Daniel Fischer
Licensed School Counselor
Student last names A-G

Daniel.Fischer@isd181.org

Phone: 454-6320

 

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Shelly Streed
Licensed School Counselor
Student last names H-O 

Shelly.Streed@isd181.org 

Phone: 454-6322 

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Jeff Howard
Licensed School Counselor
Student last names P-Z

Jeff.Howard@isd181.org  

Phone: 454-6321

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Counseling services are available to every student in the school.  These services include assistance with academic concerns, study help, help with home, school, and/or social concerns, and any questions the student may feel he/she would like to discuss with the counselor.  Students wishing to visit with a counselor should contact a teacher or make an appointment in the Student Services office with secretary Jolene Owen at 454-6298.
 

  Counseling Services Available

Academic

  • Scheduling and Registration
      • Assistance with course selection
      • Helpful Information for Registration Handout
      • Parent Night Meeting (Typically in March - See school calendar for details)
      • 2011-2012 Registration Guide/Course Descriptions
      • Petition to Change Schedule
      • How to Read a Transcript
      • How to Calculate GPA
  • Study Skills
      • Test Preparation Tips and Resources
      • After School Study Lab - Available for elective credit - See counselor for details
        • Monday - Thursday  3:20-4:10
        • Room D18 on Mondays and Thursdays
        • Room A260 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
  • Graduation Requirements
      • 2013 Graduation Requirements/Credit Check Sheet
      • 2014 Graduation Requirements/Credit Check Sheet
      • 2015 Graduation Requirements/Credit Check Sheet
  • Testing - Accommodations available for students with disabilities- See counselor for details
      • MN State Testing (Required for Graduation)
        • MCA
        • Practice Tests
      • Pre-College Testing
        • PLAN - Given to sophomores
        • PSAT - Offered to college-bound juniors
        • ASVAB - Available for all students, but offered to all juniors
      • College Entrance and/or Placement Testing
        • Accuplacer - Online Registration - Test Prep Help
        • ACT - Online Registration - Test Prep Help
        • SAT - Online Registration - Test Prep Help

  • College Credit earning opportunities
      • AP Advanced Placement - www.collegeboard.com/apc
      • AS Advanced Standing
      • CIS College in the Schools (CLC and U of MN)
      • CLEP College Level Examination Program - www.collegeboard.com/started
      • PLTW Project Lead the Way - www.pltw.org
      • PSEO Post Secondary Enrollment Option program
        • Notice of Student Registration Form

  • Academic Alternatives
      • AEC Alternative Education Center
        • Enrollment Criteria
        • Night School Referrals
        • Summer School Referrals
      • Online offerings (part-time, supplemental enrollment)
        •  www.mninfinity.org

Career

  • College and Career Planning
      • Individual sessions with students and/or parents

  • Helpful career and college planning websites
      • www.iseek.org - A gateway to MN information on careers, training, educaton, employment and the workforce.  Includes a "Reality Check" option that allows students to learn if their career goals match their lifestyle goals.
      • www.getreadyforcollege.org

  • BHS Career Center Link
      • Check out the Career Center web-page for more information
      • Scholarship Help - Contact Linda.Dockter@isd181.org and request emailed scholarship updates

Personal/Social/Emotional

  • Individual sessions with students and/or parents

  • Groups
      • STRIVE - Students Taking a Renewed Interest in the Value of Education (seniors only)
      • Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Military Families Support Group (grades 9-12)

  • Referrals for counseling/therapy in the community

  • Referral to Northern Pines (Mental health services located at BHS) for Group or Individual Therapy

Accomodations