FWISD Counseling Services
Middle School/Spring 2023
February Quarterly Newsletter
National School Counselor Week, February 6-10
Thank You For All You Do!
Academic Information
Spring Fever - Monitor Grades and Attendance
Parents have access to the parent portal to monitor grades and attendance. If you are not signed up, contact your school counselor for information on how to set up your account.
Middle school students must earn an overall average of 70 on a scale of 100 for all subject areas. Additionally, students must have a grade of 70 or above in three of the following areas: language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies in order to promote to the next level. Students must also be in attendance a minimum of 90% of the days enrolled in the course. Contact your school counselor if you have questions.
Save the Date!!
Human Trafficking Youth Prevention Education
- February 10, 2023 - Deadline for parents to complete consent form
- February through April 2023 - Monthly Parent information sessions offered through zoom
- February 20 - April 7, 2023 - Prevention education delivered to students who received parental consent
Tele-Teachers
Gold Seal Programs of Choice and Schools of Choice
Be sure to complete the registration requirements with the acceptance to ensure your spot for next year. Campus representatives will be reaching out to those with incomplete registration.
Good Things Happening on Middle School Campuses
Let's Go To College!
Middle School students visited the local college, University of Texas at Arlington, for a tour and information related to going to college. University staff provided information about scholarships, costs, majors, and more! Students even got to eat lunch at one of the campus cafeterias!
Sister to Sister
Female students from across Fort Worth participated in the 20th Annual Sister-to-Sister Summit hosted at Texas Wesleyan University. The fun-filled day, titled "The Power of One", partners college mentors with middle school girls where the girls talk about real life issues, build friendships, and engage in fun activities.
Painted Rocks
High School students welcome middle school students to campus with music and song.
Student learn new skills and develop new friendships with Fort Worth After School
Resources
Middle School Scholarships
Community Resources
Parent Academies
For more information, please contact
Rachel Lomax, Ph.D.
Director of Middle School Counseling,
at 817-814-2900 or rachel.lomax@fwisd.org