Academic Counseling and
School Social Services

Academic Counseling

Academic counseling, also known as academic advising, is a process that helps students navigate their academic and professional paths.

Academic counselors can help students:

Set goals: Create degree objectives and decide on a major
Meet requirements: Understand how to fulfill requirements and keep up with deadlines
Plan their studies: Select classes and learn about coursework for different degree programs
Make changes: Request course or major changes
Get support: Receive institutional support and help with financial aid
Prepare for college: Get ready for learning beyond the classroom

School Social Worker

School social workers help students succeed academically by providing services that address their mental and behavioral health, family needs, and other issues.

School Social Workers can help:

Counseling: School social workers offer individual and group counseling to help students build relationships and develop strategies to manage issues like bullying, anger, and family crises.
Assessment: School social workers conduct biopsychosocial assessments to evaluate students' physical, emotional, and mental health.
Crisis intervention: School social workers act quickly to help students who are at risk or experiencing violence or bullying.
Family support: School social workers interview families and help them support their child's needs in school.
Advocacy: School social workers advocate for students, teachers, and families to school administration and the community.
Policy formation: School social workers help form school discipline policies.
Community involvement: School social workers facilitate community involvement in schools.

Kenyetta

Jenkins

Counselor

kjenkins@cayugaisd.com

Riley

Wyatt

School Social Worker

rwyatt@cayugaisd.com

Resources for Help

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States.

CISD Suicide Prevention Plan

For Policy Click Here

Stop Bullying

In an effort to create the safest possible environment for all students, Cayuga ISD has partnered with CrisisGo to create an online bullying report system available to all students through the CrisisGo App, Safe2SpeakUP, or the online link located below. Students who witness bullying, cyberbullying or students who are the victim of bullying may choose to report any helpful information to the campus administration through the use of either of these resources. All information may be submitted anonymously if the student chooses to do so. It is the goal of Cayuga ISD to maintain a positive, caring environment that is free from any form of bullying and cyberbullying. Reporting of any incidents will help the campus administration and staff stay aware of potential problems and react accordingly.

Report Bullying Now

Information Regarding Testing

PSAT/NMSQT

What is the PSAT? The PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test) is a standardized test administered by the College Board and is now digital. It prepares you for the SAT and serves as your entrance exam for the prestigious National Merit Scholarships.

PSAT 8/9

The PSAT 8/9 is for 8th and 9th graders and lasts 2 hours and 25 minutes. It covers Reading and Writing (55 min, 42 questions), Writing & Language (30 min, 40 questions), and Math (60 min, 38 questions). Schools can offer this year’s test during several windows from September to April.

PSAT 10

The PSAT 10 is for sophomores and is slightly longer at 2 hours and 45 minutes. The Reading section (60 min, 47 questions), Writing & Language (35 min, 44 questions), and Math sections (70 min, 48 questions) are the same as those in the actual PSAT/NMSQT test.

The new digital PSAT/NMSQT takes 2 hours and 14 minutes. The test has two sections: Reading and Writing (64 minutes, 54 questions), and Math (70 minutes, 44 questions). The Reading and Writing section is divided into two modules with questions covering four categories: Craft and Structure, Information and Ideas, Standard English Conventions, and Expression of Ideas. Math questions include four areas of content: Algebra, Advanced Math, Problem-Solving and Data Analysis, and Geometry and Trigonometry. Some questions require a calculator, while other questions are better solved without a calculator.

The PSAT/NMSQT is the qualifying test for junior students to enter the National Merit Scholarship competition. To win, students must take the PSAT/NMSQT in the fall of Junior year. For 2023, students can take the PSAT/NMSQT on a date (determined by the school) between October 2 and 31.

Home-Schooled Student Testing Information Under Texas state law, homeschooled students are allowed the same access to PSAT testing as public school students, and must be charged the same testing fee as district students. According to the Texas Education Code, Section 29.916: Sec. 29.916. HOME-SCHOOLED STUDENT MERIT SCHOLARSHIP AND ADVANCED PLACEMENT TESTING.

(a) In this section:

(1) "Home-schooled student" means a student who predominantly receives instruction in a general elementary or secondary education program that is provided by the parent, or a person standing in parental authority, in or through the child's home.

(2) "PSAT/NMSQT" means the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test sponsored by the College Board and Educational Testing Service and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

(b) A school district shall permit a home-schooled student entitled under Section 25.001 to attend public school in the district to participate in an administration of the PSAT/NMSQT or a college advanced placement test offered by the district. A school district shall require a home-schooled student to pay the same fee to participate in a test under this subsection that a student enrolled in the district is required to pay.

Please contact Kenyetta Jenkins for more information. kjenkins@cayugaisd.com or 903-928-2965

Important Dates

Cayuga Elementary School

April 9 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Reading Language Arts STAAR

April 15 5th Grade Science STAAR

April 23 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Math STAAR

Cayuga Middle School

April 15 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Reading Language Arts STAAR

April 24th 8th Grade Science STAAR

April 23 8th Grade Social Studies STAAR

April 30 6th, 7th 8th Grade Math STAAR

Cayuga High School

April 15 English I and English II EOC

April 24 Biology and US History EOC

April 29 Algebra I EOC

College and Scholarship Information

Texas Tuition Promise Fund

If college is part of your child’s future, we’ve got a plan to help save for it. The Texas Tuition Promise Fund® allows you to lock in current undergraduate tuition rates and schoolwide required fees at Texas public colleges and universities, excluding medical and dental institutions. Tuition units purchased in the plan may be used for all or a portion of these costs, and our flexible payment options fit almost any budget. It’s easy to open a Texas Tuition Promise Fund account. And, the sooner you start, the more affordable a college education could be. Texans may enroll in the plan at any time between Sept. 1 and Feb. 28 (Feb. 29 in leap years). Enrollment for children younger than 1 year of age extends through July 31.

FAFSA

Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation. At the office of Federal Student Aid, our more than 1,400 employees help make college education possible for more than 10 million students each year. Federal Student Aid is responsible for managing the student financial assistance programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. These programs provide grant, work-study, and loan funds to students attending college or career school.

In Texas, completing the FAFSA is mandatory. High school seniors in Texas must fill out the FAFSA, the Texas Application for State Financial Aid or sign an opt-out form to graduate.

Annuity.org

A college education is one of the most important investments you will ever make. By managing how you pay for school and what you spend money on, you can worry less about debt and more about your career after graduation. Receiving a scholarship — or multiple scholarships — can significantly reduce your tuition and other college expenses. Scholarships are available in various forms and dollar amounts. Many students receive partial scholarships from different sources.

NCAA/ College Sports

College-bound student-athletes preparing to enroll in a Division I or II school need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to ensure they have met amateurism standards and are academically prepared for college coursework. International college-bound student-athletes planning to enroll at a Division III school must also receive an amateurism-only certification from the Eligibility Center. All perspective student athletes must register with the eligibility center in grade 11. SAT and ACT scores must be sent directly from the testing agencies - use code "9999". Go to the NCAA website to register as a prospective student athlete. For more information click on the link below:

CommonApp

The Common Application (Common App) is a single college application you can use to apply to many public and private colleges and universities. Each year, more than a million students use the Common App. The Common App is an easy option to compile all of your personal information, transcript, essays, recommendation letters, and more to submit to colleges, especially compared to filling out individual applications for each college or university. Common App Colleges Over 1,000 colleges and universities in the United States and worldwide accept the Common App. Even highly-selective colleges accept the Common App, including all eight Ivy League colleges. To find potential colleges or see if the university you’re interested in accepts the Common App, visit the Common App’s website to easily search or filter.

ACT/SAT

The purpose of the ACT and SAT test is to measure a high school student's readiness for college, and provide colleges with one common data point that can be used to compare all applicants. College admissions officers will review standardized test scores alongside your high school GPA, the classes you took in high school, letters of recommendation from teachers or mentors, extracurricular activities, admissions interviews, and personal essays. How important ACT/SAT scores are in the college application process varies from school to school. For more information click on the links below:

Scholarships

Click the links below to visit websites that offer thousands of scholarships in one place :

The information for the following scholarships has been placed in a folder on the scholarship bulletin board at the 4-way and links have been emailed to the seniors:

Cayuga ISD

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