Leakey ISD

Bluebonnet Children's Center Resources

by Shirley Sliter | January 8, 2010

Blubonnet Children's Center has some great resources for personal safety of our students. RAINN provides information on ways for high school teens and young adults to reduce the risk of sexual assault. "It's Not Just Jenna" DVD is about the . . . read more

ASVAB CAREER EXPLORATION FOR JUNIORS

by Shirley Sliter | November 12, 2009

Twenty-eight juniors took the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude and Battery tests) on Thursday, Nov 12th. This vocational test is offered free to each school district. Many people think this is just a test to see if you qualify for the . . . read more

HELPING TEENS AVOID DRUGS

"Power to Succeed Program"

by Shirley Sliter | October 22, 2009

As a kickoff activity for "Red Ribbon Week" ,which is celebrated in schools all over the United States, Leakey ISD is presenting the "Power to Succeed". This presentation is part of the "Aim For Success" program on Abstinence, which has been . . . read more

A GOOD START FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS

by Shirley Sliter | August 28, 2009

Hugh Jackson Brown Jr. said, "The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today", and parents can help their children do their best by trying a few of these simple things at home. 1--Follow a routine at home. This will prepare . . . read more

IDENTIFYING YOUR CHILD'S STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES

by Shirley Sliter | April 15, 2009

Parents can help their children recognize their own strengths and understand their weaknesses. Doing both of these can help build self confidence. They are based on how a child feels about himself as a result of what other people have told . . . read more

"A" IS FOR ATTITUDE

A positive attitude can help you do better in school

by Shirley Sliter | December 15, 2008

With a New Year only a few weeks away and thoughts of a New Year's Resolution already brewing in our heads, now is the time to think about a positive attitude in school or at work. The ways a person acts in school or work is a good . . . read more

DEALING WITH BULLIES

You Aren't Helpless

by Shirley Sliter | November 25, 2008

What is Bullying anyway? "Bullying" is another name for harassment. Bullying can be physical--one or more students hurting another. More often, bullying is verbal and includes persistent threatening. teasing, ridicule or talking about another . . . read more

Don't Know Where to Turn For Help?

Try these useful links--

by Shirley Sliter | November 10, 2008

Below are some websites that I've used when a professional person is unavailable. ADD/ADHD http://add.about.com Taking ADD to School http:www.addinschool.com/ DIVORCE http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/feelings/divorce.html . . . read more

Preparing for College

New Website from Dept. of Education

by Shirley Sliter | October 20, 2008

Hey Senior and Parents, check out this new website! New “Preparing for College” Website The U.S. Department of Education recently unveiled a new website that aims to motivate students with inspirational stories and information about . . . read more

Strategies of Success

Elementary Guidance Program 08-09

by Shirley Sliter | September 22, 2008

2008-09 Outline for Elementary Guidance K-5 ♥ September--CHOICES AND ACCOUNTABLITY October-- GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT November-- RESPECT December-- INTEGRITY January-- . . . read more

WHAT DOES A SCHOOL COUNSELOR DO?

What is School Guidance and Counseling?

by Shirley Sliter | September 22, 2008

In Leakey ISD, the guidance and counseling program is based on the Texas Education Agency's "Comprehensive Guidance Program for Texas Public Schools". It is designed to encourage the optimum development of each individual student in the . . . read more

SENIORS-IT'S NEVER TOO EARLY

Start the college application process now.

by Shirley Sliter | September 2, 2008

With college admission just around the corner, there are certain guidelines to be aware of after you have chosen a particular college, technical school, or university. 1--Request your application for admission early to at least 3 . . . read more

Parent Alert

Teen Prescription Drug Use

by Shirley Sliter | March 17, 2008

There are three classes of prescription drugs that are most commonly abused by teenagers: Painkillers -(prescribed to treat pain)including codeine, morphine, Vicodin, Tylenol with codeine, OxyContin and Percocet. . . . read more

STEP BY STEP FOR COLLEGE

Let's Get Ready!

by Shirley Sliter | February 27, 2008

Seniors--check out the web site nextSTEPmag.com Some great ideas for college--- Focus on yourself Make a Decision Gear Up for College read more

New Policy for a Serious Problem

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

by Shirley Sliter | February 6, 2008

Last session ,the Legislature signed HB 121 which mandates that all public schools in Texas enact a Teen Dating and Violence Program. This month's Aim for Success bulletin has a great checklist for parents to use. . . . read more

Grab Bag Guidance Gr. 4-12

Formula to Help You Cope

by Shirley Sliter | January 28, 2008

C are for Yourself and others O pen Up and Communicate P ositive Thinking E press emotions When coping, it is very important not to hurt yourself, hurt others, or destroy property. It is important to not only . . . read more

Working Together for School Success K-3

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