Counseling Today - June 2025

June 11, 2025

Here is your June CDH Counseling Department newsletter! We encourage you tofollow us on Instagram for more regular reminders and updates, especially until our next newsletter in September! Enjoy the summer!

We are also proud to say that our counseling department is a Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP), with CDH having earned RAMP status during the summer, 2023. We are the only private high school in Minnesota to have this designation and it is good until 2028. Feel free to read moreabout this great honor, what it took to earn, and what it means for our students! 

If you need to contact us, please continue reading for our summer hours. Also, take a look at our contact pageon the school website to determine the best person to help address your needs. 

School Counseling

All CDH Students

Jane Young, school counselor, will sadly not be with us at CDH next year. Ms. Young’s students will be taken over by a new counselor, to be determined. Information will be shared as soon as possible. As Ms. Young transitions to her new position, families needing assistance this summer should reach out to Ms. Shead. We will miss Ms. Young greatly and wish her the best of luck!

There will be minimal summertime counseling department availability:

• Mrs. Mansur, administrative assistant: Tues and Thurs mornings.

• Ms. Carroll, registrar: Mon - Fri, available through email or by appointment.

• Ms. Roy, school counselor: available until June 18 and then unavailable in the summer - families of students last names N-R should reach out to Ms. Shead if needed during the summer.

• Ms. Young, school counselor: available until June 18 and then moving on from CDH. Families of students last names H-M should reach out to Ms. Shead if needed during the summer.

• Ms. Shead, lead counselor: available weekly through email and in person by appointment.

• All other Counselors: available periodically through email. 

Especially important in the summer: if you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call **CRISIS (**274747) or dial 911.

AP Students

AP scores will become available to students on Monday, July 7. You may view and send colleges your scores here.

College Counseling

Juniors

College Bootcamp
Both College Application Bootcamp sessions are full. For those students who signed up, a reminder that The College Application Bootcamp runs from August 4 to August 7. If you have any questions before Bootcamp starts, please contact one of the college counselors: Laura Nelson (last names L-Z) or Mitchell Reynolds (last names A-K).

Seniors

Final Transcripts
For those students who completed their Class of 2025 Senior Survey in Naviance, final transcripts will be sent to your college by mid-June. If you have any questions or need to change where your final transcript is going, please contact Mrs. Mansur.

Graduation Statistics

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! We had an incredible group of seniors and it's exciting to see what wonderful things they are embarking on next.

96% of our graduating class is choosing to continue their education with 93% attending 4-year schools, and 3% attending 2-year schools. 12% will be continuing a sport in college. The remaining handful are pursuing Junior Hockey, Military, Employment, or a Gap Year. 

To see where students are headed, please stop by our Class of 2025 Bulletin Board in the counseling office! We will have CDH students represented in 32 states, Washington D.C., and Mexico!

Chemical Health Counseling

All Students

Chemical Health Corner

Structure = Best Practice for Mental Health

Summer is here and many students look forward to having more free time! This means no early mornings, no class or sports responsibilities, no assignments due, etc. With no school organizing their days, lack of structure can lead to anxiety and depression. More screen time, sleep and eating, disruption and lack of routine can all lead to boredom and restlessness. This in turn can lead to risky behaviors including substance use to fill the time. 

What are the benefits of structure?

Structure can help teens feel more in control thus reducing anxiety. It can provide a sense of purpose. Structure including physical activity promotes a feeling of wellbeing. Educational activities can help prevent academic decline. A structured routine can help teens maintain healthy sleep and eating habits.

Ideas for creating structure:

• Create a schedule that balances free time and structured activities.
• Do things that move your body.
• Set screen time limits.
• Establish sleep and wake times and regular meals.
• Engage in activities like summer jobs, volunteering and youth camps that promote interaction.
• Engage in educational activities.
• Tell someone about these goals

If teens are having struggles with substance use during the summer months here are some resources to call:

Know the Truth Prevention Program Anonymous Text Support Hotline: 612-440-3967

Hazelden Betty Ford: specializes in comprehensive substance use and mental health treatment for ages 12-25. 

Phone: 1-877-751-5353 

Address: 11505 36th Ave. N. Plymouth, MN 55441

M Health Adolescent Mental Health and Addiction Intensive Outpatient Programs:

Crystal : 763-541-4993

Maplewood: 651-779-2200

Here’s to a stimulating, restful, and fun summer for you all!

See you in the Fall!

Ms. Esping

Laura Esping
Chemical Health Counselor
Cretin-Derham Hall

Important Dates

July 7

AP scores available online

August 4 - 7

College Application Bootcamp (for registered students only)

August 22

9th Grade Orientation Day

August 25

9th Grade Culture Day

August 26

Trimester 1 of 2025-2026 School Year begins

Counseling Data

Please see the graduation data above, under “College Counseling.”