Final Exams for 1st Semester begin January 19 thru January 21. Second semester begins January 25, 2010.
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LOOKING FOR NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS?
Need Help Communicating with your Teenager?
Here are 10 Resolutions That Show Your Kids You Care
1. Teach your children to trust you by seeing you as a role model.
2. Be patient, not just tolerant. Apologize when you make a mistake or do something you regret.
3. Ask teens what they need from you - and do whatever you can to meet those needs.
4. Listen to your teens, a lot. Avoid interrupting.
5. Teach your children about ethics, values and principles they can apply in choices and decision making.
6. Help them discover the feeling of gratitude, not just to say thank you.
7. Keep the promises you make. If you do not keep your word, acknowledge that. Help your teen understand the circumstances or choices that precipitated the change in your plans.
8. Answer your teen's questions and be consistent. When you notice behavioral changes in them, make yourself available and encourage them to talk about what is going on in their life.
9. Be understanding when they have a difficult time and let them know you will love them no matter what.
10. Be diligent. Have ongoing conversations with your kids about the risks of drugs and alcohol.
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ABOUT STUDENT SERVICES
The School Counseling program at Glenbrook North is designed to help students learn about themselves, identify their interests, investigate the world of work and take direct action to build lifelong competencies while in high school. High school students are faced with the prospect of numerous and diverse choices in post-secondary planning. In any decision-making process, gathering information is the key step. To achieve these objectives, students and parents are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities and programs throughout their four years of high school.
1. In the Freshman year, counselors meet with students to help them understand their own learning styles and review available guidance services.
2. Sophomore year focuses on career options and the PLAN, practice ACT test.
3. In the Junior year, counselors meet with parents and students in group guidance sessions during which an overview of post-secondary educational planning is presented.
3. During the Senior year, students examine options, submit college applications and make post-graduation decisions. Throughout the four years of high school, students are encouraged to meet individually with their counselors.
Our college coordinator Mr. David Boyle, is available as a resource person.