215 New School Year Starter Kit

Kolbecast

AMDG. Just enrolled? Considering enrolling? Returning but feeling overwhelmed? Today’s episode is for you. Dean of Admissions Jeanne Anne Ford and customer support supervisor Colleen Pilon share their go-to guidance on organization and inspiration for a new school year, from answering the top questions they get on repeat to tips and tricks they recommend on the regular. Together with Bonnie and Steven, they provide practical pointers on balancing structure and flexibility.

Relevant Kolbecast episodes

• 105 Not Just for Special Occasions, concerning socialization

• 103 Above & Beyond with Nancy Nelson from the Kolbe Academy bookstore

• 32 Reflections of His Light with Kolbe Academy alumnae Sister Margaret Mary and Sister Anne of the Marian Sisters of Santa Rosa

• 211 Continuity & Community with advisors who discuss ways that Kolbe advisors can help that families might not have thought of

Links mentioned & related:

• The chat feature that Colleen mentions is accessible on the Kolbe Academy homepage.

• Schedule an appointment with a Kolbe advisor via the Academic Advising services page

• Course selection support page

• Welcome Packet including how to submit grade reports

• Academics & Advising articles, including Scheduling Recommendations and Organizing the School Year

• Kolbe Bookstore’s Buy Back Program

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