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The O'Connor High School Counseling Department provides a comprehensive developmental program addressing the whole child to maximize academic achievement, social and emotional development, and post-secondary college and career readiness.
Please refer to this newsletter for important information on upcoming counseling and campus events throughout the school year. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your counselor. (Contact information below).
Instagram oc_counseling
Twitter @OC_Counseling
OC Counseling website Click here
Request to Speak to Counselor Click here
Career Center Click here
OC Events Calendar (click here)
November OC Counseling Calendar
Panther Prowess
Every month students vote for a teacher who has made a positive impact. Congratulations to Mrs. Henas for being voted November's Panther Prowess recipient. Keep up the great work!
Previous winner:
September: Mr. Rummans
October: Ms. K
Thanksgiving Spirit Week (November 18-22)
November Attendance Incentives
Classroom Guidance
Counselors have been busy throughout the month visiting different classroom providing classroom guidance lessons covering topics such as Career Exploration, Inter & Intrapersonal Skills and 4 year planning.
Career Exploration
True Colors
Students took the True Colors is a personality assessment tool to determine the color that represents their personality. Learning about their personality traits helps them to improve their self-awareness & improve relationships by enhancing communication and
interactions and by recognizing the diverse personalities of others.
9th grade 4 Year Planning
Fall Semester Exam Schedule
The Fall 2025 Dual Credit application is now open!
The Fall 2025 Dual Credit application is now open! Click the links below to find out more information about the application process, important deadlines, and eligibility information. Interested students are encouraged to flag themselves to a Flex session with Mrs. Remmert to work on their application. Students and parents can also work on the application at home, but please follow the directions in the link below carefully to make sure your application is processed correctly.
- Dual Credit Application Directions and Deadlines (new to dual credit only)
- Dual Credit Eligibility Requirements
- Dual Credit Information/Available Courses
- OHS TSIA2 Test Dates and Registration
- TSIA2 Student Resources
If you have questions, please email nichole.remmert@nisd.net.
High School Success Essentials
Resources from NISD
Welcome to your go-to resource for understanding the key aspects of high school education and college preparation. We've compiled a series of videos designed to inform and guide both students and their parents or guardians through the complexities of academic achievement, testing, scholarships, and college readiness. Dive in to learn how to navigate high school with confidence and set a strong foundation for future success!
Missed the Advanced Academics Night?
Attention Seniors & Senior Parents
Counselors conducted Senior Conferences with students through English 4 classes on September 17th (Periods 5-8) and September 18th (Periods 1-4). Topics discussed include transcripts/credits, Post Secondary planning, College Enrollment checklist, Alamo Promise, Scholarships, financial aid, etc.
Over the next couple of weeks, counselors will follow up with each senior individually to help guide and answer any questions they may have pertaining to their post secondary plans.
*All resources shared with students are available through the Counseling Department Schoology course tile.
O'Connor Counseling Department
Head Counselor
Alpha: A - C
Alpha: D - Ha
Alpha: He - Mi
Alpha: Mo - R
Alpha: S - Z
ASTA Magnet
Counseling Secretary
Registrar's Office
Michele Turner, Registrar
210-397-4838
College, Career & Military Advisor
Lonnie Montellano
210-397-4842
(Located in Library, B103)
AP/Dual Credit Coordinator
Grade Reporting
Come visit Ms. Montellano!
Ms. Lonnie Montellano is O'Connor's College Career Military Advisor (CCMA).
She provides information to students in all grade levels on colleges, scholarships, career exploration, military, Alamo Promise, SAT/ACT prep and more! Come visit her in B103 & view the newsletter linked below.
Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/m6xrqk
Email: Lonnie.montellano@nisd.net
Room B103 - Library
Office: 210-397-4842
School Code: 443199
Hours: M-F before school, during lunch, Flex and after school by appointment only.
Request to Change Schedules
Please understand that due to master schedule constraints, teacher allocations, and availability of courses, we are very limited on making schedule changes. Students are scheduled into courses they chose during pre-registration.
O'Connor Resources
OC Bell Schedule
School Hours: 9:00 am - 4:20 pm
Attendance Matters
Panther Calendar
Check the OC website for info. on all Panther events.
Student ID is a daily requirement
P.A.W.S.
Prepare, Attitude Matters, Work Responsibly, Show Respect
OC Campus Expectations & Dress Code
OC Clubs & Organizations
Listen for announcements for meeting dates and times.
College, Career & Military Center (Located in Library, B103)
Information available for students and parents on career readiness, college admissions/applications, scholarships, financial aid, SAT/ACT, etc.
Lonnie Montellano
210-397-4842
PTSA
Parents & students are encouraged to join.
Ordering Transcripts
Order online; $3 per transcript
O'Connor Testing Dates
SAT & ACT Registration Information
Student must register & pay for a Saturday test date through College Board or ACT.
Juniors will be provided a free SAT on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Free Online Practice:
SAT Practice: click here
ACT Practice: click here
NISD Resources
NISD Parent Hub
Link for parents to set up HAC, Schoology, School Messenger, SchoolCafé, My School Bucks accounts
NISD Back to School 2024-25
24-25 Secondary Student-Parent Handbook
SchoolCafé (NISD Child Nutrition)
Cafeteria meal payments
-Make Payments
-View Menus www.nisd.net/schools/menus
-Set up Auto Pay
-Set Purchase Restrictions
-Get Low Balance Alerts
-Submit Meal Applications
-View Letters
-View Purchases
My School Bucks
School payments
NISD Bus Information
NISD Course Catalog
NISD Safety First
Mental Health Resources
NISD Safeline
Safeline is a proactive telephone hotline used to increase safety at Northside Schools. The system is an automated voicemail and text message system that is monitored and managed by the Northside ISD Police department. It is operated seven days a week, 24 hours a day and addresses reports of crime, violations of district policy, and safety concerns. The system is completely anonymous, although callers are encouraged to leave their names and telephone numbers. (210)397-7233 or text safe@nisd.net
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States.
Clarity Child Guidance Center
Clarity Child Guidance Center exists to transform the lives of children and families. We are the only not-for-profit mental health treatment center specializing in children ages 3-17 in San Antonio and South Texas. Our inpatient and outpatient programs incorporate a range of services including crisis stabilization, psychiatric evaluations, and ongoing therapy.
Children's Bereavement Center of South Texas
Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas is so much more than a place where grieving children come to heal. We change lives. Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas was founded on May 20, 1997, as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Recognizing the permanent impact loss can have on young people, the Center was established to help children and families grieving the death of a loved one. In a culture that does not talk about grief and bereavement, and in a world that doesn’t “get it,” we do.
stopbully.gov
When adults respond quickly and consistently to bullying behavior they send the message that it is not acceptable. Research shows this can stop bullying behavior over time.
Parents, school staff, and other adults in the community can help kids prevent bullying by talking about it, building a safe school environment, and creating a community-wide bullying prevention strategy.
Love is Respect
*About dating
*Healthy relationships
*Personal safety
*Supporting others
*Get help
San Antonio Counseling and Behavioral Center
San Antonio Counseling and Behavioral Center is here to improve the quality of life for children, adolescents, adults, and families through exceptional & discreet counseling.
American Counseling Association- Mental Health Resources
The ACA has many mental health resources regarding anxiety, depression, family separation, grief & loss, LGBTQ+, Substance Abuse, and Suicide Prevention.
https://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/mental-health-resources
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI envisions a world where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares.