Academic

Academic Mentors Available: The WHS Hub, formerly known as MyTime App, provides you with many student resources. You can request an Academic Mentor, sign up for college visits, sign up to come into the building to work, view teacher availability, and more! Students can access the WHS Hub through the MyApps page.

Reminder: Term 1 grades have been posted

Please check your transcript (available in Skyward under report cards) for accuracy
Contact your teachers to take care of any Incomplete grades from Term 1 ASAP

Post-Secondary

Seniors: Local Scholarship applications are available. There are two different types of scholarship packet applications and both application packets were emailed to you on Monday, December 7. Please see below for more information on each application packet.

Shared Application Packet

All of the scholarships in this packet use a shared application (Google form).
The application deadline is January 8, 2021.
These scholarships are offered by local sponsors and can be redeemed at any two-year or four-year college or university in the US.
Seniors can apply for up to four scholarships in this packet.
Only one application per senior can be accepted.
Review the Shared Application Scholarship Packet before starting to get a list of application questions.
The application has to be completed and submitted in one sitting. Partial work cannot be saved and finished at a later time.
The application isn't difficult to complete!
A transcript or letters of recommendation are not required for any of the scholarships listed in this packet.
Late applications cannot be accepted.

Separate Application Packet

All of the scholarships in this packet have separate applications.
The applications can be found on Naviance and instructions are listed in the packet.
Application deadlines vary but most deadlines are January 8, 2021.
There is no limit on the number of scholarships that can be applied for in this packet.
Late applications cannot be accepted.

Questions? Contact Deb Musser in the College and Career Center (CCC), room B202 or at Deb.Musser@wayzataschools.org.

Social + Emotional

Mental Health Matters-Free Mental Health Podcasts

Anxiety Slayer is a podcast focused on meditation and relaxation-type activities such as breathing tools and self-affirmations.
Happier is hosted by the author of the book The Happiness Project. The podcast provides tips and tricks to "increase happiness". These tips are often the "life-hack" variety and provide listeners ideas on how to improve their quality of life.
ADHD reWired shares stories, interviews individuals who have dealt with ADHD, and offers tips for those coping with ADHD to increase their productivity and functioning.
10% Happier is a mindfulness podcast that addresses a clear, simple approach to meditation along side some of the most respected meditation teachers in the world.
Not Another Anxiety Show offers conversations with experts, while wellness coach Kelli offers information and practical tips about how to manage anxiety.
Mindfulness Mode teaches mindfulness and meditation techniques. It includes interviews, strategies, and tips to help people learn how to be more centered and live in the present.

Live Q & A with WHS Counselors and Social Workers

You're invited to attend on December 16, 6:00-8:00 p.m. to connect live with support staff.

This is an open forum to ask questions, live with counselors and social workers.

Zoom Link Password: fiOmZgnI

Free Essay Editing services from DePaul University

Seniors: Having an extra set of eyes on a personal statement, a college essay, or a scholarship essay can be a lifesaver. Depaul University is offering free essay editing services for high school students.