Mustang Counseling Department
January 2020 Newsletter
Mustang Counseling Team
Counselors can be reached by calling 210-438-6570 ext. 37015. We also invite you to visit our department webpage for access to valuable resources.
December Department Highlights
Dartmouth Presentation to I.B. DP Juniors
On December 4, 2019, Yliana Beck visited with our I.B. DP juniors and shared valuable information about the opportunities available to I.B. students at Dartmouth, where she currently attends.
Yli is a Class of 2018 graduate from Burbank High School and earned the I.B. Diploma. She shared her experiences with our students and why they should consider Dartmouth for their post-secondary goals. Yli also highlighted how being an I.B. student prepared her for success at Dartmouth.
Thank you, Yli, for your words of encouragement and extremely informative visit! A huge thank you to Mrs. Beck, Class of 2021 counselor, for inviting her daughter to visit with our students!
I.B. Parent Engagement Night
On December 10, 2019, an I.B. Parent Engagement Night was held in the Thomas Jefferson High School Auditorium. The goal of this event was to provide prospective students and their parents with information about our I.B. Magnet program. This was also an opportunity for our campus clubs & organizations to highlight their programs.
At this event, the Mustang Counseling Team shared information about the various ways they support our students. Counselors also provided information about graduation requirements and gave visitors an opportunity to create breathing sticks to help with managing stress/anxiety.
T.J.H.S. Lunch & Learn
Schedule an Appointment with a Mustang Counselor
Our students and parents can now schedule an appointment to visit with a counselor via a new Google Form created for us by Mr. Hernandez, Computer Science teacher.
Parents and students can schedule an appointment by clicking on the link below or by simply scanning the QR code below.
Pillar of Character - Fairness
The Mustang I.B. Magnet students will lead our campus in understanding the value of exhibiting fairness in our day-to-day interactions with others.
Play by the rules ~ Be open-minded; listen to others ~ Don't take advantage of others ~ Don't blame others carelessly ~ Treat all people fairly
Guidance Lesson of the Month - College, Career & Military Readiness
Counselors will be visiting with students via CTE courses in order to engage in conversations about the preparedness needed for life after high school - college, career or military. We will cover topics like SAT, ACT, ASVAB and taking full advantage of the career certifications available through our campus CTE courses. Students will also be provided with resources, to include Naviance, which can assist them in exploring career options. At the end of these presentations, we hope to address any questions our students may have about how to develop and prepare for their post-secondary goals.
Mustang College & Career HUB
The college advising team consists of Miss Lili Vega, Miss Jocelyn Rodriguez, and Mr. Jonathan Hernandez. They are available to assist students and parents with the college admissions, financial aid, military enlistment and career readiness process. Please stop by and visit them in Rm# 222 or contact them by phone at 210-438-6570 ext. 37043.
We are also fortunate to have Mrs. Thelma Luna, Financial Aid Counselor, on our team. She is a valuable resources to our families as they begin the financial aid application process.
We invite our students and their families to take full advantage of the assistance available as you begin to prepare for life after high school.
January Calendar of Events
9th - Mustang Alumni College Chats (9:30-10:30 a.m. - @ Library)
11th - Explore S.A.I.S.D.
14th - 8th Grade Transition Visit (9:30-11:30 a.m. @ Audi. & Armory)
14th - I.B. Parent Engagement Night (6-7:30 p.m. @ Audi.)
15th - 10th Grade TSI Math Prep for UTSA DC Cohort (All Day - Library)
16th - 10th Grade TSI Math Prep for UTSA DC Cohort (All Day - Library)
17th - 10th Grade TSI Math Test for UTSA DC Cohort (All Day - Library)
20th - M.L.K. Holiday
22nd - 10th Grade TSI Rdg/Writing Prep for UTSA DC Cohort (All Day - Library)
23rd - 10th Grade TSI Rdg/Writing Prep for UTSA DC Cohort (All Day - Library)
24th - 10th Grade TSI Rdg/Writing Test for UTSA DC Cohort (All Day - Library)
24th - College & Career Chats (9:30-10:30 a.m. @ Rm#121)
27th - C.C.M.R. Guidance Lesson via CTE Courses (All Day)
28th - C.C.M.R. Guidance Lesson via CTE Courses (All Day)
30th - Parent Attendance Forum (3-5:30 p.m. @ Audi.)