Scheduling Process
Course selection and scheduling is coming up!
The scheduling process involves three parts:
- Recommendations for course levels will be inputted into PowerSchool for students by teachers.
- Students will review those recommendations in PowerSchool, select their core classes, and choose electives based on their interests.
- Students will then meet individually with their counselors to review their choices and finalize their course requests for the next year.
February 1st-February 26th: Current Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen should log in to PowerSchool and make course selections using their teacher recommendations.
February 27th-March 6th: Current Juniors will meet with their counselors during their science classes to review and finalize course requests.
March 7th-March 13th: Current Sophomores will meet with their counselors during their health classes to review and finalize course requests.
March 14th-March 21st: Current Freshmen will meet with their counselors during their freshmen seminar classes to review and finalize course requests.
Reconsideration Forms
If you are looking to move up or down in a class for next fall, please make an appointment with your school counselor. This year, Reconsideration Forms are electronic and your counselor will send you a form once notified of your request. Requests for a Reconsideration Form can be made in person or via email. Reconsideration Forms are due April 14th!
Please review the Scheduling Process Overview for further details and resources to help you navigate this important process. As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your school counselor for assistance!
Greater Worcester Community Foundation Scholarships
Scholarships
Work Opportunities
FAFSA Day
On February 20th, MASFAA will be hosting a FAFSA Day to help families fill out and complete the FAFSA. This is a free and virtual event. You can register for the event by clicking here. To learn more about MASFAA click here.
National School Counseling Week
National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. School counselors are actively engaged in helping students examine their abilities, strengths, interests and talents; working in partnership with parents as they encounter the challenges of raising children in today's world; focusing on positive ways to enhance students' academic, career 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.
Be sure to thank your school counselor for all of their help and hard work this year!
Self-Compassion
What is Self-Compassion?
Self-compassion is essentially showing yourself the same kindness and care that we show to our friends and loved ones. Instead of judging and criticizing ourselves for our mistakes, we accept our faults as well as understand that mistakes and failure is a common human experience. Self-compassion teaches us to embrace ourselves, despite inner and outer imperfections, and provides us with the strength to thrive.
How to Build Self-Compassion
Greater Good in Action has a few different practices to help build self-compassion, including How Would You Treat a Friend?
Benefits of Self-Compassion
Studies have shown that self-compassion
- Increases motivation
- Increases happiness
- Enhances self-worth
- Fosters resilience
- Reduces stress and improves mental health
