April Counseling Corner
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April Counselor Corner
Hot take: April is where growth happens
April is the month where your hard work starts to bloom – not just in grades, but in growth. Whether you’re a senior wrapping up freshman year or a freshman just starting out, every step you take now builds the foundation for what’s next. Don’t coast – lean in. You’re closer to your goals than you think, and the effort you put in today can open doors tomorrow.
Want support with your growth? Come check out the HUB (Helping you Balance) where your school counselors are available for 30 mins each Tuesday and Thursday before and after school in room 2103 to help with homework and study plans and to provide a place for homework completion.
April is Stress Awareness Month
Stress Awareness Month, observed in April, aims to highlight the causes and effects of stress while providing resources for effective management. Established in 1992 in the United States, it is now recognized globally. Stress and anxiety are normal parts of our human experience. Learning how to manage stress and anxiety and recognizing when you need help are important when caring for your mental health. Here are some great resources for everyone to read created by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIH).
Read I’m So Stressed Out! Handout
Read Caring for Your Mental Health - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
The Issaquah School District has resources for all in our learning community if you are worried about your mental health or that of a loved one. Students and their families can access the ISD Community Resource Directory that includes Care Solace, a free resource to help you find providers that are covered by your insurance or provide a sliding scale and have availability.
Students can make an appointment with their IHS School Counselor to access in-school resources, including our School Based Mental Health Services.
Academic Support for Students – The HUB (Helping U Balance)
The HUB is here to support students with organization, study skills, goal-setting, and creating effective plans for homework assignments. Whether it's making a daily, weekly, or monthly plan, our school counselors are available to guide students in staying on track and achieving their goals. The HUB is open every Tuesday and Thursday in Room 2103, both before and after school: 7:25–7:55 AM and 3:00–3:30 PM. We encourage all students to stop by and make the most of this valuable academic resource!
How We Can Help:
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📝 Resources and tips for effective test-taking
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🎯 Setting academic and personal goals
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📅 Creating plans to complete larger assignments
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✅ Writing a to-do list to stay organized
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📚 Organizing for the day with helpful tips
Students can stop in to use this resource, with school counselors available to connect them with the right tips or strategies to get organized and stay on top of their schoolwork!
Running Start
New RS Applicants: Fall and Summer Running Start applications are open. Before meeting with your school counselor to sign your Enrollment Verification form you must complete the following:
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BC students must complete through Phase 3 of Bellevue Colleges application process. For all colleges (RTC, CWU, etc) You must have your CTC number, and we recommend that you have started your English and math placement.
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Upload your EVF, IHS Running Start Agreement, WIAA form (if you are a student athlete) into the IHS google form found on our website here: https://issaquahhigh.isd411.org/student-life/counseling/running-start
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Look in your school outlook email for an invitation from the counseling office to set up your Running Start Meeting with your counselor.
Returning RS Students: Counselors can sign summer EVFs after spring break due to need to calculate your year-round enrollment before signing your form (required by the state and BC). Fall EVFs can be signed now. Set up an appointment or email your counselor today to get fall EVFs signed!
All RS Students: fall and summer course registration starts mid-May. When your EVF is signed in early April, do not forget to go back in May and register for your courses! BC will let you know when your registration date is after you send them your signed EVF.
Summer School
In person and online ISD Summer School are open for registration. Please our summer school website for details about course offerings, dates and other important facts: https://www.isd411.org/programs-services/summer-school
Community Events
April 24th online 5-6pm KCLS - Exploring College Majors and Careers: Strategies for Neurodiverse Students. Registration required.
May 10th in person 10 am – 4pm Young Women Empowered, Y-WE Career Day at Cleveland High School. Registration required.
Reminders:
Juniors (grade 11): If you would like to remove any grades on your transcript from middle school, you must submit the Request for Removal of High School Credit Earned Prior to 9th Grade from Transcript or Transcribed for Graduation Requirements Only form with a parent/guardian signature by the last day of school this year. No forms for this request will be accepted after the last day of school this year (June 20205) for students graduating in June 2026.
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