Fountain Hills Coalition
Here is some information we want to share from the Fountain Hills Coalition's latest newsletter...
Back to School - Five Tips To Help Your Middle
and High Schooler Adjust
Going into high school comes with a surge of adolescent hormones, uncertainty about the future, and the characteristic nervousness associated with a new school year - the transition from middle to high school may be the most stressful in your student's life. Anxieties include, "Suppose I can't find my way around and am late to class?" "I've heard that the teachers are really strict and mean." "Suppose older kids pick on younger kids?" "Suppose I have no one to sit with at lunch?" "Suppose I have no classes with any of my friends?"
While our kids are going through a minefield of development and changes, there are a number of things parents can do to help ease the tension and support their student. One thing we must not do is pull back from supervision. We may feel like our kids are "at that age" where they need to be more independent. That's true, but they still need parents and healthy boundaries to keep them safe.
Below are five tips for high school parents.
1. Encourage involvement - Fountain Hills High School offers many different activities, sports and clubs. Getting involved will help your child feel a part of the school culture. Urge him or her to take that often stressful first step of attending a meeting that interests him/her. The Coalition sponsors an after-school club, Above That 2, and we're looking for new members.
2. Promote time management- With an increased workload and a quickened pace of learning, many students struggle to keep up. Coach your child on how to prioritize assignments and activities, so Sunday nights don't turn into a fight to get everything done. Buying an agenda or planner is an easy first step to keeping your teen organized.
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Avoid discussing college - The first few months of high school are indeed stressful. Academics are, of course, a top priority, but so, too, are building and maintaining friend relationships and finding your way. Heaping on the pressure of thinking about college may not prove as productive as you may think. Instead, help your teen focus on what he/she can do to be successful now, what good habits to continue, and what constructive changes to make.
4. Focus on health- So much focus is placed on grade point average and starring in the school play that often the most important aspect of your child's life falls by the wayside - his or her health. Ensuring that your high schooler is getting enough sleep, eating well, and managing stress will only make him or her more productive and happier in the long run.
5. Connect with other parents - Stay in the know. The Safe Homes Network connects parents in Fountain Hills for the sole purpose of keeping our kids safe and healthy. Download our SHN mobile app. It's free and a quick reference to other families in Network. For Droid instructions CLICK HERE. For iPhone instructions CLICK HERE.
Coffee With Principal
Please join us for conversation and an opportunity to share in the decision-making process at FHHS. This is a great opportunity to meet new friends and community members, while getting to know more about FHHS. The next meeting is 8/29, from 9:00-10:00 am in the front office.
Senior Picture Information
Please take a look at the attached document for more information regarding senior pictures and changes that have been made through our provider, Lifetouch. Feel free to call us with any questions at 480-664-5511.
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