Sam Houston Counseling Newsletter

Dear Hurricane Families,

It is hard to believe that we are at the end of the first semester and are anxiously anticipating the upcoming winter holidays. We truly hope you are finding creative ways to remain connected with extended family and loved ones. Connections are even more important during the holiday season. We cannot wait to see what 2024 has in store for all of us. Wishing you and your families a wonderful holiday season and a happy and healthy New Year!

Mrs. Howard, Ms. Gracia, Mrs. Turner & Ms. Rivera ☃️

What services do Sam Houston School counselors provide?

Professional School Counselors are available at Sam Houston High School to provide a Comprehensive Developmental Guidance Program and services for all students in the areas of:

Students are welcome to stop by their counselor's office for anything they need to discuss. Our doors are always open!

Tanya Howard (A-G)

Rita Gracia (H-P)

Chenelle Jacobs Turner (Q-Z)

School Counselors are meeting with 9th-11th grade students one on one to review transcript information, gauge students needs, discuss resources/supports and connect opportunities with their interest. Students will be seen before the end of 1st semester.

#1 Speak Directly to the Teacher

All students are encouraged to express their concerns directly to the teacher. If you as a parent are concerned about an issue involving your child's education, classroom experience, or grade go right to the source and contact the teacher. Staff emails are found on Frontline or Sam Houston's website.

Teachers make every effort to get back to you as quickly as possible, but it may take up to 24 hours. Please be patient. If you do not receive a return email or call within 24 hours, try again. After that, proceed to the next step.

#2: Counselors

If you have not heard back from the teacher in a reasonable amount of time, contact the counseling department.

If you wish to discuss specific academic or social-emotional concerns, contact the counseling department. **Please note that counselors do not handle any discipline-related issues or teacher complaints. For those issues contact your child's AP.

#3: Assistant Principals

If the issue is still a concern, you may contact your child's assistant principal.

Last Name A-E- Karen Usher

Last Name F-K- Andrea Chase

Last Name L-Ri Kandice Merchant

Last Name Ro-Z Rebecka Rendon

#4: Campus Principal

If your concern has not been resolved contact the Principal, Dr. Nakeshia Bibbs

Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT) results are available online. If they have not done so already, students will need to create a College Board account to access their online score.

After viewing their PSAT results, students are encouraged to connect their College Board and Khan Academy accounts to get FREE, personalized SAT study recommendations.

Class of 2024 Graduation Meeting will be held on January 17, 2024. Seniors can order their cap and gown unit starting January 22, 2024 at the link below.

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1080418/Sam-Houston-High-School/

Commencement Ceremony will be held on June 7, 2024 at Alamo Stadium (110 Tuleta Dr) at 8:00pm

* Stay on top of important dates and information as your senior heads towards graduation and beyond.