Counselor's Corner
CHS counseling newsletter, March 2021
Important February Dates:
February: African American History Month
Career and Technical Education Month
Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
February 1-5 National School Counseling Week
February 1-5 Benchmark testing
Tuesday-Thursday February 2-4 current 11th graders course selection at CHS
February 8th-11th: Women In Need Teen Dating Violence and Healthy Relationship Presentation for Juniors
February 12th and 15th: Student holidays
February 14-20 Random Acts of Kindness Week
February 22-World Thinking Day
March 3rd: last day to TSI test
SAT At School testing day: March 3rd
Wednesday, February 10th and Wednesday, February 24th Coffee with the Counselors (Virtual via Facebook Live)
To say we are ready for Spring is probably an understatement. Between the ongoing pandemic and the Winter storms we battled, we continue to be faced with complications and adjusting plans that are once again, out of our control. We are excited about the upcoming busy Spring and can't wait for the nice weather and long days.
The Spring is always a busy time, but it makes the days fly by. Course requests are being cleaned up and have been added in Tyler, as soon as they are available to view, we will give out details.
On March 19th all in person students will attend the Focus on Success presentation in the auditorium. The presentation will focus on healthy relationships, technology, sexting/pornography. This presentation is customized for each grade level as they will be grade specific. A parent information letter and an opt out letter if you choose for your student not to participate will be sent out via blackboard. There will also be a recorded parent program that will be available on Tuesday, March 16th and Wednesday, March 17th. These links will be posted on social media and go out via blackboard when ready.
The in person program will be Friday, March 19th
9-10 Seniors
10-11 Juniors
130-230 Sophomores
230-330 Freshman
Due to the winter storms, the SAT school day has been rescheduled for March 24th.
STAAR EOC dates:
English 1: April 6th
English 2: April 8th
Algebra 1: May 4th and 5th
US History: May 5th
Biology: May 6th
Have Questions about Course Selections? Check out the resources below.
Any student interested in Dual Credit classes or Dual Credit programs (healthcare, law enforcement, education, business, ect), the Cosmetology, Auto mechanics, or Construction programs will need to complete the TSI test.
DUAL CREDIT (Collin College)
Summer registration begins 3/08- These are general population classes and will not have CRN numbers for registration.
Registration video: https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/creeFTWs7r
Class of 2021
FREE - Tutor.com for Military Families
The Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families program allows eligible military-connected students to have access to our tutors at no cost to them. Currently, any child in grades K-12 who has a parent in the military (active duty, National Guard or Reserve), or who has a parent who works as a Department of Defense civilian employee, is eligible to use the Tutor.com/military program for free.
Through the Tutor.com/military program, students have access to our subject matter expert tutors in more than 120 subjects, as well as test prep, study skills coaching, and more.
https://military.tutor.com/home
ACT, SAT, and PSAT test prep programs
Tutor.com Subjects List
http://bit.ly/tutor-com-k12-info
Case Study: Antelope Valley Union High School District
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The CHS Counseling Team is here for YOU!
Sarah McKimmey (last name M-Z)
Tiffany Goff (Braves Support Counselor)
Email: tiffany.goff@communityisd.org
Website: https://www.communityisd.org/domain/879
Phone: 972-843-6500
Facebook: facebook.com/communityhs/
Twitter: @CHScounselor3