Did you know this month is gender equality month? Gender equality involves empowering all students and providing them with the same human rights. It also includes correcting biases students hold about themselves or gender...
In speaking to students about goal-setting and encouraging a growth mindset, we better prepare them to discuss deeper topics and set themselves up for their future. This month, we dig deeper and will discuss the importance...
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January is “Get Organized Month!” Because we know the importance of getting organized and setting realistic goals, we wanted to be sure to offer some tools and tips on why it’s important to start early. As students...
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In the month of December the school counseling team would like address social and self awareness. According to CASEL (2020), social awareness includes the capacity “to feel compassion for others, understand broader historical...
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In recognition of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month in October, the school counseling team will be working together to spread kindness and talk about unity school-wide. StopBullying.gov (2020), shares that “parents,...
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What is the School Counselor’s role? Your school counselor aides in creating and implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that targets three domains: social emotional development, academic achievement, and...
Maintaining friendships during this time is important for students and adults alike. However, Zoom or Facetime chats may be getting old. This week, in the Counselor Corner newsletter, your school counselors share some ideas...
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At A.D. Henderson and FAU High School, safety continues to be a top priority. Therefore, students will participate in safety drills (fire drills, tornado drills, and code red drills) during the 2019-2020 school year. Please...
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It is with heavy hearts that we read the tragic headlines coming out of Parkland, FL last week, a community that is home to many of our students and families.
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As we approach the one-year anniversary of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas (MSD) tragedy that profoundly impacted Parkland, Broward and Palm Beach County counties, and our state and nation at large, we wanted to provide families...