Westborough High School Counselors

Thank you for our self-care basket, WHS Student Council!

Congratulations to a long time school counselor, ! We are going to miss you so much ♥️♥️

Join the School Counseling Department, either in-person or remotely, for Senior Night on Monday, September 20 at 7pm! Senior Night is designed to help you:

Learn the various components of post-high school planning and the college application process

Gain an understanding of the WHS procedures for college applications

Take ownership of the steps toward reaching your personal goals after high school

Free, Confidential Mental Heath Screening
https://screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/westboroughyfs
Open for all to take

Class of 2022 and Families: We are happy to say that our recording of the Junior Night presentation is now available for your viewing!

https://youtu.be/UaeztvmynKI

Please see our most recent e-mail for additional resources, including a copy of this presentation.

Junior Planning Night 2021 This video is about guidance

Westfield State University’s Banacos Academic Center (with Disability/Accessibility Services staff from other MA Universities and Westfield State Admissions) is hosting hour-long Zoom sessions between January 14-27. The following topics in preparing for college will be addressed to help support our students, and their parents or guardians, who access IEPs or 504s:

What sorts of reasonable accommodations are available?
How do I request reasonable accommodations at the college level?
What sort of documentation do I need to receive accommodations?
Why doesn’t my IEP or 504 plan follow me to college?
What steps can I take now to be college ready?
What is the level of parents’ involvement in college?

Sign up HERE: https://secure.blueoctane.net/forms/6SCHNXYC2D8H

Preparing High School Students for College The Banacos Academic Center at Westfield State University invites parents and students with disabilities to a session on preparing high school students (9th - 12th grade!) for college. We are also interested in sharing with you what we expect of college students and the differences between high scho...

We hope you are all able to have a safe, warm, and relaxing week off!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zilmlTO5i9Q&feature=youtu.be

A Simple Exercise to Calm the Mind The holidays can be an emotional rollercoaster intensified by the pressure to be merry. So, next time it all feels like too much, try this soothing exercise ...

Westborough Youth & Family Services is offering free and confidential online mental health screenings starting October 8th, 2020 through August 2021!

Brief screenings are the quickest way to determine if you or someone you care about should connect with a behavioral health professional.

You can also always feel free to reach out to your school counselor if you have any concerns.

Class of 2021 and families!

We are happy to say that our recording of the Senior Night presentation is now available for your viewing!

You can view the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B04BW-CY_Ac

Check your e-mail for more information including: answers to questions asked prior to the senior night presentation and how to schedule your individual senior meeting with your counselor!

WHS Senior Night This video is about My Movie 1

We recognize that you and your family may be experiencing a variety of challenges as we come closer to the start of the school year and we want to provide you with two great resource to help

1. BRYT has created a parent support group that they will offer for free and open to all caregivers across Massachusetts. This is an excellent resource for parents to support each other during a period of uncertainty and a rollercoaster of emotions. Their groups are 3x/week and start the week of 9/14. To learn more, please find more information here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11Fg5EvfInKPNNjGTIbUpDOohvL9LCvgat_4SuTXUizA/edit

2. The Westborough Public Schools and Westborough Youth & Family Services have partnered to create a Community Wellness Guide focused on emotional wellness and racial equity.

The first Community Wellness Guide focuses on re-entry to school and managing change. Topics included are: tips on how to talk with your children about their feelings during school opening, how to set your family up for success by building routines, how to deal with change, and how to handle job stress. You can view the guide here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E2CiuPxLytFrOLEJ3EZl-9RaAc2K6xXagjZjASSEB5g/edit

September 2020: Managing Change Community Wellness Guide Emotional Wellness ᐧ Race ᐧ Equity Respectfully provided by Roger Anderson & Kim Tynan (Westborough Public Schools) and Cara Presley (Westborough Youth & Family Services) This month’s focus: re-entry to school & managing change Are you having challenges dealing w...

We are so excited to welcome the Class of 2024! If you missed the live stream orientation with your School Counselors and WHS Administration, take a look here!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHH1QGYA1LU

Class of 2024 Orientation Live Stream - 11am 9/3/2020 Freshmen Orientation - Class of 2024 Orientation Live Stream. Orientation will consist of discussion and presentations with Brian Callaghan (principal), Jess...

In case you missed the webinar, here is the youtube link to "Tips for Managing Your School-from-Home Life This Fall" from the College Essay Guy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RX2tBVi2Dk&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=CollegeEssayGuy

Tips for Managing Your School-from-Home Life This Fall (Webinar) In this live webinar we covered tips for how to best spend your time (and not go nuts) while stuck at home this fall. Links mentioned in this video: Workshee...

Hello WHS! Your School Counselors are looking forward to welcoming you back, through the remote and the hybrid model! If you're ready to gear up for the school year and are looking for ways to manage school-from-home life this fall, there's a great webinar coming up! You can register here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/140/0ng74cyn

Topics that will be covered:

- What to do to stay grounded when feeling overwhelmed
- How to stay inspired and still retain a sense of community
- How to stay focused and effective despite being at home
- Tools to help you plan your day and manage your time
- Why your workspace is so important

Tips for Managing Your School-from-Home Life This Fall I'm partnering with Bonnie Swift on a webinar next week to share tips for managing your school-from-home life this fall

We hope you all have a wonderful summer! If you're looking for virtual activities to keep you busy, take a look here:

Virtual Summer Opportunities 2020 (Updated) Summer Opportunities - 2020 Summer Ahead - search engine to help you find summer programs Virtual Summer Camps Virtual Summer Camps CampKinda (K-8) Camp Wonderopolis Fun for kids of all ages: Offers fun, free STEAM—science, technology, engineering, arts, and math—programs. How does a hot air...

Rising seniors, looking for more on teacher recommendations? Here are some great tips!

How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation: Step-by-Step Guide for Students Learn how to ask for a letter of recommendation with my comprehensive step-by-step guide and real-world examples.

This continues be a challenging time for our community, our country, and our world. We want to make sure that you know your school counseling department is here for you.

Today is the last day of high school for our seniors! Congratulations Class of 2020!

SAT registration is opening soon. For more info, see updates from College Board:

Coronavirus SAT and PSAT-Related Updates The latest information on upcoming SAT administrations.

Looking for more to do this summer? Or today? Here are some ideas from one of our favorite blogs, The College Essay Guy:

11 Things You Can Do This Summer That Don't Involve Saving the World Pandemic put a damper on your summer plans?  Looking for something else to do? Sure, you could create a virtual mentoring program, start a non-profit, or finally get around to developing that coronavirus vaccine. Or you could do less.  You could just decide to do… well, you. H

We miss everyone and are so proud of our students for finishing the year strong! You got this!

Students: Looking for a way to relax and de-stress? Join WHS Student Council on Tuesday for yoga and meditation!

On Tuesday May 19th from 4-5 the stuco instagram will be joining with @yogasohum to do a live yoga meditation session!! Feel free to join and invite friends!!

Looking for more info/updates on college applications? Check out "Navigating the Coronavirus" from Common App:

Navigating the coronavirus | Common App

Free Parent to Parent Support Groups from the Brookline Center for Community Mental Health:

FREE DAILY SUPPORT GROUPS FREE DAILY SUPPORT GROUPS FOR FAMILIES DURING COVID-19 THIS FLYER WILL BE UPDATED WEEKLY We recognize what a challenging time this is. We know that parents and caretakers are under tremendous pressure and we want to help! The BRYT Family Engagement Team invites you to participate in our wee...

A Parent's Guide to Improving your Child's Experience with Online Learning:

www.ncld.org

Check out our Live College Admissions Updates document for upperclassmen developing college plans during COVID 19:

Public Copy of College Updates Impacted by COVID-19 How do I research colleges if I can’t visit them? COVID-19 has caused campuses to cancel classes, tours and admitted students days. There is no substitute for visiting a campus while it’s in session, attending a class, and talking to current students. However, there are a lot of online resources...

Please see our WHS Counseling Department Website to get more information related to academics/classes, career preparation, and personal-social needs during school closures--including resources related to COVID 19:

WHS SCHOOL COUNSELING In the wake of the news surrounding the coronavirus and our school closure , take care of yourselves, follow advised precautions (wash your hands, stay home when you feel sick!), and monitor your own...

It's now easier to contact Westborough High School Counselors.