Counselor Connection

• 📔 Grades/Progress Check
• ❓ Scholarship Questions/Assistance
• 🎓 Career/College Counseling
• 📅 Class Schedule/Changes
• 🏫 General Counseling Session

• 2nd - 5th period: MON, THURS
• 3rd - 7th period: TUES, WEDS
• All day: FRI

Please use Mrs. Kulka's Calendly to schedule an appointment.

https://calendly.com/maria-kulka-marcelluscs

Dear Marcellus Students,

I am so excited to be back after my maternity leave and to see all of your familiar faces again! I’ve missed you all and can’t wait to get back to helping you with your academic and personal goals.

This week, I will be visiting all 9th-11th grade English classrooms to share important information about an upcoming Parent Info Night focused on early college options. I’m excited to talk with you about the great opportunities available for your future!

For my seniors, I will be meeting with each of you individually to discuss your plans for after high school graduation. It’s an exciting time, and I want to make sure you have the support you need as you plan for the next steps.

In the meantime, please feel free to stop by my office to sign up for a meeting, or you can schedule an appointment with me through my Calendly link. I’m here to support you however I can, so don’t hesitate to reach out!

I’m looking forward to another great semester together!

Warmly,
Mrs.Kulka
School Counselor

Start planning NOW for after high school. DON'T PROCRASTINATE!

Ask yourself the question: What's my plan after I graduate from high school? Do you plan on attending college? Do you plan on going into the military? Trades? Or, do you plan on going directly into the workforce? These are things you need to start thinking about right NOW.

Reach out to Mrs. Kulka to talk about your next steps!

For seniors who do plan on attending college, please start working on these things:

• Complete your college applications - Remember, October is College Application Month and many college will be waiving their application fees!
• Request your HS transcript to be sent to schools you apply to via Parchment
• Complete your FAFSA beginning in December
• Start looking for scholarships
• Make contact with a college admissions counselor to get the most pertinent information

February 20 - Half day for students, Parent-Teacher Conferences

February 21 - No school for students, professional development day

February 24 - No school for students

February 26 - Parent Info Night (Early College Options) HS Library - 6:30pm-7:30pm

Dual Enrollment

Early Middle College

ISD Career Academies

Van Buren Tech Center

If you'd like to find out more information about these programs, please attend our upcoming Parent Info Night!

AFTER SCHOOL

MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY UNTIL 4:00PM.

STUDENTS CAN USE THIS TIME TO GET EXTRA HELP ON ASSIGNMENTS AND FINISH CLASSWORK.

THERE IS NO HOMEWORK HOUR ON HALF DAYS.
Students may drop in, but are required to stay the entire hour.

Students are encouraged to search for other scholarships. www.fastweb.com is a great resource.

Also check out:

https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/students-fams/mi-scholarship-search

https://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/training/find-scholarships.aspx?lang=en&

https://www.mometrix.com/blog/scholarships-for-college/

• Scholarship updates will be made periodically as scholarships are given to the school/school counselor. Refer to this document for the latest updates.

• Be sure to check the financial aid webpages of the colleges and universities that you have applied to.

• Many scholarships require you to have a FAFSA completed. Complete your FAFSA at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.

• Please utilize this new scholarship search tool the State of Michigan has released to help seniors find scholarships. Click the link and select which Michigan county you live in to view the available scholarships for that location. Use the 'Generate PDF' button to export a list of your results that you can save to your device.

Zolman Tire Student Scholarship

APPLY ASAP! Deadline 2.28.2025

The Leon & Audrey Hovarter Scholarship Trust

Deadline: April 25, 2025

If you'd like to apply for this scholarship, PLEASE pick up a paper application from my office.

Hagan Scholarship 2025-2026

Deadline: March 15, 2025

Michigan Achievement Scholarship & Community College Gurantee

About Baker College:

The Baker College Mission Statement:

The mission of Baker College is to provide an inclusive, innovative and transformative educational experience which allows students to positively impact their lives and the world around them.

Programs of Study - Baker College Majors and degrees

Financial Aid and Scholarships - How much does Baker College cost?

With our BeFree Tuition Guarantee, qualified undergraduate students can have their standard tuition costs covered!* This opportunity is available to undergraduate students who attend on-campus or online.

*Qualified students who are eligible for the maximum Pell Grant and enroll in an undergraduate program (associate degree, bachelor degree, or a credentialed certificate program) as a new student at Baker College may have their standard tuition costs covered for up to 5 years. This is funded through a combination of the Pell Grant, other federal and state grants the student qualifies for, and institutional funds. Students attending The Culinary Institute of Michigan, The Auto Diesel Institute of Michigan or College of Nursing Programs will be responsible to pay specialty program tuition costs that exceed standard tuition costs

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Email: [email protected]
Location: Mrs. Kulka's Office is located in the Main Office of the high school
Phone: (269) 646 - 5081

Calendly: https://calendly.com/maria-kulka-marcelluscs