In this issue:
- Scheduling Process for 2021-2022 School Year
- Counseling Block Presentations: Now WEDNESDAYS!
- Save the Date-- Parents/Guardians of Juniors presentation
- Meet our new BRYT Clinician!
- Wachusett Wellness Newsletter
- Virtual College Fairs throughout January-May!
- National School Counseling Week
- Diversity Newsletter
- College Guidance Network
- Parents Supporting Parents
- FAFSA Day
Counseling Block Presentations
Our next two Wednesdays (1/27 and 2/3) will focus on the scheduling process for our current juniors and we also will be starting our college admissions overview! Our freshmen and sophomores already had their scheduling presentation earlier this month. At the end of February, counselors will be meeting with sophomores for Naviance inventories. In March, we go back to delivering our new Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program for freshmen.
SAVE THE DATE: Parents/Guardians of Juniors
The agenda will include:
Review of graduation requirements and scheduling for senior
Overview of college admissions process
Trends in college admissions
Standardized testing
College Fairs
Developing the list
Meet our new BRYT Clinician!
My name is Jordan Young. I am very excited to be joining the Wachusett Regional High School Team as the BRYT program clinician. I come to Wachusett with experience in Middle School and with Adolescent aged youth involved in mental health and juvenile court systems. My educational background is a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Framingham State with a Master's degree in Social Work from Springfield College. A little bit about myself; I have lived in central Mass for about 10 years after taking some time to travel post college, I'm always willing to talk about my corgi, and I am a big sports fan (Go Chiefs). I look forward to working with all students, parents, teachers and staff for years to come.
Wachusett Wellness Newsletter
Helping students adopt and maintain healthy behaviors is at the core of our school counseling program. To have healthy behaviors students must first start with education and awareness. Our February newsletter will be posted soon and will include information on this month's theme which is CULTIVATING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS.
Please see our past newsletters as well:
Wachusett Wellness Newsletter: January
Wachusett Wellness Newsletter: December
Wachusett Wellness Newsletter: October
Virtual College Fairs
*Don't miss the college fairs throughout January-May! A STEM fair and Performing and Visual Arts Fair is also being offered!
CollegeBoard is offering a virtual college fair for sophomores and juniors:
*BigFuture Days are designed to give students a tailored experience so that they can establish connections with colleges and act on important college planning tasks such as building a college list and identifying scholarships.
*The Northeast event will be on March 7th. There are three other regional events (West/Southwest, Midwest, and Southeast) in February and March.
National School Counseling Week
School Counselors Celebrate During National School Counseling Week, Feb. 1–5, 2021
National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Wachusett Regional High School cited school counselors for being actively engaged in helping students examine their abilities, strengths, interests and talents; for working in a partnership with parents as they encounter the challenges of raising children in today’s world; for focusing on positive ways to enhance students’ academic, postsecondary and social/emotional development; and working with teachers and other educators to provide an educational system where students can realize their potential and set healthy, realistic and optimistic aspirations for themselves. School counselors are certified, experienced educators with a master’s degree in school counseling. The combination of their training and experience makes them an integral part of the total educational program.
2021 Activities:
Students: Do you know which counselor previously coached JV Tennis and is a graduate of WRHS? Do you know which counselor plays the drums and piano in their spare time? There will be counselor trivia each day of the week (Feb 1-5th). Follow wrhscounseling on instagram so you can participate in the fun! A prize will be given to students who answer the questions correctly!
Staff: We thank you for your commitMINT to the counseling staff and of course our students! There will be a small token of our appreciation in your mailbox next week!
Diversity Newsletter
FREE Virtual Resource for ALL Caretakers Parents Supporting Parents (PSP)
We recognize what a challenging time this is. The BRYT Family Engagement Team invites you to participate in our weekly Parents Supporting Parents group where parents can get & receive support from each other.
Please join us every week for PARENTS SUPPORTING PARENTS. Simply click the link and join the Zoom meeting. All are welcome so please share with family and friends.
View the flyer HERE for dates/times!
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