Phone:
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Counselor, Erin Finn
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SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING
ACADEMIC RESOURCES:
Understanding the PSAT for 8th & 9th Graders
March 2 Success: Self-Paced Course - Strengthen Math & Verbal Skills
COLLEGE PLANNING RESOURCES:
Compare Colleges with College Scorecard
Create Your College Road Map with College Board
Enter High School Accomplishments & Earn Scholarships with Raise.Me
Naviance Student College & Career Exploration
FAMILY RESOURCES
Behavior Strategies & Resources
Cornell University Self Injury Resources & Research
Create a Family Tech Plan; Family & Tech Articles
Depression in Teens, Mental Health America
National Eating Disorder Association
The Parenting Center: Parenting Workshops, Advice Line, & More
Six Hidden Signs of Teen Anxiety
What if My Child is Gay? AFCI Education Center
Why is Your Teen so Tired? Mayo Clinic
SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCES
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
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Registration for 2021-2022
Posted by Erin Finn on 1/21/2021All students will register for classes online through the student portal:
How to Set-up a Student Portal Account
How to Register for Classes in the Student Portal
Video: How to Create a Student Portal Account and Register for Classes
Current 9th graders will register for their 10th grade classes January 25th-31st. 9th graders will register online and submit their course selection form to their Social Studies teacher. Remote students will send their course selection form to Ms. Finn.
10th Grade Course Selection Form Pg. 1
10th Grade Course Selection Form Pg. 2
Academic Planning Guide, 9th-12th Grade
Video and Web Page: High School Info/Expo
Current 8th Graders will register for their 9th grade classes online January 27th-31st and submit their course selection form to their Health or CCR teacher. Remote students will submit their course request form by email to Ms. Finn by email: efinn@aledoisd.org
9th Grade Course Selection Form
Academic Planning Guide, 9th Grade Supplement
Video & Web Page: 9th Grade Info/Expo
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Personal Graduation Plans 2021
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Students, Need to Talk with the Counselor?
Posted by Erin Finn on 9/10/2020Please fill out the Google form below. Ms. Finn will contact you as soon as possible. If it's an emergency, tell a trusted adult immediately!
Request to See the Counselor Form
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Red Ribbon Week Resources
Posted by Erin Finn on 10/11/2019Visit these websites to improve your Drug & Alcohol IQ!
Take the 2019 National Drug & Alcohol IQ Quiz
Get the latest on how drugs affect the brain and body. Featuring videos, games, blog posts and more!
Learn more about drugs of abuse & dangerous trends
Young people vs. adults: the truth about alcohol
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Does Social Media Increase Loneliness?
Posted by Erin Finn on 11/26/2018A recent study indicates that that hours spent on social media may correlate with higher rates of depression and loneliness.
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The 6 Most Dangerous Messaging Apps
Posted by Erin Finn on 5/18/2018Parents, this article has valuable information about teens and messaging apps.
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9th Grade College Checklist
Posted by Rachael Black on 11/28/2017- Take the most challenging courses possible.
- Monitor high school credits to be sure you meet all requirements for graduation by the end of senior year. (Ms. Finn will help you create your Personal Graduation Plan in the spring.)
- Keep a list of awards, honors, and extracurricular activities for scholarship & college applications.
- Research colleges/ universities you are interested in attending. Tour colleges/ universities as time allows. Check admission & application requirements & timelines.
- Explore interests and attend Career Day. Talk to people with interesting jobs & ask lots of questions.
- Talk to your parents about saving for college.
- Look for summer enrichment programs.
