School Counselor
Arielle Smith
Barker Counselor
asmith@mcas.k12.in.us
(219) 873-2057, ext. 7308
Student Resources
21st Century Scholarship
The 21st Century Scholarship can provide students up to four years of undergraduate tuition at any participating public college or university in Indiana. Students can enroll in the program as early as the 7th grade year but must enroll by June 30th of your students 8th grade year. Don't miss out on the opportunity for free money for college tuition!
College & Career
All 7th and 8th grade students will be working in Naviance, a comprehensive website that helps align student strengths and interests to post-secondary goals, and improve student outcomes. Students will complete a series of assessments in middle school to begin their college and career exploration. Students can access Naviance through Clever.
Homework Hotline
Chat: Online chat is available during operating hours: Sunday-Thursday. 5pm-10pm ET
Call: Tutors are available to answer calls during operating hours: Sunday-Thursday, 5pm-10pm ET Call 1-877-ASK-ROSE
Email: Email questions can be submitted at any time and out tutors respond during operating hours: Sunday-Thursday, 5pm-10pm ET E-mail www.askrose.org
PSAT 8/9
To view PSAT 8/9 scores, create a College Board account.
Links for Teens in Crisis
Suicide & Crisis Prevention Lifeline Number: 988
National Suicide Prevention Hotline:
1-800-279-8255
Crisis Text line (24/7 Crisis Counseling): Text IN
to 741741 for free
Indiana's Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline:
1-800-800-5556
Teen Help Hotlines and Info Links
Hundreds of hotlines and other resources for depression, suicide, bullying, grieving, cutting, alcohol and drug abuse, domestic violence, and many MANY others!
Indiana State Suicide Prevention
If you or someone you know has ongoing thoughts of death or suicide, or if a suicide attempt has been made, contact a doctor or go to a hospital emergency room immediately or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
The Samaritan Center
The Samaritan Center is a community-based, interfaith counseling and education service serving Michigan City and LaPorte. Their mission is to help individuals and organizations heal and grow by improving their spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being.
Swanson Center
Swanson Center's staff is dedicated to improving lives by providing comprehensive, expert mental health services. Offices are in both Michigan City and LaPorte.
