Mr. Altshuler's Counseling Page

Hello and thanks for checking out my web page. Good communication between parent and counselor can help facilitate your student's academic success. To that end, I want to provide useful and timely information to you. Following are some documents and internet resources that will get us started. Please note that the documents are in .pdf format, and you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader (a free download) to access them. ( If you don't see current information, please hit 'refresh' on your browser to refresh the page.) Feel free to e-mail me at mike.altshuler@edmondschools.net or contact me at 715.6520. Also, if you are not in my Sophomore Parents database and receiving e-mails from me, please send me your e-mail address.

DOCUMENTS

Following is a library of informative documents:

* Two power point presentations that discuss how to insure academic success in highschool and also college.
Click here for the high school presentation,"Welcome Sophomore Parents." Click here for the college presentation, "Next Stop, College."

 The "9th-10th Grade Handbook" is given to students at the beginning of the school year.

* The newsletter "High School Years" is filled with practical ideas to promote academic success, effective parenting, a solid home-and-school partnership, healthy habits, and positive character traits.

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Jan09  Feb09  Mar09  Sep09
Oct09  Nov09  Dec09  Jan10
Feb10  Mar10  Apr10  

This same resource also published these recommended articles:
"Building Skills For the Future" 
"Resolving Conflicts Peacefully"
"Real Life Survival Guide"
"Making Smart Decisions"
"Web Literacy"

Internet Resources

http://okhighered.org is the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education web site. It details everything you always wanted to know about the Oklahoma state system of higher education, but didn't know to ask. There is specific information about all of the state's colleges and universities; legislative updates; and financial aid. Two headings on their menu are of particular importance. Discover the promise of FREE tuition at any college or university in Oklahoma. Click on Oklahoma Promise to learn how this unique program will help pay for their student's college education if the family income at the time of application is less than $50,000. Application must be made no later than the end of the sophomore school year. Click on OKcollegestart.org. to take virtual campus tours, explore career interests, and prepare for the ACT with free test prep.


http://okcis.intocareers.org is the best source for comprehensive occupational, post-secondary school and financial aid information. It contains the latest national, Oklahoma and local labor market data and projections as well as information on Job interview preparation; Resume and cover letter creation; How to keep a job; Military Occupations.

To enter the OKCIS site:

  • Go to http://okcis.intocareers.org
  • Enter Username: edmondac and Password: okcis707
  • Go to "My Portfolio" located in the upper right corner.
  • Click on "Create My Portfolio."
  • Complete the profile form and create a personal user name and password. (Students will then use their own user name and password instead of the school's to access okcis.

Click here for other useful web sites.

Does your student need some extra
academic help, consider these options:

Board approved Tutors. Click here for current list.

After School Guided Study (2:25-3:15)
Algebra in Rm 326
Geometry in Rm 325
English in Rm 211

www.khanacademy.org
www.clubztutoring.com; 478.3515
www.school-coach.com; 818.0049
learningisfun@grades-up.com; 844.7323

If it's time for your student to get his driver's permit, he will need a letter from EMHS stating that he is enrolled and has at least 8th grade reading proficiency. In order to obtain this letter, the student must sign up for it in the Counselor's Office several days before it's needed. The letter can be picked up one working day later.

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