Hello Bulldogs!

We hope that you are well as we all try and get through this challenging time together. We want to provide you with helpful resources while we are practicing social distancing. We created this page to provide you with some information, resources and activities. We are thinking of you and will be here to help you as much as we can. School counselors aim to support all students in the areas of career, academic and social/emotional development. While we are implementing means of doing so remotely, we encourage students and their families to seek out additional resources related to their needs.

We will successfully navigate this matter together. Here are some gentle reminders as we move forward:

1. Separate what is in your control from what is not. There are steps you can take, such as washing your hands thoroughly, practicing social distancing, limiting your consumption of news and taking your vitamins.

2. Do what helps you feel safe. This will vary from person to person. Perhaps calling a friend or family member, watching a funny movie or being creative is helpful. Just take care not to isolate yourself.

3. Challenge yourself to stay present. You may find yourself worrying not only about the current situation but also what’s to come. Gently give yourself permission to come back to the present moment. Notice the sights and sounds around you. Practicing mindfulness activities is one way to stay grounded.

4. Stay connected with your circle. Pick up the phone and talk to a trusted friend about how you are feeling. If you are particularly anxious, or struggling with your mental health, it is okay to reach out to a mental health professional for help.

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During this time, you are all expected to be on top of your work while you are all home. Please reach out to your teachers directly in regards to assignments. Check your Schoology and/or any other online platform that your teachers may be using during this time of distance learning. It is your responsibility to check-in with your teachers, complete your assignments, and manage your time at home. If you need a counselor's help regarding academics, please reach out to us via email. This can be found on the Home or Contact page.

Please remember to also set aside some down time for yourself! Read a book for fun, listen to some music, play some video games, learn a new skill, bake a cake, do some yoga, or try something you always wanted to.

Let's make the most out of this Bulldogs!

Bulldogs please take note that we will get through this school year together and you should not feel overwhelmed when it comes to information regarding courses/classes for this year or for the following school year. Although we do not have all the answers, Klein ISD is working diligently to make sure there is a plan in place as to how to go about course selection,course verification, and scheduling. If you still have questions regarding the course selection process, please reach out to your grade level counselor via email. This can be found on the Home or Contact page.

***Remember that you also have information about courses in your grade level course in SCHOOLOGY.

Schoology is where your counselors will be posting information regarding course selection. Please visit click on the blue folder once in your grade level course in Schoology and look at the various resources/information to help calm your worries about the course selection process.

Students need to understand that any information and activity they put out on the web can come back to haunt them/become public. Online information is almost impossible to completely get rid of once out there. When it comes to interactions online, students tend to forget that their words are just as effective online as they are in person. Students need to keep in mind that the words they choose make an impact on the receiver, even if it’s just a joke or unintentional. Everything students say online they should honor as if they were speaking the words out loud. Treat others the way you want to be treated on and off the screen.

***Students please note that your administrators are still receiving bark alerts if there is inappropriate conversations, images being shared between friends or anything else that the system alerts as inappropriate or alarming. Administration is also reaching out to your parents or guardians in regards to these alerts.

When stress strikes, try one of these techniques for a quick cool-down:

1. Change the environment: Do something pleasurable or relaxing for a little while such as reading, watching TV, or taking a shower. Step outside for a few minutes and get some fresh air.

2. Practice breathing exercises: Focus on your breath, pushing all other thoughts aside. Be conscious of the breath coming in and going out; focus on the sensation of inhaling and exhaling.

3. Meditate: This does not mean sitting crossed leg on the floor and burning incense. Meditation is really about quieting the mind. Not reacting; just noticing. Even a minute can make a difference. Be in the moment noticing everything around you and just observe without reacting.

4. Pray: Often, one’s faith can be a comfort. Saying a small prayer or series of prayers can be calming.

5. Do relaxation exercises:Sometimes known as progressive muscle relaxation, practice tensing and then releasing each of your muscle groups. If your body is physiologically relaxed, then you can’t be stressed.

6. Go walking or running:Exercise can be a great stress reliever. It helps you blow off steam and releases endorphins. Take a walk or go running. This will provide some perspective so you can return in a new frame of mind.

7. Practice a rhythmic activity:Walking or running are great rhythmic activities that readjust your focus and relieve stress. You can also drum on a table with your hands or a few pencils.

8. Immerse yourself in a creative outlet: Doing something creative that you enjoy like cooking, baking, art or photography can take you away from the stress at hand. For example, cooking or baking requires focus, concentration and physical activity—especially if you are making bread or rolling out dough.

9. Express your feelings: Write your stress away in a journal, take out your colored pencils and paper and focus your concentration on drawing, or have coffee with a trusted friend and just talk.

10. Be in the moment with one of your senses: Sight, smell, sound, and taste—you’ll be amazed how quickly the stress melts away when you focus on just one of them. Eat something that you crave and savor each bite. Light a scented candle and breathe in your favorite scent. Listen to a wonderful piece of music and let it take you away. Look at something beautiful in your surrounding that makes you stop and stare.

If one method doesn’t work for you, try another. Learning to cool down takes practice. Be patient with yourself and you will reap the benefits.