Counseling Connection
January 2026
Happy New Year from Laney Student Support Services
What's Happening in January:
Monday, January 5: First Day of Class for CFCC Dual Enrollment
Tuesday, January 6: Join the Aviation and Small Engines Repair Flex Session for more information about our exciting Workforce Development Courses offered in collaboration with CFCC!
Thursday January 8-Friday January 16: Final Exams
Tuesday January 13: FAFSA Help Session at CFCC (Union Station) 6-7:30pm
Friday January 16: Early Graduation Recognition Ceremony 10am Laney Gym
Monday January 19: No School MLK DAY
Tuesday January 20: No School for Students (Designated Teacher Workday)
Wednesday, January 21: Family Night for Multilingual Learners 6pm Laney Media Center
Thursday, January 29: FAFSA Completion Help Session CFCC North, 4500 Blue Clay Rd 6-7:30pm
Course Change Requests
All course change requests for the Spring Semester should be submitted using this Google Form. No requests will be accepted after Friday, January 23.
How to Prepare for Final Exams
Final Exams can feel overwhelming. Careful planning and preparation can reduce stress and improve your performance! Don't wait until the last minute!
Plan and Strategize!
- Create a Schedule: Break down material into manageable chunks, assign study blocks, and schedule breaks, sleep, and meals.
- Prioritize Topics: Focus on concepts you're weakest on, but also review comfortable topics to solidify them.
- Gather Materials: Organize notes, textbooks, old exams, and create study guides or summaries.
- Use Flex and Review Sessions : Get clarification on difficult material from teachers and peers.
HONORS TEACHER CADET
Teacher Cadet 1: Join a new program at Laney designed to encourage a new generation of educators.
- Build confidence, leadership, and presentation skills.
- Understand Educational Systems and Student Needs
- Promote service, empathy and community Involvement
- Opportunity to take Teacher Cadet II and Teacher Cadet Internship in upcoming years
Who: Juniors and Seniors
When: Second Block
Teacher: Mrs. Moon
Daily Gratitude
Did you know that practicing gratitude activates the brain's reward system by releasing dopamine and serotonin and lowers the stress hormone cortisol? Make it a daily habit to recognize and make note of one or two things are are grateful for.
Get Active
Set a goal to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day. You don't have to do it all at once. Activities such as walking, running, dancing, skateboarding, or playing sports with friends all count. Set small goals and work your way up!
Reduce your Screen Time
What is your average daily screen time? Set a goal to reduce it each week! Turn off notifications, set app and time limits, and create screen-free spaces in your home. Find non-screen hobbies to fill your time and watch your mental and physical health improve!
Book Recommendation: Atomic Habits
Atomic habits are small, consistent changes that lead to big results. This book emphasizes focusing on the person you want to be and having the patience to build strong systems to support your goals using the Four Laws of Behavior Change:
Make it obvious:
Design your environment to make cues for good habits visible, and cues for bad habits invisible.
Make it attractive:
Associate good habits with positive feelings to increase your desire to perform them.
Make it easy:
Reduce friction by breaking down habits into smaller steps and designing a supportive environment.
Make it satisfying:
Give yourself an immediate reward to reinforce the habit and stay consistent.
