High School Counselors
| Tom Lenderink | Angela Kamman |
| Social/Emotional & Academic (Students Last Name A-Z) | College & Career Counselor |
| Email: tlenderink@svak12.org | Email: akamman@svak12.org |
| Office: 303-471-8439 x276 | Office: 303-471-8439 x249 |
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What You Can Expect From Us
- Focus on academics, social-emotional issues, and career/college readiness
- Manage student class schedules and community service
- Promote a safe and inclusive learning environment
- Provide individual and small group counseling
- Facilitate class workshops and college meetings
- Collaborate and communicate with parents, teachers, staff, and students
We are Here to Improve the Lives of our Students
The national average of student to counselor ratio is approximately 470-1. The recommended average by the American School Counselor Association is 250-1. We offer a 250-1 ratio so if a student needs support we are here for them. SVA also has a College & Career Counselor who is here to help with all of your questions when it comes to the College application process, looking for scholarships and applying for Financial Aid.
College Counseling
As a college preparatory school, we are committed to helping students and parents/guardians with college planning. Our curriculum is designed to meet college admissions requirements so our students can pursue the college of their choice that best fits their goals and prepare for life beyond high school.
REMIND Messages
Our text messaging system for ALL SkyView HS students, parents, and educators. Sign up by Graduation Year below to receive important reminder updates on: College, Financial Aid, Scholarships, Career-Related Events, and More!
NOTE: Parents, if you have students in different classes please select one class below to register in the REMIND App. To connect to the second class please contact Mrs. Kamman for the Class Code. This code can be added within your app on your phone.
Students
We begin our work with students in their freshman and sophomore year with career exploration. Juniors are provided focused workshops on topics such as college searches, creating an initial interest list, letter of recommendation and college essay writing. We also connect students to SAT prep courses during the spring of junior year. Senior year workshops include narrowing the college list, how/when to apply to colleges, supplemental essay writing, Common Application and scholarship search. Counselors meet with each student to discuss college readiness and we encourage students to stop by anytime to speak with their counselor. Asking questions is a great thing!
Workshop sessions are supplemented with college visits. Individual colleges are scheduled to speak to interested students in a small group setting. In addition, our counselors organize a College Fair each fall, inviting colleges from across the country that our students have expressed interest in applying to. Finally, we offer day trips to nearby colleges where students have an opportunity to take a tour, meet admission representatives, observe, campus/college life, and learn more about what each college offers.
Parents/Guardians
Parent/guardian workshops offer support throughout the year. Workshop topics include an introduction to the college process, financial aid, Naviance access (a comprehensive college and career readiness solution that helps align student strengths and interests to post secondary goals), and college search. We encourage parents to email, call or schedule in-person appointments to discuss their child’s progress or answer general questions.
Academic & College Resources
As a college preparatory school, we are committed to helping students and parents/guardians with college planning. Our curriculum is designed to meet college admissions requirements so our students can pursue the college of their choice that best fits their goals and prepare for life beyond high school.
ACT vs SAT
Retaking the ACT or SAT
Best Colleges SAT Prep (free)
Kaplan Test Prep (free)
Khan Academy SAT Prep (free)
SAT Test Prep – ZAPS Doorway to College
SAT Test Prep – Elite Academics
AP (Advanced Placement)
AP Credit Policy Search
BigFuture – College Board
College Opportunity Fund (COF)
Colleges Requiring/Recommending SAT with Essay
College Tour Questions to Ask
Common Application Schools
GAP Year Solutions
Matching Common App & Naviance Accounts
Removing Colleges From Your List in Common App
Community Service Log
Financial Aid for College – FAFSA
Career Interest Inventory
Cyber Security Degree Programs in CO
Likeable STEM
Play Sports in College
Premiere Nursing Academy – Healthcare Career & Education
Western Undergraduate Exchange Program (WUE)
Yearly Planning Guide
University HQ – College Resource By Major
Scholarship Information
American College Foundation – Visionary Scholarship
Boettcher Foundation Scholarship
College Board Opportunity Scholarships
Daniels Fund
Going Merry Scholarship & Financial Aid Platform
Honors Grad U Scholarship
Lands’ End Starboard Scholarship
The Mega List of Scholarships You Should Apply For
Pinnacol Foundation Scholarship Program
Scholarship Searches
White Rose Scholarship Foundation
Student Workshops
FAFSA Workshop: September 24, 2020
Financial Aid 101: Tips on Getting Money for College Slide Presentation
Freshman Workshop: February 17, 2021
Naviance & 9th Grade Self-Assessment Slide Presentation
Career Interest Profiler Worksheet
Sophomore Workshop: November 10, 2020
Turning Your Personality Into a Profession Slide Presentation
(Slide Presentation was updated because the Naviance Platform was updated in February 2021)
Junior Workshop: August 25, 2020
Junior College Timeline: Get Ready! Slide Presentation
Junior Workshop: September 17, 2020 (No Video Available, Took Place on Campus)
College Search Slide Presentation
Junior Workshop: PSAT/NMSQT Results: January 28, 2021
PSAT/NMSQT Results Slide Presentation
Elite Academics SAT Prep Info
SAT Prep Info
Junior Workshop: LORs, College Essays, CE and CLEP: March 2021 (No Video Available, Took Place in English Classrooms)
LORs, College Essays, CE and CLEP Slide Presentation
CB College Essay Handout
Sample Essays & Common App Prompts
Senior Workshop: August 18, 2020
Senior College Timeline: Get Going! Slide Presentation
Senior Workshop: September 11, 2020 (No Video Available, took place on campus)
College List & Scholarship Information