Coronavirus Crisis Resources
The Coronavirus and COVID-19 have changed our world in unprecedented ways. The Nipmuc School Counseling Center is committed to providing support to students and families even while we are not physically in school. Below are some resources that may be helpful as you navigate through this period of time. Please do not hesitate to contact your school counselor if you have questions or concerns.
Kerry Fagan, School Adjustment Counselor: kfagan@mursd.org
Meredith Hefez, School Counselor: mhefez@mursd.org
Kendra Swenson, School Counselor: kswenson@mursd.org
Allison Towne, School Counselor: atowne@mursd.org
Kerry Fagan, School Adjustment Counselor: kfagan@mursd.org
Meredith Hefez, School Counselor: mhefez@mursd.org
Kendra Swenson, School Counselor: kswenson@mursd.org
Allison Towne, School Counselor: atowne@mursd.org
Meal Assistance
Managing Anxiety
Tips for Managing Anxiety Related to the Coronavirus
Talking to Children About COVID-19: A Parent Resource
Talking to Children About COVID-19: A Parent Resource
Community Mental Health
Email Communications
COLLEGE Information
SAT & AP Exam Updates
Virtual College Tours Document
Juniors: Can't go on a college visit? Check out this document for a virtual tour.
Virtual College Tours Document
Juniors: Can't go on a college visit? Check out this document for a virtual tour.
Nipmuc's Response to College Admissions Process re: COVID-19
Colleges and universities have been sending out information regarding how they will view pass/fail on a transcript and how this might affect the college admissions review. The overwhelming response has been one of compassion and understanding. Nipmuc Regional HS is not alone in moving to this grading method. Colleges and universities find themselves in a similar position as do thousands of high schools nationwide.
What the Nipmuc School Counseling Department will do to support our college bound students:
Colleges and universities have been sending out information regarding how they will view pass/fail on a transcript and how this might affect the college admissions review. The overwhelming response has been one of compassion and understanding. Nipmuc Regional HS is not alone in moving to this grading method. Colleges and universities find themselves in a similar position as do thousands of high schools nationwide.
What the Nipmuc School Counseling Department will do to support our college bound students:
- Include a detailed explanation of our reasons behind choosing P/F over other grading options in our annually updated school profile, which accompanies every transcript submitted to a college/university
- Guide students in ways to share their experiences and efforts during this time in their college applications.
- Solicit narrative feedback from teachers to include in counselor letters of recommendation (and/or as an addendum to the transcript for those colleges/universities that do not consider letters of recommendation in their admissions review) that outline the student’s efforts during this unusual time.
- Most colleges and universities have detailed information about new policies and application review flexibility available on their websites. Click here to see some examples.
Virtual Wellness Week
April 13th- 17th: Welcome to Virtual Wellness Week, brought to you by the Nipmuc School Counseling Center, Health Office, and PE Department! We hope you'll take part in some wellness activities each day this week and throughout the rest of our time out of school. Click here to get to the interactive schedule of events.
