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RCSD School Counseling Department Website
Verywell Family Website
Advice for parenting your Tween
Articles on everything from bullying and girl drama to use/misuse of technology
https://www.verywellfamily.com/tweens-4157364
Mental Health Awareness
How do I know the difference between normal teenage behaviors and ones I should be concerned about?
https://www.pennmedicine.org/updates/blogs/health-and-wellness/2017/may/teens-mental-health
See Social Emotional tab for links to local Mental Health clinics and supports
Check out what we are doing on Naviance!
Link to Naviance on the RCSD School Counselor pages
RIT K-12 University Programs for Kids
There are many free or reduced cost programs available at RIT for RCSD students of all ages
There are both summer and school year programming available for students
https://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/k12/programs-interest.php
Restorative Practices
We use the restorative questions to help students take responsibility for their actions, and to heal their relationships with each other
https://www.parenttoday.org/bringing-the-lessons-of-restorative-justice-home/
Study Skills and Habits of Mind
Study skills and organizational skills are very important for your Junior High student
Here are some tips:
https://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/study-skills-for-middle-school-and-beyond/
Try out the free tutoring videos on the Khan Academy for a variety of subjects
Healthy Habits and Exercise
Kids are healthier and happier when they follow these guidelines
Eat well, sleep well and get exercise each day
Practice good hygiene
Have nutritious meals and snacks, cut down on the sugar, salt and fats when making food choices
Be safe with sports equipment, and wear helmets when riding bikes and skateboards
Make good personal choices
Check out City R-Centers for youth sports and activities
Sports Requalification is now online!
The Rochester City School District is now offering the convenience of online registration for sports programming through FamilyID. FamilyID is a secure registration platform that provides a user-friendly way to register for district sports programs. You enter your information only once for each family member for use with multiple programs.
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