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Erin Finn
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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
FAMILY 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
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9th Grade Course Handbook 2019-2020
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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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Featured Resource
Posted by Erin Finn on 2/21/2018I just discovered this web site at the Texas School Counseling Association conference. There are some very interesting articles about family and technology, and I highly recommend the Family Tech Plan!
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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 or an administrator will meet with you this year to create your 4-year-plan.)
- 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.