Counseling & Social Work
Weekly Communication: Week of May 18, 2020
Resources: Links to Access help.... SWISD Counselors & Social Workers Working Together for YOU
Cafe College Summer Workshops: Virtual and available for elementary & Middle school students.
2-1-1 Texas: Connecting People & Services - you can search for services by zip code
National Domestic Violence Hotline
In this site, highly-trained advocates are available 24/7/365 to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.
Other Supports:
Internet Safety - Social Media and Your Kids
Clarity Child Guidance Center - One in Five Minds
Elementary Level
Mindfulness Activity/Lesson:
This week our Counselors are stating to focus on Careers....
Read Aloud Book:
When I Grow Up by Julie Chen
"Can I Control That Thing That I'm Worrying About?"
Click to watch a Counselor Keri video
Want to Talk to Your Counselor or Social Worker?
College Awareness
Middle School Level
Future Planning:
What is Your Plan for the future? Watch this quick video to get the spark going.
Want to Talk to Your Counselor or Social Worker?
Counselors are also available by email. You can request an appointment to talk to your counselor through the request form or email. Counselors will set a communication time/date through Remind Call during business hours: 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Social Emotional Moment:
"A Little Spot of Anxiety" - Read along Video on how to be Aware of and How to Manage Your Anxiety
Anxiety Reducing Techniques - Quick video with 3 Tips
High School Level
Attention SENIORS: Class of 2020
SENIOR Recognitions through KSAT12
KSAT12 wants to highlight our high school graduates! Give your graduate a shout-out in our community galleries on ksat.com for a chance to be featured on a newscast. Just upload pictures with a message under the “Graduate Photos" or “Clubs/Organizations” categories
on this form:
- SWHS: https://bit.ly/3brFiCx
- SWLHS: https://bit.ly/2VKbGtH
College, Career & Military
ATTENTION SENIORS:
AlamoPROMISE Scholars
- You must complete your New Student Orientation by June 5th in order to remain eligible.
- If you have been contacted to complete the "Summer Bridge", you must complete this in order to remain eligible, as well.
If you "Saved Your Seat" before March 20th, BUT you had not submitted your FAFSA, you still have time to complete this process. (You can still be added to the AlamoPROMISE Scholars list but the money award will be based on date of submitance.) Hurry in!!
Alamo Colleges No-Cost TSI Assessment
The Alamo Colleges is offering the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) test, which usually costs $32, at no cost between May 1 and June 20, 2020.
The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is a state-required assessment test to determine college readiness in reading, writing, and math. All first-time college students must take the TSI test before enrolling in classes unless you are exempt.
Want to Talk to Your Counselor or Social Worker?
Counselors are also available by email. You can request an appointment to talk to your counselor through the request form or email. Counselors will set a communication time/date through Remind Call during business hours: 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Post Secondary Planning and Scholarship(s) of the Week
It is very important that you keep current on any updates that NCAA is making. Please follow this link to see the lates.
SCHOLARSHIPS:
Seniors, make sure that you are submitting your scholarship awards to your high school Cafe College Rep. They will work with your counselors to make sure these are included in the total amount for your school.
- SWHS: Mrs. Britt - ibritt@swisd.net
- SWLHS: Ms. Espinoza - gespinoza7573@swisd.net
Please continue to check & monitor your status on the following:
Scholarship Search Locations:
SEL for High School (SEL = Social Emotional Learning)
Lesson 8: Finish Line Ahead, .....
Previous Lessons:
Lesson 7: Internet Safety
Lesson 6: Routines in the New Normal
Lesson 5: Coping with Depression & Anxiety
Lesson 4: Empathy
Lesson 3: Gratitude
Lesson 2: Managing Your Emotions
Lesson 1: Self Care
SW Cares - Wellness Team: Counselors & Social Workers
Email: lgonzalez@swisd.net
Website: https://sites.google.com/swisd.net/guidance/home
Location: 11914 Dragon Lane, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-622-4335
Twitter: @swisd_counselor