COUNSELING OFFICE - Prairie du Chien School District

COUNSELING OFFICE

CESA #3's Tom Martin will be speaking with our Sophomore and Junior students, Thursday, May 10th at 3:00pm in the HS Auditorium about the work based Youth Apprenticeship program. Parents are encouraged to attend.

MALE SENIORS: Remember you have 30 days after your 18th birthday to register for Selective Services. You can register at www.sss.gov. It is a law; you must register!

Counselor's Newsletter - Spring 2012

Do you wonder what Military life is lke?

SSG Chris Coder from the Army National Guard is offering an opportunity for students to experience what Military life is like! There are no obligations. No Fee. Transportation and food will provided.

March 2 Sucess - ACT prepartation course

March 2 Success is an online test prepartation course that provides help with taking standardized tests, and improving math, language arts, and science skills. March 2 Success is FREE.

Wisconsin Lions Camp

The Wisconsin Lions Camp is a non-profit, American Camp Association accredited camp serving children ages 6-17 with disabilities at NO COST. They are also in need of summer staff! Must be 18 or older to apply.

Summer 2012 Leadership Camp

Leadership camp is sponsored by the Wisconsin Association of School Councils for students 8th-12th grade with many different sessions through out the summer. Registration deadline: May 15th, 2012

SWTC's Camp Extreme

When: June 25th-28th, 2012 Time: 8:30am-4:00pm No cost to attend!

SWTC College Preview Day

When: Friday, April 13th, 2012 Time:9:00-12:00pm Students can sign up in the office if interested!

Great Lakes Area Boilermaker Apprenticeship Program

Applications for Construction Boilermaker Apprentice will be accepted every 3rd Tuesday of the month in Brookfield, WI

SWTC Summer Success Program

When: August 7-9th, 2012 Time: 8:30am-2:30pm Cost: $25 Registration due: June 15th, 2012 Learn stategies that will help you become successful in college

UW-Platteville Sky's the Limit Engineering Progam

When: April 27-29th, 2012 For: Young women in 9th & 10th grade Cost: $75 Registration due: April 13, 2012

JOB FAIR

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012. At SWTC Lenz Conference Center. 10am-2pm.

UW System Precollege Programs

Directory listing a wide variety of Precollege Programs available throughout the UW System.

Private College Week

When: July 9th-14th, 2012. You?re application to any of these colleges will be waived if you visit and apply during Private College Week. You could also win 1 of 5 $1,000 grants given to those who register and attend.

Crawford County Dariy Princess Contest

Any high school age student who is a resident of Crawford county is eligible to enter this contest. Applications must be submitted by May 17th, 2012.

CONFIDENTIALITY

What is Confidential:

                  •   Alcohol, nicotine, or other drug use
                  •   Your grades
                  •   Curfew violations
                  •   Cutting class
                  •   Sneaking out
                  •   Pregnancy
                  •   Diseases
                  •   Sexual behavior or preference
                  •   Your likes, dislikes, or opinion of others

Federal Law 42 CFR II protects your confidentiality.

What is NOT Confidential:

              If you are:
                                       •   Suicidal
                              •   Homicidal
                              •   A victim of sexual abuse
                              •   A victim of child neglect
                Or if you have:
                                  •   A medical emergency in our presence.

We are bound by law to report this information!

Contacts:

Stephanie Foster:

District Guidance Counselor

HS Hours:

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

(608) 326-3751

fosterst@pdc.k12.wi.us

Alicia A. Nielsen:

Guidance Assistant

7:30 a.m. - 12:18 p.m.

(608) 326- 3752

nielsenal@pdc.k12.wi.us

Stacy Hendrix

Guidance Assistant

11:18 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

(608) 326-3718

hendrixs@pdc.k12.wi.us