SHHS Counselor Corner

The end of the school year is coming to an end! It is a time to celebrate the class of 2024! Our goal is to continue to support your student and parents needs so that every student at Sam Houston reaches their full potential. Please feel free to reach out for any support, you, your student, or family may need.

We want to thank for your support in educating your child. We appreciate your willingness to aid in the growth and positive development of your student.

This year have been filled with amazing learning opportunities and memories! We are not done! There are 4 Mondays left of the school year, so remind your child to finish strong! Please help us to ensure your student continues in their development of becoming the best version of themselves that they can be. Learning does not stop in the classroom. It is important to learn and explore as they enter this well-deserved summer break.

1. Do a grade analysis for each subject. Then make quick and easy plans to improve or maintain the grade. This helps keep expectations realistic. Don’t forget to create an exam grade calculator early on (April!) to keep things concrete and stay focused.

2. Use your teachers. It’s not too late to try to earn the most points possible, make up late work, or re-take/re-do. All you have to do is ask.

3. Plan! Make a plan that is concrete and specific. List what you need to do. This keeps you from getting overwhelmed.

4. Find motivation and self-management strategies. Step back and take a few minutes to reflect on what gets you derailed, as well as what motivates you. Promise yourself a reward. See our post outlining what makes rewards most effective.

5. Implement new study strategies. Once you have reviewed a section of the subject matter, DO something with the information you review. Some effective ideas that help with retention and deeper understanding include making a table, adding notes to diagrams or drawing a flowchart connecting ideas.

May 1st- School's Principal Day

May 5th- Cinco De Mayo

May 12th- Mother's Day

May 16th- National BBQ Day

May 17th- Target Day of Completion for Seniors

May 18th- Armed Forces Day

May 27th- Memorial Day -No School

May 28th- World Hunger Day

May 30th- Last Day of School

June 7th- Graduation at Alamo Stadium

Hurricane Families - Attendance Matters!

Students must be in attendance 90% of the time the course is offered to receive course credit.

Everyday counts, as regular attendance helps students to:

• develop a sense of belonging
• develop and maintain friendships
• be more engaged at school
• progress with their learning
• be more aware of career and life options

This day is also known as Battle of Puebla Day. It celebrates the Mexican Army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, during the French-Mexican War, according to History.

Is Cinco de Mayo Mexican Independence Day?

It celebrates a pivotal point in the county's history, but Cinco de Mayo is NOT Mexico’s Independence Day.

Mexico gained independence from Spanish rule in 1810, and its Independence Day is observed on September 16.

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Cinco de Mayo celebrates the victory of the Battle of Puebla during the French-Mexican war that lasted between 1861 and 1867

May 13-17- Senior Exams

May 17- Senior Grades CLOSED

May 20-24- Senior Week

May 20- Scholarship Awards Ceremony- following Pep Rally

May 21- Commencement practice at Sam Houston- Time TBD

June 6- Commencement practice at Alamo Stadium at 9am

(Bus will depart at 8:15am)

June 7- Graduation @ Alamo Stadium at 8pm

(Arrive by 6:30pm)

Counselors have informed students of their graduation status. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important your student recovers any attendance hours, credit recovery or grade repair. These items must be completed in order to be eligible for graduation in June. We understand the significance of this milestone for your child, and we want to ensure that they have every opportunity to succeed. All assignments should be submitted by May 17th. This deadline is crucial to allow sufficient time for grading and assessment. To provide additional support and guidance, please schedule an appointment with your child's teacher and counselor. They will be able to discuss specific assignments and grades that need attention and offer personalized assistance to help your child get back on track.

Mental Health Awareness Month was established in 1949 to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans’ lives and to celebrate recovery from mental illness. For more than 20 years, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has recognized Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM) every May to increase awareness about the vital role mental health plays in our overall health and well-being and provide resources and information to support individuals and communities who may need mental health support.

Graduation is a milestone that calls for recognition and celebration. It marks the end of one journey and the beginning of another, a time to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. We could not be prouder of our 2024 Hurricanes. Congratulations!

Happy Mother's day to all our Hurricane Moms! Thank you for your patience, encouragement, strength and love.