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Counseling Announcements
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5th Grade Virtual Parent Night
FSMS will hold a virtual 5th grade parent night on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 6:00pm.
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Course Selection 2021-2022
The Skyward window will open on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 and will close on Friday, March 5, 2021. Students must enter their courses during this time.
Video on how to enter courses into Skyward
AVID
Click below to access the AVID Application for next school year.
AVID Application for FSMS 2021-2022 School Year
PALS
The 2021-2022 Course Selection process is underway, and one of the course opportunities available to 8th graders is an elective called PALS. PALS stands for “Peer Assistance in Leadership.” It is a class designed to help students use their leadership skills to help and serve and improve our school and community. The PALS do various tasks and activities on campus to be servant leaders. PALS is an elective that you must apply for and be selected in because there are a limited number of spots.
The application process includes: submitting an application, getting recommendations filled out from 2 current teachers, submitting short answer questions, and submitting a video answering interview questions. This process is explained in detail in the Schoology Course that students can join if they’re interested in applying for PALS. The applications, teacher recommendations, and short answers are due on March 12th. All of this is explained in the PALS Applications Schoology Course.
If this sounds like something that you would like to participate in, join the Schoology Course with the code: TG6D-3KMH-GVNS7
If you are applying for PALS, on your Course Selection, you need to choose it as one of your top 3 choices. You can submit your PALS application, then once the selection process is complete the counselors will adjust the schedules accordingly to be sure all selected PALS are in that elective.
See below videos on some of our elective courses for 2021-2022!
Fine Arts - https://spark.adobe.com/video/8h8bEdIoiTdqv
AVID - https://www.wevideo.com/view/2039718740
Robotics & Engineering - https://www.wevideo.com/view/2030152475
Investigating Careers - https://spark.adobe.com/video/NcDWiTYqtZl1o
Principles of Applied Engineering - https://spark.adobe.com/video/PsKmFKSus7QyU
Pals - https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:2820ead1-9f5e-42fc-bf14-54183ed155c1
Spanish - https://www.wevideo.com/view/2048102950
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8th to 9th Grade Course Selection Information
New in Fort Bend! Click here for information on the PIANO TECHNICIAN PROGRAM.
Clements and Elkins will have Virtual Parent Nights on Tuesday, February 9th. Please see the attachemnts below for more information.
8th Grade Parent Night at Clements High School
https://zoom.us/j/94654528569?pwd=ZUVIOGY3M05uS2dEdG9TOGpDMjhMUT09
8th Grade Parent Night at Elkins High School
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sfWahdaGkCq-aVOoqL-iEex5kwvxwocxGW5dC1hLLUM/edit?usp=sharing
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The academy application for the 2021-2022 school year is now opened. Please go to https://academy.fortbendisd.com/ The application will be closed on February 8, 2021.
Fort Bend ISD High School Academies exist to provide specialized learning communities with concentrated and robust course pathways comprised of career and academic classes.These specialized academies exist at the high school level to provide focused study and services, launching our students toward careers and college pathways in a number of highly skilled and competitive areas. A middle school GT Academy and a GT Mentorship program are also offered for selected students. All of these programs are offered through an application process, which includes a combination of academic performance data, test scores and interviews.Students apply for high school academies as 8th graders. Students will recieve an email with their test or interview dates. Students must reside in the FBISD attendance zone during this application window in order to apply. Students may not apply and will not be accepted outside of this process. In order to properly staff our programs, create schedules, and train staff we must limit the application period for all specialized programs. There are no exceptions to this policy. -
COVID-19 Resources
Here are some suggested resources to consider as you provide support to your children regarding COVID-19.
Parents are encouraged to:
- Limit their children’s exposure to the media
- Provide a calming influence as needed
- Help children address their fears if needed
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus
https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/coronavirus-how-to-talk-to-kids-disease_l_5e5c615ac5b601022113151d
https://adaa.org/finding-help/coronavirus-anxiety-helpful-resources
Talking to Children About COVID-19
Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
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Suicide Warning Signs and Risk Factors
The most powerful suicide prevention is being aware of the common symptoms and signs in friends, children, and loved ones and taking the necessary steps to get them the help they need.
Information on suicide warning signs and risk factors, along with resources available through FBISD and Mental Health America-Fort Bend County may be found at the link below.
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About Counseling
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Professional School Counselors are available at Fort Settlement Middle School to provide a Comprehensive Developmental Guidance Program and services for all students in the areas of:
- Guidance Curriculum - In an effort to help students develop competence in essential life skills
- Responsive Services - Provide intervention for immediate personal/social/emotional concerns
- Individual Planning - Provide guidance to help students plan, monitor, and manage their personal, educational and career goals, and facilitate transition activities for post-secondary education and/or training
- System Support - Support campus staff, parents, and community to promote the educational, career, personal, and social development of students, as well as the Developmental Guidance Program.
School Counselors provide
- Consultation services with students and parents for academic, social/emotional, and behavior concerns
- Facilitate the identification and placement of students in most special programs
- Provide consultation services to staff and special program committees
- Promote career awareness and provide information and resources for post-secondary education
- Coordinate crisis intervention for students and staff
- Provide staff development and training for staff and parents
- Coordinate standardized and state assessments for students and interpret test scores
The mission of the Counseling Division is to provide opportunities for all students to develop an understanding of themselves in relationship to their environment and assume responsibility for their own actions and choices in their educational, career, and social environments.
Students and their parents should contact their student's school counselor for more information about the Guidance and Counseling Program.
Counselors
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Marla Angibeau Stefanie ArmattaLead Counselor Counselor2020-21 ~ Grade 7 2020-21 ~ Grade 6(281) 634-6447 (281) 634-6448Kristin Kendrick Abby SteuberCounselor Counselor Clerk2020-21 ~ Grade 8 (281) 634-6452kristin.kendrick@fortbendisd.com (281) 634-6458 - fax(281) 634-6449