COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
RICHMOND HILL HIGH SCHOOL
March 2020 Newsletter
WHAT'S GOING ON AT THE HILL?
- Missed the February Newsletter?
- 2/6- Course registration forms are due to advisor
Upcoming Events:
- 3/10-Rising Senior Night
- 3/10-ACCUPLACER
- 3/11-ASVAB
- 3/16 and 3/17- No School
- 3/28-Prom
Meningitis Vaccine
7 Mindsets
Live to Give
Lesson 6.1 Stretch Yourself – This lesson teaches us to give to those in need. Giving financially is a great thing, but even if we don’t have a lot of money we can still give in other ways. If we see someone who is sitting alone during lunch, we can ask them to sit with us. If we notice someone who looks upset, we can talk to them. There are lots of things that we can do that uplift and help others every day that don’t cost anything monetarily. The key is to recognize when someone may be in need, and then act on it. All you have to do is Stretch Yourself.
Lesson 6.2 Make a Difference – This lesson teaches us that helping others makes a difference in their lives and in our own. The best part is that helping others not only helps them, it makes us feel good as well! Good feelings grow even more as those who view someone doing good deeds for someone can be inspired to do something nice for someone else. It can snowball from there and before you know it all you see are kind helpful people! That is a world that I want to live in! It’s time for us all to Make a Difference!
WHAT'S GOING ON IN 9TH GRADE...
Use mindfulness techniques to take stress and anxiety out of raising kids
When practicing mindfulness, remember to:
Slow things down
Set kids up for success
Stress is contagious
End the perfectionism
Create a safe environment
WHAT'S GOING ON IN 10TH GRADE...
8 Tips for Your Teen to Stay Organized
You may have noticed that your student is struggling with keeping up with assignments, turning them in, remembering something you’ve told them multiple times, etc. Take a look at these tips for your teen and suggest a few of them to your child if you’re noticing that they are having trouble with time management/organization.
1. Get a planner and keep it updated
· Take a trip to an office supply store and find what planner would work best for you. Make sure to stay on top of keeping important dates, commitments, events, assignments, etc. updated in your new planner.
2. Make a to-do- list every night:
· Whatever you didn’t get done by the end of the day- go ahead and write it down and try again tomorrow. By making a list, you’re able to cross things off as you go through them during the day, which makes you work harder and become more motivated.
3. Reward yourself
· Setting small goals along the way also helps you become more motivated and efficient. For example- Allowing yourself to watch one episode of your favorite show AFTER you write three pages of that paper you’re working on.
4. Schedule specific times for high priority tasks
· Break down big projects into small, obtainable tasks. Depending on the due date, you could devote 2 days out of the week to spend 1-2 hours on it, so that you’re not cramming the night before it’s due. Remember to schedule time for self-care too!
5. Bring Work with you
· Great news! You have a Chromebook! There is ALWAYS an opportunity to use that extra ten minutes to chip away at your assignments. Practicing this could potentially earn you an entire night off of homework!
6. Turn off social media notifications
· When you’re using your allotted time to work on something you must get done, try turning off the notifications to avoid temptation of getting sidetracked.
7. Get some sleep
· You will be forgetful and/or ineffective in anything you’re trying to get done if you aren’t well-rested. Even if you haven’t met your goal for that day, just go to sleep and start with a fresh mind the next day.
8. Keep your priorities straight
· Sometimes our to-do lists can be long and overwhelming. It’s hard to know what to start on first. Each week you should prioritize your tasks at hand, so you have a better grip on your busy schedule.
WHAT'S GOING ON IN 11TH GRADE...
Rising Senior Night
Tuesday, Mar 10, 2020, 06:00 PM
1 Wildcat Drive, Richmond Hill, GA, USA
This fall you will officially enter your senior year of high school! While it’s very exciting to finally see the finish line, there are a few things that need to be on your radar already if you’re planning on going to a 2-year or 4-year college.
Grades! - progress reports are coming out soon. Are you giving your best effort? Have you taken advantage of tutorials before/after school? Colleges pay close attention to junior year grades.
Get to know your school counselor. We’d love to meet you if we haven’t already! We are here to help you make the best decisions for you and answer any questions you might have about the college search and application process.
Connect with your teachers. You might need a teacher to write a letter of recommendation for you, so it’s important to develop a positive relationship with teachers, especially in those subjects you’re passionate about.
Take the SAT or ACT. *Free official SAT practice through KhanAcademy* You can register for the March 14th SAT at RHHS with a late fee on sat.org or the May 2nd test date. RHHS isn’t a test center for the ACT--check out ACT.org to view local test centers and dates!
Start or update your resume and brag sheet. Make a list of extracurricular activities, including volunteering, athletics, and more. You should also list your high school accomplishments. Be sure to keep these lists updated. By having these listed in one place, you’ll have a quick reference sheet when you’re applying to college.
Connect with colleges. Follow social media accounts for colleges of interest and join their email lists to get up-to-date information about colleges.
Visit college campuses. Visiting will help you gauge your fit at that college. Sometimes colleges appear differently on paper. When you visit a college you get to immerse yourself in the college community. Some colleges have digital tours, which is AWESOME, but if you are able to visit in person, we strongly recommend going that route!
Plan your summer activities. It’s never too early to intentionally plan your summer. Relaxing is important and much needed, but you should spend some time building your resume by getting a part-time job, volunteering, or participating in leadership opportunities.
You got this, juniors!
Tips https://www.collegeraptor.com/find-colleges/articles/college-search/10-things-every-high-school-junior-should-do-in-the-spring-to-make-the-college-search-easier/
Clemson Career Workshop
WHAT'S GOING ON IN 12TH GRADE...
Pack it up.
So, you are firming up plans for your life after high school, and the preparation must start for your adult life. There are a few things that you must put in your college/work ready “pack” to ensure a smooth transition.
Social Security Card. Your social security card is required for you to be employed and to verify citizenship for enrollment, financial aid, and scholarships. When you need it, you will not have time to call a parent or run home to retrieve the card; therefore you must be responsible for the security of your card.
Birth Certificate. Your birth certificate is often another document we forget about until we need it for a legal matter. Do yourself a favor and purchase a certified copy or two; then secure it with your social security card.
Medical History. Most people cannot remember if or when they had the chickenpox or the date of their last flu shot; let alone if anyone in their family has a history of allergies. It is extremely important to not only know this information but to document your medical history in writing and on your phone. Should something occur while you are away from home, the information is helpful in getting you assistance.
In Case of Emergency or ICE contacts. If you have not done so already, list at least three ICE contacts in your phone. Law enforcement and first responders are trained to seek this information if you are unable to communicate.
You can never be too prepared! Gathering these documents and information empowers you to forge into the future as a responsible adult. Taking care of these matters prior to graduation puts you and your family at ease, and will lighten the load of things to remember around graduation.
COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER
At RHHS, many of our sophomores, juniors and seniors are well into their college preparation. Most are in the process of taking the ACT and SAT - and others are already visiting colleges independently and filling out applications.
RHHS is excited to be offering monthly college field trip opportunities this year to eligible juniors and seniors on a first come/first serve basis for the first 35 students to register.
RHHS sophomore, junior and senior applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. Passing all classes with a 70 or higher
2. No more than 3 tardies
3. No more than 3 excused absences *
Eligible 10th, 11th and 12th grade students may register through the link below-
*Parents of the first 35 applicants each month are welcome and encouraged to volunteer as chaperones. Contact Debbie Kilpatrick, school counselor, at dkilpatrick@bryan.k12.ga.us, with any questions about eligibility criteria.
March 18th
March 23rd
April 2nd
MILITARY FAMILY LIFE COUNSELOR
Due to the unique challenges faced by military families, the Department of Defense offers private and confidential counseling services to military service members and their families. The mission of the MFLC program is to provide short-term, solution focused counseling, support and education. Military counselors may assist military connected students with a variety of issues including: communication, self-esteem/self-confidence, school issues, life stressors, resolving conflicts, behavioral management techniques, building resiliency, sibling/parental relationships, and deployment and reintegration. Within a safe, therapeutic relationship, MFLCs help military children and their parents to cope with normal reactions to the varied stresses of military life, to enhance their lives and to boost military readiness and resiliency.
Ms. Imler is the military counselor for Richmond Hill High School. You can find her in the counseling suite, room 515 on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. For more information about MFLC services call (912)271-9725.
NOTE: Parents must sign a consent form before the MFLC counselor can talk with their child.
MILITARY RESOURCES
RESOURCES
PERSONAL WELLNESS
RHHS COUNSELOR CASELOAD:
Rhashida Bunyan- (A thru De Cesari)
Emily Neff- (De La Cruz thru Hicks)
Tam Daniels- (Hickson thru Medrano)
Debbie Kilpatrick- (Medsker-Sams)
Saraswati Hendrix- (Sanchez-Z)
Deanna Appleton (College and Career Counselor)
Dawn Imler- (Military Family Life Counselor)
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
Email: rbunyan@bryan.k12.ga.us
Website: https://rhhs-counselors.wixsite.com/rhhs-counselors
Location: 1 Wildcat Drive, Richmond Hill, GA, USA
Phone: 912-459-6403