Counselorin der Klassen 5-12

Das Hauptziel des Counselingprorammes ist es, eine Umgebung zu schaffen, welche die geistigen und körperlichen Bedürfnisse der Schülerinnen und Schüler unterstützt und fördert. Frau Klara Fabina ist für die Klassen 5-12 zuständig und bietet Einzel- und Gruppenberatung, Klassenberatung, Schülerbeobachtung, College Beratung, Empfehlungen und Eltern- und Lehrerunterstützung an. Sie ist auch die Testkoordinatorin für die PSAT, SAT und AP Examen. Die Counselorin ist außerdem an der Organisation und Koordination von Schulprogrammen, die sich mit Drogenprävention und Selbstbehauptung der Schülerinnen und Schüler befassen, beteiligt. Mediation und Krisenintervention für Schülerinnen und Schüler werden ebenfalls angeboten.

Frau Fabina arbeitet seit dem Jahr 2000 an der GISW. Sie hat an unserer Schule ihr Abitur gemacht, und ihren Bachelor of Arts und Master of Education in School Counseling an der Univeristy of Maryland, College Park erhalten.

Frau Fabina ist montags bis freitags von 8 Uhr bis 15 Uhr in ihrem Büro. Termine können entweder per Telefon (301.767.3805) oder per E-Mail counselor@giswashington.org vereinbart werden.

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> COLLEGE FAIR INFORMATION: https://www.nacacfairs.org/

Informationen zum Counseling

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Counseling Resources

Crisis hotlines and resources (apa.org)

The Trevor Project | For Young LGBTQ Lives

Community Resources

EveryMind
301-424-0656
Crisis prevention and intervention services.

Montgomery County Crisis Center
240-777-4000 or walk-in
24/7 immediate response to mental health and situational crises.

Montgomery County Access to Behavioral Health Services
240-777-1770 / 240-777-4710 or walk-in
Assistance with obtaining appropriate outpatient mental health or substance use services for individuals eligible through the public mental health system.

Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Services
240-777-1432
Outpatient mental health services for children, adolescents, and their families.

Screening and Assessment Services for Children and Adolescents
240-777-1430
Substance use assessment and treatment referrals.

Sheppard Pratt Care and Services
301-840-2000
Community mental health services and programs for families.

ChildLink
Information and referral service for children birth to 5 years old and their families.

2-1-1 Maryland
24/7 access to over 5,000 organizations and programs across the state that provide community health and human services.

Montgomery County BetheOne
Information on suicide and substance use prevention for teens and their families.

 

National Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

The Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

Children’s Mental Health Matters! Family Resource Kit (in english and spanish)

CDC: Children's Mental Health

Mental Health America

The National Center for Children and Families

MentalHealth.gov

National Institute of Mental Health

Counseling zum Mitnehmen

Frau Fabina, Counselorin der Weiterführenden Schule, und Frau Schweitzer, Counselorin der Grundschule, möchten Ihnen Informationen im Bereich „Counseling“ zukommen lassen. Wir hoffen,Sie finden die Informationen hilfreich und interessant. Viel Spaß beim Lesen!

> Counseling zum Mitnehmen: Unhöfliches Verhalten, gemeines Verhalten, Mobbing… Was sind die Unterschiede?

 

Social Skills Training
Sozialstunden

Liebe Eltern,

wie Sie vermutlich schon erfahren haben, verlangt die GISW, ebenso wie viele andere private und öffentliche Schulen, Sozialstunden von Schüler:innen der Klassen 8 – 12.

Jedoch im Gegensatz zu öffentlichen Schulen, die 75 Stunden gemeinnütziger Arbeit verlangen, müssen bei uns nur insgesamt 40 Stunden eingebracht werden.

Schüler:innen können diese Stunden durch soziale Arbeit innerhalb des Curriculums, der Schule oder der „Community“ ableisten.

Grundsätzlich können die Sozialstunden nur von einer als „nonprofit“ steuerbefreiten und gemeinnützigen Organisation anerkannt werden.

Alten- und Pflegeheime (Assisted–living facilities, nursing homes) sind die einzigen Ausnahmen von dieser Forderung nach Gemeinnützigkeit. (Liste von Organisationen, die Community Service hours im County anbieten: www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/ssl/ )

Im Rahmen des Programms wird eine Arbeitsstunde außerhalb der Unterrichtszeit als eine Sozialstunde anerkannt. In einem Zeitraum von 24 Stunden können höchstens acht Stunden abgeleistet werden.

Alle sozialen Aktivitäten müssen generell in einem öffentlichen Rahmen stattfinden und von einem verantwortlichen Mitarbeiter der entsprechenden Organisation angeleitet werden.

Eltern oder Verwandte können nicht als Verantwortliche für ihre eigenen oder verwandte Kinder dienen.

Wir möchten Ihnen nun einen Überblick über die notwendigen Schritte zum Erwerb von Sozialstunden geben:

Schritt 1:

Schüler:innen können sich das entsprechende Formblatt (SSL Activity Form) herunterladen oder eine Kopie von Frau Fabina bekommen.

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Schüler:innen entscheiden sich für eine oder mehrere Möglichkeiten -entweder innerhalb der Schulgemeinschaft oder aus dem öffentlichen Bereich von Montgomery County.

Sollten Fragen bezüglich der Anerkennung der Organisation bei einzelnen Schülern, die Sozialstunden ableisten wollen, auftauchen, sollten diese mit Frau Fabina vor Ableistung der Stunden besprochen werden.

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Schüler:innen leisten die geforderten Stunden ab und füllen das oben genannte Formblatt aus. Der verantwortliche Mitarbeiter bestätigt die Stundenanzahl mit seiner Unterschrift.

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Die Schülerinnen und Schüler bringen Frau Fabina das ausgefüllte und unterschriebene Formblatt, das dann in eine elektronische Liste übertragen wird.

Schülerinnen und Schüler des Jahrgangs 12: Für die Zulassung zur Graduation (High-School-Diploma) müssen die ausgefüllten und unterschriebenen Formblätter bis spätestens zum 01.06. des Schuljahres abgegeben werden.

Die Schüler:innen können selbstverständlich ihre Sozialstunden auch während der Sommerferien leisten. Die Formblätter müssen spätestens bis zum letzten Freitag im September des neuen Schuljahres bei Frau Fabina abgegeben werden.

Ebenso können Schüler:innen ihre gesamten Sozialstunden auf einmal leisten. Beispiel: ein Schüler der 9. Klasse entrichtet 40 Sozialstunden ( für den Jahrgang 9 bis 12) während der Ferien und erfüllt damit die Anforderung. Weitere Sozialstunden sind nicht mehr notwendig.

Bitte informieren Sie sich in regelmäßigen Abständen hier auf der Website der Schule.

Freiwilligenarbeit ist eine wichtige und wertvolle Erfahrung. Auf der „Montgomery County Public School Homepage“ finden Sie folgende Einschätzung, der wir uns alle nur anschließen können :

„Quality service learning provides the student with knowledge, skills, attitudes, and career exploration opportunities that lead to effective citizenship in an increasingly diverse and interconnected world.”

Sollten Sie noch Fragen zu unserem Programm haben, zögern bitte Sie nicht Frau Fabina anzusprechen.

Krisenzentrum

http://www.help4mdyouth.org/

Auch nach tragischen Ereignissen ist mit passender Untestützung Heilung möglich. Wenn Du oder jemand der Dir nahe steht, emotionale Schwierigkeiten oder eine andere Art von Kummer hat - es gibt Hilfe. Mental Health Americas (MHA) gratis und vertrauliche 24/7 HOTLINE (301-738-2255) bietet emotionale Unterstützung, Informationen und Mittel, wie z.B. Suizidprävention und Krisenintervention. MHA bietet auch Unterstützung durch ihren SMS Service montags bis donnerstags von 16.00 bis 21.00 Uhr unter 301-738-2255 und einen Chat Services unter http://www.CrisisChat.org.

Studien- und Berufsberatung in den USA

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College Handbuch

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Graduation Requirements and Credits

Alle Schülerinnen und Schüler, die ein High School Diplom erhalten möchten, müssen den Richtlinien des  Maryland State Department of Education folgen:

Fach

Credit Requirements

Englisch

4 credits

Fine Arts

1 credit

Health Education

0.5 credit

Mathe

4 credits

Sport

1 credit

Science

3.5 credits

Fremdsprachen

5 credits

Social Studies

3.5 credits (including 1 U.S. History credit)

Student Service Learning

(SSL)

Beginning in grade 8, students will complete 10 service learning hours each year.

 

Credits are awarded as follows:

1 credit                 =                             120 – 180 Hours (of class or contact time with an instructor)

.5 credits             =                             60 – 110 hours (of class or contact time with an instructor)

.25 credits           =                             30 – 45 hours (of class or contact time with an instructor)

SAT & ACT Informationen

> Der SAT Durchschnitt an der GISW im Vergleich zu Maryland State und zu den U.S.A.
> https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice/full-length-practice-tests
> https://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/Preparing-for-the-ACT.pdf
> https://www.powerscore.com/sat/help/content_practice_tests.cfm

THE PSAT
Every October, German School students take the PSAT. Most of our students will take it in the fall of their junior year, but we also offer it as a practice test to students in their sophomore year. The new PSAT test is 2 hours and 45 minutes long and has three components: Reading, Writing and Language, and Math. The test is rights-only scoring, meaning that there is no penalty for guessing. Because of this, a student’s raw score for both of the main test areas is the number of questions answered correctly. Raw scores are then converted to scaled scores ranging between 160 and 760 (760 is the highest possible score for each section). The raw scores are added together for the total PSAT score, or Selection Index, which ranges between 320 and 1520.Unlike the SAT, the PSAT does not contain a scored essay portion. DSW students register through the counselor and the test is administered at the German School. Scores from the PSAT will not be reported to colleges and they are not used for admission. Scores from the PSAT can be used as tools to help you learn where your testing strengths are, and which areas may need improvement.
The PSAT in eleventh grade is also the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT). Scores from the test are used to qualify students for programs such as the National Merit Scholarship competition, the National Achievement Scholarship Program, and the National Hispanic Recognition Program. A student’s “Selection Index” (double the sum of the Reading, Writing and Language, and Math scores) skills scores) will determine a student’s status. There are four levels of recognition: Commended Student, Semifinalist, Finalist, and Merit Scholar Designee.
 
THE SAT
The SAT has been around since the mid-1920’s and is used as an important tool in the college application process. The SAT used to stand for “Scholastic Aptitude Test” – now it is simply referred to as “the SAT”. The exam is created and administered by College Board, and the new format of the SAT, which was introduced in the Spring of 2016, tests students’ ability to apply what they have learned in school in three areas: evidenced-based reading and writing, mathematics and an optional essay. Students have 3 hours (+ 50 minutes with the optional essay) to complete the exam. These is no penalty for incorrect answers. Students receive one total score on a scale ranging from 400-1600, that is the sum of two sections. They will also receive several other sub-scores, and section scores. More detailed information can be found at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/inside-the-test/compare-old-new-specifications. The exam is offered seven times a year: January, March, May, June, October, November and December. Students of the German School sign up to take the test online (www.collegeboard.org) at participating high schools in their area. Please also check this website for registration dates and fees. Most students will take the SAT for the first time in March or May of their junior year.
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: This section includes a reading test and a Writing and Language test. There are 65 minutes allotted for the Reading and 35 minutes allotted for the Writing and Language test. The Reading Test measures comprehension and reasoning skills. The Writing and 11
 
Language Test assesses skills in revising and editing to improve expression ideas and to correct errors in grammar, usage, and punctuation.
Math: There are two sections, one of which is 25 minutes and does not allow for use of calculator and one that is 55 minutes long and allows use of calculator. Skills covered include algebra, data analysis, trigonometry, geometry and pre-calculus.
Essay (optional): Students are asked to read and analyze an argument (600-700 words) and write an effective response. They will need to understand the techniques the author used to write persuasively. The time allotted is 50 minutes. Two different people will read and score the essay. Each scorer awards 1–4 points for each dimension: reading, analysis, and writing. The two scores for each dimension are added. Students receive three scores for the SAT Essay — one for each dimension — ranging from 2–8 points.
 
SAT SUBJECT TESTS
In addition to the SAT, students applying to colleges and universities may also be required to take one or more SAT Subject Tests. The SAT Subject Tests are offered several times a year in 20 different subjects such as World History, Spanish, German, Math (Levels I and II), Biology, Chemistry. Be sure to pick the subjects you will score best on, since colleges that require SAT Subject Tests typically only take the two or three highest scores.
Subject tests are shorter than the SAT and are easier to prepare for. They are also much shorter – only one hour each. You may take more than one in a day. Like the SAT, SAT Subjects tests are score out of a possible 800 points. Colleges you are applying to may require more than one test, but not more than three. Keep in mind that this may also change should colleges modify their requirements for admission following the changes to the SAT.
 
THE ACT
The ACT – American College Test – is a second widely-used standardized college admissions exam. It was first used in 1959 as a statewide testing program for Iowa high school students. Developed by a University of Iowa statistician, the ACT is not an IQ or aptitude test like the SAT. The questions on the ACT are closely tied to classroom content and based on the material taught in grades 7-12. The ACT is administered six times a year: September, October, December, February, April and June. It has four parts – English, Math, Reading and Science and is three hours and 25 minutes long. There is one 45-minute English section with 75 multiple choice questions; one 60-minute Math Section with 60 multiple choice questions; one 35-minute Reading section with 40 multiple choice questions; one 35-minute Science section with 40 multiple choice questions; and one 30-minute Essay (optional). The English section tests your knowledge of grammar, sentence structure and punctuation. The Math section includes questions on Algebra I, Algebra II, geometry, and some elementary trigonometry. The Reading 12 section tests reading comprehension, and the Science section tests scientific reasoning (everything you will need to answer questions will be presented in graphs, charts, tables, and brief descriptions of experiments).
The writing section (optional) of the ACT is very similar to the essay portion of the SAT. You will have 30 minutes to write a persuasive essay in response to a prompt. The essay will be read by two readers who will assign a score of 1 – 6, and the two will be totaled for a final score between 2 to 12.
Each section of the ACT is scored from 1 to 36, and the Composite Score is the average of the four individual test scores. A perfect composite score on the ACT is 36. Students will register for the ACT at www.actstudent.org

 

AP-Level Klassen
Admissions Timeline for Grades 9-12 (English only)

9th Grade

• Review your academic progress

• Meet with your counselor

Become familiar with resources that prepare you for college

• Explore various extracurricular activities

• Find a summer job, do volunteer work or attend a summer program

______________________________________________________________________________

10th Grade

• Continue extracurricular activities

• Begin narrowing down your activities and work toward leadership positions

• Take PSAT/NMSQT for practice in October

• Start attending college fairs familiarize yourself with websites

• SAT Subject Tests (if you feel prepared enough)

• Visit colleges, attend a summer program

______________________________________________________________________________

11th Grade

 

SEPTEMBER - FEBRUARY

• Take the PSAT/NMSQT. It counts!

• Take the SAT, especially if you are applying Early Admission or Early Decision

• Attend career presentations

• Visit college-sponsored information meetings

• Don‘t forget about community service hours

• Visit College Campuses/Get a copy of applications to preview

• Meet with your guidance counselor

• Get to know your favorite teachers well – Recommendations

 

MARCH - MAY

• Start identifying appropriate colleges

• Consider an internship for the senior year

• Attend College Fairs

• Register for the Junior SAT

• Take AP Exams in May

• Meet with your counselor to plan

• Get college applications

______________________________________________________________________________

12th Grade

SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER

• Keep grades up – no senior slump!

• Decide where you will apply to and list the deadlines

• Take SAT (if necessary) – if you are applying for early admission, November tests are typically the last ones you can take to remain eligible

• Ask teachers and counselors to complete Evaluation Forms

• Brainstorm and write essays – START EARLY!

• Arrange college interviews and practice for them

 

DECEMBER - FEBRUARY

• Send out applications on time

• Watch your deadlines!

• Complete financial aid forms

• Continue to apply for scholarships

• Ask your counselor to complete any Mid-Year School Reports

MARCH – MAY

• Wait for notification letters (beginning of April)

• If you are waitlisted – write a letter reiterating your interest in being admitted

• Decision time!

• If you have not already done so, send thank-you letters to all your helpers, and inform them of where you have decided to attend college

 

ENJOY YOUR SUMMER!!!

Congratulations and all the best for the next chapter in your life.

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