Counselor Corner
Second Semester Class Change Deadline
The deadline to change an elective for second semester is Friday, January 7. Students must see their counselor by Thursday to pick up a form for a parent signature. Electives may be changed to other electives or study hall offered the same period. Core and year-long classes will not be moved.
Scheduling for 2022-2023 School Year
Course selection will begin soon for the 2022-2023 school year. Students will be recommended for their core class levels by their current subject teachers (for example, their current English teacher will make the recommendation for next year’s English level). If your child has questions about their placements, they should talk with their teacher.
Counselors will hand out scheduling paperwork and make a presentation about course options in Theology classes the week of January 24. They will have individual meetings with students during their theology classes throughout February.
Wellness Wednesday January 5
Students are invited to Wellness Wednesday during their study hall on January 5. Relaxation and wellness activities will be available to all students as a way to refresh and start the new year.
Junior College Planning
Ms. Creighton will be meeting with junior Government classes on January 6 and 7 for PSAT return.
There will be a junior college planning meeting on January 10 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom for all juniors and their families. Ms. Creighton will send out an email with the link.
Freshman/Sophomore College Planning
Ms. Creighton will be meeting with sophomore history classes for PSAT return and a career planning lesson on January 20 and 21.
There will be a freshman/sophomore college planning meeting on January 31 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom for all freshman and sophomore students and families. Ms. Creighton will send out an email with the link.
Ms. Creighton will be meeting with freshman history classes for a career planning lesson on February 3 and 4.
SOS
The juniors will be completing the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Signs of Suicide curriculum on January 18. SOS teaches students signs of depression, including suicidal thoughts, and how to respond. The main strategy we teach students is to ACT: acknowledge, care, and tell. Acknowledge there is a problem, let them know you care about them, and tell a trusted adult (over 21). We encourage parents and staff to use this same model with the "T" changing to tell a trained adult or therapist. A parent letter has been mailed home this week. If you feel your student needs any additional support our school counselors and student wellness counselors are here to help.
