Kingwood Park Counselor Newsletter 2nd Quarter

Kingwood Park Counseling Mission Statement

Kingwood Park Counselors' mission is to provide support to all students with their academic goals and future aspirations. Through our personalized counseling sessions we aspire to assist all students meet their College, Career and/or Military Readiness standards in order to become successful and productive members of society.

For additional resources and counselor information please click on the following Counselor Webpageor utilize theKPark Counseling Dashboard.

ATTENTION SENIORS-FAFSA Graduation Requirement

In an effort to increase the number of students enrolling in college after high school graduation and to ensure each eligible student is utilizing untapped federal resources available for their post-secondary education, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has added a financial aid application provision as a graduation requirement.

Students enrolled in the 12th grade are required to complete ONE of the following in order to meet their GRADUATION REQUIREMENT:

∗ Complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa). The FAFSA is an application used by current students living in the US used to determine eligibility for most federal, state, and institutional financial aid.

∗Complete and submit a Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA)

https://www.highered.texas.gov/our-work/empowering-our-students/tasfa/

Note: Students classified as a Texas Resident who cannot apply for federal financial aid using the FAFSA are encouraged to complete the TASFA.

∗Submit a signed opt-out form (Obtain the Opt Out Form from your Counselor)

**PLEASE forward the confirmation of completion email from FAFSA/TASFA to your campus counselor or obtain an OPT OUT FORM.**

SENIORS!!!HELPFUL College Application Portals!!

1:1 Counselor Meetings Are Underway!

We are excited to announce that our 1:1 meetings with students are officially underway. We have met with the senior class and will continue meeting with students across all grade levels throughout the semester.

During these individual meetings, we will:

Discuss each student’s goals for the school year
Review their academic growth (credits, endorsements, graduation requirements)
Provide support and guidance tailored to their needs (CCMR)

A follow-up email will be sent to parents/guardians to keep you informed and involved in your student's progress and planning.

We are looking forward to connecting with every student and supporting their success this year!

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your student’s counselor.

Building Community Focus on Self Management

During our Tuesday Advisory lessons, school counselors provide a variety of engaging and meaningful lessons to meet the needs of the students.

This nine weeks, we are focusing on the Great 8 Skills, with a spotlight on Self Management These lessons aim to:

Foster a positive mindset
Encourage resilience and growth

Through discussions, activities, and reflection, we’re helping students build essential skills that will benefit them throughout the school year and beyond.

Information about Education Benefits for students whose parents are service members.