Financial Aid Information - Here are some web sites to visit for financial aid information, forms and deadlines:

• http://www.fafsa.ed.gov (Federal Financial Aid Forms) This form is also available in the career center or either guidance office.
• http://www.mheso.state.mn.us (Calculators available)
• http://www.fastweb.com
• http://www.mapping-yourfuture.org
• http://www.iseek.org
  

RECIPROCITY - what is it?
Minnesota residents are eligible to attend college or vocational schools in South Dakota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and Iowa without paying out of state tuition costs. For more information on the application, who qualifies and which schools go to: http://www.mheso.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?pageID=97

College and University web sites information:

• Minnesota State Colleges and Universities - http://www.mnscu.edu/campuses/indes.html
• University of MN-Twin Cities Admissions - http://www1.umn.edu/twincities/03_admissions.php
• University of Wisconsin System - http://www.uwsa.edu/
• Iowa Department of Education College Links -http://www.iowa.gov/educate/

Official guide for seamless transfer of credits in Minnesota Higher Education: http://www.mntransfer.org/Tables/CourseEquivalency.html

Mulitcultural Resources
American Indian http://www.aioic.org. Programs and services for American Indian People.
Center for Asians and Pacific Islanders 612-721-0122
Chicanos Latinos Unidos En Servicio 612-746-3500
English Learning Center for Immigrant and Refugee Families 612-874-9963
MN Department of Human Rights - http://www.humanrights.state.mn.us

Mental Health Information
What is depression? - http://www.psychologyinfo.com/depression/teens.htm - This web site has good information about teen depression, myths and truths, how it is treated, definitions and resource information. Other web sites: http://www.bpcenter.com/childdepr.html & http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1034864
Signs of Depression:

• Persistent sadness and/or irritability.
• Low self-esteem or feelings of worthlessness.
• Statements such as: "I'm bad. I'm stupid. No one likes me."
• Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities.
• Change in appetite (either increase or decrease).
• Change in sleep patterns (either increase or decrease).
• Difficulty in concentrating.
• Anger and rage.
• Headaches, stomachaches or other physical pains that seem to have no cause.
• Changes in activity level. The child either becomes more lethargic or more hyperactive.
• Recurring thoughts of death or suicide.

Signs & symptoms of eating disorders
http://www.something-fishy.org/isf/sigssymptoms.php

Grief & Loss
We know going through the loss of a family member or friend can be very difficult. The counseling department offers a grief group at school to help students deal with their loss. Please see your school counselor for information.
Stages if grief:

• Denial/shock: this isn't happening to me.
• Anger: why is this happening?
• Bargaining: I promise I'll be a better person if....
• Depression: I don't care....
• Acceptance: I am ready to move forward.

Helpful web sites:
http://www.aarp.org/
EEG & Clinical Neuroscience Society - http://www.ecnsweb.com
International Society of Neuronal Regulation - http://www.isnr.org
National Library of Medicine - http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov
American Academy of Child Adol. Psych. - http://www.aacap.org
Science Daily Magazine - http://www.sciencedaily.com
John Hopkins Medicine - http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org
OCD Foundation - http://www.ocfoundation.org
linking brain dysfunctions to criminal behavior - http://www.crime-times.org
OCD Centers of America - http://www.mindbodyconsult.com
Drug Information and Alerts - http://www.fda.gov
LD - http://www.Ldonline.org
Surveys - http://www.ocdrecoverycenters.com

Local/National resources phone numbers:

Centennial School District #12
PHONE: 763-792-5000    FAX: 763-792-5050
White Building - 4757 North Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014
Red Building - 4881 101st Lane NE, Circle Pines, MN 55014 -
WEB: http://www.isd12.org/

Last Updated :  May 29, 2007
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