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Nathan Hale High School
Counseling and Support Services

 

Notes & News for Spring 2005

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Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL)

The State of Washington has mandated that all high schools administer the WASL during the same time frame.  The dates for the tests are April 19 – 22 and April 25 – 28

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Colleges Accepting Hale Graduates

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Class of 2005 Spring Calendar

March 3rd                                              Winter Sports Potluck (all grade levels) 

 

March 4th                                              Senior Project Research Assignment due

 

March 12th                                            TOLO Dance  (all students)  

 

March 15th                                            PE Waivers due for Winter Sports

 

April 4 – 8th                                          Yankee Doodle Days and Dance  (all students)

 

April 11 – 15th                                        Spring Break

 

April 19-22 & 25-28, May 6                    Senior Project Notebooks & Tech Check/Dry  Run forms due at 3:00 p.m  You must pass your tech check and dry run no later than May 6.

 

May 7th                                                 Senior Prom

 

May 15th                                               Notification of scholarships you have received due to the Counseling Office (for the Awards night)

 

May 18th                                               Senior Project Exhibition and Presentation Night

 

May 20th                                               Equity  Summit at Nathan Hale…all students

 

June 1st                                                 Tentative Senior Breakfast Date, cost/site TBD

 

June 2nd                                                Senior Awards and Dessert Night, time TBD

 

June 3rd                                                 All service learning hours must be documented and on file with Mrs. Littlefield in the Main Office.

 

June 3rd                                                 Documentation of all courses and grades earned through Running Start, Digital Learning Commons, Brigham Young University, etc., must be submitted.

 

June 3rd                                                 Nathan Hale Patriot Assembly and Raider Hall of Fame inductions

 

June 15th                                               Senior final exams/PE Waivers due for Spring Sports (SENIORS GET YOURS IN EARLIER!!…June 3rd!!!!!!)

 

June 15th                                               Fees/Fines owed must be paid today/books returned.

 

June 16th                                               Graduation practice at Nathan Hale (REQUIRED)

 

June 16th                                               Class of 2005 Graduation Ceremonies 6:30 p.m.

June 16th                                               Parent sponsored “Spree” following graduation ceremonies

 

We are all in this together!

Counseling and support staff provide the following services:

ACADEMIC COUNSELING to schedule classes each semester and to work with students to develop/maintain a four-year plan covering the student's entire educational program while earning a high school diploma from Nathan Hale.

CRISIS INTERVENTION COUNSELING by school counselors, school nurse, Teen Health Center, social workers, psychologist and trained administrative staff, to assist with stress and emotional difficulties related to school, learning, and life.

POST SECONDARY EDUCATION / TRAINING GUIDANCE / RESOURCES available in Counseling Office and Career Center. College handbooks, catalogs, brochures and study books available.  Includes information on 4 years colleges/universities, community/technical colleges, Running Start, Tech Prep, apprenticeships, military, private career schools/colleges, college entrance testing and prep.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION Students should pick up applications for local scholarships  from the Career Center (they cannot be mailed out or hand-delivered). Some scholarships are for Nathan Hale students only.    Applications for other scholarships are available online or from the counseling office.  For additional information please contact the Head Counselor.   Please note that many colleges/universities and other institutions offer their applications and scholarship information online. 

CAREER GUIDANCE in the Career Center is available to all grade levels.  The Center posts some job openings (mostly 16+).  Help with job applications/resumes is available.

SCHOOL TO CAREER volunteer opportunities to fulfill graduation requirements of 60 hours minimum with a non-profit organization.  (For information about documentation, forms, etc., visit the Volunteer Coordinator site.)

HALE STUDENT INTERVENTION TEAM (SIT) is a process to support individual students experiencing difficulties.  Teachers, family members (whenever possible), administration, counselors, school psychologist, and in some cases, community agency staff, convene to focus on the needs and strengths of the student experiencing difficulty.  Possible interventions are discussed, strategies selected and decisions recorded.  Follow-up meetings are held to assess effectiveness of the plan and adjustments are made according to student progress.  The forms filled out each year to identify students with disabilities are routed to the Nathan Hale SIT.  All referrals for 504 accommodations also go to SIT.  Questions?  Please contact your Grade Level Counselor.

GUIDANCE is a proactive process of the entire Nathan Hale faculty and staff.  Spearheaded by the Counseling Department meeting weekly with grade level teams and SIT, the comprehensive guidance and counseling program is monitored and potential "at risk" students are identified.  Students may have an intervention with school personnel, community professionals, and their parents/guardians.  Students needing additional assistance are referred to the SIT team.

MENTORSHIP classes meet two days a week and provide guidance by staff in a small class (17 to 1) setting.  Counselors and mentor teachers work with these classes to provide instruction in understanding high school credits/competencies, graduation requirements, learning styles, goal setting, study skills and more.  Students select their mentor teachers in 10th, 11th, 12th grades.  Ninth grade students have mentorship within their assigned Academy.

UNFOCUSED KIDS.COM provides useful links for students and parents/guardians looking for information about careers, courses, and preparation for “after high school”. 

SERVICE LEARNING  (minimum 60 hours required with a non-profit organization and completed outside of school hours).  Contact Nathan Hale’s Volunteer Coordinator for information and forms or check out the website link  Volunteer Office from the Nathan Hale webpage.

 

Nathan Hale Counseling & Support Services Team

Jon Miller                   Counselor                     9th Grade/Seniors A-G        jmiller@seattleschools.org

Jeff Jones                   Counselor                     11th Grade/Seniors H-N       jajones@seattleschools.org

Linda Southall            Head Counselor           10th Grade/Seniors O-Z       lsouthall@seattleschools.org

Patty Woodward         Secretary                      Counseling Department         pwoodward@seattleschools.org

Wendy Gepner           Secretary                     Attendance                           wgepner@seattleschools.org

Elizabeth Vosper        Psychologist                 Career Center Area              evosper@seattleschools.org

Meg Davis, RN         School Nurse               Nurse Office/THC                mdavis@seattleschools.

Cathy Hagood            Career Specialist          Career Center                      chagood@seattleschools.org

 

                                       

Study  Skills

Why should I study?  

 

 The more you know, the more you can do.  The more you can do, the more success you will have in achieving your goals.

 

Good study skills can help you succeed in school by becoming a better student. Many skills that make you a good student and successful in school can also help you succeed on a job, in a career, and in your life experiences.

 

Why is attitude about studying so important?

 

By thinking positively about your study skills, you can improve and you can do your school work, participate in class, and get home work finished and handed in on time.

 

A positive attitude helps you to keep your goals in mind while good study skills can help you be more successful in both school and in life.  Each and every time you learn something, you grow and take another step toward making your goals a reality.

 

Good study skills also help you to make the most of every learning situation and help you to use your time wisely.  This results in a feeling of success and accomplishment.

 

Why should I plan my study time each day?

 

This will help you to achieve balance in your daily schedule and allow you to build in some time for rest, relaxation, and being with friends.  Your time is valuable!

 

Plan for deadlines and for large reports/projects. Break large assignments or projects into several small tasks and work on them over a longer period of time.  Don’t leave any of your test preparations or  assignments until the last minute.

 

Do your assignments and test preparation as soon as possible after class.  The subject and your interest are still fresh and you will ultimately do better.

 

Here are some tips for making studying your main job and doing it efficiently.

 

Have a study time that is the same every day.  Keep regular study hours that include a time frame that is best for you.

Be comfortable, but avoid a reclining chair or slouching on the couch.  Use a straight back chair and a good light source without glare.

 

Face away from windows, television, or other distractions.  Don’t let a stereo, radio, TV, phone or other noise distract you.  Keep focused on the assignments you have to complete.

 

Clear off the top of your desk or work area and have the books and materials you need at your fingertips.  Have the assignment, books, notebooks, pencils, pens, paper, etc. right there with you.

 

You can also consider forming or joining a study group to support one another, share notes, ask questions, and work out problems together.

 

If you need to have a quiet place to study, utilize after school tutoring here at school.  Also, speak with your teachers about any extra help you need.  They are here to help you learn, succeed, and graduate from Nathan Hale with your high school diploma.

 

 

Adapted from various sources and a work in progress.

Nathan Hale HS/mls/August 2003

 

 

 

 

Resource List of Web Sites

Career, College, Financial Aid

NATHAN  HALE  COUNSELING  OFFICE

 

[Information and sources on these pages does not infer or imply any endorsement by Nathan Hale staff or faculty for any particular information, product, or service provider.  These pages are for information only.  It is a “ work in progress” and suggestions for inclusion are welcome.  Please contact  lsouthall@seattleschools.org  with your suggestions.]

 

 

http://www.collegeboard.org/  site includes directory that provides list of and links to services, programs, and information in multiple areas.  It is a great resource for finding out just about everything you need to know about getting ready to pursue college application and attendance. 

 

http://www.finaid.org/  site provides general information about all sorts of funding sources, strategies for finding the best financial aid resources while avoiding scholarship scams.  Calculation of estimated financial aid need is available.

 

http://stats.bls.gov/ocohome.htm site provides access to the latest Occupational Outlook Handbook, which is the longstanding resource for career information.

 

www.review.com/career/ site offers several choices for discovering jobs/careers that could be the right fit for you.  A good web site to use in exploring careers, how to write resumes, cover letters, and doing an internship search.

 

www.wa.gov/careerguide site provides information about education, training, and employment opportunities in Washington State.  Also includes nuts and bolts info about employment application.

 

www.ed.gov/finaid.html site provides a variety of information and links to resources through the U.S. Department of Education.  It also provides a link to a free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) that can be filled out quickly and easily on the web.

 

http://www.edfund.org/ site is an extensive site for anyone interesting in college funding.  Includes links to numerous resources where financial aid and other resources are available.

 

www.ed.gov/pubs/Prepare/ site is government-sponsored provision of links and information to general questions about college, preparation, financial planning, choosing colleges, etc.  Online charts provide information about careers, jobs requiring college education, and other valuable information.

 

http://www.careerpathsonline.com/ site includes a 10 Step Career Planning Guide to help plan your career.  It is an interactive self-assessment tool.

 

http://www.fastweb.com/ site allows interested people to search through databases of 180,000 private scholarships.  The database is set up to e-mail the person when it finds grants or scholarships that match your profile.

 

http://www.collegesavings.org/ site provides information on state sponsored prepaid tuition and college savings plans through the U.S.  (Some of these plans have begun to have difficulty with fulfilling their promises with the economy like it has become.)

 

http://www.myfuture.com/ site is directed toward assisting high school students who want to consider various post high school options that are alternatives to the four-year college or university route.  It has a practical level of information about living and working in the post high school world.

 

http://www.careerexperience.com/ site offers a variety of resources for career exploration and development.  A personal attribute profile can be completed followed by a career search to match attributes and careers that require similar attributes.

 

http://www.mapping-your-future.org/. site offers college, career, and financial aid choices after the user goes through the recommended “ten steps to planning your career” and/or “ten steps to selecting a school”. An extensive list of other Internet resources is also available.

 

http://www.college-scholarships.com/ site is an online directory offering easy access to colleges and universities throughout the United States; free college scholarship and financial aid searches; SAT and ACT preparation tips; and more.  Also to be found is information on graduate schools, GRE, GMAT, MBA programs, TOEFL, historically African-American colleges, and campus life.

 

http://www.collegenet.com/ site allows browsers to search its database for information on four-year schools, community and technical colleges.  Searches are allowed by states as well.

 

http://studentaid.ed.gov/students site offers information about federal student aid through grants, loans, and work-study through the U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid office.  Information available in both English and Spanish.

 

http://www.collegesurfing.com/ site has information about careers and colleges/universities that support those careers.

 

http://www.search4college.com/ site helps you locate colleges/universities/schools in which you are interested or just want to explore.

 

http://www.campusblues.com/ site offers ideas about preparing for college life.

 

http://www.hanksville.org/ site has information and resources for students of American Indian heritage.for post-high school plans, education, etc.

 

http://www.wiche.edu/ site is the Western Undergrad Exchange Program resource from the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education.  Live in Washington and want to attend college in California or another western state?  Check it out.

 

 

Search engines are also a great source of information to locate other web sites that might be of interest to you concerning particular agencies/organization offering scholarships, colleges/universities, and other needed information. 

 

http://www.google.com/ and type in “scholarships” or whatever key words you choose that apply to your search.

 

http://www.webcrawler.com/ is an older search engine with a more “academic” leaning.  Type in the key words you choose, but “scholarships” works well to get you started.

 

Revised 02/053, NHHS/mls

 

 

 

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