Counseling – Urbana High School

URBANA HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING

The Counseling Department at Urbana High School provides services regarding the academic, social-emotional, and career development of all students. Counselors can answer questions related to course selection and scheduling as well as scholarships, college, and post-graduation plans. They also serve as case managers for all students on 504 plans. If you would like to set up an appointment with your child’s counselor, please call or email using the contact information below.

If you would like to register your student, please contact Lori Peete, UHS Registrar at (217) 531-7265 or e-mail lpeete@usd116.org

TRANSCRIPTS: If you need a copy of your transcript, please e-mail our Counseling Office Secretary, Joseph Ballenger: jballenger@usd116.org. He can also assist students in sending their transcripts to colleges and universities

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission has several resources on paying for college.

UHS COUNSELORS

Counselor Name	Email Address - Appt. Link	Student Last Name	Overseeing Area
Ms. Brittany Ward	bward@usd116.org Schedule an Appointment	A-F	preACT9 Dual Credit Coordinator Scholarship Coordinator Update Website DAR/SAR Junior College Planning Night ISAC – State Scholars Report 504s
Mrs. Tamelyn Motley	tmotley@usd116.org Schedule an Appointment	G-Mo	AP Coordinator Curriculum Night IVSA Coordinator Organize Weekly Counseling Meetings Curriculum Book Social Media Cunningham/READY/Circle Liasion National Merit School profile 504s
Ms. Meagan Stenzel	mstenzel@usd116.org Schedule an appointment	Mu-Z	Honors Night Military Liason Upward Bound/TRIO Leaders Coord. [Dr. Neffy Dambo] Update Website 8th-grade Liaison Stay 4 Student of Month-EXCHANGE CLUB B/G STATE 504s
Sra. Andrea Usoz Aldea	ausozaldea@usd116.org	Dual and Multilingual Students	preACT10 Multilingual Department Liaison NCAA/Eligibility
Ms. Leigh Ann Stuckemeyer	lstuckemeyer@usd116.org Schedule an Appointment	College and Career Coordinator 9th – 12th Grade	ACT Coordinator ECCA Coordinator PSAT/NMSQT Xello (All grades) College Visits ISAC-FASFA Liaison Financial Aid Night PACE framework CCPE PSP Program Liaison Manufacturing Career Day Summer Programs Organizer (U of I) Parkland Visit Coordinator Summer Construction Program

UHS COUNSELING RESOURCES

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Forty-five (45) total credits are necessary to earn a diploma. All courses passed at the end of each semester, including P.E., earn one credit. Department Aide and Student Directed Learning earn 1⁄2 credit. See the chart below for more details:

Subject

Required Semesters

English

Social Studies

Civics

Mathematics

Life Science

Physical Science

Physical Education

Health

Consumer Education

Art/Music/Foreign Language/

Career/Tech Education

Number of Credits to Graduate

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: The Scholarship Bulletin is a comprehensive document of scholarships available to UHS students. Specific criteria, applications, and deadlines can be found underneath each scholarship. Seniors should check this document often, as it is updated regularly.

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING: Counselors are available to meet with students regarding their social-emotional well-being. We may also refer them to one of our Clinical Professionals. We help mediate conflict between students, students and their teachers, and issues that may arise within the community.

STANDARDIZED TESTING: Standardized testing is required at the following grade levels:

Freshman: PSAT 8/9, Illinois Science Assessment
Sophomores: PSAT 10
Juniors: PSAT/NMSQT (optional), SAT (graduation requirement)

More information regarding these assessments can be found at www.collegeboard.org.

FAFSA: The FAFSA is used to apply for federal grants, work-study, and loans. Your college will use your FAFSA data to determine your federal aid eligibility. FAFSA completion is a graduation requirement, so it is in seniors’ best interest to complete this process as soon as possible. If you are not planning on attending college in the fall, you must complete the FAFSA non-participation form and return it to your counselor.

If students have questions about financial aid, they may contact Cristian Solorzano, Urbana High School’s ISAC Representative. She can be reached at Cristian.solorzano@illinois.gov or at (217) 480-5339.

TRANSCRIPTS: If you need a copy of your transcript, please e-mail our Counseling Office Secretary, Joseph Ballenger, at jballenger@usd116.org. Mr. Ballenger can also assist students in sending their transcripts to colleges and universities.