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Happy September

STH Club Fair, football games, tryouts for basketball, pep rallies, 1st round of tests, play practice, Mentorship Lunch, goal setting, Robotics team, Communio Time: What was your favorite event in the month of August?

At the beginning of each month, we will share out our STH Counseling calendar for the month (there are campus wide events and Counseling events on the STH Events calendar) through our newsletter. As you have discovered, the fall season at STH is full of memory making opportunities. We are excited about the variety of upcoming college fairs, including one at STH! Scroll down to learn more and get your calendar ready to save several important dates!

Most importantly this month, September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

National Suicide Prevention Week is September 4 – 10, 2022, with World Suicide Prevention Day falling on the 10th. We recognize suicide is an difficult topic. Understanding the issues surrounding suicide and mental health is an important way to take part in suicide prevention, help others in crisis, and change the conversation around suicide. The Counseling Team, along with Mr. Ivins is here, to support you and your family.

Please don't hesitate to reach out by using our links at the bottom of this newsletter. You can also reach out directly to Mr. Thomson Ivins at 713-864-6348 x 254

College Visits at STH <September 6-9>

Reminders:
*Everyone is invited to attend.
1) Log into Naviance to see all upcoming visits and register.
2) Registration is a commitment to attend. These admissions representatives are visiting STH to get to know you. They are the same people that will make a decisions about whether or not you are admitted to their institution
3) Most visits will occur during lunch on block days, so no classes will be missed!
4) Ask good questions. Here's a guide!

Looking ahead into October!
School Day Testing
Thank you for registering!
SAT at STH for Seniors ONLY: October 12th
PSAT at STH for 9th, 10th, and 11th Graders: October 12th
ACT at STH for Seniors ONLY: October 18th

Other Important Events:
Catholic High Schools College Fair at Strake Jesuit: October 5th from 6 PM - 8 PM
Catholic College Admissions Association Texas Tour College Fair: October 19th from 3PM - 4PM at STH
Junior Conference Kick Off: October 20th at 5:30 PM in Cemo

-College Fair at STH -
September 21st during lunch

We are thrilled to be hosting a college fair at STH on 9/21/22.

Please register for a barcode before the fair at www.StriveFair.com.

During the fair, you’ll show your barcode to colleges who will scan it to send you more information about their schools. The day after the fair, you will receive a report with information on the colleges with whom you scanned.

Mark your calendar for the annual Catholic High Schools College Fair at Strake Jesuit on October 5th from 6 PM - 8 PM. More information is forthcoming.

University Spotlight!
Every week, we will highlight a new college or university to broaden students' college knowledge.

University Spotlight: University of the Incarnate Word

Fast Facts:

Largest Catholic university in Texas
Location: San Antonio, TX
Cost of attendance: $49,522/year
97% acceptance rate
Popular majors: Business Administration and Management, Nursing, Criminal Justice, Biology, 3D Animation and Game Design, and Graphic Design
The Direct Admit Program allows qualified first time in college students direct admit opportunities to advanced degrees in Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, Optometry, or Osteopathic Medicine through their Health Professions schools.
For more information about the University of the Incarnate Word, please see their website: https://www.uiw.edu/.

Scholarship Spotlight!

Do you want a gift for college?? Check out this week's scholarship opportunities below (divided by graduation class)!

2023-Amount: $500)

Counseling Department Individual Scheduling Links

Mrs. Stephenson Mrs. Shipman Mrs. Dunford Mrs. Waybright Ms. Hayward

Schedule an individual phone call and/or zoom meeting with your counselor. This meeting can be with your family or just the student-your choice.