The high school years tend to be the most demanding on our resource of time. Students try to master the art of balance by fitting in sports, arts, hobbies, homework, family time, friend time, drivers ed, SAT, ACT, and applying to college. Parents strive to set phone limits, driving boundaries, curfews, reasonable bed times, and family dinners. Sometimes, in the midst of all of this organized chaos, there seems little time to talk about how we make smart decisions as students enter adulthood. How do we teach our students to make good decisions and support one another even if opinions differ? How often do we ask them if they are completely comfortable making a different decision than their friends? If the answer is no, then have they found the right friends?
Even though at this age, it may seem that our teenagers need us less, the reality contradicts that notion. Yes, some can drive themselves to play rehearsal and sports practice, pick up dinner on their way home, do their own laundry, and make their own meals. At the same time, they really need to hear that we are in their corner, not here to lecture and scold, but to listen and brainstorm. High school students need to know we are here, all they need to do is give us a sign. It is our collective responsibility to help them on their journey into adulthood. Because as they say, it takes a village.
Coming Up:
Tuesday, November 1st, 6:30 pm at Stonehill College: Financial Aid 101
Thursday, December 3rd: December 3rd SAT Registration Deadline
Friday, November 4th: December 10th ACT Registration Deadline
Saturday, November 5th: SAT (at other testing locations)
Thursday, December 8th: 6:30 pm: College Admissions Night in the auditorium
Alternative Options to College Fair in the cafeteria
Friday, December 16th: 7:45 am: Coffee with Counselors: Explaining PSAT results
