Support Your Student –> Year By Year August 30, 2018 Hosted By: CCHS Counseling Department 11:00 or 5:30 CCHS Auditorium

Introduction CCHS Counseling & Social Work Department Design Counseling Goals General services and expectations Counselor on Call Counseling Secretary Brittany DeVantier brittany.devantier@cchs165.com 618-457-3371 x226

Supporting Emotional Health Amy Prudencio, School Social Worker amy.prudencio@cchs165.com 618-457-3371 x217 The teenager's brain Why can the teen years be so challenging? What can I do as a parent to support my teen? Where can I find more help?

The adolescent brain

Teens have a difficult time.... Maintaining adequate sleep Managing stress Managing time  and responsibilities Managing a healthy balance with social media

Social media and emotional health Harvard EdCast: Smartphones, Teens, and Unhappiness study... Teens who spent 5 or more hours online = 2x as likely to be unhappy than those that spent 1 hour per day.  Teens who spent 5 or more hours on electronic devices = 71% more likely to have at least one risk factor for suicide than those who spent less than 1 hour per day.    2 hours per day or less was considered ideal.

Freshman Year Krista Smith, Class of 2021 Counselor​ krista.smith@cchs165.com​ 618-457-3371 x206 Freshman Trends  Getting familiar  Code-switching New expectations, new opportunities  Evolving friend groups  Academic ups & downs Organization & communication Encourage getting involved in the school community Encourage checking grades and email; ARP & Terrier Tutoring Report card vs. transcript Think ahead, but be in the moment

How to Support Sophomores SOPHOMORE YEar How to Support Sophomores Encourage a growth mindset (foster grit) Set SMART goals (keep exploring interests) Believe in their ability to be successful Learn from setbacks—go to Plan B or Plan C Know that failure is not the end Share feelings about challenges & celebrate attempts to persevere through difficult tasks Ask for help when needed Make sure they have a place & set time for studying Encourage Mindfulness practices Franciene Sabens, Class of 2020 Counselor franciene.sabens@cchs165.com 618-457-3371 x224 Sophomore Trends Balancing academic load & life Pressure from outside influences Evolving friend groups Time management & Study Habits Anxiety & Stress Interpersonal Communication

Mindfulness  Let’s say your student is worried about a test or an assignment (or something similar). Have them go through the following steps and see how much better they feel: Step 1. Identify the emotion emotion: worry = fear.  Step 2. Identify the thought that is causing that emotion. Thought: “I won’t do well, I’m going to fail, and if I fail I won’t be in the Top 10 of my class...” these thoughts continue to make you feel worse and distract you from focusing on studying, and truly doing your best.  Step 3. Refocus, Mindfulness Technique: Take a moment to refocus by breathing, clear your head, mentally wipe away your thoughts. Start with new thoughts to negate the previous ones. You can also take this further by writing down those irrational thoughts like, “I’m going to fail”, and creating rational thoughts. Try to come up with a variety of thoughts that would lessen your anxiety. They don’t have to be positive, but they do have to be neutral. For example, “I have studied and prepared for this test. I’m going to do my best! Even if I don’t get the grade I want, I will not be a failure”.  This isn’t a Band-Aid technique or approach, it takes time to really integrate this into your habits to help you long term.

Food for thought 

Lori Koester, Class of 2019 Counselor JUNIOR Year Lori Koester, Class of 2019 Counselor lori.koester@cchs165.com 618-457-3371 x216 Junior Trends Anxious about their future, the SAT, their grades Distracted by Social Media Fatigued  - trying to find balance between school, work, and activities Drop in Motivation/Surrender – feeling helpless and like a "failure"

JUNIOR YEAR HO W TO HELP SUPPORT JUNIORS... Help them set goals and stay organized Support and Help with study time for the SAT  - 7 Practice tests are in Naviance  Assist with College Searches (Naviance) Go on College Visits together Look for signs of  stress, anxiety, depression – contact your student’s counselor with concerns or questions Be prepared for a FULL year – pressure, commitments, coursework

Toni Ruiz, Class of 2022 Counselor SENIOR Year Toni Ruiz, Class of 2022 Counselor toni.ruiz@cchs165.com 618-457-3371 x264 Senior Trends Meeting deadlines Time Management Senioritis Stress comes in many forms

Senior Year Supporting Your Senior As a parent you may find that you have deadlines to meet. Conversations about post-secondary plans, including the financial aspect. Giving them independence, but still be supportive.  Stay interested.

College & Career Counseling Erinn Murphy erinn.murphy@cchs165.com 618-457-3371 x228 Remind groups: Class of 2019 – text @ead9b2 to 81010 to join this group Class of 2020 – text @24g89d2 to 81010 to join this group Quarterly guidance for juniors and seniors (American History/Government) Ongoing support related to C/C research, decision making essay writing & more Additional layer of support specific to college and career exploration and preparation for every student. Encourage your student to work with me…Asking for help is the smart move!

College Application Overview

*additional resources are included in your packet* Naviance https://student.naviance.com/carbondalechs CCHS Counseling Webpage:  http://www.cchs165.jacksn.k12.il.us/academics/counseling Teens Health (Info about health, growth & emotions for teens)   https://teenshealth.org/en/teens/ Ted Talk on Grit: the power of passion and perseverance | Angela Lee Duckworth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H14bBuluwB8&feature=youtu.be A Fine Parent by by Sumitha Bhandarkar https://afineparent.com/mindset/growth-mindset-introduction.html *additional resources are included in your packet*

Questions & Discussion Audience questions? Audience thoughts? Ideas for additional student supports? Thank you for attending our event!