Happy New Year! I hope that you and your family are healthy and feeling a measure of refresh following the winter break. Good health is a valuable commodity always, but especially as we experience this “tridemic.” Thank you for all you do to support good health in your homes.
Midterms Week Jan 16-19
As a reminder, each quarter is worth 40%, and the midterm/final is worth 20% of the semester grade. While preparing for mid-terms, it might be a good idea to talk to your students about test anxiety and study strategies. The best way to combat test anxiety is to be well-prepared for the exam; however, sometimes, students need additional tools. Below are some ideas and resources that might help your students.
● For test anxiety tips from Brown University, the Princeton Review, and
another one from Very Well Mind.
● This link takes you to study strategy tips for students and parents
● This link is to the South Counseling Webpage with many study resources
and tools.
On the topic of anxiety…
Counselors presented in Freshman English classes to discuss leading issues in mental health, Anxiety and Depression. Feedback from students has been positive as we work to break the stigma of mental health. I have been so impressed by a recent television campaign Mental Health IS Health. it is an “initiative rooted in the reality that we all have mental health and need to take care of it like we do our physical health. The initiative aims to normalize the conversation, create a connection to resources and inspire action on mental health.” Take a look at the website for some great resources and additional information on health and wellness. Also, be sure to check out the Wellness Wednesday posts each week on Schoology.
Course Selection
Choosing classes for the 2024-25 school year is right around the corner. We will again complete this process electronically via Schoology so look for your student to share their course selection sheet with you via email. On February 1, teachers will meet with students individually in each of their classes to make a recommendation of the proper course to take in each subject. Remember to consider school/life balance in making these decisions. More information on the full process to come in February.
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