High School Counseling Newsletter

Ryan Haynes
ryanh@isb.ac.th

All Grades

It’s that time of year when families start thinking about summer holiday plans. If you’d like to learn more about the various programs available, you can access a database of summer enrichment programs in Naviance. Watch this brief video to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSZ4wAqgGHc&feature=youtu.be&hd=1

If you apply to summer programs or are moving at the end of the year and applying to other schools, please complete the document request form linked here and turn in to the HS Counseling office at least 3 days in advance if any documents are needed to support the student’s application.

Grade12

Just a reminder to students who plan to attend university in Japan, Korea, India, Australia, or New Zealand, there will be a final Senior Seminar on March 27 during Panther Block to go over the application process.  

As seniors’ time winds down here at ISB and they prepare for Mock Exams in a few weeks, we also hope they can enjoy time with family and friends.  

Grade 11

Junior Conferences are winding down! If your student hasn’t scheduled this, they should see Khun Jan in the HS Counseling Office as soon as possible. All 11th grade students should have had their Junior Conference by the end of March.

We hope your students had an amazing GCW week. If the Junior Conference hasn’t been

If you haven’t checked out this amazing resource for all things college related, we encourage you to do so! https://sites.google.com/a/isb.ac.th/isb-hs-university-advising/ Use the menu on the left to search the site.

Grade 10

The semester is in full swing and students are taking care of their obligations.  Sometimes, with things moving quickly around here, priorities get moved around.  Don’t forget to have a supportive conversation with your son or daughter about their classes for next year, as registration will be opening in less than two weeks.  And, be sure to attend the Parent-Teacher Conferences next Friday, March 10th.  Be sure and check in with your student’s counselor!

Grade 9

In this past week all Grade 9 students met with school counselors to be informed of course options for Grade 10. A handful of students missed this due to sports, these students will be followed up with next week. The link below is the little presentation we put together. Within it includes planning sheets which students received as hard copies of on the day. We walked around answering questions as they were working on their sheet. We have encouraged them to access the online program of studies, especially when considering electives & prerequisites. Students sign up for courses through powerschool, registration opensMarch 15 -21. The courses are not first come, first served. 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PEZLII-UdFRckzEsLI0Vr_dNBuPo_LqDsXQ4l_Z6E6Q/edit?usp=sharing

University Visits

https://sites.google.com/a/isb.ac.th/isb-hs-university-advising/university-visit-calendar

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