The School Counseling Program is seeking parents who are willing to volunteer one lunch hour to present on their chosen career field to help inspire and guide the students of ISS in choosing potential career paths. Please complete the below form if you are interested in volunteering your time. Vinaka!
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Group Counseling allows the School Counselor to serve a larger number of students who need support in the same areas. Group Counseling is a part of a Comprehensive School Counseling Program built to assist ALL students instead of a small few.
Information about Group Sessions sign up has been sent out via email directly to parents, students, and teachers. If you feel that your student will benefit from working on study skills, stress management, self esteem, or transitioning into ISS please go to https://goo.gl/forms/aVViDEQuvWCMFut03 to sign up. Group sessions are fun and interactive in order to keep students engaged while teaching them the strategies they need to be successful! Welcome to School Year 2019. A new school year brings excitement and anxiety. Students are excited to reconnect with friends but hold anxiety about the challenges ahead. As an international school we not only cope with transitioning to a new year level but sometimes transitioning to a new country, new environment and new culture.
Due to all the change and upheaval students need support from their teachers and family. In order to support your students transition tune in to their emotions. Ask your student about their day. Don't simply ask "how was your day". You'll simply get the standard "fine" as a response. Ask them specific questions such as "What was the best part of your day?"; "What was the worst part of your day?" This will allow them to process their day and then provide a thoughtful response. I also recommend taking the time to introduce yourself to your students' teachers; open up the lines of communication. Communication is key to staying in tune with your students' academic progress. If the lines of communication are open then you can head off academic stressors and provide support when needed. Also feel free to reach out to the School Counselor. The School Counselor assists all students at ISS. If you'd like your student to brush up on study skills or time management connect with the counselor to discuss strategies. If the break was difficult for your student and you as the parent feel that student could use some additional support at the start of the year then discuss this with the School Counselor. These recommendations will set your student up for success as they transition in to a new school year. If you need more information or have any questions don't hesitate to reach out to me. Vinaka! Chanté |
Chanté D. Cross, M.A.School Counselor at ISS gladly serving ALL ISS students. Archives
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