Heidi Raasch
5RO School Counselor
Send a Message: hraasch@gced.k12.mn.us
Whitney Bartholome
5RO School Counselor
(7th and 8th grade)
Send a Message:
wbartholome@gced.k12.mn.us
Resources & Basic Needs
- Housing & Homelessness
- Economic Support & Basic Needs
- Mental Health
- Goodhue County HHS
- PIIC Prairie Island Family Services (651-385-2554)
- Fernbrook Family Center
- Crisis Response for Southeast Minnesota
- MNSure
- Crisis Numbers Cheat Sheet
- Psychology Today (search for a provider)
- Care Solace
- Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault
Academic Information
- Graduation Requirements (COMING SOON)
- Post Secondary Education Options
- Trades/Unions/Apprenticeships
- Driver's Ed
College Planning Information/Resources
- Financial Aid
- College Search Websites
Tips for Online Student Success (K-6)
Make sure your student has adequate supervision:
Are they logged on during the appropriate class times?
Is their camera on?
Are they participating?
Create a routine:
Set alarms if you need help remembering.
Plan in advance!
Make sure your student has regular mealtimes.
Build in movement breaks!
Quiet learning space:
Create a specific space for your student to learn/set up their materials.
Is it quiet and free from distraction?
Communication with your student's teachers:
Reach out when things come up.
Respond to school/teacher communication (phone/email/etc.).
Partner with teachers and staff to help your student be as successful as they can be!
Tips for Online Student Success (7-12)
Don't procrastinate:
Complete the alloted amount of assignments for each week.
Break them down into smaller chunks to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
Break them down into daily tasks rather than looking at the whole week ahead.
Create a routine:
Set specific days/times for class work and stick to it.
Build in meal and movement breaks.
Use a planner.
Ask for help if needed!
Communicate:
Take advantage of teachers' office hours!
Ask for help/more information when needed.
Reach out to your classmates.
Respond to emails/communication from your teachers.
Caregiver responsibilty:
Know what your learner is up to!
Communicate with teachers and school staff.
Check in with your student and review their progress/engagement.