Counselors help students not only academically but also emotionally for life after high school. Not many students will have the support a counselor can provide at home, and being part of their lives, helping them successfully navigate their life through school can be very helpful for their growth. School counseling is not only beneficial for Read More
Before we know it is time for classes to begin and a new class of students will be walking the halls of your school. Here is a nice infographic from We are Teachers that gives you some ideas for icebreakers that can help you get to know your students in fun ways.
Teachers Pay Teachers has a nice free handout available for students – “How to Get Through a Hard Day”. To get a copy a “free registration” is required. Here is a link to the page to download it: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Resiliency-FREE-handout-for-students-middle-high-school-counseling-6926624?fbclid=IwAR3UQiUywwh5Gtmea1OAtgKBxquG-fLvbLh_XuwnutVbEVkJles0tACBe8U
Mental exhaustion is part of a person’s life. Most of our exhaustion is felt when we’re overwhelmed with decisions. We wake up in the morning thinking about our daily tasks, “What should I do first?” or “Should I do x or y?”. Decisions increase tension and eventually create stress. Making a choice like what to Read More
You, your family, school, or organization have an idea to create a scholarship program to support students. This is wonderful way to assist students pay for educational expenses. In many cases the scholarship application requirements, application review process and how funds will be disbursed to the student’s college or university are topics which results in Read More
Have you ever wondered what makes the people around you behave the way they do? What makes you, you? We are taught to believe that labeling people isn’t fair and we should avoid doing that at all costs. However, in many cases being able to figure out what type the person we are talking to Read More
Moving up the career ladder as fast as possible should be the goal of any graduating student as they begin their careers. Here is a great visual that offers some tips your students can use to advance their careers: Infographic Source: “What Is Career Advancement? And 12 Tips for Achieving It,” University of St. Augustine, July Read More
The pandemic caused havoc on the college admissions process as Colleges were unable to use traditional recruiting means to reach students. Many students upended their plans and the traditional tours of colleges were cut all together for them. Financing that College education also took on more angst as many parents jobs were lost or put Read More
Your students have a significant decision on deciding which schools to apply to. And if they are a high-achieving student, they are likely to apply to an Ivy League school. Everyone is aware of the “Ivy League,” a group of eight private schools defined by their membership in the same collegiate athletic conference. The Ivy Read More
This is a general timeline of activities and tasks. The counseling department and/or you in particular don’t necessarily do everything listed. Depends on your duties and grade levels. JULY : Update transcripts with summer school grades and finalize/change schedules. Summer registration for previously enrolled and new students. Meet with senior students and parents who need Read More
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