PERSONAL/SOCIAL
VAPING/SMOKING
Smoke Free Teen provides different tools to help you quit smoking.
MENTAL HEALTH
Change to Chill has information on mental health and self care.
Child Mind Institute Being a teenager isn’t easy. These evidence-based resources teach a set of mental health skills that can help now and for the rest of your life.
Information and tips on a variety of physical and mental health topics pertaining to teens.
ONLINE/SOCIAL MEDIA
NetSmartz How to be smart and stay safe online.
GRIEF
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT/ANGER MANAGEMENT
FRIENDSHIP
ACADEMIC
TUTORING/HOMEWORK HELP
If you need help in any of your classes, talk with your classroom teacher! Teachers are typically available after school 3:25-4 Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays to help their students.
The Dakota Dreams Online Tutoring Program provides free online tutoring to K–12 students in South Dakota in the subjects of English/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Parents can register students for virtual one-on-one tutoring sessions using a simple and secure online platform. Once registered, sessions can either be pre-scheduled or accessed on-demand. All sessions are taught by university students already accepted into the School of Education at Northern State University or Black Hills State University.
HOMEWORK HELP
The Teen Center is now offering an after-school homework help program on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 3:45 – 4:30 and can assist with all subjects.
*If you are not a current member at the Club you can attend as a "drop-in" for $1.
If your student struggles with completing homework or could be more efficient check out these resources.
4 Ways to Make Homework Easier
Find more Helpful Articles under the School Stuff and Study Tips tabs
6 Ways to Study Better for a Test
Find more Helpful Articles under the School Stuff and Study Tips tabs
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CAREER/COLLEGE
When people say it’s never too early to start preparing for college, they’re right! Check out MS college and career guide here .
JA Inspire: What happens when thousands of middle school students come together to explore careers of the future in South Dakota? JA Inspire happens! This dynamic career development experience gives middle school students access to high-growth careers and area employers, post-secondary education opportunities, and interactive career activities. Check out the virtual fair. *Use your student email to log in. You will not need a password. **Virtual fair format works best on computer, not ipad.
Career Launch provides middle school students with career exploration.
SDMyLife is an online career exploration and academic program for South Dakota students and educators. We are here to help students become prepared for life after high school. SDMyLife's goal is to help students understand how their interests, skills, and knowledge relate to real-world academic and career opportunities. SDMyLife is packed with activities, resources and information to help students in each step along the way. E-mail Mrs. Hoffman for your log in information!
Occupational Outlook Handbook includes information about the nature of work, working conditions, training and education, earnings and job outlook for hundreds of different occupations in the United States.