Counseling Department Updates |
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We are excited to announce that Christine Truszkowski, a longtime member of the Jesuit community who has been working this year as both a Spanish language teacher and a counselor, will be joining the Counseling Department full-time in the fall. We will be restructuring student-counselor assignments in order to reduce counselor caseloads and further ensure that our students and families are being well served. Beginning in the fall, Ms. Strear will be supporting all entering freshmen while Mr. Barry, Mr. Lowery, Sra. Truszkowski, and Mr. Potter will work with sophomores through seniors. See who your student's new counselor will be below. |
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Back row, L-R: Peter Johnson, Christine Truszkowski, Michelle Strear, Jason Barry, Mollie Falkner. Front row, L-R: Ken Potter, Jason Lowery, Peggy Mitchell, Reggie Collins. |
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Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL) College Fair |
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Students and families starting or in the midst of the college search process may be interested in attending the Colleges That Change Lives College Fair & Information Session on August 3 in Portland. Advance registration is encouraged. The 44 Colleges That Change Lives member colleges share a common mission of providing personalized, student-centered experiences. Northwest CTCL colleges include University of Puget Sound, Whitman College, The Evergreen State College, Reed College and Willamette University. |
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| The first Freshman Parent Workshop of the 2023-24 academic year will be Wednesday, September 20. We will discuss the book Ready or Not: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Uncertain and Rapidly Changing World, by Madeline Levine, PhD. This will be an opportunity to dialogue with other freshman parents on important topics raised in the book and a chance to meet your student's counselor, Michelle Strear. More information to follow in early September. |
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Support Teen Mental Health |
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| The Center for Parent & Teen Communication shares a National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report that identifies science-backed strategies for parents to use to ensure their teens remain mentally and emotionally healthy. Learn more about teenage depression and what you can do to support your student by clicking the buttons below. |
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Try the Pomodoro Technique! |
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| With the distractions of modern life, it's increasingly difficult to stay on task and be productive. Whether you are looking for new ways to study, focus on a personal project, or even work on college applications, the Pomodoro Technique might be a helpful tool. |
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Choose a single task to focus on. Set a timer for 25 minutes. Do your work. Take a 5-minute break (it's encouraged to take a walk or drink water!). You can repeat this three times and then take a longer 15-30 minute break.
Download one of several free apps to help you stay on track! |
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Making the transition from high school to college can be exciting, difficult, and take longer than expected. Some students might adjust in just a few weeks. For others, it can take months to adapt to the freedom and independence of college life. No matter how long your transition to college might take, you can set yourself up for an easier and less stressful time by handling some important tasks before freshman year begins. Here are 10 things you can do this summer – aside from attending orientation and meeting your roommate – that will help prepare you for a successful freshman year. (College Data) |
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Sources of Strength Week 2023 |
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| May 1-5 marked Jesuit's first Sources of Strength week. Sources of Strength focuses on hope, help and strength to break the silence around mental health support. We started the week with a friendship bracelet station. On Tuesday, the students participated in healthy activities such as a nature walk, art activities and games. On Wednesday, students wrote thank you cards to trusted adults in their lives. On Thursday, two of our student leaders shared the story of their journey with Sources of Strength. We finished the week with a book drive for Project Lemonade. Thank you to all those who helped make the week a success! |
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Class of 2024: College Essay Program |
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| All rising seniors will be required to complete a self-paced College Essay Program to guide them in completing a draft of their college essay (personal statement) before senior year begins. - This program is online, self-paced, and takes place via Canvas.
- Students can get feedback from JHS English teacher Mr. René Villareal via Zoom during the 5 weeks of summer session (June 20 - July 21).
- In the fall, seniors are required to submit a draft of their college essay to their senior English teacher by September 1.
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Students who complete the College Essay Class through JHS Summer Session are exempt from completing the self-paced College Essay Program. |
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Sello de Alfabetización Bilingüe / Seal of Biliteracy |
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| Este año 17 seniors recibirán el sello de alfabetización bilingüe del estato d Oregon. El sello honra la habilidad multilingüe de nuestros estudiantes. Para calificarse, los estudiantes tienen dos opciones: - Tomar el Examen AP durante su año junior o senior en Español, Francés o Chino y sacar un 4 o 5;
- Tomar el Examen STAMP durante su año junior o senior en Español, Francés o Chino y sacar un 6.
Para más información: Christine Truszkowski |
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| This year 17 seniors will receive the Seal of Biliteracy from the state of Oregon. The Seal honors our students' multilingual abilities. To qualify, students have two options: - Take the AP Exam during their junior or senior year in Spanish, French, or Chinese and receive a score of 4 or 5.
- Take the STAMP Exam during their junior or senior year in Spanish, French or Chinese and receive a score of 6.
For more information, contact Christine Truszkowski |
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Suggested Reading: "Make Your Bed" |
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Helping Your Student Tackle Summer |
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| Summer is a great time for growth and exploration for students. Click the button below for some ideas on how to help your teen make the most of summer! |
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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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¡Ahora se ofrece el sitio web de Jesuit en español! The Jesuit website is now offered in Spanish! www.jesuitportland.org |
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