Counselor's Corner

School counselors work with all students, school staff, families, and members of the community as an integral part of the education program. School counseling programs promote school success through a focus on academic achievement, prevention and intervention activities, advocacy, social/emotional growth, and career development.

Wester Counselors:

Deidre Crockett - 7th Grade
Kasey Holder - 8th Grade

Important Testing Dates:

8th Grade

STAAR Math: April 7, 2020
STAAR Reading: April 8, 2020
STAAR Social Studies: May 7, 2020
STAAR Science: May 7, 2020
EOC Algebra I: May 5-8, 2020

7th Grade

STAAR Writing: April 7, 2020
STAAR Math: May 12, 2020
STAAR Reading: May 13, 2020

Helpful Resources

Recommended Websites

There are hundreds of resources on the Internet that middle school parents could find helpful. Here are a few that we recommend.

www.girlshealth.gov - A very girl- and parent-friendly website from the U.S. Department of Health that covers many topics from drugs and bullying to illness and nutrition. A good starting point for a parent-daughter chat on difficult topics.
www.parentingcenter.org - A center that provides family members with tool, resources and services to build a successful family.
www.how-to-study.com - A study skills resource site
Khan Academy - Thousands of videos that provide a full course on instruction in a variety of topics, from social studies to statistics.
Educational Resources for Students - Share these resources for all subjects with your students. They are excellent tools for supporting students who are struggling and they allow all students to delve deeper into content that sparks their curiosity.

Ten Sources For Free Textbooks On Line

Education Technology - for Diverse Learners Here is a collection of research on the needs of diverse learners: students with special needs, English language learners, and students with unique interests and backgrounds. Resources and free courses for educators wishing to support diverse learners are also shared.
Career Exploration

Bullying
Depression/Suicide prevention
- http://www.save.org
- http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Alcohol/Drug use
- http://kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/alcohol/alcohol.html
ADHD - http://www.chadd.org
Study Skills
- http://www.howtostudy.org

Parenting
- http://www.loveandlogic.com
- http://www.familyeducation.com
Eating Disorders in Teens
How to deal with Mean Girl situations in Teens
- http://www.familyeducation.com
- http://www.parentingteens.about.com

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