Crownover Counseling Corner
September Updates
2021-2022 Crownover Counselors
Ms. Trahan - Team 1 Counselor
Ms. Cantu - Team 2 Counselor
Ms. Garza - Impact Counselor
Growing Strong Hearts and Strong Minds
The Denton ISD Counseling and Social Work Department is committed to supporting and investing in the social and emotional well-being of our students, staff, and community.
Should you need assistance for your child, please reach out to your child's school counselor via e-mail. If mental health concerns are in need of urgent attention, please dial 911.
Need to see a counselor about any academic or social and emotional needs?
Ms. Garza's Tip of the Month
Focus on the GOOD!
Important Dates and Events for September/October 2021
DISD Calendar Dates
Thursday, August 12 - Friday, October 8th - 1st Grading Period (9 Weeks)
Monday, September 6th - Labor Day Holiday/No School
October 11th and 12th - Professional Development/No School for Students
October 13 - December 17 - 2nd Grading Period (9 Weeks)
Crownover Counseling Dates and Events
Monday, September 13th - NORTEX College Fair at Golden Triangle Mall - 6:30-8:30
Wednesday, September 1st - Bullying Prevention State Mandate
Wednesday, October 20th - Suicide Prevention State Mandate
UIL Eligibility Calendar
September 24 - Mandatory eligibility check required after 6 weeks of school
October 1 - Student can gain or lose eligibility at the end of the school day
October 8 - End of 1st grading period - All grades must be checked
October 15 - Students can gain or lose eligibility by the end of the school day
October 29 - Three-week grade checks for all ineligible students
NORTEX College Fair
Monday, Sep 13, 2021, 06:30 PM
Golden Triangle Mall, South Interstate 35, Denton, TX, USA
DISD Parent and Student Engagement Classes
All classes are held at Fred Moore High School
Thursday, Sep 9, 2021, 06:00 PM
815 Cross Timber Street, Denton, TX, USA
DISD Parent and Student Engagement Classes
All classes are held at Fred Moore High School
Thursday, Sep 16, 2021, 06:00 PM
815 Cross Timber Street, Denton, TX, USA
DISD Parent and Student Engagement Classes
All classes are held at Fred Moore High School
Thursday, Sep 23, 2021, 06:00 PM
815 Cross Timber Street, Denton, TX, USA
DISD Parent and Student Engagement Classes
All classes are held at Fred Moore High School
Thursday, Sep 30, 2021, 06:00 PM
815 Cross Timber Street, Denton, TX, USA
College and Career Tips
September College Tip - Know your interests, skills and goals
Middle school college and career readiness is all about exploration. What skills do I have? What are my interests and hobbies? What short term and long term goals do I want to set for myself? Thinking through these questions can help middle school students on their journey to college and career readiness.
At home activity:
Allowing one to two minutes, ask your child to write down all the words they can think of to describe themselves and their daily life. This can include any interests, hobbies, activities they participate in, their family order, etc. When they finish have them choose their top three from the list. Lastly, have them choose one and discuss with them why they consider it the best of the list. Ask them if they think the adult version of themselves would answer with the same top choices, then have them explain their answer. Help them understand that our life experiences will shape our lives not only in the present, but also in the future and then have them finish the following sentences:
- I see myself going...
- I want to have...
- I want to be involved in...
- I want to help my community by...
Starting these conversations early with your student will help them begin to draw a path to success. It will encourage them to consider what activities they should become involved with, which classes to take in high school and what their post-secondary plans will look like.
Student and Parent Resources
Free Breakfast and Lunch for ALL DISD Students
If students are needing additional food and/or resources during school breaks, please contact Ms. Garza (vgarza2@dentonisd.org). There are several organizations that help us with ensuring all students have food when needed.
Technology Status and Help
Self-Help Desk - https://www.dentonisd.org/domain/13051
If you need additional assistance, please email techstatus@dentonisd.org
Tech Status Link: https://techstatus.dentonisd.org/
Academic Resources
Khan Academy - https://www.khanacademy.org/
Library Resources - https://www.smore.com/654xv
6th Grade HUB https://sites.google.com/g.dentonisd.org/rcms6/home
7th Grade HUB https://sites.google.com/g.dentonisd.org/7thgradehub/home
8th Grade HUB https://sites.google.com/g.dentonisd.org/team8-1/home
Link to SSO (single sign on--links page)
How to use common software applications
How to use Canvas and tutorials.
How to use Teams and settings suggestions
Social and Emotional Resources
EMOTIONAL HEALTH RESOURCES AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK:
- Denton ISD's online portal to support parents and their students' social and emotional wellness
833-986-1919 Texas Health and Human Services Mental Health Support Line.
800-762-0157 MHMR mobile crisis line.
800-9850-5990 or text “talkwithus” to 66746 to the SAMHSA’s disaster distress line
741-741 text “home” to the crisis text line
Download the “WoeBot” or “My Strength” cell phone apps. For “My Strength” use the access code: “LPScomm”
About Us
Website: https://www.dentonisd.org/Domain/1753
Location: 1904 Creekside Drive, Corinth, TX, USA
Phone: 940-369-4700
Twitter: @RCMSCounselors