Dragon Connection
Carroll Senior High School, Counselors' Newsletter
September 2018
WELCOME DRAGON STUDENTS & PARENTS
MARK YOUR CALENDARS WITH CSHS FALL EVENTS:
September 8 – ACT Testing @ CSHS
September 11-12 - Picture Days
September 11 – Curriculum Night - 5:30 – 7 pm
September 17 - Junior Class Assembly - Balfour Senior Class Rings
September 17– PSAT Late Registration and will incur a $10 late fee, online payments only
September 23 – PSAT Registration Ends (no further registrations accepted after 11:59pm)
September 18-19 –Jr. Guidance: Naviance, College Search, YouScience
September 20 – Coffee w/Counselors in the SAC 10-11:30am
September 24 - Rachel's Challenge Assembly - 9:45 Juniors, 11:30 Seniors
October 5 – Professional Development Day –No Students
*October 10 – PSAT ***********
October 31 – College Fair 6-8 @ CSHS in the gyms
November 6 – Sr. Meeting in auditorium 10:45-11:30, Jostens
November 12 - Veteran's Day Assembly
November 13 - Josten's Order Day
November 19–23 – Thanksgiving Break
December 18 – Exams Block 4
December 19 – Exams Block 8
December 20 – Exams Blocks 1, 2, 3
December 20 – Exams Blocks 5, 6, 7
December 24 – January 07 – Winter Break
Mental Health and Wellness Monthly Topics
- September: Mental Health/Stress/Suicide: National Suicide Prevention Week September 9-15 - Initiative
- October: National Bullying Awareness MonthDrug and Alcohol Awareness: Red Ribbon Week October 22-26 - Contentment
- November: Career Awareness and Decision Making/Planning - Cooperation
- December: Kindness and Friendships - Compassion
- January: Self-care and Mental Health/Wellness - Self- control
- February: Health and Nutrition: Jump Rope for Heart - Service
- March: Bullying and Conflict Resolution - Individuality
- April: Child Abuse/Safety and Self Defense - Hope
- May: Current topics, Summer Tips, Transitions - Perseverance
Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Youth Suicide Warning Signs
- Talking about or making plans for suicide
- Expressing hopelessness about the future
- Displaying severe/overwhelming emotional pain or distress
- Showing worrisome behavioral cues or marked changes in behavior, particularly in the presence of the warning signs above. Specifically, this includes significant:
- Withdrawal from or changing in social connections/situations
- Changes in sleep (increased or decreased)
- Anger or hostility that seems out of character or out of context
- Recent increased agitation or irritability
How to Respond
If you notice any of these warning signs in anyone, you can help!
- Ask if they are ok or if they are having thoughts of suicide
- Express your concern about what you are observing in their behavior
- Listen attentively and non-judgmentally
- Reflect what they share and let them know they have been heard
- Tell them they are not alone
- Let them know there are treatments available that can help
- If you are a student, report your concerns to a trusted adult (parent, teacher, counselor, administrator.)
Parents Can Make a Difference
Parents can help prevent suicide by recognizing warning signs, identifying risk factors (characteristics that may lead a young person to engage in suicidal behaviors), promoting protective factors (characteristics that help people deal with stress and reduce their chances of engaging in suicidal behaviors), and knowing how to talk to their children and seek mental health services. You can empower yourself and your teen by following these 7 steps.
- Know your facts
- Recognize the warning signs
- Know the risk factors
- Know the protective factors
- Take preventive measures
- Talk to your teen about suicide
- Last but not least, seek mental health services
To read the complete blog post from the American Psychological Association go to
7 Essential Steps Parents Can Take to Prevent Teen Suicide.
Resources:
https://www.youthsuicidewarningsigns.org
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention/index.shtml
http://jasonfoundation.com/youth-suicide/
If you have questions or concerns, please contact your campus counselor, together we can make a difference.
DRAGON TIP LINE - 817-406-2512
The Dragon Tip Line system is designed to help students, parents and community members anonymously report past, present and predicted concerns in our school community. Information about bullying, harassment, drugs, violence, weapons, theft, or any other potential threat to school safety should be reported.
Report concerns anonymously, anytime 24/7.
A New Type of Help: Crisis Text Line
Text 741-741, ANYTIME YOU ARE IN A CRISIS
With today's teenagers living in the age of texting, the Crisis Text Line has noticed they feel more comfortable texting rather than calling into a helpline when they are in need of help. The great thing about this support is it is available 24/7 to anyone in any type of crisis. You can text confidentially between classes, in the middle of a situation without anyone knowing who you are talking to. Crisis counselors are on stand by 24/7 to help you from the heat of the moment to until you are calm.
Crisis doesn’t just mean suicide: it’s any painful emotion for which you need support.
REGISTER NOW for the PSAT
PSAT registration for all 11th graders is now available online.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Exam Date: Wednesday, October 10th at 8:00am
- Mon, Aug 20 – Registration begins, cost $22.00 per exam, online payments only
- Mon, Sept 17 – Late Registration and will incur a $10 late fee, online payments only
- Sunday, Sept 23 at 11:59pm – Registration Ends (no further registrations accepted after 11:59pm)
*Juniors not registered for the PSAT will report to the auditorium on Wednesday, October 10 to take the ASVAB – no registration required to take the ASVAB. The ASVAB is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success.
Parents Join Us for Coffee with the CSHS Counselors
Learn about: Naviance, YouScience, College Application Process, Service Hours, ACT/SAT Testing and more!
*MEET US IN THE SAC*
Thursday, Sep 20, 2018, 10:00 AM
Carroll Senior High School, West Southlake Boulevard, Southlake, TX, USA,
SAT & ACT INFORMATION & DATES
Students if you are planning to attend a 4-year college or university after high school, it is very important that you take the SAT and/or ACT, since it is one of the many factors considered in college admissions.
Register online for the SAT at: www.collegeboard.org and
to register for the ACT, visit: www.actstudent.org
Both tests offer online test preparation materials. Additional resources are also available at our School's and College Career Center, which is located in the Guidance office. Students eligible for Free/Reduced lunch, you could also be eligible for a test fee waiver. If you have any questions or need assistance, stop by and see us!
Free Online SAT Prep: Khan Academy
Free Online ACT Prep: https://academy.act.org/
Chegg Test Prep: https://www.chegg.com/test-prep/free-resources/ACT
Informational Resource: http://blog.prepscholar.com
SENIOR FALL GUIDANCE: COLLEGE APPS & FINANCIAL AID REFRESH
$$ PAYING FOR COLLEGE $$
Financial Aid, FAFSA
WHY SHOULD I FILL OUT THE FAFSA?
Don't leave money on the table. Here's why it's worth the effort to fill out the FAFSA. The FAFSA helps determine whether students are eligible for federal loans, grants or work-study programs. Many colleges also require it to be on file for their own need-based or merit-based aid packages.
Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aide)
Seniors, as you may know the FAFSA is available to complete beginning as early as October 1st of your Senior Year.
You may access the FAFSA online at: https://fafsa.ed.gov/
SCHOLARSHIPS, FREE MONEY $$$
Check our Scholarship list in Naviance Monthly:
- Log in
- Click on the Colleges Tab
- Scroll down to and Click Scholarship List.
**Seniors this list will grow, make sure you check at least once per month.
You can also visit:
Our Counseling Team
Serving Students Last Names A-D
Tracey.Flores@southlakecarroll.edu
Melissa Woodward, M. Ed.
Serving Students Last Names E-K
Melissa.Woodward@southlakecarroll.edu
Keri Bettencourt, M. Ed.
Serving Students Last Names L-Q
Keri.Bettencourt@southlakecarroll.edu
Tammy Grasmick, M. S.
Serving Students Last Names R-Z
Tammy.Grasmick@southlakecarroll.edu
Guidance Office Support Staff
Deidra Mulloy
Registrar
Deidra.Mulloy@southlakecarroll.edu
Anne Fore
Receptionist
Patricia.Fore@southlakecarroll.edu
Shela Daniel
Secretary
Shela.Daniel@southlakecarroll.edu
Website: https://www.southlakecarroll.edu/domain/736
Location: 1501 West Southlake Boulevard, Southlake, TX, United States
Phone: 817-949-5813
Twitter: @CounselingCSHS