O'Connor Counselor Connection
CREDIT RETRIEVAL
ELIGIBILITY: STUDENTS INDENTIFIED AS AT-RISK WHO HAVE FAILED A SEMESTER OR ENTIRE YEAR OF A COURSE
ACCELERATED INSTRUCTION
ELIGIBILITY: STUDENTS WHO WERE ABSENT OR FAILED ONE OR MORE EOC STAAR TESTS
The Texas Legislature recently enacted HB 114 requiring all school districts to implement mandatory disciplinary alternative education program (DAEP) placement for students found in possession of, using, selling, giving, or delivering e-cigarettes or vaping devices on school grounds or at a school-related event.
This alternative school placement, required by law, is made regardless of whether the substance being vaped is a controlled substance or not.
NISD Parent Vape-free website/resources (Click here)
Head Counselor
210-397-4825
Alpha: A - Car
210-397-4855
Alpha: Cas - Fl
210-397-4826
Alpha: Fo - H
210-397-4857
Alpha: I - Ma
210-397-4856
Alpha: Mc - P
210-397-4827
Alpha: Q - So
210-397-4831
Alpha: Sp - Z
210-397-4828
Ag Magnet
Counseling Secretary
210-397-4832
Registrar's Office
210-397-4838
College, Career & Military Advisor
Attendance Matters
Attendance Office:
Susana Roeder (210-397-4821) susana.roeder@nisd.net
Panther Calendar
OC Clubs & Organizations
Announcements for club activities will be on OC social media, made over the intercom during morning announcements, posted in the cafeteria on the bulletin board, and shared by the club sponsor.
PTSA
FLEX
Flexisched: https://ohs.flexisched.net/
FLEX FAQs
OHS FLEX information for families:
Interested in purchasing a Yearbook?
Career Center
Here's some helpful information for you to inquire about college and career readiness, scholarships, financial aid, SAT/ACT Admission Exams, and summer programs!!
Scholarship Information
Click on the link below to find scholarships that you may be interested in applying for.
Ordering Transcripts
How do I request a transcript?
Is there a cost?
These questions and others answered here.
NISD Back to School 23-24
Hub for NISD info for Parents
Link for parents to set up HAC, Schoology, School Messenger, SchoolCafé, My School Bucks accounts
https://www.nisd.net/parents
23-24 Secondary Student-Parent Handbook
SchoolCafé (NISD Child Nutrition)
*SchoolCafé (Cafeteria meal payments)
https://www.schoolcafe.com/NORTHSIDE
-Make Payments
-View Menus
-Set up Auto Pay
-Set Purchase Restrictions
-Get Low Balance Alerts
-Submit Meal Applications
-View Letters
-View Purchases
My School Bucks
School payments
My School Bucks
NISD Bus Information
College Board
*PSAT/SAT prep
*Register for SAT
*AP exam information
*Big Future (college & career exploration, scholarships)
ACT
SAT Prep
Have a #RealConvo
Some Quick Tips for Having a #RealConvo About Mental Health include:
- When someone is struggling, just listen
- Let the other person share at their own speed
- Don’t pass judgment or offer advice — just be there
- We all experience mental health differently, and that’s okay
- Check back in, and offer to connect them to help if they need it
NISD Safeline
Safeline is a proactive telephone hotline used to increase safety at Northside Schools. The system is an automated voicemail and text message system that is monitored and managed by the Northside ISD Police department. It is operated seven days a week, 24 hours a day and addresses reports of crime, violations of district policy, and safety concerns. The system is completely anonymous, although callers are encouraged to leave their names and telephone numbers. (210)397-7233
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
988 is now active across the United States. This new, shorter phone number will make it easier for people to remember and access mental health crisis services. (Please note, the previous 1-800-273-TALK (8255) number will continue to function indefinitely. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States.
Clarity Child Guidance Center
Clarity Child Guidance Center exists to transform the lives of children and families. We are the only not-for-profit mental health treatment center specializing in children ages 3-17 in San Antonio and South Texas. Our inpatient and outpatient programs incorporate a range of services including crisis stabilization, psychiatric evaluations, and ongoing therapy.
Children's Bereavement Center of South Texas
Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas is so much more than a place where grieving children come to heal. We change lives. Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas was founded on May 20, 1997, as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Recognizing the permanent impact loss can have on young people, the Center was established to help children and families grieving the death of a loved one. In a culture that does not talk about grief and bereavement, and in a world that doesn’t “get it,” we do.
stopbully.gov
When adults respond quickly and consistently to bullying behavior they send the message that it is not acceptable. Research shows this can stop bullying behavior over time.
Parents, school staff, and other adults in the community can help kids prevent bullying by talking about it, building a safe school environment, and creating a community-wide bullying prevention strategy.
Love is Respect
*About dating
*Healthy relationships
*Personal safety
*Supporting others
*Get help
San Antonio Counseling and Behavioral Center
American Counseling Association- Mental Health Resources
The ACA has many mental health resources regarding anxiety, depression, family separation, grief & loss, LGBTQ+, Substance Abuse, and Suicide Prevention.
https://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/mental-health-resources
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI envisions a world where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares.
