Counselor's Corner

Summer and After-School Classes
St. Croix Valley ALP (Contact: Michelle 651-351-8464) Application forms are available both at the ALC and on-line. You can download the forms by first entering their site, find and enter the category called Summer School on the left and download the Credit Recovery Registration Form found on the bottom. You must next register as a new student. To do this locate and enter the Forms category located on the left then download the New Student Enrollment Form. Completed applications must be received by June 10, 2010.

Harmony Learning Center (Contact: 651-748-6200)
Mahtomedi Learning Center (Contact: 651-762-2480)
White Bear Lake ALC (Contact: 651-773-6400)
South Washington County ALC (Contact: 651-458-6668)

Tree Trust- Youth Conservation Corps: Washington County Tree Trust Youth Conservation Corps is a great opportunity for students to earn money over the summer and give back to the community. Students work an average of 20 hours a week ($6.55/hour)and learn skills that will make it easier to find their next job. Get your completed application in early for the best chance of getting a job. Applications are released March 2, and jobs fill up quickly. They serve students on a first-come, first-served basis. Access an application on the website or pick one up in the guidance office. See Mr. Stahlmann for more details!

Summer Technology & Engineering Preview (STEPS) This is a one-week introduction to the exciting world of science, technology, and engineering for girls entering the 7th grade. Campers will particpiate in a variety of activities that will give them hands-on experience with high-tech equipment and processes. Program activities during the week focus on designing and manufacturing a radio-controlled airplane. As part of their activities, campers will design and create a newsletter and infividual web pages. This program costs $325 per camper. Full scholarships will be available to those applicants who can doucment participation in school free or reduced price lunch programs. See Mr. Stahlmann for details or click onto the web site.

Summer Youth Programs at Michigan Technological University This is a two-week opportunity for middle-school and high-school students to explore their interests and get a taste of college life. Try your hand as an automotive engineer, a computer programmeer, an artist or an ecologist. Summer youth is held right on campus at Michigan Technological University, and you will have access to the university's cutting-edge laboratories, facilities, and equipment. This program costs $575 per student. Scholarships will be available for tuition reduction. See Mr. Stahlmann for details or click onto the web site.

JA BizTown Summer Camp At JA BizTown Summer Camp (best suited for students entering 4th – 7th grade) you will: meet new friends from all over the Metro area; work in a JA BizTown job and find unique ways to make your business a success, product fun crafts, projects, and science experiments; create advertisements to promote your business; manage personal savings and checking accounts; and discover what it means to be a responsible citizen. JA BizTown Summer Camp will be offered June 22-25 and August 3-6. $175 per student, $40 for extended day, $25 discount to all JA volunteers. Access an application on the website or pick one up in the guidance office. See Mr. Stahlmann for more details.

JA BizTown Extreme! Take JA BizTown to the next level with JA BizTown Extreme! All that you love about JA BizTown (best suited for students entering 6th – 9th grade) plus: learning about and trying your luck at the stock market; discovering what it takes to be an entrepreneur; creating unique products and services designed by you; developing new ways to advertise your business; and conducting market research and developing a business plan. JA BizTown Extreme! will be offered June 20-23. $175 per student, $40 for extended day, $25 discount to all JA volunteers. Access an application on the website or pick one up in the guidance office. See Mr. Stahlmann for more details.

JA Money Camp! July 13-15, 9:00-3:00, ages 13-16, $125. Monday: Money in and Money out – discover how to earn money, and where does it all go? Investigate saving options and learn about the stock market. Tuesday: Fast forward to the year 2035, where you are the CEO of your own company. Learn the JA Titan business game and compete with other players to become a Titan of Industry. During the game, you will be making decisions for your company about price, marketing, research and capital investments. Wednesday: Get a life! Pay taxes, buy a car, home, cloths, and more! Invest in a stock portfolio and pay your bills. Parents are invited to stop by this day as campers learn what it means to be an adult! Access an application on the website or pick one up in the guidance office. See Mr. Stahlmann for more details.

Summer Session at SPA St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is again offering three exciting tuition based programs during the summer. Wow!Shops is open for ages 8-17 where you can learn about avation from paper airplanes to rockets, take a class in digital photography, even produce a television program. Artward Bound is for ages 9-14 for students who want to explore fine and performing arts, and Academic Action is offered to anyone ages six to adult. NOT ONLY THIS but they are also offering a Learn to Skate program for all ages and skill levels and also a Summer Tennis program! This is an excellent way to enjoy the summer or even make up lost credits. Make sure to get signed up before May 15th 2009. See Mr. Stahlmann for details or click onto their WEB site.

Online Learning

Students can earn credit through online learning. Online learning is an "interactive course or program that delivers instruction to a student by computer; is combined with other traditional delivery methods that include frequent student assessment and may include actual teacher contact time; and meets or exceeds state academic standards." M.S. 124D.095, Subd. 2(a). Learn more about online learning and Minnesota approved Online Learning providers.

Brigham Young University (BYU) Brigham Young University operates an independent study program for 7th grade through university level courses. Most high school courses cost $121.00 per semester credit. A semester (.5 credit) at BYU is equal to a semester (.5 credit) at NHS. See Mr. Stahlmann for details or click onto the web site.

University of Missouri High School The University of Missouri Center for Distance and Independent Study offers high school classes by using your computer. Click onto the web site for details.

Indiana University High School The Indiana University School of Continuing Studies offers high school classes on your computer. Click onto the web site for details.

Insight School of Minnesota Insight Schools offers an engaging and innovative curriculum. With over 110 online courses to choose from, you can tailor your high school education (grades 9-12) to fit your goals, while you earn your high school diploma. Insight School of Minnesota offers both virtual and face-to-face opportunities to interact with other students and families. This is a great way to learn a language on-line with one-to-one help. Individual courses cost NHS students around $350.00 per class. Click onto the web site for details then see Mr. Stahlmann.

Interested in Enrolling in PSEO?

You can earn college credit and high school credit at the same time! High school juniors in the top third of their class and seniors in the top half of their class may be eligible for the program. For more information, click on "PSEO" on the Guidance Department Page.

ACT Testing

Taking the ACT is a requirement for entrance into most colleges. Your ACT score can also help you get money for school. You can get information and register for the ACT online. New Height's High School Code Number is 242-448.

Want to get a part-time job?

Here are a couple helpful websites: Youth Rules, Minnesota Department of labor and Industry

Tips for Landing a Job from the Pioneer Press

Dress appropriately, even if you are just going to pick up an application.
Make the application look good. Be as neat as possible and check your spelling.
Try to meet the person who is doing the hiring. Then you can do an interview rather than just leaving an application.
Relax-the interviewer was once in your shoes. The more comfortable you are, the better impression you will make.
Smile and talk. Many jobs require talking with customers. Smile when you introduce yourself and look at the person you are speaking to.
Find out what is important to the interviewer.
Find out something about the business in advance and use that information in the interview.
Be persistent. Keep applying at different places until you get hired.

Stillwater Community Education Classes

Adult Enrichment: Basic Education (GED), Computers, Finance, Dance, Home and Garden, Health and Wellness, etc.

Drivers Education

Clinics and Leagues: Volleyball League, Basketball, Dance Clinics, Cheerleading...

Youth Enrichment: Drawing and painting; Art Explosion; Karate; Science Explorers; Yoga; Horse Riding; Spanish; Sign Language; Roamer Robot; and more...

Articles for Parents

Stress in Children and Adolescents: Tips for Parents A great article for parents that addresses stress in children and adolescents. What it is, causes, symptoms to be aware of, factors that help prevent stress and how you can help as parents.

Building Resiliency: Helping Children Learn to Weather Tough Times This article discusses adversity and how parents can help their children learn to face challenges successfully, whether it is the stresses of everyday life, such as academic difficulties or problems with friends, or severe adversity. This article gives five ways to promote resiliency in your children and help protect them from long-term ill affects of difficult experiences.

Talking with your Kids -Tips on talking with your kids about tough issues like drugs, violence, relationships, and AIDS.

How to talk to your kids about not smoking

Careers: Building Your Child's Future Together

Make Your Home Preteen Friendly
Preparing for Middle School
Getting Ready for High School

Websites for Parents & Teens
Say Not Yet to Sex

TheCoolSpot -The facts about teens and drinking. Did you know less than 2 out of every 10 teens (age 12-17) drank in the last month?

Gamblers Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous

Alateen

Liars Anonymous

Spenders Anonymous
Quest 180 -Quest 180 strives to help people become free from their addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors using the 12 steps and the Bibical comparisons.

Career Exploration

CareerOneStop

My Future

I Make it Happen

Minnesota Careers

Drive Of Your Life -Drive of Your Life is a fun online career exploration game that helps middle-school and high school students learn more about themselves, higher education and careers. This free educational tool lets kids answer a series of questions about themselves to learn what careers could interest them and then go on a virtual drive to learn more about each of those careers – all in their own customized car. CHECK THIS OUT!!
Websites for Kids

Discovery Kids -official website of the discovery kids channel.

FunBrain-educational games for kids of all ages!

KidsHealth-Fun and valuable information about kid's health including dealing with feelings, growing up, fun recipes and facts, and staying healthy.

Other Cool Things to Know

FosterClub All-Stars are twelve young people representing the foster care system. FosterClub provides a modest weekly stipend to each All-Star and covers all housing and travel expenses for the first three months of this 12 month internship. All-Stars will be housed in duplex-style house in the beautiful ocean resort community of Seaside,Oregon. At the end of the summer, All-Stars will receive a $2,000 honorarium. In the remaining 9 months of the internship, the All-Stars will return to their home states, and with support of FosterClub and their sponsors, will continue to spearhead state and local efforts to raise awareness about foster care, advocate for system improvement, and train youth and child welfare professionals. Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 24 and the deadline is March 1, 2009. Go to the website now to fill out the application.

Homework Rescue: Online Tutoring is a new program made available through the Ramsey County Library. Homework Rescue will be available from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week, in English and in Spanish. There is no fee to use it, and interested library card holders can access it from their home computers or from computer workstations in the Library. All you need is a library card and the desire to learn. “We hope that this live one-to-one homework assistance from certified tutors will indeed be a ‘lifesaver’ for students in grades 3-12,” said Susan Nemitz, Ramsey County Library director. Tutoring is provided in all core subjects: Science, Math, Social Studies, English, and Reading and Writing Assistance. Tutors work with students through controlled chat, use of interactive whiteboards and shared Web browsing. “Tutors do not give students the answers,” said Marcus Lowry, teen librarian. “They help learners determine solutions.” For more information about Homework Rescue, visit your local library or log on to the Library’s Web site.

The Youthhood! This site is a place for you, your friends, and other teens. It's a welcoming community for all youth and a place where all youth belong. We want you to be there. This is your place, your space. Here you can start thinking about what you want to do with the rest of your life. This Web site was built to help you plan for the future. What will you do after high school? Will you work? Go to college? Live in a place of your own? By using this Web site, you can plan for your future right now! This site is run throught the University of Minnesota and has many links for both you and your parents.