OCTOBER NEWSLETTER
HS Counseling Office
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
1 in 3 adolescents in the U.S. is a victim of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner, a figure that far exceeds rates of other types of youth violence.
Relationship abuse is not only physical! Among adolescents, abuse can be physical, verbal, sexual, financial, or digital. Stalking also constitutes abuse. Think your teen might be a victim or perpetrator of abuse?
https://www.pcadv.org/about-abuse/prevention/parents/identifying-healthy-teen-dating-relationships/
https://www.pcadv.org/initiatives/children/
- 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Not sure if its abuse?
Take a short quiz :
SENIOR FINANCIAL AID NIGHT and FAFSA COMPLETION
FINANCIAL AID/FAFSA Completion Night is October 25, 2023 @5PM.
Free event to get expert advice about paying for college, followed by FAFSA completion workshop.
Any student attending post secondary institutions 1 year, 2 year or 4 year needs to file a FAFSA.
6 PM FAFSA ID Assistance -Please bring your Laptop
Local and Regional Scholarships -Class of 2024
Local Scholarships --
National Scholarships
- https://accessscholarships.com/
- CollegeBoard
- CollegeXpress
- DoSomething
- Edvisors
SAT for 12th grade will be at 8 AM in the Library October 11th, 2023
OCTOBER IS College Application Time!
It's time to make a path for your future ! It's important to have a career path and a plan ..Your path can be : CTC or job training or college! October is a good time for a meeting with your HS counselor ! Then you will have a plan to focus on and we can work individually if more help and time is needed.
How to Apply to College :
Common Application
GO to your 2 year college websites to apply !
https://johnson.edu/ , www.lackawanna.edu , www.luzerne.edu/admissionsapp/ and others ~
PA State Colleges : https://www.passhe.edu/university/Pages/Our-Universities.aspx
College Visits In October -Juniors and Seniors !
10/13--Penn State U
10/17--Luzerne County County Community college
10/18--Johnson College
10/25--- Pitt Bradford campus
10/26--Misericordia U
10/27---King's College
10/30--University of Scranton
OCTOBER 19 , 2023 --PSAT 11
https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt/preparing/practice-tests
SAT practice and online courses
https://www.khanacademy.org/SAT
https://thebestschools.org/resources/test-prep/best-online-sat-test-prep-services/
WWW.SMARTFUTURES.ORG
All High School Students can now log in and plan your future career !
(Use the login with Google button)
High School Success for 9-12th
7 Tips for Academic Success in High School
- Explore and Find Your Passions. ...
- Learn for Growth, Not Just Your GPA. ...
- Work On Time Management Skills. ...
- Get Involved in Your Community. ...
- Utilize Your Resources. ...
- Prioritize Your Health. ...
- Create Your Own List of Success Tips.
Freshman Attention~ Field Trip
We will be taking a tour of CTC for all 9th grade on November 7th , 2023 to get Career exploration trip for their smart futures portfolios and for those interested in applying!
GED information and testing for Parents and Families
Mental Health and Warning Signs
Grief support and Help .....
Resource for Sexual Assaults and Teens
Open communication can be a challenge with teens, but it’s an important part of keeping them safe. As teens become more independent and spend more time with friends and other activities, it’s important to keep the lines of communication open and let your teen know they can trust you. Learn more about talking to kids and teens about sexual assault.
Remember, you are not alone. If you suspect sexual abuse you can talk to someone who is trained to help. Call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800.656.HOPE (4673) or chat online at online.rainn.org.
High School Counseling Office
jlionetti@fcrsd.org --Mrs. Lionetti. M.A., NCC--School Counselor, 9-12th grades
fbresser@fcrsd.org, Fred Bresser, FCRSD Social Worker
dhamlyn@fcrsd.org, Admin assistant HS counseling office -570-785-2469