapter “Grit” offers meaningful protection against the
effects of childhood trauma, and helps prepare families for lifelong interdependence .
Five Discipline Tips Can Improve Students’ Behavior at School
Your teen’s behavior in school affects the teacher’s ability to teach, as well as your teen’s ability to learn. Try these five
parent-tested, teacher-approved discipline tips:
1. Stay actively involved in your teen’s life. Go to his games or performances. Meet his friends.
2. Don’t overlook drugs and alcohol. They are a part of many teen parties. And they can take a serious toll on your
teen’s health and school performance.
3. Involve your teen in setting rules. He’ll be more likely to follow them.
4. Set consequences and enforce them. Predictability is a parent’s best friend. A consequence does not have to be
severe if your teen knows that you will impose it.
5. Work with your school. If the school contacts you about a concern, keep an open mind. Don’t instantly decide your
teen is right.
Reprinted with permission from the January 2016 issue of Parents Still make the difference!® (High School Edition)
newsletter. Copyright © 2016 The Parent Institute®, a division of NIS, Inc. Source: D.W. Haffner, What Every 21stCentury Parent Needs to Know: Facing Today’s Challenges With Wisdom and Heart, HarperCollins.
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Effects of Social Media on Teen Drug and Alcohol Use
According to a survey conducted by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASAColumbia), in a typical
day, 70% of youth between the ages of 12-17 report spending time on social media sites, increasing their risk of smoking, drinking and drug
abuse. 1 Commonly used social media programs include Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, but teens often leave these sites as soon as adults
begin using them. Some new apps make getting away with risky behaviors even easier, putting kids in touch with complete strangers from around
the world or utilizing secret icons (such as a calculator) which disguise them on a desktop or smart phone. The majority of teens probably use
them responsibly, but the lack of filters and screening can leave them vulnerable to negative influence.
For teens that use any social media, compared to students who don’t, the Columbia University survey found that they are:
 5 times likelier to use tobacco (or vape)
 3 times likelier to use alcohol
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Twice as likely to use marijuana.2
The survey has also shown that 40% of teens reported seeing pictures of “kids getting drunk, passed out, or using drugs” on social media. More
than 90% of those surveyed saw such pictures before age 15. 3 The teens that saw pictures of their peers using drugs and alcohol, were found to
be:
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3 times likelier to use alcohol
4 times likelier to use marijuana
4 times likelier to be able to get marijuana, 3 times likelier to be able to get controlled prescription drugs without a prescription, and more than
twice as likely to be able to get alcohol within a day’s time
Much likelier to have friends who abuse illegal and prescription drugs 4
When teens log-in to social media and see photos of their friends, classmates or other peers using or under the influence, they often develop the
false belief that “everybody is doing it.” Like headlines in mainstream media, these negative behaviors, actions, and messages tend to get the
most attention and distort our perception of reality. While this survey does not prove cause and effect, we know that when teens mistakenly believe they are in the minority, they are more inclined to participate in risky behaviors, such as drinking or using drugs, in order to fit in or for fear of
being left out of the group.
What can parents do?
One of the best things parents can do is to find out when and where your child is engaging with their peers online and have open, honest dialogue
about what they are seeing or posting, particularly when it comes to the subject of drugs and alcohol. Teens should respect that it is your job, as
their parent, to keep them safe. Let them know that, while you don’t want to “spy” on them, it does mean that you will occasionally monitor their
social media presence. There is no “one size fits all” solution to monitoring your teen but some suggestions include:
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Getting access to usernames and passwords for all social media accounts
Installing software such as TeenSafe, SafetyWeb, or Social Shield on computers or smart phones that allows you to monitor social media
activity, as well as text and instant messages – even messages that have been deleted
Getting interested in the activities your teen enjoys and ask them to show you which apps and websites they like to visit and how they work.
New apps come out each day but some current apps being used by students include chat apps like Kik and ooVoo; “micro-blogging” sites
such as Tumbler, Reddit, and Vine ; “self-destructing/secret” apps such as Snapchat and Burn Note, as well as, dating, meet-up or
“chat roulette” sites that include Tinder and Omegle. 5
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http://www.casacolumbia.org/newsroom/press-releases/2011-national-teen-survey-finds
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/15-apps-and-websites-kids-are-heading-to-after-facebook#
Make your teen responsible for learning and homework
Becoming an independent and responsible learner takes lots of practice. If you want your teen to take responsibility for her learning, then you have to put her officially in charge of it.
This means you may need to take a step back and give your teen more control over things such as her
homework. Tell her that she is in charge of studying and finishing her homework each night. Then follow
these six steps:
1. Agree on a set homework time. Will your teen study right after school? After dinner?
2. Keep your teen’s schedule clear during homework time. Don’t interrupt her study time to have her run a quick errand for you.
3. Help your teen develop a system to keep track of her assignments. She can write them down in a planner and use a checklist to mark off
completed items.
4. Offer support. Assure your teen that she can do the work. Make sure that she knows where to look for help. Encourage her to ask the
teacher for clarification, if needed.
5. Remind your teen only once that she has homework. Part of taking responsibility for her own work is remembering she has to do it.
6. Leave your teen alone! Let her prove to you that she can be responsible for completing her work on time. And allow her to face the
consequences if she doesn’t.
Reprinted with permission from the February 2016 issue of Parents Still make the difference!® (High School Edition) newsletter. Copyright ©
2016 The Parent Institute®, a division of NIS, Inc.
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