Supply Lists Now Posted!
Supply lists for the 2017-18 school year are now posted on the New School Year Information page and as an attachment to this announcement.
Happy summer!
J. Graham Brown School
Meet Our Guidance Team
J. Graham Brown School Counseling Mission Statement
The mission of The J. Graham Brown School Counseling Program is to foster respect, individuality, awareness, and accountability in our students by providing systematic and comprehensive school counseling services. Academic, social, and career skills will be nurtured through direct and indirect services ensuring that all students reach their highest potential based on their unique needs and abilities.
The school counselor provides services and expertise to and for the student, teacher, parent, and the community.
Examples of services provided are:
- Advocating for ALL students.
- Developing Guidance Programs to meet students needs.
- Helping create a positive school environment where children can learn.
- Offering support during personal crisis.
- Improving communication between the home and school.
- Facilitating parent conferences.
- Identifying deterrents to learning and development.
- Facilitating individual and group counseling.
- Guiding students in selection of appropriate placement and course sequence.
- Offering College and Career guidance.
- Leading Transition Planning
- Coordinating efforts and referrals with other school based resources and community agencies.
When Should Parents Contact Their Child's School Counselor?
- Concerns about student achievement
- Special needs and considerations
- Early discussion and indentification of a crisis
- Family or student difficulties or concerns
- Peer relationships
- Correct placement in classes and sequences
- Information related to future career and college planning
- Arranging teacher or student conferences
- Information about post-secondary financial assistance and scholarships
- New school registration and orientation
- Test Interpretation
Parents can call the school counselor any time they have a concern for their child to schedule a conference.
Announcements
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FAFSA info
Seniors! If you haven't completed your FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, there is still a small window of opportunity. See the attached documents for instructions and best practices.
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Important News from UofL!!
Upcoming deadlines:
· December 15 is the deadline to apply for mentored scholarships and guaranteed entrance programs, Trustees' and Porter scholarships, and the honors program.
· Apply for UofL Housing by January 4 to be considered for the first round of room selection. You will receive an e-mail in January confirming the date on which you will select your room assignment.
· On February 20, registration for freshman orientation will open. So, mark your calendar and plan on registering early to secure your desired orientation session date.
SACSCOC notified the university that our accreditation continues but that a one-year probationary period will be imposed immediately with a potential extension of an additional year. It is important to note that this in no way reflects on the quality of our curriculum or our core academic strengths. The commission’s decision to impose probation will not affect your degrees, federal funding (including financial aid available to students), or research grants awarded to faculty. We promised you and your families that we would provide a high-quality educational experience, and that commitment continues. The probation focuses specifically on issues related to the Board of Trustees, including its membership, selection and evaluation of the university president, external influence and Board of Trustees dismissal.
The University of Louisville continues to be accredited. We are a strong institution with a great track record of demonstrating compliance in all areas of review by our accrediting agency. We have much to be proud of, and we will do all that we can to meet the challenges set forth by SACSCOC.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions. I wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season.Guidance Program -
Earn Dual Credit with WKU!
Juniors and Seniors:
Interested in an online dual credit course through WKU? Go here for more information: www.wku.edu/dualcredit/online. You must apply to WKU first at www.wku.edu/dualcredit/apply. Then choose your classes! Classes start in January!
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Seniors: Attend JCTC this year! No charge!
Senior students at The Brown School can receive up to 9 hours of dual credit (both high school AND college credit) free of charge. Please see the attached instruction sheet on how to apply. Then, contact Maia Langley at maia.langley@kctcs.edu to set up a time to choose your classes.
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Talking to Students About Violence in the News
With the events in Orlando, Baton Rouge, St. Paul, Dallas and Nice, we may get questions about how parents or teachers should talk to children about violence. Below is a resource that has some good strategies and ideas.
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