PHS Counseling Department
Pampa High School
ASVAB Testing
ASVAB: November 3rd
ASVAB TESTING
Military representatives will administer the ASVAB test on November 3, 2021 to all PHS seniors. All seniors will report to the Cavalier Center immediately at the beginning of first period to test at 8:15am. SENIORS WHO ARE OUT FIRST PERIOD ARE REQUIRED TO MEET AT 8:30AM! If your student is a virtual learner, we are encouraging them to go ahead and come to the school to take this exam. This exam is used by the military as an entrance test, but, more importantly, the test is also a tool for the students. The ASVAB allows the students to analyze their own abilities and strengths in order to plan their educational and occupational futures. The results will help the students to learn more about themselves and the world of employment while pointing them toward future jobs in line with their interests and skills. Seniors are encouraged to do their best work on the ASVAB in order to gain accurate direction for their future. After approximately two to three weeks, an ASVAB representative will meet with the seniors to explain the testing results and help them understand how to use the data to plan their future.
How Social Media Affects Teenagers
Full Article: https://childmind.org/article/how-using-social-media-affects-teenagers/#full_article
Some experts worry that teens are more anxious and have lower self-esteem because of social media and texting. There are key differences to socializing online. Teens miss out more on things like body language and facial expressions. This can lead to more misunderstandings and hurt feelings. It can also make talking in person feel more intimidating. In real life you can’t spend time crafting the perfect response. You can’t make sure you look exactly the way you want to look. If you have a disagreement, you need to know how to respond in real time.
Another big issue is that it is common for kids to feel bad about themselves when they see everyone online looking perfect. Teens often try to compensate by sharing pictures that make them look perfect, too. Then, when their social media identity doesn’t match how they actually feel, they can end up feeling worse.
Peer acceptance is extremely important for teenagers. It is easy to get caught up counting “likes” on social media. Teens can end up taking hundreds of photos, searching for the one that people will like most. And if the likes don’t come in, it can feel very personal.
Parents can help by setting a good example of how to use tech. Try to give kids your full attention when you are with them. If your head is often bent over a screen you’re sending the wrong message. Establish tech-free zones in in the house and tech-free hours.
To help build self-esteem, get kids involved in something they’re interested in. When kids learn to feel good about what they can do instead of how they look and what they own, they’re happier.
More Articles over Social Media:
- How to Talk To Kids About Sexting: https://childmind.org/article/talk-kids-sexting/
- Social Media and Self Doubt: https://childmind.org/article/social-media-and-self-doubt/
- What Selfies Are Doing to Self-Esteem: https://childmind.org/article/what-selfies-are-doing-to-girls-self-esteem/
Senior Newsletter Link
College and Career Planning Links
College and Career Planning Links
COLLEGE PLANNING LINKS
It is never too early to start planning for college. The following websites have great resources for college planning from middle school through 12th grade.
Testing
TSI 2.0 Links and Help
Test Information & Preparation Links
TSI Assessment: Student Brochure (PDF)
TSI Assessment ELAR Sample Questions
TSI Assessment Math Sample Questions
TSI Assessment Essay Test Guide with Sample Essays
20 Testing Experts Share Their Favorite Test Taking Tips
College Planning:
- Texas OnCourse under Students and Parents: https://texasoncourse.org/
- CollegeForAllTexans: http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/
- Big Future: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
Scholarships:
- Fastweb Scholarship Search
- http://www.scholarships.com
- http://www.finaid.org
- http://www.collegescholarships.com
- http://www.window.state.tx.us/scholars/
- https://www.goingmerry.com/
Collegeboard: Register, send scores and practice for the SAT. There are also helpful college search tools and college planning information on the website. This is also where you find information on AP tests.
The SAT is given twice a year at PHS. The dates are below. If your child qualifies for free/reduced lunch then they are eligible for a fee waiver. Please see Mrs. Stark to see if they do qualify.
Dates at PHS: Make sure you bring your license and your admission ticket or you will not be able to test on these days.
- August 28th
- December 4th
ACT: Register, send scores and practice for the ACT. Come to the counselors office to pick up a waiver if you qualify for free/reduced lunches.
The ACT is given four times a year at PHS. The dates are below. If your child qualifies for free/reduced lunch then they are eligible for a fee waiver. Please see Mrs. Stark to see if they do qualify.
Dates at PHS: Make sure you bring your license and your admission ticket or you will not be able to test on these days.
- October 23rd
- March 8th (School day testing)
- April 9th
- June 11th
New Ways November
Need Help with College planning?
The Counseling Crew
THE COUNSELING STAFF
The counselors and support staff at Pampa High School are here to help your student successfully traverse through their high school years and prepare them for life after high school. Counselors are focused on enhancing academic achievement while helping students facing diverse challenges cope with obstacles.
Support staff are here to assist parents, students, counselors, and school staff with registration, transcripts, report cards, and information about post secondary education. Our goal is to provide the best possible services for both students and parents. We believe in the importance of each student as an individual and are committed to providing quality guidance services.
Meet your Counseling Crew:
Brittany Stark: School Counselor, A-L, brittany.stark@pampaisd.net
Kate Devoll: School Counselor, M-Z, kate.devoll@pampaisd.net
Suzanne Pingel: District Social Worker, suzanne.pingel@pampaisd.net
Dalicelys Mendoza: College and Career Coordinator, dalicelys.mendoza@pampaisd.net
Kathy Gomez: Receptionist and Secretary for the counseling office, kathy.gomez@pampaisd.net
Jolinda Childress: Registrar, JoLinda.childress@pampaisd.net
Important Dates to Remember
November 3: ASVAB (All Srs will be testing)
November 8th: Student Holiday
November 10: Epic Success and Career Conference (Srs who signed up)
November 11th: Cap and Gown Orders
November 22-26th: Thanksgiving Break
December 4th: SAT at PHS
December: Amarillo Area Foundation Scholarship open in Early December
December 7-10th: STAAR EOC Retest
December 15-18th: Semester Review and Semester Exam week
December 18th: Early Release
Christmas Break: December 20th-January 4th 2022
Location: Pampa High School, East Harvester Avenue, Pampa, TX, USA
Phone: 806-669-4800