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Counselor's Newsletter
Counselor's Newsletter
Bullying can happen in many different ways. It can include teasing, being hurtful to someone, ignoring them or hurting them. It can also happen anytime – in person, online, on the phone, in class, on the bus, in your neighborhood or even in your home. Bullying is usually done by people who do not feel good about themselves. They often need to put others down to feel better about themselves.
Being bullied is hurtful, scary and confusing. When bullying is aggressive and physical, it can be dangerous. When it’s emotional – like name calling, or cyberbullying – it’s easy to feel alone.
If you’re being bullied or see someone being bullied, here are some things to do:
- Don’t let hurtful words beat you down.
- Be a friend - listen, support and speak up (especially if the situation is unsafe).
- Tell them to stop.
- Get off the internet! Avoid checking the internet (even though you want to).
- Delete accounts where you are bullied. Take a screen shot so that you can share it with your parents or others for evidence and support.
- Don’t respond to online bullies – getting into online conversations/chats can make you feel worse.
- Tell someone you trust – friend, parent, teacher, and mentor.
- Avoid “problematic areas” – areas around the neighborhood or school where bullying can happen.
- Safety in numbers - keep yourself surrounded by people.
More Bullying Prevention information in our Counseling Class: Code: h6hig2u
OCTOBER CALENDAR
October 1-4 - Fall Break
October 7-11 - Homecoming Week
October 10- Build A Better Future - @ Las Cruces Field of Dreams (9:00-11:30)
October 10- College Fair @ Aux Gym 2:10-3:50 (Juniors and Seniors)
October 12- Aggie Experience
October 14- NMSU TRIO After school meeting 4:00-5:00 @ CHS Library
October 15- Creating the Pipeline Session 2 (DACC- Recruiter Trina Mann)- Day 1: Seniors will create DACC/NMSU/Other College, Trade School of Choice accounts and begin admissions applications
October 16- Creating the Pipeline Session 2 (DACC- Recruiter Trina Mann)- Day 2: Seniors will submit DACC/NMSU//Other College, Trade School of Choice admissions applications
October 22- SAT/PSAT Testing
October 28- NMSU TRIO After school meeting 4:00-5:00 @ CHS Library
WHAT IS THE NMSU TRIO PROGRAM? CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
To fill out your college admissions applications!
NMSU
New Mexico Highlands University
More college links found in our Counseling Classroom
ClassCode: h6hig2u
New Mexico Tech University
University of New Mexico
Eastern New Mexico University
Western Tech
FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS
NM Opportunity Scholarship
To qualify, students must:
- be a New Mexico resident for the past 12 consecutive months
- United States citizenship is not a requirement for this scholarship.
- plan to enroll in at least six credit hours at a public college or university in New Mexico toward a training certificate, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree, you may qualify.
- Achieve and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5
Students are automatically awarded the scholarship at the beginning of their first semester of their freshman year.
NM Lottery Scholarship
To qualify, students must:
- Be a New Mexico resident
- United States citizenship is not a requirement for this scholarship.
- Enroll at a participating school within 16 months of graduating high school or earning a certificate of completion
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5
- Complete 15 credit hours (for students at four-year colleges) or 12 credit hours (for community college students) each semester.
Students are automatically awarded the scholarship at the beginning of their second semester of their freshman year.
Free tuition for new Mexicans!
SCHOLARSHIPS
- The Golden Door Scholarship-scholarship for undocumented student Golden Door Scholarship Link The Golden Door Scholarship provides significant college scholarships, career and fellowship support, mentorship, and community building opportunities to high achieving undocumented students.See the list of partnering schools
Deadline October 1, 2024 - SCHOLAR DOLLARS: https://scholarships.nmsu.edu/ October 1 2024- March 1, 2024
- Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/ DEADLINE: October 31, 2023 - worth up to $20,000.00
Scholarship Platforms:
- GOING MERRY- Going Merry has thousands of national, regional, and local scholarships. There are also opportunities for every grade level, from freshmen to seniors. https://www.goingmerry.com/
- Fastweb- a free scholarship search platform that connects students to college scholarships, trade school scholarships, and financial aid news and resources. https://www.fastweb.com
More scholarship links found in our Counseling Classroom ClassCode: h6hig2u
Senior Checklist
Left to Right:
Mrs. Prieto- Last Names A-Gom
Lead Counselor
Ph #: 575-824-6709
mgprieto@gisd.k12.nm.us
Ms. Piedra- Last Names Gon-O
Ph #: 575- 824-6710
mapiedra@gisd.k12.nm.us
Mrs. Alvarez
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Counselor
Ph #: 575-824-6706
lcaballero@gisdd.k12.nm.us
Mr. Carey - Last Names P-Z
Ph #: 575-824-6703
ncarey@gisd.k12.nm.us
La Clinica de Familia
Behavioral Health in NM
CRISIS PHONE NUMBER : 1-844-622-7099
IF IT'S AN EMERGENCY, CALL 911
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones