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WELCOME TO SEAHOLM COUNSELING!
Dear Seaholm Community,
There are so many experiences in life that we are uncertain of, that we are afraid of, that we have no control over, that we should find safe, empathic confidants to discuss sensitive topics with so that we can maintain our own sense of peace in a very troubled world. Please know that the counselors are here for you. If you would like to talk, please reach out to any of us.
Sincerely,
Kristy Fekaris, Nicole Festian, Brian Flatter, Walt Romano, Jenn Vanderveen, Sherree Wilson
UPDATES:
Counseling Weekly Newsletter:
May 11, 2020
The counselors are offering support through email, phone, live chat, and online face-to-face. We encourage students to please reach out to us through email and together we can determine the best mode of communication. Below are counselor office hours.
COUNSELOR
CASELOAD
EMAIL and PHONE NUMBER
OFFICE HOURS
Brian Flatter
A-D
248-607-0922
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30 - 11:15
Nicole Festian
E-K
248-939-5097
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30 - 11:15
Jenn Vanderveen
L-P
jvanderveen@birmingham.k12.mi.us
248-203-3760
Tuesday & Thursday 9:30-10:15
Walt Romano
Q-V
248-203-3757
Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:11:45
Kristy Fekaris
W-Z and Department Chair
248-203-3756
Tuesday & Thursday 9:30-10:15
Sherree Wilson
Wellness and Crisis Counselor
CELL: 248-703-5506
Monday-Friday 10:00-1:00 pm
Jason Hurst
Counselor Intern
248-648-1077
Monday-Friday
1:00 -4:00 pm
The counselors are receiving communication from many colleges/universities. In this unprecedented time, below is an example of how many Undergraduate Admissions are responding to the COVID-19 outbreak. See example.
We understand that these are difficult times. If a student would like to talk face to face (virtually), please send a request to our wellness and crisis counselor, Mrs. Wilson, at swilson@birmingham.k12.mi.us. She will set up a time with you to chat.
Letter to students and parents about COVID and counseling services.
BPS Closure Counseling Advice by Mr. Flatter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMiTYl07eyI&feature=youtu.be
Talking to Children about COVID-19: A Parent's Resource https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/NASN/3870c72d-fff9-4ed7-833f-215de278d256/UploadedImages/PDFs/02292020_NASP_NASN_COVID-19_parent_handout.pdf
TESTING:
ACT/SAT National Testing Updates:
Dear Seaholm Community,
There are so many experiences in life that we are uncertain of, that we are afraid of, that we have no control over, that we should find safe, empathic confidants to discuss sensitive topics with so that we can maintain our own sense of peace in a very troubled world. Please know that the counselors are here for you. If you would like to talk, please reach out to any of us.
Sincerely,
Kristy Fekaris, Nicole Festian, Brian Flatter, Walt Romano, Jenn Vanderveen, Sherree Wilson
The following national ACT and SAT dates have been postponed:
- ACT: April 4th test has been postponed to June 13th
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/covid-19.html - SAT: May 2nd test has been postponed until further notice
https://pages.collegeboard.org/natural-disasters
State Day Testing for April 14, 15, and 16 is cancelled. Once we get more information from the Michigan Department of Education, we will share updates. Latest info. https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Assessment_Changes_COVID-19_v2_683820_7.pdf
Advanced Placement Testing: Updates - please visit https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/about-ap/news-changes/coronavirus-update for the latest information.
New! College Admission Status Update 2.0 provided by National Association for College Admission Counseling
NACAC's College Admission Status Update 2.0Â compiles information from institutions worldwide about changes to college admission and related policies due to the coronavirus crisis. A second round of questions was recently added to provide information regarding colleges' decisions about high school transcripts, standardized test scores, deposit dates, fall tuition, registration plans, and more.
Updates Regarding Test- Optional schools
1,130+ Accredited 4-Year Colleges and Universities with ACT/SAT-Optional Policies (for Fall 2021 Admission). To learn more, please visit http://www.fairtest.org/university/optionalÂ
GREAT NEWS! You can now follow Seaholm's Counseling Department on Instagram. Our username to search is seaholm_counseling
Keep your eye out for weekly posts regarding social/emotional learning, mental health awareness, character ed, relationship building, goal setting, mindfulness, stress management, important counseling dates/tips and much more!
We're very excited to have the opportunity to be more visible within Seaholm’s community!
Mission Statement
The Birmingham Counseling Program’s “whole-child” approach is an integral part of the educational mission of the Birmingham Public Schools. The comprehensive guidance program will empower students to make responsible academic/personal-social, and college/career choices to gain self-knowledge and understand the uniqueness of others. Counselors will provide opportunities for academic achievement, personal /social growth, and college/career exploration for every student. Counselors will coordinate, consult, and collaborate with staff, parents, and the community to help all students be successful lifelong learners in a global society.
Our Beliefs
- All students will learn.
- All students will be successful.
- All students develop and grow at their own rates
We provide the following services:
- Provide Guidance Curriculum, a.k.a. information you should know
- Provide social and emotional support
- Provide career and college counseling
- Provide academic support
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Balow, Counseling Secretary at cbalow@birmingham.k12.mi.us or 248-203-3751.
- ACT: April 4th test has been postponed to June 13th
