Welcome to Shepard’s School   Counseling Program

 

            Hello, I am Angela Teal, the school counselor at Shepard IB Middle School.  This is my 14th year at Shepard.  I am available to help you and your child have a successful school year.  As a school counselor, I work with parents and students in many ways through a program of numerous services.  Each service is aimed at helping children learn and develop to their highest potential.  Some of the services in The School Counseling Program are:

 

·         Group counseling is an opportunity for students to help each other and share ideas about specific issues, such as problem solving and peer relationships.

 

·         Individual sessions assist students with a variety of educational and/or personal concerns.

 

·         Peer Mediation is designed for students to help solve problems among their peers.

 

·         Conflict Resolution is resolving a conflict among students and myself as the mediator.  

 

·         Referrals are made upon request to help students and their families receive assistance from other programs and services in the school system and from agencies outside the school.

 

            These are a few of the services I offer you and your child.  If you have questions or wish to see me about your child, please do not hesitate to contact me at 560-2680 or angela.teal@dpsnc.net

 

 

 
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    Teen Court is an alternative court that gives misdemeanor offenses a second chance.  This is a real court run by youth volunteers of our community.  The Teen Court in Durham has been in existence for over 10 years and has been successful in providing a quality service to the court system and community.  This is also a great way for our students to participate in Community and Service which is an IB requirement.  Teen Court meets every Thursday at the Durham County Courthouse, 201 East Main Street (2nd floor) from 6pm – 7:30pm. 

    Shodor Workshops for Math, Technology Skills

    Shodor is offering workshops to increase math and computer skills for middle and high school students this fall.  They are:

    • SUCCEED – Saturday Explorations at Shodor and North Carolina Central University, for 6th- through 8th-graders. Meets on Saturdays from Oct. 10 through Nov. 14 and Feb. 20 through March 27. Workshop titles include Defining 21st Century Workforce Skills, System Modeling, Agent Modeling, System Administration, Web Design, and Database Design.

    Further information on these workshops is available at http://www.shodor.org/calandar.

    Nueva Vista “Expanding Educational Horizons for Hispanic Youth” this is an educational program for Hispanic student in the 7th, 8th, and 9th grade and their parents.  This will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2009 from 9am-12pm at the NC School of Science and Math.  You may register at www.ncssm.edu/admissions or for more information visit the website at www.ncssm.edu

    Monday, October 26 is a workday; students are not to come to school.

    The next Parent Forum will be held on Tuesday, October 27 at 6:00.  The topic is “Motivating Your Student.”

    College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) is a great resource in helping parents and students prepare for college.  Parents can get information on how to plan, apply and pay for college.  Students can find college and career resources.  www.CFNC.org is your one source for college information!

    JORDAN HIGH SCHOOL

    Presents

    The Showcase of Schools:

    Events for Current 8th Graders & Their Parents

    CAMPUS TOURS

    School Tours will be held on the following Thursday mornings: November 19th, December 3rd, December 10th, and December 17th.  The tours will begin in the Media Center at 9:30 a.m. and will conclude around 10:15 a.m.  Parents and students do not need to register to attend a tour.  (PLEASE NOTE:  This is merely a tour of Jordan High School – there is no presentation.)

    8th GRADE PARENT NIGHT

    Jordan High School will hold their annual 8th Grade Parent Night on Wednesday, December 9th at 6:30 p.m. in the JHS auditorium.  Freshman Academy counselors, teachers, and administrators will present information on the Academy program and Jordan High School in general, and will be available for questions at the conclusion of the presentation.  Please make plans to attend this informative parent meeting.

    INTERESTED PARTICIPANTS SHOULD PARTICIPATE IN BOTH THE TOUR AND THE 8th GRADE PARENT NIGHT. THESE EVENTS WILL NOT BE DUPLICATED LATER IN THE YEAR!

    For more information, please contact Spencer Hawkins at spencer.hawkins@dpsnc.net (or 919-560-3912, ext. 12287) or Cherice Artis at cherice.artis@dpsnc.net or (919-560-3912, ext. 12234). E-mail is preferred but we will happily return phone messages too!

    Boost Programs



    Boost
    The BOOST program accepts rising fifth and sixth graders in Durham Public Schools who have a strong interest in science into this multi-year program to help you develop your love of science and start you on a career path in medicine.

    Boost XL
    BOOST XL is a multi-year program for rising 7th graders who have a strong interest and aptitude in science and are ready to participate in team-based scientific research. It continues all the way through 9th grade.

    Boost XXL
    BOOST XXL is a multi-year program for rising 8th & 9th graders who have a strong interest and aptitude in science and are ready to participate in team-based scientific research. The program continues through 12th grade.


    For more information please go to this website: https://community.duke.edu/duke/boost/program.php

    I will continue to keep you abreast on other opportunities that come along!

    Please contact me with any questions or concerns.

    You can reach me at 560-2680 or angela.teal@dpsnc.net

     
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