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This week is Gifted and Talented Awareness week in the state of MN.  To bring awareness around the social emotional needs of GT kids I shared this article today with the JHS staff.   “Helping Gifted Students Move Beyond Perfectionism” is from the November issue of Teaching for  High Potential.   It is a short and helpful article that addresses an i ssue I frequently hear about from teachers - how to support gifted  perfectionists.  The article does a good job of explaining that merely  saying “Chill out” isn’t helpful (just like telling a depressed  student to “Just be happy” wouldn’t work).  Last week Lori Schultz and I were at the National Association for  Gifted Children Conference in Florida and we are excited to work with  you and our students with our new ideas.  Feel free to ask us about our  experience at the conference and the sessions we went to!  

Check out these recent articles: The 4 Biggest Mistakes Students Make When Applying to College from the Washington Post Make Sure You Get Best College Recommendation Letter

Students who are interested in earning an Honors Diploma at graduation should stop by C20 or the Career Center to pick up an application and a flyer.  There will be an information meeting for seniors during homeroom on November 16th in room C20 .  I am taking Honors Diploma applications through the end of trimester two.  Students can apply at any time during their time at JHS.  If you want more information go to this link  to read about the Honors Diploma program and to get the application form or you could watch this video about our Honors Diploma program.  

Early application deadlines are approaching!  I know many of you are working on your essays with Mr. Levi ski. Two more articles with advice for writing college admissions essays: https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/five-underutilized-ways-to-give-yourself-an-advantage-with-your-college-essay/2016/10/09/56d1c156-8dd6-11e6-875e-2c1bfe943b66_stor y.html http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/education/collegeconnection/2016/10/09/ways-make-college-application-essay-stand/91784442/ Good luck and may the force with you!

This is the time of year where I get lots of questions about the Honors Diploma.  Please watch this video or read this flyer if you are interested.  Every year students get upset if they don't qualify.  If you want to qualify please plan ahead.  It is hard to get 36 credits in AP/Honors courses if you don't plan ahead.  Please email me if you'd like an advising appointment to plan for how you can earn an Honors Diploma.  Good luck.

This is the season of college applications!  Here are some recent articles with advice from the experts of what you should do.  Good luck! http://bangordailynews.com/2016/09/30/education/6-tips-for-getting-the-best-recommendation-letters-for-college/ http://collegeadmissionsstrategies.com/five-ways-avoid-cringe-worthy-essay/ http://www.thephoto-news.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20161002/EXPERTS01/140529945/0/FRONTPAGE/College-Admissions-Expert-Elizabeth-Levine:-College-Essay-Writing