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Social Emotional Learning
Our counselors and social worker support all students with social emotional learning. Character Strong is presented once a week to all students during Wildcat Hour. Character Strong involves student well being, belonging and engagement lessons.
Academics
Counselors work with students, teachers, parents and school administration to address academic concerns/solutions.
**In August, students are issued a macbook to complete work. Parents should.....
**In August, students are issued a macbook to complete work. Parents should.....
Create a "charging" station at home. Macbooks should be plugged in overnight as they are used every day in class. Chargers should remain at home.
Talk to your student about only using macbooks for schoolwork. DO NOT sync an apple ID to the macbook.
Create a Canvas "pairing code" to help you stay "in the know" about your child's missing assignments and grades. Middle school is where positive study habits are created for high school and beyond.
See the SMSD Canvas link below for more information: https://www.smsd.org/academics/digital-learning-initiative/programs/canvas
Career Readiness
Counselors create opportunities to introduce career pathways to students. Counselors help students create an academic plan so students have an active role in their future.
Parents, enter your contact information here if you are willing to share your professional path with our students during our Westridge Career Day Event. We will confirm your availability when the date of our career fair is selected.
Meet the Westridge Student Services Team
Mrs. Antoinette Covington, 7th grade Counselor
Mrs. Covington graduated with a B.A. in the Administration of Justice from The University of Missouri- Kansas City. She served as a School Resource Officer (SRO) with the Overland Park Police Department for 20 years. She last served as an SRO at Shawnee Mission North High School. During that time, she completed a Master's Degree in school counseling at Kansas State University. She is married with 5 sons. Mrs. Covington looks forward to helping students develop a plan for a happy and healthy life.
Phone: 913-993-1214
Email: antoinettecovington@smsd.org
Mrs. Kendyl Nicholson, 8th grade Counselor
Mrs. Nicholson graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City with a master's degree in school counseling. She is married with one son. She enjoys playing pickball, performing in a choir and traveling to the beach with her family.
Phone: 913-993-1219
Email: kendylnicholson@smsd.org
Mrs. Shelby Furnas, 7th & 8th Grade Social Worker
Mrs. Furnas comes to Westridge with several years of experience working at the high school level. She is married with one daughter and enjoys baking and photography.
Phone: 913-993-1247
Email: shelbyfurnas@smsd.org
Student Information
School Clubs (revised 9/2024)
Academic Support is Monday -Thursday 3:50 to 4:30pm in the cafeteria. Bus passes are available.
Community Supports
Kansas Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-922-5330
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or 988 [Text]
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