Sanford JH/HS School Counselor
News & Updates - April 2020
Sanford students and parents
8 Strategies for Distance Learning
Distance learning is something that is new to many and can be difficult to adjust to. Students may struggle with this transition and teachers are willing to be flexible as you adjust. The best advice is to communicate with your teachers. These connections are beneficial and will help. This list includes other helpful suggestions that may make your learning experience more manageable.
Information taken from College Board
June SAT and SAT Subject Test Administration CANCELLED
To keep students safe, and in alignment with public health guidance and school closures across 192 countries, we will not be able to administer the SAT or SAT Subject Tests on June 6, 2020.
Future SAT Administrations, Including September
If it’s safe from a public health standpoint, we’ll provide weekend SAT administrations every month through the end of the calendar year, beginning in August. This includes a new administration in September and the previously scheduled tests on August 29, October 3, November 7, and December 5.
Students can register for these administrations starting in May. We’ll contact students directly when we have the exact date. Eligible students can register with a fee waiver.
For each administration, we’re preparing to significantly expand our capacity for students to take the SAT once schools reopen. We’re calling on our member schools and colleges, as well as local communities, to provide additional test center capacity so every student who wants to take the SAT can do so.
Students can get early access to register for August, September, and October if they’re:
- Already registered for June
- In the high school class of 2021 and don’t have SAT scores
To help students keep their college readiness skills sharp when many schools are closed, College Board and Khan Academy® will continue to provide free resources online, including full-length practice tests and personalized learning tools.
Sanford TEST Center information from Mrs. Duran
Sanford is a registered College Board Test Center. College Board may offer a test in July, I have indicated to College Board that Sanford schools will be an available test site if they are able to open a new SAT test date in July.
Juniors- we are a registered test site for the Saturday August 29th test date. I would highly recommend you take the SAT again either in July (if offered) or in August. The deadline to register for the August test is July 29th. Please contact me for a fee waiver if you qualify and help with registration.
Senior Information and Scholarships
SENIORS we are using Microsoft teams to communicate and complete senior seminar. Please check your school email. If you are unable to access teams make sure you contact me ASAP.
CESDA 4/5/2020
https://www.cesda.org/scholarships
Doug Monter 4/6/2020 DEADLINE EXTENDED to 4/20/20
Emailed to students -See Mrs. Duran for Application
Ross Barlow 4/15/2020
Emailed to students -See Mrs. Duran for Application
Guadalupe Parish Credit Union Scholarship 4/24/20
Emailed to students-See Mrs. Duran for Application
Bear/Sheep Creek 4/22/2020
Emailed to students -See Mrs. Duran for Application
Conejos County DSS 4/30/2020
Emailed to students -See Mrs. Duran for Application
South Fork Fire Rescue 4/30/2020
https://www.southforkfirerescue.com/scholarship
4-H Scholarship 4/30/2020
https://co4hfoundation.extension.colostate.edu/benefits/colorado-4-h-foundation-scholarships/?fbclid=IwAR1oBwcwGRpX00bPcOSqbCWipPmAkdCaVfxxrl3VKlSrRbUsDbeEuI-dEp4
Associate Home Loan Scholarship 5/1/2020
https://www.associateshomeloan.com/scholarship/
PB&J 5/31/2020
https://scholarsapp.com/scholarship/pbj-scholarship?utm_source=notification&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pbj2020
SLV Behavioral Health
SLV Behavioral Health is offering services amid the COVID-19 Outbreak. You can either contact our Erin Mobley erinm@slvbhg.org or contact Mrs. Duran to assist with the referral process.
If you are experiencing a crisis, please call 719-589.3671 or call the crisis hotline 1 (844) 493-TALK (8255). For after business hours assistance, please call 911 or the crisis hotline 1 (844) 493-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 38255 to receive mental health crisis support.
Resources and Articles for Parents and Students
Coping With the Coronavirus Crisis- Child Mind Institute
Supporting Kids Through the COVID-19 Crisis
Tips for nurturing and protecting children at home.
Supporting Teenagers and Young Adults During the Coronavirus Crisis
Tips for parents with older children at home.
Self-Care in the Time of Coronavirus
For parents, prioritizing your own well-being benefits your whole family.
Anxiety and Coping With the Coronavirus
Managing worry — your kids’ and your own.
How Mindfulness Can Help During COVID-19
Tips for calming anxiety during a difficult time.
Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus
Kids worry more when they’re kept in the dark. Here’s what to say.
Giving Kids With ADHD Support and Structure During the Coronavirus Crisis
Managing attention (yours and theirs) will help kids thrive.
Autism and the Coronavirus
Resources for Families of Children on the Spectrum
From how to talk to kids with autism about the coronavirus to how to teach handwashing and develop schedules.
Remote Learning
Family Resources for Remote Learning
Clinicians from our Learning and Development Center have organized resources for parents who are suddenly responsible for the home school environment.
Managing Anxiety
Anxious Stomach Aches and Headaches
Anxiety in children sometimes manifest physically. Here’s what to watch for.
How to Help Children Manage Fears
Tips for teaching children how to build resilience and learn to calm themselves down, even when things feel scary.
Tips for Calming Anxious Kids
Go-to techniques for coaxing anxiety-prone children out of their fears from a Mom who’s been there.
How to Avoid Passing Anxiety on to Your Kids
Help yourself, and them, by learning techniques to manage stress in a healthy way.
How Anxiety Leads to Disruptive Behavior
Kids who are acting out, melting down, or being defiant may actually be seriously anxious.
What to Do (and Not Do) When Children Are Anxious
How to respect their feelings without empowering their fears.
Panic Attacks and How to Treat Them
Knowing what to look for and how to help children calm down is key.
The Power of Mindfulness
How a meditation practice can help kids (and parents) feel less anxious and more relaxed.
Mrs. Kristie Duran, School Counselor
Email: kduran@sanfordschools.org
Website: sanfordschools.org
Phone: 7192745167