From counselors at lists.onenet.net  Tue Jan  3 08:55:33 2017
From: counselors at lists.onenet.net (OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board)
Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2017 08:55:33 -0600
Subject: [Counselors] 7TH-8TH GRADE SCHEDULE
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We are trying to revamp our 6th-8th grade schedule for next year.  We have
about 120 students in this bell rotation.  Just wondering if any of you that
are around the same size could share your bell schedule to give me some
ideas.  Thanks! 

 

Mrs. Rebekah Bray

School Counselor & Title One

rbray at pioneerk8.k12.ok.us 

 

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From counselors at lists.onenet.net  Tue Jan  3 09:05:53 2017
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Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2017 09:05:53 -0600
Subject: [Counselors] 7TH-8TH GRADE SCHEDULE
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We are a smaller school than Pioneer.
8:10-8:57 1st hour
9:00-9:47 2nd hour
9:50-10:37 3rd hour
10:40-11:27 4th hour
11;30-12:17 5th hour
lunch
12:47-1:34 6th hour
1:37-2:24 7th hour
2:27-3:14 8th hour

On Tue, Jan 3, 2017 at 8:55 AM, OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board
<counselors at lists.onenet.net> wrote:

> We are trying to revamp our 6th-8th grade schedule for next year.  We
> have about 120 students in this bell rotation.  Just wondering if any of
> you that are around the same size could share your bell schedule to give me
> some ideas.  Thanks!
>
>
>
> *Mrs. Rebekah Bray*
>
> School Counselor & Title One
>
> rbray at pioneerk8.k12.ok.us
>
>
>
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> Counselors at lists.onenet.net
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-- 
*Tonna Flanagan*
*Arnett School Counselor*
*PO Box 317*
*103 W. Haskell*
*Arnett, OK  73832*


580-885-7285 ext. 111
580-885-7307 fax
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Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2017 22:45:10 +0000
Subject: [Counselors] 7TH-8TH GRADE SCHEDULE
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7th/8th Grade Bell Schedule:

TB 1  7:35-8:25
TB 2  8:30-9:20
TB 3  9:25-10:15
Lunch  10:15-10:45
TB 4  10:50-11:40
TB 5  11:45-12:35
TB 6  12:40-1:30
TB 7  1:35-2:25


Joyce Parham M.Ed., L.P.C.| Counselor
John Marshall Mid-High Enterprise School | Oklahoma City Public Schools
Office (405) 587-7297

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Subject: [Counselors] 7TH-8TH GRADE SCHEDULE

We are trying to revamp our 6th-8th grade schedule for next year.  We have about 120 students in this bell rotation.  Just wondering if any of you that are around the same size could share your bell schedule to give me some ideas.  Thanks!

Mrs. Rebekah Bray
School Counselor & Title One
rbray at pioneerk8.k12.ok.us<mailto:rbray at pioneerk8.k12.ok.us>

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From counselors at lists.onenet.net  Fri Jan  6 10:15:26 2017
From: counselors at lists.onenet.net (OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board)
Date: Fri, 6 Jan 2017 10:15:26 -0600
Subject: [Counselors] Concurrent Enrollment Policies
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Hi,
Does anyone have any concurrent enrollment policies for their district that
they are willing to share?

We have the state department information/guidelines and the information
provided by our local community colleges in which our students enroll for
concurrent classes.

Specifically, I'm looking for detailed policies regarding the district's
ability to regulate which concurrent courses students may take and what
types of courses they may take (short courses, online, face-to-face, etc).

Thank you,
*Sally Randolph*
Counselor, A-J
*Skiatook High School*
Skiatook, OK
918.396.1790 Ext 2409

*"Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve." -Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr.*
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From counselors at lists.onenet.net  Wed Jan 11 08:53:43 2017
From: counselors at lists.onenet.net (OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board)
Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2017 08:53:43 -0600
Subject: [Counselors] Semester Test exemption
Message-ID: <mailman.3946.1484147114.1749.counselors@lists.onenet.net>

We are reconsidering our semester test exemption policy. We currently allow
students to be exempt based on a limited number of absences and good grades
(an A with less than 4 absences, B with less than 3, etc.) We are
considering doing away with this policy but are concerned about how it will
effect attendance.

Do any other high schools have semester test exemptions and what is your
policy?

-- 
Cindy Bartley
Counselor
Shawnee High School
1001 North Kennedy
Shawnee, OK  74804
(405)275-3631; fax (405)275-9501
cbartley at shawnee.k12.ok.us

Class of 2017 website
<http://teacherweb.com/OK/ShawneeHighSchool/Bartley/newsflash.aspx>
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From counselors at lists.onenet.net  Wed Jan 11 11:20:37 2017
From: counselors at lists.onenet.net (OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board)
Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2017 17:20:37 +0000
Subject: [Counselors]  Semester Test exemption
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We did away with our semester test exemption this year, due to the fact those days have to be counted against the students.  It hasn’t increased our absences.  Pretty much the students with chronic absences last year were the same ones who had them again this year.

Mattie McClenny
Hugo High School


We also do the semester test exemptions.  Our policy is as follows:

"Exemptions for final exams are based on attendance, grades, and discipline records.  All parent excused, unexcused, and documented absences count towards semester test exemption status.  Activity absences are the only absences that will not affect semester test exemption status.  To be exempt from taking semester exams, a student must have an "A" average with no more than 5 excused absences or a "B" average with no more than 4 excused
absences, no discipline record, or excessive tardies (5 tardies = 1 absence).  Students who qualify must have completed the exemption process by obtaining required signatures from teachers, parents, and administrators prior to test day.  Once the process is complete, the exemption form must be turned into the attendance office for a student to be placed on the exemption list.  Students are not allowed to leave campus multiple times during the day even if his/her exempted testing hours do not run consecutively.  Once a student has arrived at school, student must be present in all assigned classes.  Classes will not be interrupted during testing by school staff and student will not be called out of class to
leave once the testing period begins.  Student who are disruptive on test days may lose exemption status."

I also wanted to share with you that during our professional development at the beginning of this semester, we had a panel of recent (high school) graduates come in to do a question/answer session with us.  We had done this panel last January as well with a different set of recent grads.  In both sessions, students that had gone on to college/university shared with us that they wish they had experienced finals while in high school because they had a difficult time with finals and how to prepare for them in their first semester of college.  When asked if they would have been willing to give up their test exemptions while they were in high school though, they all said no way.  LOL.

Thank you!

*Sally Randolph*
Counselor, A-J
*Skiatook High School*
Skiatook, OK
918.396.1790 Ext 2409

*"Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve." -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.*




Our middle school has an exemption policy as well.  The teachers and students like getting out of the semester test and it does encourage attendance.  Students must have:
A-2 or fewer absences
B-1 or no absences
C-no absences
Our high school has a similar policy.



Ours at Buffalo is the same as yours. We struggle with it as well. Students who are always exempt end up never taking a comprehensive exam, and they need to know how to study for and take those if going to college. On the
other hand, we have pretty good attendance rates and feel like the exemption option contributes to that.



Kingfisher switched its policy last year. First semester, there are no exemptions for anyone. Our administration feels that students need to take at least one cumulative test in high school before they get to college, and sometimes, excellent students will go all through high school being exempt from exams, then get to college having never taken a cumulative test. This is our second year to do it and it has been successful. During second semester, our exemption policy is as follows: Anyone with four (4) or fewer absences who has an A, B, or C in a class is exempt. Those who have been in ISD or OSD are not exempt. Three tardies in any class equals one unexcused absence. We haven't really noticed an effect in attendance in either semester---the ones who miss a lot of school will miss no matter what.


QUESTION:
We are reconsidering our semester test exemption policy. We currently allow students to be exempt based on a limited number of absences and good grades (an A with less than 4 absences, B with less than 3, etc.) We are considering doing away with this policy but are concerned about how it will effect attendance.

Do any other high schools have semester test exemptions and what is your policy?
Cindy Bartley
Counselor
Shawnee High School
1001 North Kennedy
Shawnee, OK  74804
(405)275-3631; fax (405)275-9501
cbartley at shawnee.k12.ok.us<mailto:cbartley at shawnee.k12.ok.us>

Class of 2017 website<http://teacherweb.com/OK/ShawneeHighSchool/Bartley/newsflash.aspx>
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From counselors at lists.onenet.net  Wed Jan 11 12:59:26 2017
From: counselors at lists.onenet.net (OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board)
Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2017 18:59:26 +0000
Subject: [Counselors]   Semester Test exemption
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 <mailman.4016.1484155282.1749.counselors@lists.onenet.net>
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We have a similar policy, and it improved attendance GREATLY!


Cashion's policy is similar to Kingfisher's except the student can choose which semester to be exempt for each class but they cannot be exempt for both.  This way they can still be rewarded for good grades and attendance but still have a comprehensive final to prepare for in each class.

Amy Broadbent
Cashion High School Counselor
405-433-2575
abroadbent at cashionps.org


We did away with ours a couple of years ago.  It may effect attendance some but not that much to make it a benefit.


Kay Gilchrist
PreK-12 Counselor
Deer Creek- Lamont Public Schools
Lamont, OK  73646


We did away with our semester test exemption this year, due to the fact those days have to be counted against the students.  It hasn’t increased our absences.  Pretty much the students with chronic absences last year were the same ones who had them again this year.

Mattie McClenny
Hugo High School



We also do the semester test exemptions.  Our policy is as follows:

"Exemptions for final exams are based on attendance, grades, and discipline records.  All parent excused, unexcused, and documented absences count towards semester test exemption status.  Activity absences are the only absences that will not affect semester test exemption status.  To be exempt from taking semester exams, a student must have an "A" average with no more than 5 excused absences or a "B" average with no more than 4 excused
absences, no discipline record, or excessive tardies (5 tardies = 1 absence).  Students who qualify must have completed the exemption process by obtaining required signatures from teachers, parents, and administrators prior to test day.  Once the process is complete, the exemption form must be turned into the attendance office for a student to be placed on the exemption list.  Students are not allowed to leave campus multiple times during the day even if his/her exempted testing hours do not run consecutively.  Once a student has arrived at school, student must be present in all assigned classes.  Classes will not be interrupted during testing by school staff and student will not be called out of class to
leave once the testing period begins.  Student who are disruptive on test days may lose exemption status."

I also wanted to share with you that during our professional development at the beginning of this semester, we had a panel of recent (high school) graduates come in to do a question/answer session with us.  We had done this panel last January as well with a different set of recent grads.  In both sessions, students that had gone on to college/university shared with us that they wish they had experienced finals while in high school because they had a difficult time with finals and how to prepare for them in their first semester of college.  When asked if they would have been willing to give up their test exemptions while they were in high school though, they all said no way.  LOL.

Thank you!

*Sally Randolph*
Counselor, A-J
*Skiatook High School*
Skiatook, OK
918.396.1790 Ext 2409

*"Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve." -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.*




Our middle school has an exemption policy as well.  The teachers and students like getting out of the semester test and it does encourage attendance.  Students must have:
A-2 or fewer absences
B-1 or no absences
C-no absences
Our high school has a similar policy.



Ours at Buffalo is the same as yours. We struggle with it as well. Students who are always exempt end up never taking a comprehensive exam, and they need to know how to study for and take those if going to college. On the
other hand, we have pretty good attendance rates and feel like the exemption option contributes to that.



Kingfisher switched its policy last year. First semester, there are no exemptions for anyone. Our administration feels that students need to take at least one cumulative test in high school before they get to college, and sometimes, excellent students will go all through high school being exempt from exams, then get to college having never taken a cumulative test. This is our second year to do it and it has been successful. During second semester, our exemption policy is as follows: Anyone with four (4) or fewer absences who has an A, B, or C in a class is exempt. Those who have been in ISD or OSD are not exempt. Three tardies in any class equals one unexcused absence. We haven't really noticed an effect in attendance in either semester---the ones who miss a lot of school will miss no matter what.


QUESTION:
We are reconsidering our semester test exemption policy. We currently allow students to be exempt based on a limited number of absences and good grades (an A with less than 4 absences, B with less than 3, etc.) We are considering doing away with this policy but are concerned about how it will effect attendance.

Do any other high schools have semester test exemptions and what is your policy?
Cindy Bartley
Counselor
Shawnee High School
1001 North Kennedy
Shawnee, OK  74804
(405)275-3631; fax (405)275-9501
cbartley at shawnee.k12.ok.us<mailto:cbartley at shawnee.k12.ok.us>

Class of 2017 website<http://teacherweb.com/OK/ShawneeHighSchool/Bartley/newsflash.aspx>
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From counselors at lists.onenet.net  Wed Jan 11 13:08:42 2017
From: counselors at lists.onenet.net (OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board)
Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2017 13:08:42 -0600
Subject: [Counselors] Semester Test exemption
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We did away with it and it greatly hurt our attendance.  We used to have
great attendance as students would do everything possible to stay in school
to avoid having to take semester tests. It offered an incentive. It has
made a huge difference in that attendance problems were not even on our
list of concerns in the past, whereas now it is an everyday problem and
students often seem to try to use up every one of their absences like they
are vacation/sick days. As far as cumulative tests, teachers have other
cumulative tests such as unit tests which they can use to practice study
skills for college.




On Wed, Jan 11, 2017 at 8:53 AM, OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion
Board <counselors at lists.onenet.net> wrote:

> We are reconsidering our semester test exemption policy. We currently
> allow students to be exempt based on a limited number of absences and good
> grades (an A with less than 4 absences, B with less than 3, etc.) We are
> considering doing away with this policy but are concerned about how it will
> effect attendance.
>
> Do any other high schools have semester test exemptions and what is your
> policy?
>
> --
> Cindy Bartley
> Counselor
> Shawnee High School
> 1001 North Kennedy
> Shawnee, OK  74804
> (405)275-3631; fax (405)275-9501
> cbartley at shawnee.k12.ok.us
>
> Class of 2017 website
> <http://teacherweb.com/OK/ShawneeHighSchool/Bartley/newsflash.aspx>
>
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From counselors at lists.onenet.net  Wed Jan 11 15:50:42 2017
From: counselors at lists.onenet.net (OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board)
Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2017 21:50:42 +0000
Subject: [Counselors]    Semester Test exemption
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I know the previous school I taught at used the same format as you Cindy for testing.
Tammie Breeden, M.Ed.
School Counselor
Academy Elementary


We did away with it and it greatly hurt our attendance.  We used to have great attendance as students would do everything possible to stay in school to avoid having to take semester tests. It offered an incentive. It has made a huge difference in that attendance problems were not even on our list of concerns in the past, whereas now it is an everyday problem and students often seem to try to use up every one of their absences like they are vacation/sick days. As far as cumulative tests, teachers have other cumulative tests such as unit tests which they can use to practice study skills for college.


We have a similar policy, and it improved attendance GREATLY!


Cashion's policy is similar to Kingfisher's except the student can choose which semester to be exempt for each class but they cannot be exempt for both.  This way they can still be rewarded for good grades and attendance but still have a comprehensive final to prepare for in each class.

Amy Broadbent
Cashion High School Counselor
405-433-2575
abroadbent at cashionps.org<mailto:abroadbent at cashionps.org>


We did away with ours a couple of years ago.  It may effect attendance some but not that much to make it a benefit.


Kay Gilchrist
PreK-12 Counselor
Deer Creek- Lamont Public Schools
Lamont, OK  73646


We did away with our semester test exemption this year, due to the fact those days have to be counted against the students.  It hasn’t increased our absences.  Pretty much the students with chronic absences last year were the same ones who had them again this year.

Mattie McClenny
Hugo High School



We also do the semester test exemptions.  Our policy is as follows:

"Exemptions for final exams are based on attendance, grades, and discipline records.  All parent excused, unexcused, and documented absences count towards semester test exemption status.  Activity absences are the only absences that will not affect semester test exemption status.  To be exempt from taking semester exams, a student must have an "A" average with no more than 5 excused absences or a "B" average with no more than 4 excused
absences, no discipline record, or excessive tardies (5 tardies = 1 absence).  Students who qualify must have completed the exemption process by obtaining required signatures from teachers, parents, and administrators prior to test day.  Once the process is complete, the exemption form must be turned into the attendance office for a student to be placed on the exemption list.  Students are not allowed to leave campus multiple times during the day even if his/her exempted testing hours do not run consecutively.  Once a student has arrived at school, student must be present in all assigned classes.  Classes will not be interrupted during testing by school staff and student will not be called out of class to
leave once the testing period begins.  Student who are disruptive on test days may lose exemption status."

I also wanted to share with you that during our professional development at the beginning of this semester, we had a panel of recent (high school) graduates come in to do a question/answer session with us.  We had done this panel last January as well with a different set of recent grads.  In both sessions, students that had gone on to college/university shared with us that they wish they had experienced finals while in high school because they had a difficult time with finals and how to prepare for them in their first semester of college.  When asked if they would have been willing to give up their test exemptions while they were in high school though, they all said no way.  LOL.

Thank you!

*Sally Randolph*
Counselor, A-J
*Skiatook High School*
Skiatook, OK
918.396.1790 Ext 2409

*"Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve." -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.*




Our middle school has an exemption policy as well.  The teachers and students like getting out of the semester test and it does encourage attendance.  Students must have:
A-2 or fewer absences
B-1 or no absences
C-no absences
Our high school has a similar policy.



Ours at Buffalo is the same as yours. We struggle with it as well. Students who are always exempt end up never taking a comprehensive exam, and they need to know how to study for and take those if going to college. On the
other hand, we have pretty good attendance rates and feel like the exemption option contributes to that.



Kingfisher switched its policy last year. First semester, there are no exemptions for anyone. Our administration feels that students need to take at least one cumulative test in high school before they get to college, and sometimes, excellent students will go all through high school being exempt from exams, then get to college having never taken a cumulative test. This is our second year to do it and it has been successful. During second semester, our exemption policy is as follows: Anyone with four (4) or fewer absences who has an A, B, or C in a class is exempt. Those who have been in ISD or OSD are not exempt. Three tardies in any class equals one unexcused absence. We haven't really noticed an effect in attendance in either semester---the ones who miss a lot of school will miss no matter what.


QUESTION:
We are reconsidering our semester test exemption policy. We currently allow students to be exempt based on a limited number of absences and good grades (an A with less than 4 absences, B with less than 3, etc.) We are considering doing away with this policy but are concerned about how it will effect attendance.

Do any other high schools have semester test exemptions and what is your policy?
Cindy Bartley
Counselor
Shawnee High School
1001 North Kennedy
Shawnee, OK  74804
(405)275-3631; fax (405)275-9501
cbartley at shawnee.k12.ok.us<mailto:cbartley at shawnee.k12.ok.us>

Class of 2017 website<http://teacherweb.com/OK/ShawneeHighSchool/Bartley/newsflash.aspx>
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From counselors at lists.onenet.net  Wed Jan 11 15:51:58 2017
From: counselors at lists.onenet.net (OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board)
Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2017 21:51:58 +0000
Subject: [Counselors] Policy for failing English class
Message-ID: <mailman.127.1484171559.1731.counselors@lists.onenet.net>

I was wondering what type of policy other high schools have for students that fail an English class? Do you allow students to be enrolled in two (or three) English classes at the same time? Sometimes it's a struggle to get students graduated and usually the courses that students are lacking are English.

If everyone could share if their school actually has a policy or not and what they do to help students in this English deficient situation.

Thanks for sharing!
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From counselors at lists.onenet.net  Thu Jan 12 07:33:47 2017
From: counselors at lists.onenet.net (OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board)
Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2017 07:33:47 -0600
Subject: [Counselors] Policy for failing English class
In-Reply-To: <mailman.127.1484171559.1731.counselors@lists.onenet.net>
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Only Seniors are allowed to enroll in a credit recovery class during the
school day and it has to be an online class that they pay for at Bixby.

On Wed, Jan 11, 2017 at 3:51 PM, OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion
Board <counselors at lists.onenet.net> wrote:

> I was wondering what type of policy other high schools have for students
> that fail an English class? Do you allow students to be enrolled in two (or
> three) English classes at the same time? Sometimes it's a struggle to get
> students graduated and usually the courses that students are lacking are
> English.
>
>
>
> If everyone could share if their school actually has a policy or not and
> what they do to help students in this English deficient situation.
>
>
>
> Thanks for sharing!
>
> _______________________________________________
> Counselors mailing list
> Counselors at lists.onenet.net
> http://lists.onenet.net/mailman/listinfo/counselors
>



-- 
Sandy M Thompson
Bixby High School
School Counselor
Last name A-G, 10th-12th Grade
918-366-2221
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Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2017 15:05:13 +0000
Subject: [Counselors] FW:  Policy for failing English class
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So, do the other lower level students take more than one English class in a regular classroom setting if they have failed?  For example, a student fails English I, then they become a sophomore and they are enrolled in
English I and English II in the classroom?​

We use Edgenuity and let students take English, Math, and Science online.  The Math is hardest to complete that way, but it gives them options to graduate on time.

Calumet uses Edgenuity if we cannot fit them in the class they need.  Yes, they may have two English classes.  We do not wait till they are a senior.  I want them take on track as soon as possible.  Sometimes we offer the Edgenuity class in the summer if needed.  If this doesn't work, they have to go to Alternative School.

Only Seniors are allowed to enroll in a credit recovery class during the school day and it has to be an online class that they pay for at Bixby.
Sandy M Thompson
Bixby High School
School Counselor
Last name A-G, 10th-12th Grade
918-366-2221


On Wed, Jan 11, 2017 at 3:51 PM, OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board <counselors at lists.onenet.net<mailto:counselors at lists.onenet.net>> wrote:
Question:
I was wondering what type of policy other high schools have for students that fail an English class? Do you allow students to be enrolled in two (or three) English classes at the same time? Sometimes it's a struggle to get students graduated and usually the courses that students are lacking are English.
If everyone could share if their school actually has a policy or not and what they do to help students in this English deficient situation.
Thanks for sharing!




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BIXBY:  How much do you charge for credit recovery classes?  How does that work?  Right now we have kids of all grades in credit recovery during the school day and others who utilize the Tulsa Tech Success Center.  They have to pay at Tech, but not here.


So, do the other lower level students take more than one English class in a regular classroom setting if they have failed?  For example, a student fails English I, then they become a sophomore and they are enrolled in
English I and English II in the classroom?​

We use Edgenuity and let students take English, Math, and Science online.  The Math is hardest to complete that way, but it gives them options to graduate on time.

Calumet uses Edgenuity if we cannot fit them in the class they need.  Yes, they may have two English classes.  We do not wait till they are a senior.  I want them take on track as soon as possible.  Sometimes we offer the Edgenuity class in the summer if needed.  If this doesn't work, they have to go to Alternative School.

Only Seniors are allowed to enroll in a credit recovery class during the school day and it has to be an online class that they pay for at Bixby.
Sandy M Thompson
Bixby High School
School Counselor
Last name A-G, 10th-12th Grade
918-366-2221


On Wed, Jan 11, 2017 at 3:51 PM, OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board <counselors at lists.onenet.net<mailto:counselors at lists.onenet.net>> wrote:
Question:
I was wondering what type of policy other high schools have for students that fail an English class? Do you allow students to be enrolled in two (or three) English classes at the same time? Sometimes it's a struggle to get students graduated and usually the courses that students are lacking are English.
If everyone could share if their school actually has a policy or not and what they do to help students in this English deficient situation.
Thanks for sharing!




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Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2017 18:34:21 +0000
Subject: [Counselors]   FW:  Policy for failing English class
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We enroll our students in the English class they fail again along with the one they are supposed to be in. If they fail again, we will enroll them in Edgenuity.  They are allowed to work on Edgenuity during the summer to try to catch up.  We try to get them back on track as soon as possible.  They don't have to pay for it.


We charge $150 for credit recovery classes on Edgenuity and offer it to students in grades 7--12. This fee helps to pay for the teacher who monitors the students. In the high school, we have a teacher who is in the computer lab one hour a day for students who want to come in during that time and work on their online class. This has been helpful for those students.

Question:
BIXBY:  How much do you charge for credit recovery classes?  How does that work?  Right now we have kids of all grades in credit recovery during the school day and others who utilize the Tulsa Tech Success Center.  They have to pay at Tech, but not here.

Question:
So, do the other lower level students take more than one English class in a regular classroom setting if they have failed?  For example, a student fails English I, then they become a sophomore and they are enrolled in
English I and English II in the classroom?​

We use Edgenuity and let students take English, Math, and Science online.  The Math is hardest to complete that way, but it gives them options to graduate on time.

Calumet uses Edgenuity if we cannot fit them in the class they need.  Yes, they may have two English classes.  We do not wait till they are a senior.  I want them take on track as soon as possible.  Sometimes we offer the Edgenuity class in the summer if needed.  If this doesn't work, they have to go to Alternative School.

Only Seniors are allowed to enroll in a credit recovery class during the school day and it has to be an online class that they pay for at Bixby.
Sandy M Thompson
Bixby High School
School Counselor
Last name A-G, 10th-12th Grade
918-366-2221


On Wed, Jan 11, 2017 at 3:51 PM, OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board <counselors at lists.onenet.net<mailto:counselors at lists.onenet.net>> wrote:
Question:
I was wondering what type of policy other high schools have for students that fail an English class? Do you allow students to be enrolled in two (or three) English classes at the same time? Sometimes it's a struggle to get students graduated and usually the courses that students are lacking are English.
If everyone could share if their school actually has a policy or not and what they do to help students in this English deficient situation.
Thanks for sharing!




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Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2017 19:09:01 +0000
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Lawton allows enrollment of missing semester of core—doubling subject. Some students are not able to work on or complete online courses. They will have a difficult time getting back on track.

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So, do the other lower level students take more than one English class in a regular classroom setting if they have failed?  For example, a student fails English I, then they become a sophomore and they are enrolled in
English I and English II in the classroom?​

We use Edgenuity and let students take English, Math, and Science online.  The Math is hardest to complete that way, but it gives them options to graduate on time.

Calumet uses Edgenuity if we cannot fit them in the class they need.  Yes, they may have two English classes.  We do not wait till they are a senior.  I want them take on track as soon as possible.  Sometimes we offer the Edgenuity class in the summer if needed.  If this doesn't work, they have to go to Alternative School.

Only Seniors are allowed to enroll in a credit recovery class during the school day and it has to be an online class that they pay for at Bixby.
Sandy M Thompson
Bixby High School
School Counselor
Last name A-G, 10th-12th Grade
918-366-2221


On Wed, Jan 11, 2017 at 3:51 PM, OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board <counselors at lists.onenet.net<mailto:counselors at lists.onenet.net>> wrote:
Question:
I was wondering what type of policy other high schools have for students that fail an English class? Do you allow students to be enrolled in two (or three) English classes at the same time? Sometimes it's a struggle to get students graduated and usually the courses that students are lacking are English.
If everyone could share if their school actually has a policy or not and what they do to help students in this English deficient situation.
Thanks for sharing!




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Subject: [Counselors]    FW:  Policy for failing English class
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If they are a Tulsa Tech student Edgenuity is free if they take it at one of our campuses in the evenings.  If they are not a Tulsa Tech student, then it’s $125/semester/class.   If they are on free or reduced lunch, then it’s just $25.

We enroll our students in the English class they fail again along with the one they are supposed to be in. If they fail again, we will enroll them in Edgenuity.  They are allowed to work on Edgenuity during the summer to try to catch up.  We try to get them back on track as soon as possible.  They don't have to pay for it.


We charge $150 for credit recovery classes on Edgenuity and offer it to students in grades 7--12. This fee helps to pay for the teacher who monitors the students. In the high school, we have a teacher who is in the computer lab one hour a day for students who want to come in during that time and work on their online class. This has been helpful for those students.

Question:
BIXBY:  How much do you charge for credit recovery classes?  How does that work?  Right now we have kids of all grades in credit recovery during the school day and others who utilize the Tulsa Tech Success Center.  They have to pay at Tech, but not here.

Question:
So, do the other lower level students take more than one English class in a regular classroom setting if they have failed?  For example, a student fails English I, then they become a sophomore and they are enrolled in
English I and English II in the classroom?​

We use Edgenuity and let students take English, Math, and Science online.  The Math is hardest to complete that way, but it gives them options to graduate on time.

Calumet uses Edgenuity if we cannot fit them in the class they need.  Yes, they may have two English classes.  We do not wait till they are a senior.  I want them take on track as soon as possible.  Sometimes we offer the Edgenuity class in the summer if needed.  If this doesn't work, they have to go to Alternative School.

Only Seniors are allowed to enroll in a credit recovery class during the school day and it has to be an online class that they pay for at Bixby.
Sandy M Thompson
Bixby High School
School Counselor
Last name A-G, 10th-12th Grade
918-366-2221


On Wed, Jan 11, 2017 at 3:51 PM, OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board <counselors at lists.onenet.net<mailto:counselors at lists.onenet.net>> wrote:
Question:
I was wondering what type of policy other high schools have for students that fail an English class? Do you allow students to be enrolled in two (or three) English classes at the same time? Sometimes it's a struggle to get students graduated and usually the courses that students are lacking are English.
If everyone could share if their school actually has a policy or not and what they do to help students in this English deficient situation.
Thanks for sharing!




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From counselors at lists.onenet.net  Tue Jan 17 08:08:52 2017
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Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2017 14:08:52 +0000
Subject: [Counselors] Counselors] Semester Test exemption
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We still do semester exemption, but they are only exempt from taking the test, not school.  They have to come to school and some teachers require them to take the test regardless--if it hurts their grade, they do not count it.  We have our coach in the auditorium running a movie for students that are exempt for that hour.  It is not perfect, but it is still an incentive to attend and do your best just so you won't have to study for the test.


I know the previous school I taught at used the same format as you Cindy for testing.
Tammie Breeden, M.Ed.
School Counselor
Academy Elementary


We did away with it and it greatly hurt our attendance.  We used to have great attendance as students would do everything possible to stay in school to avoid having to take semester tests. It offered an incentive. It has made a huge difference in that attendance problems were not even on our list of concerns in the past, whereas now it is an everyday problem and students often seem to try to use up every one of their absences like they are vacation/sick days. As far as cumulative tests, teachers have other cumulative tests such as unit tests which they can use to practice study skills for college.


We have a similar policy, and it improved attendance GREATLY!


Cashion's policy is similar to Kingfisher's except the student can choose which semester to be exempt for each class but they cannot be exempt for both.  This way they can still be rewarded for good grades and attendance but still have a comprehensive final to prepare for in each class.

Amy Broadbent
Cashion High School Counselor
405-433-2575
abroadbent at cashionps.org<mailto:abroadbent at cashionps.org>


We did away with ours a couple of years ago.  It may effect attendance some but not that much to make it a benefit.


Kay Gilchrist
PreK-12 Counselor
Deer Creek- Lamont Public Schools
Lamont, OK  73646


We did away with our semester test exemption this year, due to the fact those days have to be counted against the students.  It hasn’t increased our absences.  Pretty much the students with chronic absences last year were the same ones who had them again this year.

Mattie McClenny
Hugo High School



We also do the semester test exemptions.  Our policy is as follows:

"Exemptions for final exams are based on attendance, grades, and discipline records.  All parent excused, unexcused, and documented absences count towards semester test exemption status.  Activity absences are the only absences that will not affect semester test exemption status.  To be exempt from taking semester exams, a student must have an "A" average with no more than 5 excused absences or a "B" average with no more than 4 excused
absences, no discipline record, or excessive tardies (5 tardies = 1 absence).  Students who qualify must have completed the exemption process by obtaining required signatures from teachers, parents, and administrators prior to test day.  Once the process is complete, the exemption form must be turned into the attendance office for a student to be placed on the exemption list.  Students are not allowed to leave campus multiple times during the day even if his/her exempted testing hours do not run consecutively.  Once a student has arrived at school, student must be present in all assigned classes.  Classes will not be interrupted during testing by school staff and student will not be called out of class to
leave once the testing period begins.  Student who are disruptive on test days may lose exemption status."

I also wanted to share with you that during our professional development at the beginning of this semester, we had a panel of recent (high school) graduates come in to do a question/answer session with us.  We had done this panel last January as well with a different set of recent grads.  In both sessions, students that had gone on to college/university shared with us that they wish they had experienced finals while in high school because they had a difficult time with finals and how to prepare for them in their first semester of college.  When asked if they would have been willing to give up their test exemptions while they were in high school though, they all said no way.  LOL.

Thank you!

*Sally Randolph*
Counselor, A-J
*Skiatook High School*
Skiatook, OK
918.396.1790 Ext 2409

*"Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve." -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.*




Our middle school has an exemption policy as well.  The teachers and students like getting out of the semester test and it does encourage attendance.  Students must have:
A-2 or fewer absences
B-1 or no absences
C-no absences
Our high school has a similar policy.



Ours at Buffalo is the same as yours. We struggle with it as well. Students who are always exempt end up never taking a comprehensive exam, and they need to know how to study for and take those if going to college. On the
other hand, we have pretty good attendance rates and feel like the exemption option contributes to that.



Kingfisher switched its policy last year. First semester, there are no exemptions for anyone. Our administration feels that students need to take at least one cumulative test in high school before they get to college, and sometimes, excellent students will go all through high school being exempt from exams, then get to college having never taken a cumulative test. This is our second year to do it and it has been successful. During second semester, our exemption policy is as follows: Anyone with four (4) or fewer absences who has an A, B, or C in a class is exempt. Those who have been in ISD or OSD are not exempt. Three tardies in any class equals one unexcused absence. We haven't really noticed an effect in attendance in either semester---the ones who miss a lot of school will miss no matter what.


QUESTION:
We are reconsidering our semester test exemption policy. We currently allow students to be exempt based on a limited number of absences and good grades (an A with less than 4 absences, B with less than 3, etc.) We are considering doing away with this policy but are concerned about how it will effect attendance.

Do any other high schools have semester test exemptions and what is your policy?
Cindy Bartley
Counselor
Shawnee High School
1001 North Kennedy
Shawnee, OK  74804
(405)275-3631; fax (405)275-9501
cbartley at shawnee.k12.ok.us<mailto:cbartley at shawnee.k12.ok.us>

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From: counselors at lists.onenet.net (OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board)
Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2017 14:09:19 +0000
Subject: [Counselors]  Policy for failing English class
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We don't have a policy, but yes we enroll them in any English classes and whatever else they need to complete graduation requirements.
Mangum Schools


Bixby charges $125 for a credit recovery class in Edgenuity. $30 if they are F/R and none if they qualify for Indian Ed.  They do not have the option to reenroll in a seat in class. We try to push them to do it in summer school rather than take on an extra class during the school year but that does ultimately happen a lot.  If the student is SPED and failed they work on an Edgenuity in a resource room whenever they have time. If Edgenuity is too difficult they have another program
(I think the name is Odyssey ) that they use instead.

Some students do opt to go to Tulsa Tech at their Success Center but they have a 4 hour required seat time at the Success Center in the evenings so most opt to do it with us because they can complete everything but the final exam at home for the same price.

If a student were to fail English I we do go ahead and enroll them in English II.  I've got a couple of seniors right now making up a semester of English I or English 2 because they have procrastinated.



If they are a Tulsa Tech student Edgenuity is free if they take it at one of our campuses in the evenings.  If they are not a Tulsa Tech student, then it’s $125/semester/class.   If they are on free or reduced lunch, then it’s just $25.

We enroll our students in the English class they fail again along with the one they are supposed to be in. If they fail again, we will enroll them in Edgenuity.  They are allowed to work on Edgenuity during the summer to try to catch up.  We try to get them back on track as soon as possible.  They don't have to pay for it.


We charge $150 for credit recovery classes on Edgenuity and offer it to students in grades 7--12. This fee helps to pay for the teacher who monitors the students. In the high school, we have a teacher who is in the computer lab one hour a day for students who want to come in during that time and work on their online class. This has been helpful for those students.

Question:
BIXBY:  How much do you charge for credit recovery classes?  How does that work?  Right now we have kids of all grades in credit recovery during the school day and others who utilize the Tulsa Tech Success Center.  They have to pay at Tech, but not here.

Question:
So, do the other lower level students take more than one English class in a regular classroom setting if they have failed?  For example, a student fails English I, then they become a sophomore and they are enrolled in
English I and English II in the classroom?​

We use Edgenuity and let students take English, Math, and Science online.  The Math is hardest to complete that way, but it gives them options to graduate on time.

Calumet uses Edgenuity if we cannot fit them in the class they need.  Yes, they may have two English classes.  We do not wait till they are a senior.  I want them take on track as soon as possible.  Sometimes we offer the Edgenuity class in the summer if needed.  If this doesn't work, they have to go to Alternative School.

Only Seniors are allowed to enroll in a credit recovery class during the school day and it has to be an online class that they pay for at Bixby.
Sandy M Thompson
Bixby High School
School Counselor
Last name A-G, 10th-12th Grade
918-366-2221


On Wed, Jan 11, 2017 at 3:51 PM, OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board <counselors at lists.onenet.net<mailto:counselors at lists.onenet.net>> wrote:
Question:
I was wondering what type of policy other high schools have for students that fail an English class? Do you allow students to be enrolled in two (or three) English classes at the same time? Sometimes it's a struggle to get students graduated and usually the courses that students are lacking are English.
If everyone could share if their school actually has a policy or not and what they do to help students in this English deficient situation.
Thanks for sharing!




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Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2017 11:21:02 -0600
Subject: [Counselors] Children's Elementary book
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  I am looking for an elementary book for a child who has a parent that has
been incarcerated and/or put in jail frequently.  Any ideas?  Thanks

-- 

Sylvia Sterling, School Psychologist
Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services
Oklahoma School for the Blind

Toll Free:  877-229-7136 | Ofc: 918-781-8200 | Fax: 918-781-8300 |
www.okdrs.gov | www.osb.k12.ok.us <http://osb.k12.ok.us/>
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Subject: [Counselors] Children's Elementary book
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>   I am looking for an elementary book for a child who has a parent that has been incarcerated and/or put in jail frequently.  Any ideas?  Thanks
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> Sylvia Sterling, School Psychologist
> Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services
> Oklahoma School for the Blind
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Subject: [Counselors]  Children's Elementary book
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I have used 'My Daddy is in Jail' before- good if it is the child's Dad.
Kevin Tutty
Former school counselor in private practice
ktutty1 at gmail.com<mailto:ktutty1 at gmail.com>


*What Do I Say About That?* by Julia Cook Her books are usually really well received by kiddos
blangford at medford.k12.ok.us<mailto:blangford at medford.k12.ok.us>


Yes, I have a great one! Marvin's Shining Star. Written by an Oklahoma author!

Tanya Flauding
Counselor and District ELL Coordinator
Bridge Creek Elementary
2209 E. Sooner Road
Blanchard, OK 73010
Phone 405-387-3681
Fax 405-387-2419
tflauding at bridgecreek.k12.ok.us<mailto:tflauding at bridgecreek.k12.ok.us>


Have you heard of Marvin's Shining Star by John Otto and Payton Otto?  It is about atoning for wrong doings and second chances.
Julie Treadwell
Frederick Public Schools
jtreadwell at frederickbombers.net<mailto:jtreadwell at frederickbombers.net>

Look on Amazon for the author Marge Heegaard. She has books like "When Something Terrible Happens" and other books that help children deal with change. They are drawing books and I found them very helpful when I did
elem counseling.

*Kim Justus*
*Senior Counselor*
*Duncan High School*
*580-255-0700 ext 215*
kim.justus at duncanps.org<mailto:kim.justus at duncanps.org>


I have a workbook that I'm developing.  You are welcome to use it.  Send me an email and I will forward it to you.

Judy Disch
jdisch at beggs.k12.ok.us<mailto:jdisch at beggs.k12.ok.us>


I would recommend family counseling or at least for the student. Maybe there's a Systems of Care program through the local counseling agency? Big brother/big sister program?
anlaverty at woodwardps.net<mailto:anlaverty at woodwardps.net>


From: Counselors [mailto:counselors-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2017 11:23 AM
To: counselors at lists.onenet.net
Subject: [Counselors] Children's Elementary book

  I am looking for an elementary book for a child who has a parent that has been incarcerated and/or put in jail frequently.  Any ideas?  Thanks

--

Sylvia Sterling, School Psychologist
Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services
Oklahoma School for the Blind

Toll Free:  877-229-7136 | Ofc: 918-781-8200 | Fax: 918-781-8300 | www.okdrs.gov<http://www.okdrs.gov> | www.osb.k12.ok.us<http://osb.k12.ok.us/>
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From: counselors at lists.onenet.net (OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board)
Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2017 18:27:50 +0000
Subject: [Counselors]   Children's Elementary book
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There is a book called Marvin’s Shining Star.  It was written by a veterinarian in Norman who is associated with the prison dog program here in our state.  Books were donated to many schools in the Cleveland County area, there may be a possibility of getting one for free??? I can’t remember the group that donated it though.  If I find the card I will send that info on.

Annette Long, MHR, LPC
Brink Junior High
8th Grade Counselor
405-735-4550
annettelong at mooreschools.com<mailto:annettelong at mooreschools.com>


Here is a book from Julia Cook: http://www.juliacookonline.com/book/what-do-i-say-about-that/ She is an amazing children’s author for all sorts of things kids go through or experience.
Also, Marvin’s Shining Star is good but may be for an older group of kids.

Blaine Coffey, LPC
Primary School Counselor
Plainview Public Schools<http://www.plainview.k12.ok.us/>
(580) 223-5757
bcoffey at plainview.k12.ok.us<mailto:bcoffey at plainview.k12.ok.us>


There is an elem book about a young man who goes to prison and the bond that he develops with a rescue dog named Star. It's called "Marvin's Shining Star" written by John Otto and Payton Otto. I received a free copy along with a cute stuffed dog from the Harris Foundation of Norman which has a grant to put a free book in every public elem, middle school, and library.
dmonroe at vps.k12.ok.us<mailto:dmonroe at vps.k12.ok.us>


Marvin’s Shining Star is one that we use.
hmiller at crookedoak.org<mailto:hmiller at crookedoak.org>


Marvin’s Shining Star by John Otto& Payton Otto

Shyanne Gatrost, M.S. School Counseling
9-10 Grade Counselor
Harding Charter Preparatory High School
3333 N. Shartel Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
405 – 606 – 8742
sgatrost at hardingcharterprep.org<mailto:sgatrost at hardingcharterprep.org>


I have used 'My Daddy is in Jail' before- good if it is the child's Dad.
Kevin Tutty
Former school counselor in private practice
ktutty1 at gmail.com<mailto:ktutty1 at gmail.com>


*What Do I Say About That?* by Julia Cook Her books are usually really well received by kiddos
blangford at medford.k12.ok.us<mailto:blangford at medford.k12.ok.us>


Yes, I have a great one! Marvin's Shining Star. Written by an Oklahoma author!

Tanya Flauding
Counselor and District ELL Coordinator
Bridge Creek Elementary
2209 E. Sooner Road
Blanchard, OK 73010
Phone 405-387-3681
Fax 405-387-2419
tflauding at bridgecreek.k12.ok.us<mailto:tflauding at bridgecreek.k12.ok.us>


Have you heard of Marvin's Shining Star by John Otto and Payton Otto?  It is about atoning for wrong doings and second chances.
Julie Treadwell
Frederick Public Schools
jtreadwell at frederickbombers.net<mailto:jtreadwell at frederickbombers.net>

Look on Amazon for the author Marge Heegaard. She has books like "When Something Terrible Happens" and other books that help children deal with change. They are drawing books and I found them very helpful when I did
elem counseling.

*Kim Justus*
*Senior Counselor*
*Duncan High School*
*580-255-0700 ext 215*
kim.justus at duncanps.org<mailto:kim.justus at duncanps.org>


I have a workbook that I'm developing.  You are welcome to use it.  Send me an email and I will forward it to you.

Judy Disch
jdisch at beggs.k12.ok.us<mailto:jdisch at beggs.k12.ok.us>


I would recommend family counseling or at least for the student. Maybe there's a Systems of Care program through the local counseling agency? Big brother/big sister program?
anlaverty at woodwardps.net<mailto:anlaverty at woodwardps.net>


From: Counselors [mailto:counselors-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2017 11:23 AM
To: counselors at lists.onenet.net<mailto:counselors at lists.onenet.net>
Subject: [Counselors] Children's Elementary book

  I am looking for an elementary book for a child who has a parent that has been incarcerated and/or put in jail frequently.  Any ideas?  Thanks

--

Sylvia Sterling, School Psychologist
Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services
Oklahoma School for the Blind

Toll Free:  877-229-7136 | Ofc: 918-781-8200 | Fax: 918-781-8300 | www.okdrs.gov<http://www.okdrs.gov> | www.osb.k12.ok.us<http://osb.k12.ok.us/>
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From: counselors at lists.onenet.net (OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board)
Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2017 18:35:36 +0000
Subject: [Counselors] Children's Elementary book
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Sylvia, I have Marvin’s Shining Star,  I would be happy to get it to you.

Tracy Fenton
Hilldale Middle School

From: Counselors [mailto:counselors-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2017 12:28 PM
To: counselors at lists.onenet.net
Subject: [Counselors] Children's Elementary book

There is a book called Marvin’s Shining Star.  It was written by a veterinarian in Norman who is associated with the prison dog program here in our state.  Books were donated to many schools in the Cleveland County area, there may be a possibility of getting one for free??? I can’t remember the group that donated it though.  If I find the card I will send that info on.

Annette Long, MHR, LPC
Brink Junior High
8th Grade Counselor
405-735-4550
annettelong at mooreschools.com<mailto:annettelong at mooreschools.com>


Here is a book from Julia Cook: http://www.juliacookonline.com/book/what-do-i-say-about-that/ She is an amazing children’s author for all sorts of things kids go through or experience.
Also, Marvin’s Shining Star is good but may be for an older group of kids.

Blaine Coffey, LPC
Primary School Counselor
Plainview Public Schools<http://www.plainview.k12.ok.us/>
(580) 223-5757
bcoffey at plainview.k12.ok.us<mailto:bcoffey at plainview.k12.ok.us>


There is an elem book about a young man who goes to prison and the bond that he develops with a rescue dog named Star. It's called "Marvin's Shining Star" written by John Otto and Payton Otto. I received a free copy along with a cute stuffed dog from the Harris Foundation of Norman which has a grant to put a free book in every public elem, middle school, and library.
dmonroe at vps.k12.ok.us<mailto:dmonroe at vps.k12.ok.us>


Marvin’s Shining Star is one that we use.
hmiller at crookedoak.org<mailto:hmiller at crookedoak.org>


Marvin’s Shining Star by John Otto& Payton Otto

Shyanne Gatrost, M.S. School Counseling
9-10 Grade Counselor
Harding Charter Preparatory High School
3333 N. Shartel Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
405 – 606 – 8742
sgatrost at hardingcharterprep.org<mailto:sgatrost at hardingcharterprep.org>


I have used 'My Daddy is in Jail' before- good if it is the child's Dad.
Kevin Tutty
Former school counselor in private practice
ktutty1 at gmail.com<mailto:ktutty1 at gmail.com>


*What Do I Say About That?* by Julia Cook Her books are usually really well received by kiddos
blangford at medford.k12.ok.us<mailto:blangford at medford.k12.ok.us>


Yes, I have a great one! Marvin's Shining Star. Written by an Oklahoma author!

Tanya Flauding
Counselor and District ELL Coordinator
Bridge Creek Elementary
2209 E. Sooner Road
Blanchard, OK 73010
Phone 405-387-3681
Fax 405-387-2419
tflauding at bridgecreek.k12.ok.us<mailto:tflauding at bridgecreek.k12.ok.us>


Have you heard of Marvin's Shining Star by John Otto and Payton Otto?  It is about atoning for wrong doings and second chances.
Julie Treadwell
Frederick Public Schools
jtreadwell at frederickbombers.net<mailto:jtreadwell at frederickbombers.net>

Look on Amazon for the author Marge Heegaard. She has books like "When Something Terrible Happens" and other books that help children deal with change. They are drawing books and I found them very helpful when I did
elem counseling.

*Kim Justus*
*Senior Counselor*
*Duncan High School*
*580-255-0700 ext 215*
kim.justus at duncanps.org<mailto:kim.justus at duncanps.org>


I have a workbook that I'm developing.  You are welcome to use it.  Send me an email and I will forward it to you.

Judy Disch
jdisch at beggs.k12.ok.us<mailto:jdisch at beggs.k12.ok.us>


I would recommend family counseling or at least for the student. Maybe there's a Systems of Care program through the local counseling agency? Big brother/big sister program?
anlaverty at woodwardps.net<mailto:anlaverty at woodwardps.net>


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Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2017 11:23 AM
To: counselors at lists.onenet.net<mailto:counselors at lists.onenet.net>
Subject: [Counselors] Children's Elementary book

  I am looking for an elementary book for a child who has a parent that has been incarcerated and/or put in jail frequently.  Any ideas?  Thanks

--

Sylvia Sterling, School Psychologist
Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services
Oklahoma School for the Blind

Toll Free:  877-229-7136 | Ofc: 918-781-8200 | Fax: 918-781-8300 | www.okdrs.gov<http://www.okdrs.gov> | www.osb.k12.ok.us<http://osb.k12.ok.us/>
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From: counselors at lists.onenet.net (OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board)
Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:01:41 -0600
Subject: [Counselors] DHS interviews with children at school
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What is your policy regarding DHS interviews with students?  We have always
allowed them access to the student without an employee present for the
interview.  My superintendent has now mandated that all interviews have a
counselor or certified staff present...the DHS worker yesterday was not
happy with this.  We do not have a policy that reflects someone has to be
present but he wants to move to that.  So I am not clear on what the
regulations are at this point.  I have made a call to DHS but I have not
heard back from them.  Any guidance would be appreciated!

Thanks!

-- 

Go Tigers!!



Stacey Marchino, MA, LPC

Director of District Student Services

Cleveland Public Schools

918-358-2210 <9183582210> x 512

918-358-2141 <9183582141> fax
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From counselors at lists.onenet.net  Wed Jan 25 10:11:36 2017
From: counselors at lists.onenet.net (OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board)
Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2017 16:11:36 +0000
Subject: [Counselors]  DHS interviews with children at school
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We do not set in on those interviews.  I would not want to put staff or myself in a place where it may lead having to go to court over something one of us heard in an interview.  Maybe DHS could explain that to your superintendent.
vmiller at haileyville.k12.ok.us<mailto:vmiller at haileyville.k12.ok.us>


It's my understanding that you have the right to sit in, but whoever is in the interview is subject to being subpoenaed to testify.
awood at buffaloschool.net<mailto:awood at buffaloschool.net>

I have always left it up to the student and what they feel most comfortable with.  I had one yesterday and she said she wanted to talk to the DHS worker alone.
kpatterson at kingfisher.k12.ok.us<mailto:kpatterson at kingfisher.k12.ok.us>


Bridge Creek Elementary also requires that a school counselor be present for DHS interviews if possible.

Tanya Flauding
Counselor and District ELL Coordinator
Bridge Creek Elementary
2209 E. Sooner Road
Blanchard, OK 73010
Phone 405-387-3681
Fax 405-387-2419
tflauding at bridgecreek.k12.ok.us<mailto:tflauding at bridgecreek.k12.ok.us>


Moore has a policy that a counselor or administrator must be in the room.

Kristy Hernandez, M.Ed.
Director of Student Services
Moore Public Schools
405-735-4298
kristyhernandez at mooreschools.com<mailto:kristyhernandez at mooreschools.com>


From: Counselors [mailto:counselors-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 9:25 AM
To: counselors at lists.onenet.net<mailto:counselors at lists.onenet.net>
Subject: [Counselors] DHS interviews with children at school

What is your policy regarding DHS interviews with students?  We have always allowed them access to the student without an employee present for the interview.  My superintendent has now mandated that all interviews have a counselor or certified staff present...the DHS worker yesterday was not happy with this.  We do not have a policy that reflects someone has to be present but he wants to move to that.  So I am not clear on what the regulations are at this point.  I have made a call to DHS but I have not heard back from them.  Any guidance would be appreciated!

Thanks!

--

Go Tigers!!



Stacey Marchino, MA, LPC

Director of District Student Services

Cleveland Public Schools

918-358-2210<tel:9183582210> x 512

918-358-2141<tel:9183582141> fax
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From counselors at lists.onenet.net  Wed Jan 25 10:29:12 2017
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Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2017 10:29:12 -0600
Subject: [Counselors] DHS interviews with children at school
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My principal prefers that I am not in the room during the interview to take the liability off of me in case I hear something and then have to testify in court. I usually wait outside or nearby in the office while they talk to the student in my office. As far as I know we do not have a policy on this topic.

From: Counselors [mailto:counselors-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 9:02 AM
To: counselors at lists.onenet.net
Subject: [Counselors] DHS interviews with children at school

What is your policy regarding DHS interviews with students?  We have always allowed them access to the student without an employee present for the interview.  My superintendent has now mandated that all interviews have a counselor or certified staff present...the DHS worker yesterday was not happy with this.  We do not have a policy that reflects someone has to be present but he wants to move to that.  So I am not clear on what the regulations are at this point.  I have made a call to DHS but I have not heard back from them.  Any guidance would be appreciated!

Thanks!

--

Go Tigers!!



Stacey Marchino, MA, LPC

Director of District Student Services

Cleveland Public Schools

918-358-2210<tel:9183582210> x 512

918-358-2141<tel:9183582141> fax
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From counselors at lists.onenet.net  Wed Jan 25 14:04:57 2017
From: counselors at lists.onenet.net (OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board)
Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2017 20:04:57 +0000
Subject: [Counselors]   DHS interviews with children at school
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I've worked in districts on both sides of the policy. I find value in both. When I did sit in on the interview, I would work on my computer or something. It was a way to stay physically present for the student but not creeping in and making it awkward. If you are focused on what's best for the student, you can't go wrong!

Kristin Atchley
kristina at norman.k12.ok.us<mailto:kristina at norman.k12.ok.us>


Also, as an investigator, I would not want a school staff's presence in the room to influence the child's responses to questions.
I worked as a Child Welfare Specialist at OKDHS for 7 years.  Yes, it is true that if you sit in on an interview, you can be subpoenaed to testify.

mpierce at benningtonisd.org<mailto:mpierce at benningtonisd.org>


We do not set in on those interviews.  I would not want to put staff or myself in a place where it may lead having to go to court over something one of us heard in an interview.  Maybe DHS could explain that to your superintendent.
vmiller at haileyville.k12.ok.us<mailto:vmiller at haileyville.k12.ok.us>


It's my understanding that you have the right to sit in, but whoever is in the interview is subject to being subpoenaed to testify.
awood at buffaloschool.net<mailto:awood at buffaloschool.net>

I have always left it up to the student and what they feel most comfortable with.  I had one yesterday and she said she wanted to talk to the DHS worker alone.
kpatterson at kingfisher.k12.ok.us<mailto:kpatterson at kingfisher.k12.ok.us>


Bridge Creek Elementary also requires that a school counselor be present for DHS interviews if possible.

Tanya Flauding
Counselor and District ELL Coordinator
Bridge Creek Elementary
2209 E. Sooner Road
Blanchard, OK 73010
Phone 405-387-3681
Fax 405-387-2419
tflauding at bridgecreek.k12.ok.us<mailto:tflauding at bridgecreek.k12.ok.us>


Moore has a policy that a counselor or administrator must be in the room.

Kristy Hernandez, M.Ed.
Director of Student Services
Moore Public Schools
405-735-4298
kristyhernandez at mooreschools.com<mailto:kristyhernandez at mooreschools.com>


From: Counselors [mailto:counselors-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 9:25 AM
To: counselors at lists.onenet.net<mailto:counselors at lists.onenet.net>
Subject: [Counselors] DHS interviews with children at school

What is your policy regarding DHS interviews with students?  We have always allowed them access to the student without an employee present for the interview.  My superintendent has now mandated that all interviews have a counselor or certified staff present...the DHS worker yesterday was not happy with this.  We do not have a policy that reflects someone has to be present but he wants to move to that.  So I am not clear on what the regulations are at this point.  I have made a call to DHS but I have not heard back from them.  Any guidance would be appreciated!

Thanks!

--

Go Tigers!!



Stacey Marchino, MA, LPC

Director of District Student Services

Cleveland Public Schools

918-358-2210<tel:9183582210> x 512

918-358-2141<tel:9183582141> fax
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From counselors at lists.onenet.net  Wed Jan 25 14:08:19 2017
From: counselors at lists.onenet.net (OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board)
Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2017 14:08:19 -0600
Subject: [Counselors] DHS interviews with children at school
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I have always weighed in on want the student needs and  is comfortable with.  I would not want a student to have to be alone if they need a safe person with them during an interview.  
Mary Beth Lykins
Counselor: 10-12, alpha HAN - PA
Booker T. Washington High School
Office: 918.925.1019
FAX: 918.925.1001
lykinma at tulsaschools.org

send attendance notifications to: BTW_attendance at tulsaschools.org
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Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 10:29 AM
To: counselors at lists.onenet.net
Subject: Re: [Counselors] DHS interviews with children at school

My principal prefers that I am not in the room during the interview to take the liability off of me in case I hear something and then have to testify in court. I usually wait outside or nearby in the office while they talk to the student in my office. As far as I know we do not have a policy on this topic.

From: Counselors [mailto:counselors-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 9:02 AM
To: counselors at lists.onenet.net
Subject: [Counselors] DHS interviews with children at school

What is your policy regarding DHS interviews with students?  We have always allowed them access to the student without an employee present for the interview.  My superintendent has now mandated that all interviews have a counselor or certified staff present...the DHS worker yesterday was not happy with this.  We do not have a policy that reflects someone has to be present but he wants to move to that.  So I am not clear on what the regulations are at this point.  I have made a call to DHS but I have not heard back from them.  Any guidance would be appreciated!

Thanks!

--

Go Tigers!!



Stacey Marchino, MA, LPC

Director of District Student Services

Cleveland Public Schools

918-358-2210<tel:9183582210> x 512

918-358-2141<tel:9183582141> fax



From counselors at lists.onenet.net  Wed Jan 25 14:50:38 2017
From: counselors at lists.onenet.net (OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board)
Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2017 20:50:38 +0000
Subject: [Counselors] Counselor Alumni Summer Institute Tuesday,
 June 27 through Friday, June 30 at Quartz Mountain Lodge
Message-ID: <mailman.1367.1485377526.1898.counselors@lists.onenet.net>

PLEASE READ AS OUR OPTIONS HAVE CHANGED:  THE REGISTRATION LINK IS NOT OPEN!

Good afternoon,

Read and get prepared!  Save the date and get your moola lined up!

Our summer institute is Tuesday, June 27, through Friday, June 30 at Quartz Mountain Lodge.  Please note the changed days!  We will start Tuesday evening around 4:30.

The cost to attend is $75.00 a person.  We will take PO's or checks.  PO's/checks are to be made payable to: Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

On the registration form there will be a place for you to put your PO/check number.  I will send another email when registration is open.

The registration fee pays for your room and meals.  You will have a room to yourself.

Remember I will send an email when the registration link is open.  I just wanted to let you know about the payment - PO's/check.

If you have any questions, please send me an email, lnelson at osrhe.edu<mailto:lnelson at osrhe.edu> or call me on my cell 580.614.1328.

Lisa Nelson
Assistant Director of Student Preparation
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
lnelson at osrhe.edu<mailto:lnelson at osrhe.edu>
www.okhighered.org/student-prep<http://www.okhighered.org/student-prep>
Cell:  580.614.1328

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From counselors at lists.onenet.net  Fri Jan 27 12:29:34 2017
From: counselors at lists.onenet.net (OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board)
Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2017 18:29:34 +0000
Subject: [Counselors] Transgender Resources
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Would you please share any resources you have regarding transgender students?


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From counselors at lists.onenet.net  Fri Jan 27 16:44:48 2017
From: counselors at lists.onenet.net (OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board)
Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2017 22:44:48 +0000
Subject: [Counselors] Transgender Resources
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http://www.glsen.org/safespace

Glsen is a very good resource with the goal of making all k-12 school programs a safe space for our children to learn and grow. The resources and information share are great conversation starters and help us identify our biases and understanding of other humans.
Also:  Thrive LGBQT

Electa Hare-RedCorn, MSW LCSW-P
Academic Counselor/ Intern Program Administrator
Osage Nation Education Department
102 Buffalo Avenue
Hominy, OK 74035
Office (918) 287-9788
Cell (918)399-6999

http://www.nj.gov/dcf/adolescent/lgbtqi/Northern%20Region%20Pride%20Guide.pdf

Very thorough and very good!


I have googled stuff and found what I like.  I ran an alternative lifestyle group at my former school that was very successful.  I am starting one at my current school but my crazy schedule has delayed it a bit.  I would be more than happy to visit with you about what I do if you would like.  My cell is 405-323-2868.
staceymarchino at clevelandtigers.com<mailto:staceymarchino at clevelandtigers.com>


We have a group called GSA that seems to really help our students. It is a club at school. Here is an overview of the club:
A GSA club is a student-run club in a high school or middle school that brings together LGBTQI + and straight students to support each other, provide a safe place to socialize, and create a platform to fight for racial, gender, LGBTQ, and economic justice. "GSA" has historically stood for Gay-Straight Alliance, however many clubs have expanded the name of their clubs beyond the binary Gay-Straight terminology.
We have a lot of student involvement and students curious of where they fit in really seem to enjoy this group. They meet weekly.
http://www.okeq.org/transgender-support.html has additional resources
Another link I found:  https://gsanetwork.org/about-us

Shyanne Gatrost, M.S. School Counseling
9-10 Grade Counselor
Harding Charter Preparatory High School
3333 N. Shartel Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
405 – 606 – 8742
www.hardingcharterprep.org


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From counselors at lists.onenet.net  Mon Jan 30 13:35:31 2017
From: counselors at lists.onenet.net (OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board)
Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2017 13:35:31 -0600
Subject: [Counselors] Nat'l Career Planning Initiative
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Okay, I'm curious if any of you participate in the National Career Planning
Initiative.  It's a free survey that was recently sent out for freshman and
sophomore students to match them up with colleges and scholarships.

With our state resources, OK College Start and OK Career Guide, I was
wondering if any of you felt it a necessary to have students complete the
additional survey?

-- 
Lee Ann Morris
School Counselor

Balko School
RR 1 Box 37
Balko, OK 73931
Ph: 580-646-3385
Fx: 580-646-3499


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From counselors at lists.onenet.net  Tue Jan 31 09:51:10 2017
From: counselors at lists.onenet.net (OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board)
Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2017 09:51:10 -0600
Subject: [Counselors] Nat'l Career Planning Initiative
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I didn't. I honestly felt like it would cause the students and me to be
bombarded with massive amounts of mail/email/etc. I feel the other
resources are sufficient for us at this time.

On Mon, Jan 30, 2017 at 1:35 PM, OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion
Board <counselors at lists.onenet.net> wrote:

> Okay, I'm curious if any of you participate in the National Career
> Planning Initiative.  It's a free survey that was recently sent out for
> freshman and sophomore students to match them up with colleges and
> scholarships.
>
> With our state resources, OK College Start and OK Career Guide, I was
> wondering if any of you felt it a necessary to have students complete the
> additional survey?
>
> --
> Lee Ann Morris
> School Counselor
>
> Balko School
> RR 1 Box 37
> Balko, OK 73931
> Ph: 580-646-3385 <(580)%20646-3385>
> Fx: 580-646-3499 <(580)%20646-3499>
>
>
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Buffalo Public Schools <http://www.buffalo.k12.ok.us/>
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Phone: 580-735-2448 X234
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View my profile on LinkedIn. <http://www.linkedin.com/in/amberwood4>
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From counselors at lists.onenet.net  Tue Jan 31 11:01:20 2017
From: counselors at lists.onenet.net (OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board)
Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2017 17:01:20 +0000
Subject: [Counselors] Registration is coming soon for our Alumni Summer
 Institute June 27-June 30 at Quartz Mountain Lodge
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Registration is coming soon for our Counselor/Indian Ed Alumni Summer Institute June 27-June 30 at Quartz Mountain Lodge.  I will let you know when it is on our website to register.
I wanted to send you the agenda and other very important information that you will need when you register.

There will be a $75.00 registration fee and space will be limited to 75 people (that is all our budget allows)

The registration is going to ask for billing contact name, billing contact phone number, billing contact email address and your payment information.  You will have to select Check Number and put in the check number or Purchase Order and put in the PO number in order to finish your registration.  This along with your name, address, email and phone all have to be completed before you click submit.

This is what it says at the bottom of the registration form:

Please make checks payable to OSRHE and mail to:

Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
Attn: Theresa Battles, Student Preparation
655 Research Parkway, Suite 200
Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Questions? Contact lnelson at osrhe.edu or call 405.225.9257 (this is my office number which is forwarded to my cell phone, yes you can call my cell if you have that number)

Here is the agenda:

Tuesday, June 27:  Check in to rooms is at 3:30 and our welcome session will begin at 5:00

Wednesday, June 28: Questions and Answers from Lynn Jones, Executive Director of Accreditation, Shelly Ellis, Executive Director of Counseling, and Michelle Sutherland, Director of Prevention Services from
             State Department of Education;
Daniel Archer, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, OSRHE, information regarding concurrent enrollment;
 OK Promise updates and information with Carol Alexander;
College admissions panel

Thursday, June 29:  Mini Presentations (these are going to replace round table discussions- this is for you to share a best practice, or 2, with the whole group -15 to 20 minutes long);
         Tashina Tahdooahnippah will present best practices for college career readiness for PK-12th grades;
          More Mini Presentations to group;
                                  Indian Education Panel;
                                  More Mini Presentations to group

Friday, June 30:  Q & A with Chelsea Hunt, OSRHE, regarding OKcollegestart;
                           Oklahoma Teacher Connection- Collegiate Grants, Educators Rising, Lead Oklahoma, and Teach Oklahoma with Melissa Michie, OSRHE
Dismiss by 11:30.

Your room and meals are paid for (with part of the $75.00 registration fee).  You will have your own room.  Every evening is free to you to do as you wish.  Our sessions will end around 4:30.
We always have a great time and enjoy learning from others.

Again, I will let you know when our registration is live.  Please have all of the information ready when you register.
Please don't hesitate to call me if you have questions.

Lisa Nelson
Assistant Director of Student Preparation
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
lnelson at osrhe.edu<mailto:lnelson at osrhe.edu>
www.okhighered.org/student-prep<http://www.okhighered.org/student-prep>
Cell:  580.614.1328
Office:  405.225.9257

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From counselors at lists.onenet.net  Tue Jan 31 13:25:16 2017
From: counselors at lists.onenet.net (OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board)
Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2017 13:25:16 -0600
Subject: [Counselors] Nat'l Career Planning Initiative
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Looked at it. Stalked by them. Rejected them. Stalked by them. They left a
personal message without business name but  with a "877" number asking
return call. I called. I figured out who it was. I hung up as they were
asking all sorts of contact information just to "mark as not interested."

We opted out for the same reasons as you. We feel we are already being
served well.
Dana

On Mon, Jan 30, 2017 at 1:35 PM, OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion
Board <counselors at lists.onenet.net> wrote:

> Okay, I'm curious if any of you participate in the National Career
> Planning Initiative.  It's a free survey that was recently sent out for
> freshman and sophomore students to match them up with colleges and
> scholarships.
>
> With our state resources, OK College Start and OK Career Guide, I was
> wondering if any of you felt it a necessary to have students complete the
> additional survey?
>
> --
> Lee Ann Morris
> School Counselor
>
> Balko School
> RR 1 Box 37
> Balko, OK 73931
> Ph: 580-646-3385 <(580)%20646-3385>
> Fx: 580-646-3499 <(580)%20646-3499>
>
>
> **Confidentiality**-This email (including attachments) may contain
> confidential, proprietary, and privileged information.  Any unauthorized
> disclosure or use is prohibited.  If you received this email in error,
> please notify the sender and delete this email from your system.  Thank you.
>
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-- 
Dana Martin, M.Ed.
11th & 12th Counselor
Guymon High School
PO Box 1307
2002 N. James
Guymon, OK 73942
(580) 338-4350
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