EFHS COUNSELING CORNER

Welcome to your FRESHMEN YEAR!  There is a wealth of information that we will be sending your way on our Counseling Blog.  Please subscribe to our blog using the link below.  

https://iblog.dearbornschools.org/efhscounseling/

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In our blog we have the following vital information under the Freshmen tab:

• Avoiding the following mistakes Freshman Year
• 10-Tips-for-Incoming-Freshman-in-High-School
• Parent Information

We will be providing additional information throughout the school year. 

Thank you.

EFHS Counselors

Welcome to your SENIOR YEAR!  There is a wealth of information that we will be sending your way on our Counseling Blog.  Please subscribe to our blog using the link below.  

https://iblog.dearbornschools.org/efhscounseling/

Add your email using the eNewsletter Sign up on the right hand side.

In our blog we have the following vital information under the Senior tab:

• Common App
• Parchment
• Financial Aid/TIP
• Scholarships
• Additional Information forthcoming

We will be providing additional information throughout the school year.  Feel free to reach out to your counselor if you have any questions or concerns.  Wishing you the best of luck!

For students who are unable to see their schedule on Student connect, there will be a schedule pick up this week Friday, August 27th! See the times below.

Schedules will be in the cafeteria. You can access the cafeteria through the gym/courtyard doors.

■ 10th grade from 10-11AM
■ 11th grade from 11-12PM
■ 12th grade from 12-1PM

●  All students are required to have six classes on their schedule (Except 12th grade Collegiate Academy students)

●  Grades 9-11 are required to have Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies

●  Grade 12 is required to have both Language Arts and Math

●  Schedule changes can be made for ONLY:

○  missing classes

○  a repeated class

○  an incorrect required class

●  Schedule changes CANNOT be made for:

○  a teacher change

○  wanting to be with friends

○  switching hours

○  lunch change

***Please email your counselor if you have any of the issues listed above. Counselor caseload is determined by your last name.

Hella Mohamed A-Alw mohameh@dearbornschools.org

Craig Kiefer Aly-Ham kieferc@dearbornschools.org

Ibrahim Baydoun Han-New baydoui@dearbornschools.org

Gail Welmers Ngu-Z welmerg@dearbornschools.org

Sallie Mae is proving a free webinar on either Wednesday, June 9th or Thursday, June 10th regarding everything you need to know about scholarships. Students and parents/guardians are highly encouraged to register below for one of the two dates to learn key tips on finding and winning with more free money for college. You are encouraged to register early since space is limited.

Use the link below to register:

AAYSP launched a Virtual Mentoring Program to serve high school and college students. The platform can be used by students to gain insights into a field of study and seeking advice from a professional. Students can visit: https://mentoring-aaysp.org/our-mentors/ to make an appointment with one of our mentors. There are more than
35 mentors in different fields. This resource is free for all students!

Dear students and parents/guardians:

Wayne State University is offering a one-week online program called “Brains 101”, which is designed for high school students who are interested in neuroscience, where it aims to introduce this field through brain dissections, research presentations alongside interactive activities, career development presentations, etc. Any student with at least a 3.0 GPA or higher is eligible to participate. There is a $250 fee, however, there will be five scholarships available upon application review. If you are interested, please fill out the form below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-J0BzEu-Ofd1EwNthuPQTqzUQtSmjXIoVwWC0eem5nvCtPA/viewform