Counseling

We are hopeful that this page will be a helpful resource for you. Please check our page often as it is updated with important information for both students and parents. Also, please refer to the Facebook feed below and be sure to like and follow our page to stay up to date on the latest happenings at USA.

The graduation requirements at Unionville-Sebewaing Area High School are in large part determined by the State of Michigan and are outlined in the documents in the link above Don't hesitate to contact the guidance office for more information regarding the graduation requirements at USA.

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Counseling Staff

EMILY GOKEY

School Counselor

High School Guidance

(989) 883-2534

gokeyem@think-usa.org

STEFANI KOCH

Counseling Secretary

High School Guidance

(989) 883-2534

Extension: 38171

kochst@think-usa.org


REQUEST A TRANSCRIPT ANYTIME, FROM ANYWHERE.

All transcript requests are completed online using Parchment. Parchment enables students to request their high school send their transcript to the college of their choice. Past graduates can use Parchment, as well, when applying to college or when transferring to a different institution.

For detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to request your transcript, please refer to the following document:

Parchment Directions

Click on the following link to order your Parchment Transcript:

Parchment Website

WONDERING HOW TO AFFORD COLLEGE?

Students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA to see what kind of financial assistance they qualify for. More information is available through Virtual Financial Aid Presentations (michigan.gov).

High school students and families interested in learning more about the Michigan Achievement Scholarship can view the Michigan Achievement Scholarship Webinar Recording (youtube.com). This will contain information on:

  • The NEW Community College Guarantee

  • Michigan Achievement Scholarship eligibility requirements

  • Michigan Achievement Scholarship award amounts

  • Important action items for students and families

  • Additional resources and program information

Michigan Achievement Scholarship Informational Sessions

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS:

Our community is extremely supportive of USA graduates as evidenced by the money they donate in scholarship dollars to graduating seniors each year. Businesses and clubs regularly make their scholarship applications available in February of a student's senior year.

Remember, the more scholarships you apply for, the greater likelihood you'll be chosen.

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2023-24 Scholarships available

Job Shadow Information

Two (2) job shadow experiences are required in order to walk in graduation. Please select careers of interest to shadow for at least a 1/2 day each, for a total of no more than 2 days excused from school. Students must arrange job shadow experiences in advance.

Visit must be prearranged in the Guidance Office, with your teachers, and your parent. Please have all of your teachers sign form and then give this form to Mrs. Gokey OR Mrs. Koch before you leave the building for the job shadow. Office Staff will make a copy of it and return original to you to take along on your job shadow.

Once you return to school, please hand in original, signed form from job shadow supervisor to the Guidance Office, confirming attendance or the visit will not be considered an excused absence from school. Mrs. Gokey OR Mrs. Koch will also make a copy for you to put in your senior binder.

If you are doing a job shadow in the summer, you only need to fill out the right side of the form. After your job shadow is complete, please email the form to Mrs. Koch at kochst@think-usa.org.

You may also mail it to:

  • Unionville-Sebewaing Area Schools

  • 2203 Wildner Rd

  • Sebewaing, MI 48759

  • Attn: Guidance Office