Counseling Department
Parent & Student Resources at Whitmore Lake High School
How to Request Transcripts Online
The WLHS Counseling Center provides access to valuable resources for both students and parents throughout your time at Whitmore Lake High School. As you begin to make plans for after graduation, we can also help you request your transcripts and confidently get them to those who need them. Click below to learn more.
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KHAN Academy
The Khan Academy is an educational organization that produces short lessons in the form of videos and practice problems in Math, Science, and Computing, as well as SAT test prep for students of all ages. Their programs are a valuable resource to supplement your education and receive extra academic instruction in addition to your traditional schooling.
NCAA Eligibility Center
If you're a prep athlete who's thinking about attending college, you'll need to know all there are about academic eligibility requirements as well as other qualifications you must receive first in order to participate. If you want to learn more, it's quick and easy to register online and take the first step towards your dream of being a college athlete!
NAIA
The NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) also gives student-athletes a chance to participate in collegiate athletics at any of over 250 schools in 21 conferences. As of 2018, the NAIA has awarded over $600 million dollars in scholarships to 65,000 student-athletes across the United States in a variety of sports including football and basketball, as well as invitational and emerging sports like lacrosse, volleyball, and bowling.
Health & Well-Being Resources for WLHS Students
Washtenaw County Health Resources
School and support are important to a student's success, but their health should always come first! Check out the local health and mental health resources in Washtenaw County for your student's needs. There are listings for medical, dental, vision, Outpatient Services, Community-Based Crisis Services, Residential Programs, Emergency Services, Prevention Education and Support Services, and more. Click below to see the Washtenaw County behavioral health resource list.
Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is a form of bullying when it occurs using electronic technology on digital platforms and social media. It is a growing problem facing today's youth, because unlike traditional bullying, there is no real escape from cyberbullying as it can happen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For information on cyberbullying and how to prevent and respond to it, click below to learn more.
Grief
Ele's Place is a healing center for grieving children and teens. Each week, peer support group programs help children ages 3-18 years to learn how to cope and begin to heal after the death of a parent, sibling or another loved one. For more information or to sign up for the program, click below to learn more.
Substance Abuse Resources
Dawn Farm, a rehabilitation organization in Ypsilanti, MI, offers a free informational series for parents, staff, and others interested in learning on how to understand, identify, and address adolescent alcohol and drug use problems. Don't wait until it's too late! Reach out to their team of trained specialists to learn more and sign up for the informational series.
OK2SAY
A hero doesn't necessarily have to wear a cape and tights, maybe a hero speaks up for what's right. Maybe that hero is you or me! If you see or hear something that doesn't seem right, you can submit a confidential tip to the OK2SAY program. It allows anyone to confidentially report tips on criminal activities or potential harm directed at Michigan students, school employees, or schools.
Suicide Prevention
Whether internal or external, students face many stressors in their daily lives that can have tragic consequences if ignored. Suicide attempts and completions, especially among young people, are a growing concern in our society, and it's up to us as parents and educators to provide them with the awareness and resources they need to be happy and healthy in their academic careers and beyond. In the download link below, you will find the Washtenaw Alive Resource List which contains contact information about several accredited behavioral health programs to be utilized by both students and parents, as well as the number of the National Suicide Prevention Hotline for those in immediate crisis.