In an effort to be more efficient in how we disseminate information from the Counseling Office, we will be sending out weekly emails with any important and timely information. BOTH STUDENTS AND PARENTS are receiving these newsletters. Parents: please encourage your child to read these messages, and take any appropriate action themselves. It is developmentally appropriate to get high schoolers in the "driver's seat" when it comes to tending to their academic, career, and emotional needs.

The topics are all listed below, with a link to the pertinent information so that you can quickly scroll through to see if any of the topics pertain to you. There are 3 sections:

• Mental/Physical health support and resources
• Academic/Career information and resources
• Just for Seniors

• The Crisis Of Perfectionism: What's Happening to Our Teens?
• What Is Social Anxiety? Learn more about how anxiety affects teens at school.
• WSD Mental Health Resources Hub: Find a variety of mental health resources available to families in the WSD in our Mental Health Hub.

(Tentatively Scheduled) for Wednesday, September 27th 6-7:30

• "Planning for College" for 9-11th grade parents - college planning strategies to guide you through high school and prepare you for college. Liberty Commons or Library (tbd)

• "College-bound Senior Seminar" for 12th grade students and parents - YOU SHOULD ATTEND THIS EVENT IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO APPLY TO COLLEGES THIS YEAR! You will definitely learn the answers to the questions you have. If I could make this event mandatory, I would... it's that informative! (Liberty Auditorium)

Juniors and Seniors are able to sign up for college rep visits to Liberty. There are already OVER 25 schools coming for a visit!

• Click HERE for a current list of colleges who are visiting LHS.
• Before signing up, do some research on whether or not the college is a good fit.
• Click HERE to sign up for a college. Only one college per submission. You must submit a separate sign-up request for EACH COLLEGE.
• You must sign up no later than 2:30 pm on the school day prior to the visit.

Counselors will meet with all students in grade-level meetings in the next couple of weeks. We will present topics that are timely and important for their grade level, including upcoming opportunities and deadlines. After the meetings, the information that was presented will be posted in that week's Weekly Counseling Update newsletter for any students who were unable to attend and parents. Meeting dates:

• 12th: Sept. 7th during Nest Time (9th period)
• 11th: Sept. 21st during Nest Time (9th period)
• 10th: Sept. 18th
• 9th: Sept. 18th

The SCCAD Paramedic Exploration Academy is a 5-week immersive experience intended to provide high school students considering a career in healthcare or as a first responder an opportunity to learn more about a career in emergency medical services and mobile healthcare. Seats are limited. Click HERE for more info and the application. Applications close September 17th.

12th: Sign up for A+ Training on Monday 8/18 during Soar Red Time or Soar Blue Time to get started on your hours this year.

11th: You may sign up for trainings beginning in October.

10th: You will get more information about A+ trainings in 2nd semester.

9th: Keep up your attendance and your GPA this year!

ALL GRADES: You can do up to 12.5 of your A+ Hours through Job Shadowing. Here is the A+ Job Shadowing Form. Open to all grade levels.

Seniors and Parents are invited to this information-packed presentation. Join all 4 WSD College and Career Counselors to hear about strategies and resources for researching, evaluating, choosing and applying to colleges. Tentatively scheduled for Wednesday September 27th, 6-7:30 pm, Liberty High School Auditorium.

YOU SHOULD ATTEND THIS EVENT IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO APPLY TO COLLEGES THIS YEAR! You will definitely learn the answers to the questions you have. If I could make this event mandatory, I would... it's that informative!

If you have never attended a training, you can sign up for one of the 1st semester trainings HERE. The first training is September 18th during EITHER Soar Time. You must attend a training before you can start accruing your tutor/mentor hours.

If you have ALREADY been trained, you can start working on your hours any time.

• Chautauqua (elementary after-care) Application
• Elementary classroom aide (email the counselor at the building where you'd like to tutor; contact information is on the back side of the time sheet - available in the Student Center)
• LHS Teacher's Aide (if you want to earn your hours during the school day at Liberty, you must be placed by Mrs. Gerringer in one of two settings: algebra study lab or special education classes; come to the Student Center during Soar Time to make arrangements.

Last names

A-E: Mrs. Alicia Sheffield (aliciasheffield@wsdr4.org)

F-K: Mr. Chad Cunningham (chadcunningham@wsdr4.org)

L-R: Mrs. Mary Ellen Riley (maryellenriley@wsdr4.org)

S-Z: Mrs. Paige Blackford (paigeblackford@wsdr4.org)

College/Career/A+ Program: Mrs. Shelley Gerringer (michellegerringer@wsdr4.org)

Educational Support Counselor: Mrs. Collin Miller (collinmiller@wsdr4.org)

Email: chelseamccain@wsdr4.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/wsdr4.org/lhsacademics/home
Phone: (636) 561-0075
Twitter: @lhscounselors3