Counseling - Parent Information

Last Changed
2009-11-24
   

 Sallie Mae Informational Video

Click here to view a short video to help your students plan for senior year. The video decribes five simple steps to help your student plan:

  1. Choose the right school.
  2. Figure out the cost.
  3. Find free money.
  4. Apply for financial aid.
  5. Create a payment plan.
HOPE Requirement Information Last Changed
2008-09-26
   

 

There were 3 major changes to the requirements for the HOPE grant starting in May of 2007.  Please click on the link below to review these changes.

 

Click here to see updated HOPE information.
Last Changed
2008-09-27
   

Resources for Parents
The following books are suggested to help parents better understand adolescent development and issues facing high school students:
  • M. Adderholdt-Elliot.  Perfectionism:  What's Bad About Being Too Good?
  • Agre Publishers, Inc.  The College Comparison Guide
  • American Legion.  Need A Lift?
  • Barbara Coloroso.  Kids Are Worth It:  Giving Your Child the Gift of Inner Discipline.
  • Steven Covey.  7 Habits of Highly Effective Families.
  • D. Elkind.  The Hurried Child.
  • D.F. Fleming.  How to Stop the Battle with Your Teen.
  • K. Gravelle & C. Haskins.  Teenagers Face to Face with Bereavement.
  • Peterson's Guides, Inc.  Colleges with Programs for Students with Learning Disabilities.
  • Peterson's Guides, Inc.  Peterson's Guide to Two-Year Colleges and Peterson's Guide to Four-Year Colleges.
  • I.M. Sacker & M.A. Simmer.  Dying to be Thin:  A Practical Lifesaving Guide.
  • C.S. Sanders.  Safe at School:  Awareness and Action for Parents and Kids.
For additional suggested resources, please contact your child's counselor.

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