Counselor's Corner

All junior high course registration cards have been turned in to the assigned junior highs. In May, your student will receive a list of the courses that they are taking (not in order of their actual day!). At that time, you can request schedule changes. More info will come!

In an effort to reduce depression and suicide among our students, the Guidance and Counseling department plans to implement the Signs of Suicide (SOS) Prevention Program for 6th grade towards the end of May. Our goal is to help students recognize the symptoms of depression or warning signs of suicide in themselves or their friends and teach them the appropriate action steps they should take to get help. Through the SOS program, students will learn about depression, suicide, and the associated risks of alcohol use. They will learn steps for getting help through the simple acronym ACT: Acknowledge that your friend has a problem, express that you Care, Tell a trusted adult. Informational letters will be sent home with students in May.

Parents who would like to preview the video students will watch and learn more about the SOS program are invited to the MST Counselor's office on Friday, May 27th at 1:30 p.m. If you plan to attend, RSVP using the the link below.

http://goo.gl/forms/hVctR5R2Jj

Careers don't just happen, they develop over time and often with specific experiences and education. At career day, your student will learn about various jobs and the education necessary to pursue those jobs. Through exposure to different professions, your student may discover what does and doesn't interest him/her, add to their experiences, and perhaps even discover something that makes them think a little about their future. In order to pull off a successful Career Day here at MST, we need volunteers to speak with our students about their professions. Parents, relatives, family friends: all are welcome!

To volunteer, click on this link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084baea92ea7fb6-career/

Your student has the opportunity to earn junior high or high school credit this summer. Health and Data Entry are both courses for which students can earn a semester (0.5) of high school credit, which will apply towards graduation.

Junior high students are required to take a full year of PE over the course of 7th and 8th grade combined. Students can earn a full year (1.0) junior high credit for PE by attending during the summer and therefore not have to take PE during the school year.

For more information on registering for these options, visit:

http://www.risd.org/group/schools/Summer_school_Main_2016.html

Applications due May 13, 2016

If your student wants to test out of 7th and 8th grade math so that (s)he can take Algerbra I as a 7th grader, you must complete the application for the exam and turn it into your MST counselor. When completing the application, be sure to 1) circle a testing window (June or July), and circle your exam choice (7th/8th Grade Math), and 3) sign it.

May 23, 2016

Parent Power Hour (PPH) is held once a month from 10:00 am to 11:00 am and provides tips, tools, and strategies for parents to use to help their child(ren) succeed in school and life. PPH is free for all participants and we encourage you to invite your friends and colleagues to join the discussion.

For more information, contact Janet Hathcock at 972-348-1364 or Janet.Hathcock@Region10.org.

Webinar Link for each PPH: Https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/3617805936238275585

www.Region10.org/ParentInvolvement

May 24, 2016

6:00 - 7:30 pm

DISD Service Center

3906 State Highway 91 S.

Denison, TX 75020

Children don't come with a user manual. Despite parent/guardian best intentions, sometimes they need a little help. "Instructions Not Included" is a series that offers free information geared toward parent(s)/guardian(s) who would like to learn new strategies to better understand and help their child(ren).

Registration: Registration is free; Register on the Region 10 ESC website in the Calendar of Events; www.Region10.org/ParentInvolvement

For more information, contact Janet Hathcock at 972-348-1364 or Janet.Hathcock@Region10.org

May 25, 2016 @ MST

9:00 - 11:00

May 27, 2016

1:30 pm @ MST Counselor's Office

RSVP: http://goo.gl/forms/hVctR5R2Jj

Email, call, or use the QR code to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Email: Megan.Daniel@RISD.org
Location: 450 Abrams Road, Richardson, TX, United States
Phone: 469-593-7311