| | In October more than 20 student peer leaders and 15 faculty members participated in Sources of Strength training. Sources of Strength is an evidence-based program that focuses on hope, health, and strength to develop resilient individuals and communities. Learn more about Sources of Strength by clicking the button below. | |
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| Many teens feel intense pressures to be flawless – academically, athletically, aesthetically, etc. Whether it is due to excessively high personal standards, overly critical self-evaluations, or external pressures, perfectionistic thinking is on the rise among adolescents. As Brene Brown notes in The Gifts of Imperfection, "Perfectionism is not self-improvement. Perfectionism is, at its core, about trying to earn approval." During October counselors launched a monthlong campaign (#SayNoToPerfect) to bring attention to the dangers of perfectionistic thinking. Read more about the negative impacts of perfectionism on mental health, as well as its connection to procrastination, by clicking the links below. |
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7 Ways to Nurture Teen Brains |
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| Families can help nourish the amazing growth taking place inside teen brains. Here are 7 ways to make a difference: - Build a balanced home life.
- Provide healthy experiences.
- Establish good sleep habits.
- Encourage an active lifestyle.
- Offer healthy options.
- Develop a plan to manage stress.
- Protect the brain from injury.
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Jesuit seniors on the hunt for college scholarships should include the OSAC Scholarship in their search. The Oregon Student Aid Commission awards more than $10 million in scholarships annually through more than 600 scholarships. Oregon students can apply for multiple scholarships through the application. While the majority of OSAC scholarships benefit students attending Oregon colleges, many scholarships are portable to out-of-state colleges. |
| November 1 OSAC Application Opens February 15 Early Bird Deadline March 1 Final Deadline |
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Staying Productive During Breaks |
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| With Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's right around the corner, click below for tips on staying productive during breaks from school. |
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Gap years can take multiple forms, and no two gap years are the same. Students may choose to work, travel, intern, volunteer, perform military or religious service, or just take time to explore their interests and rejuvenate before attending college. Each year, thousands of students take gap years, and colleges recognize the value that gap years have for the academic, emotional, mental and social development of their students. Listen to Why Take, or Not Take, a Gap Year from the National Association for College Admission Counseling and check out the resources below to start exploring gap year opportunities. |
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| Read with the counselors! Counselors are again promoting a community-wide reading initiative, Community Reads, to inspire parents/guardians to read a common book and engage in discussion with others in the Jesuit community. During semester 1, we reading How to Navigate Life: The New Science of Finding Your Way in School, Career, and Beyond by Belle Liang and Timothy Klein. Many faculty members are also reading the book! |
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Preparing for College: Time Management & Self-Advocacy |
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| As students get closer to enrolling in college, practicing time management and developing self-advocacy skills in high school becomes increasingly important. Knowing how to manage your day effectively will undoubtedly help you stay afloat and be successful in a college setting and every student benefits from learning how to communicate their needs. Trust in yourself but also do not hesitate to lean on others when needed; college campuses are full of folks eager to help you! |
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| Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first Freshman Parent Workshop (FPW) of the year! December's FPW will focus on the college journey and include a discussion of college admission basics as well as the four-year path through Jesuit and our college advising process. More info coming soon. |
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| What We're Reading, Listening To, and Watching |
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| Care Solace We invite you to use Care Solace's confidential services to find an available mental health provider. This service is offered free of charge to our students and their families to connect with mental health care resources and providers. Care Solace's team is available 24/7 and offers multilingual services. You can access Care Solace here or contact your student's counselor for assistance. |
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