JISD Counseling Weekly Update
April 6th -10th
Dear Families,
We are starting our 3rd week of staying home and providing home instruction for your child(ren) .
How are you doing? Hopefully, you have developed a routine. Our goal is that students are learning and practicing positive social emotional learning while at home.
This newsletter is also designed to provide you with the resources and answer any questions students may have during this time of closure.
Stay safe and healthy JISD misses you!
JISD Food Distribution Update
JISD will to continue to provide food at the same sites. However, for this week on Thursday students can pick up a meal for Friday too as Friday is a Holiday.
Important Announcement for 8th -11th Grade Students and Parents
Course Selection for Next School Year are in SchooLinks for Students and Parents to Review
Students Login to SchooLinks and share your course plan with your parents. Your counselor will be sending you an email starting Monday, April 6th . If you have any questions or need a correction have your parents email your counselor.
SchooLinks Parent Login Information Click Below
Please Visit our Guidance and Counseling Website for phone numbers to reach a Judson ISD Counselor. We understand this may be a difficult time for students and families. We are here to help! Many resources are available for families who may be struggling during this difficult time.
Judson ISD Counseling Services
State Counseling Services Do Not Feel Alone if you are experiencing Anxiety Please Call
Texas Health and Human Services has launched a 24/7 statewide mental health support line to help Texans experiencing anxiety, stress or emotional challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This new resource offers COVID-19-related mental health support for all Texans. People can call the Statewide COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week toll-free at 833-986-1919.
Crisis Text Line - Are you feeling anxious about COVID-19? To get free confidential, 24/7 support for anxiety, text “HOME” to 741741.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Disaster Distress Hotline: 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.
Free, confidential 24/7 support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for oneself and others Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK
College and Career Readiness
7th- 12th Grade Students Login into SchooLinks While at Home!! Explore Careers and Learn How to have an Online Profile to Market Yourself
Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSI)
Texas Success Initiative Assessment as of 3/25/20, the College Board’s online proctoring partner is suspending its live remote proctoring services until further notice. College Board encourages questions and updates to be directed to your ACCUPLACER Outreach representative. Additionally, the TSIA2 release date is postponed to 9/28/20.
Advanced Placement Courses
AP course exams will still happen this year. The exams will take place May 11-22 with makeups on June 1-5. Exams will be administered online at home. You can access the exam by computer, tablet, Chromebook, or smartphone. Please visit link below for more information.
https://apcoronavirusupdates.collegeboard.org/students
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is the Month of the Military Child
Greetings to our JISD students and families,
April is the Month of the Military Child. Because purple is a color used to represent all military services, the theme "Purple Up" is used over the course of the month of April. April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, underscoring the role military children play in the armed forces community.
Need Additional Assistance
Military Family in our district and you need assistance contact Ms.Greenwood by email sgreenwood@judsonisd.org or by phone (210) 802-6709
If you participate in our McKinney Vento program and are in need of assistance. Please contact Ms. Young by email
dyoung@judsonisd.org or by phone (210) 764-9571
If you are experiencing difficulty in providing basic necessities for your family and need additional assistance, please contact the following:
Monica Chavarria by email mchavarria@judsonisd.org or by phone (210) 541-2731
Trisha Walker by email twalker972@judsonisd.org or by phone (210) 595-9698
Reynae Herrera by email rherrera447@judsonisd.org or by phone (210)595-9541
Monica Garcia by email mgarcia083@judsonisd.org or by phone (210) 275-4031
Judson Guidance and Counseling Department
Monica Garcia Director of Guidance and Counseling
