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Dawn Dauer
THS Counselor
(360) 264-3525
Email

Announcements

It's time to fill out your Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) if you're planning on going to a 2 year, 4 year, or technical college.  Click here to go to the FAFSA website.

Take Breaks!

Remember to take breaks after about 30 minutes of studying and sitting.  Get out of your chair, move around, go for a short walk, get your blood moving.  Take a 10 minute break and then get back to studying.

Welcome to Tenino High School Counseling Center

Our goal is to help students become college and career ready. Our counselor, Mrs. Dawn Dauer, assists students with not only their academic needs, but provides social/emotional support to help them be successful in high school and beyond.

If you need to reach Mrs. Dauer, don't hesitate to call at (360) 264-3525 or her email at email. Students may "drop-in" to see Mrs. Dauer before or after school, between classes and during lunch. Students may also sign up for an appointment.

New students can enroll using our Online Enrollment Portal

For transcripts, please contact the registrar, Mrs. Rogers, at (360) 264-3521 or via e-mail.

Graduation Requirements

  • 24 Credits to graduate

  • Pass Washington State History (typically completed in Middle School)

  • Pass a Graduation Pathway

  • Complete a High School And Beyond Plan (see below)

What is a High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP)?

The HSBP is a process for students, parents, and teachers to guide students through high school and think about their future. Plans are personalized and designed to help students set, visualize, and work to achieve goals. It should also be used to help students ensure they are learning the skills necessary to reach their post-high school goals.

What is required for the HSBP?

  • Identification of career goals aided by a skills and interest assessment

  • Identification of educational goals

  • A four-year plan for courses taken in high school that satisfies state and local graduation requirements and aligns with students' secondary and postsecondary goals.

  • Options for satisfying state and local graduation requirements, taking into account academic acceleration, dual credit courses, Career and Technical Education programs, and graduation pathway options.

  • Resume or activity log, that includes the student’s education, work experience, and community service.

  • Evidence that the student has received information on federal and state financial aid programs that help pay for postsecondary programs.

How do I complete the HSBP?

Tenino High School students work on their HSBP through their advisory class. Each grade level works on components of the HSBP and presents their work to their parents and advisor at Student Led Conferences (SLC's) each spring. The HSBP is finalized their senior year.

Tenino High School uses the Homeroom High School And Beyond Plan app available to students through Clever on their Chromebooks.

Dual Credit Programs

Dual Credit provides students with the potential to earn high school and college credit at the same time through successful completion of a course and/or corresponding exam.

Skill Centers are an integral part of an overall expansion of CTE programming in Washington. Skill centers are regional secondary schools that serve high school students from multiple school districts. They provide instruction in preparatory programs that are either too expensive or too specialized for school districts to operate individually. Tenino School District partners with New Market Skills Center in Tumwater. Visit their website by clicking on the logo below.

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Running Start : Students in grades 11 and 12 can take college courses at South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) or Centralia Community College. Learn more about Running Start by visiting the links/logos below.

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After High School

Attending College

So you're interested in going to college? Which one is for you? Below you will find valuable resources that will help you learn about four year, community, and technical colleges!

Washington State 4 Year Colleges/Universities admission deadlines and fees

Washington State Community/Technical Colleges websites

OnlineU - Learn about Online Colleges and Universities

Register for the ACT

Register for the SAT

Joining the Military or an Apprenticeship

Apprenticeships

Military

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Interested in college but need some cash? Here you will find a helpful list of scholarships and financial aid opportunities as well as applications to apply for them.

Tenino High School Scholarship Opportunities

Fastweb.com: Find Your dream school and a way to pay for it

the Washboard.org: Looking for scholarships? The Washboard makes it simple