WHS Counseling Office News
April 2020
NYS - Emotional Support Hotline
1-844-863-9314
Headspace App Free for New Yorkers
There are different offerings designed to reduce stress, to get you moving and to help you sleep. Click here today!
College Admissions and Social Distancing
Even though school is closed for now, it's still important to be moving forward with the college search process. Don't know where to start or what you can be doing from home? This article can help! Also see the links below.
FLCC Scholarships - APPLY NOW!
Do Something!
Check out the DoSomething.org website! It's got awesome ideas for managing your stress, dealing with remote learning, financial aid and much, much more!
There are many scholarship opportunities on this site as well. Quick, easy things you can do from home to earn money for college!!
Need Money for College?
Start your Dollars For Scholars Profile NOW!
Socially Distant Community Service
Create an Activities Resume
(For all grade levels)
Work on your activities resume. Think about what you’ve done in your high school career and create a google doc. You will edit each year. You can use our Activities Resume template or create your own.
What will you use an Activities Resume for?
Teachers/counselors may ask for it when they write your letter of recommendation.
You will use it as a reference when you are completing college or scholarship applications.
You may use it when seeking employment.
SAT and ACT Updates
ACT - The April 4th test has been rescheduled for June 13. Check the ACT website for more information.
FREE SAT, ACT, and AP Study Resources
Click here for the link.
Xello Activities from Ms. O'Hara
Directions for Things to do in XELLO: (see pictures below)
ASSESSMENTS:
OPEN the XELLO APP in CLASSLINK
From Your Opening Page, Complete the ASSESSMENTS. Once you complete Matchmaker the next section will unlock Personality Style, Mission Complete and Learning Style Assessments
COURSE PLANNER:
From your opening page (Dashboard) click Course Planner
PERSONAL GOALS, EXPERIENCES, SKILLS & INTERESTS UPDATES:
CLICK the ABOUT ME Tab at the Top of YOUR Home Screen, Complete the HIGHLIGHTED SECTIONS as shown on the sample image below
- After HS - My Goal
- Update Favorite Clusters
- Experiences - Work, Volunteer, Education, Life
- Skills - Add
- Interests - Add
COMPLETE GRADE LEVEL LESSONS - CAREER READINESS & SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL LEARNING:
From your Welcome Screen Scroll Down and Complete the 4 LESSONS the lessons are different based on your grade level
Williamson High School Counseling Office
Email: kpetrucci@williamsoncentral.org
Website: williamsoncentral.org
Phone: 315.589.9624