RHS Counselors Connection
October 2017 Edition
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Wear Orange for Unity Day- October 25th
October is Bullying Prevention Month
More than 1 out of every 5 students report being bullied
National Bullying Prevention Month is a nationwide campaign founded in 2006 by PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center. The campaign is held during the month of October and unites communities around the world to educate and raise awareness of bullying prevention. This campaign has grown from an initial week-long event to a worldwide effort with thousands of individuals participating in multiple activities throughout October.
Hundreds of schools, major corporations, and many celebrities have joined the movement. Take action and show that you care about kids being safe at school, while online, and in the community.
Common Views and Myths about Bullying
Common Views and Myths about Bullying In spite of the significant impact that bullying can have on a target, our society often views it as acceptable behavior. There are many misconceptions that characterize bullying, all of which can lead to minimizing the behavior. Here are a few of these common misconceptions, followed by the facts.“Bullying is a natural part of childhood.”
FACT: There is nothing natural about being bullied. Bullying is often considered a normal part of childhood because it is such a common experience. Physical or emotional aggression toward others should not be tolerated as a normal part of childhood.
“Words will never hurt you.”
FACT: Even though words don’t leave bruises or broken bones, studies have shown they may leave deep emotional scars that can have lifelong implications. Children learn at a very early age that words can hurt other children.
“Some people deserve to be bullied.”
FACT: No child’s behavior justifies being hurt or harmed in any manner. All children deserve to be treated with respect and consideration.
“Bullying will make kids tougher.”
FACT: Bullying does not make someone tougher. Research has shown it often has the opposite effect and lowers a child’s sense of self-esteem and self-worth. Bullying often creates fear and increases anxiety for a child.
“Telling a teacher about bullying is tattling.”
FACT: Children need to know the difference between tattling and telling. Tattling is done to get someone in trouble, telling is done to protect someone. The secrecy of bullying only serves to protect the bully and perpetuate the behavior.
“It’s only teasing.”
FACT: Most children are occasionally teased. When teasing does not hurt a child, it isn’t considered bullying. Teasing becomes bullying when a child does not understand that he or she is being teased and the intent of the action is to hurt or harm.
“Boys will be boys.”
FACT: The implication here is that bullying is acceptable, and that it is normal for boys to be physically or verbally aggressive. However, research indicates aggression is a learned behavior, not a natural response.
Upcoming Dates!
Florida Atlantic University Visit
Tuesday, Oct 17, 2017, 09:30 AM
RHS Library
Mercer University Visit
Friday, Oct 20, 2017, 10:15 AM
RHS Library
Unity Day- Wear Orange
Wednesday, Oct 25, 2017, 07:00 AM
RHS
College Corner
Valdosta State University
Valdosta State University, also referred to as VSU, or Valdosta State, is an American public university and is one of the four comprehensive universities in the University System of Georgia. Valdosta State University offers Florida students in-state tuition and offers students a great college experience with a variety of degree programs, student activities and athletic programs.
Address: 1500 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA 31698
Acceptance rate: 54.1% (2014)
Mascot: Blaze
Undergraduate tuition and fees: In-state tuition: 7,342 USD (2016), Out-of-state tuition: 20,560 USD (2016)
Typical SAT scores: Writing 440-540 (2014), Math 460-540 (2014), Reading 470-560 (2014)
Career Planning & Spotlight
Career Planning for High Schoolers
Elka Torpey | January 2015
“I’ve always had a pretty clear idea of what I want to do,” says Megan Lovely, a high school senior who hopes to become a director someday. She’s already taking steps toward her career goal by interning with her school drama teacher, acting, and applying to colleges.
If you’re still in high school, you may not be as sure of your vocation as Lovely is of hers. But, like Lovely, you can start thinking about—and planning for—your future before graduation.
“Start exploring what you want to do when you’re a freshman,” says Mark Danaher, a career counselor at Newington High School in Newington, Connecticut. “The high school years go very quickly.”
Most people need some preparation before they’re ready for the workforce, and planning should begin long before it’s time to start a career. This could include taking technical courses during high school or, after graduating, attending a college or university to earn a certificate or a degree. Knowing what type of career preparation you need begins with thinking about what type of career you want.
This article helps high school students plan for careers. The first section talks about exploring your interests. The second section highlights the importance of internships, jobs, and other opportunities for getting experience. The third section describes some education or training options, both in high school and afterward. The fourth section offers some thoughts on pursuing your dream career. And the final section lists sources for more information.
For the rest of this article visit https://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/career-planning-for-high-schoolers.htm
Career Spotlight
Funeral service workers organize and manage the details of a funeral.
Duties
Funeral service workers typically do the following:
- Offer counsel and comfort to families and friends of the deceased
- Arrange for removal of the deceased’s body
- Prepare the remains (body)
- File death certificates and other legal documents
- Train junior staff
Funeral service workers help to determine the locations, dates, and times of visitations (wakes), funerals or memorial services, burials, and cremations. They handle other details as well, such as helping the family decide whether the body should be buried, entombed, or cremated. This decision is critical because funeral practices vary among cultures and religions.
How to become a funeral director
An associate’s degree in funeral service or mortuary science is the typical education requirement for funeral service workers. With the exception of funeral service managers, all workers must be licensed in Washington, D.C. and every state in which they work, except Colorado which offers a voluntary certification program.
Pay
The median annual wage for funeral service managers was $73,830 in May 2016.
The median annual wage for morticians, undertakers, and funeral directors was $50,090 in May 2016.
For more about this career path visit https://www.bls.gov/ooh/personal-care-and-service/funeral-service-occupations.htm#tab-1
FSCJ offers a Florida Funeral Director Associate degree and certificate program. Visit https://www.fscj.edu/academics/areas-of-study/health-human-services/funeral-services-as
Go to http://rhsschoolcounseling.weebly.com/scholarships.html for more scholarship information.
The Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship is a one-time $2,500 scholarship awarded to a graduating high school senior with a documented learning disability (LD) and/or ADHD who will be enrolled in a two-year community college, a vocational or technical training program, or a specialized program for students with LD and/or ADHD in the fall. Go to apply.ncld.org/res/p/EligibilityInfo/ for details and to apply. Deadline November 6, 2018
Brooks Law Group Scholarship- $1,000 or $250
Open to high school seniors planning to attend a US college or university. An application and essay is required. For all the details go to https://www.brookslawgroup.com/community-involvement/community-outreach/
Deadline: November 1, 2017
JAXSPORTS Charities Award of Excellence Scholarship- $2,500
Four local student-athletes will be awarded this scholarship. Requirements include: maintain a 3.0+ unweighted GPA, participate in a varsity or junior varsity sport or equivalent, participate in extra-curricular activities through church, school or the community, exhibit exemplary behavior, and have one (1) letter of reference from a school official.
To complete the online application or to print a paper copy, go to http://jaxsports.com/scholarship/
Deadline: November 13, 2017
Eugene McDermott Scholars Program at The University of Texas at Dallas
One of the nation's most generous and selective undergraduate merit awards.Valued at more than $250,000 (out-of-state) or $150,000 (in-state), the scholarship includes tuition, stipend, study abroad and professional development funding.
McDermott Scholars have:
- Interned at Google, Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, U.S. Supreme Court, NPR, National Institutes of Health and CERN.
- Gone on to Harvard, Yale, MIT, Stanford, Johns Hopkins and Cambridge.
- Won Fulbrights, Goldwaters, NSF Fellowships, Marshalls and a Gates Cambridge.
- Worked at Microsoft, McKinsey, Texas Instruments, the White House, U.N., NASA, Cleveland Clinic and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
YMCA- Reading Tutors
Work in a small group environment or one-on-one with a kindergartener to 3rd grade student developing positive self-esteem and reading skills. Afterschool Mondays through Thursdays. Contact Clarissa Evans Y READS Program Coordinator at cevans@firstcoastymca.org or 904-336-2043
Moosehaven Monster Mash & Haunted House
Zombies are needed for the haunted house on October 31st from 5:30-8:30. You will earn 6 hours of community service. Sign up by October 23rd. Contact Sarah Hapner at 904-278-1234 or shapner@moosehaven.org
Community Hospice thrift shop is looking for teen volunteers for all aspects of their store. Volunteers must be at least 15 years old. Please contact Moira Minta, Thrift Shop Volunteer Coordinator, at mminta@communityhospice.com or call 904-998-1718 for more information.
Davis Allstar Gym
Looking for volunteers to help with their November 5th Annual Showcase. Volunteers needed from 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Contact Stephanie Davis at 904-349-6696 for more details.
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(904) 336- 8903
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