Meet the COUNSELORS
​
Mrs. Rebecca Mayo
​Gold house 
​Yonsei Tigers
​Mr. Joachim Ekstrom
​Red house
​Namsan Dragons
​Mrs. Jennifer Holcomb
​Green house 
​​Han Vipers
Mrs. Tu Anh Gilmore
​Blue house 
​Bukhansan Eagles
Freshman Seminar:
It's All Happening 
​In the first couple of weeks we have already visited some important topics to equip you for a successful high school experience. Some of these include:
  • supports and resources available to you 
  • choosing meaningful extracurricular activities
  • the importance of organizing yourself
  • paying attention to your grades, and
  • how to communicate with your teachers. 

LOOKING AHEAD:
  • Learning and Productivity assessment 
  • Time management and study skills 
  • Understanding MYP Rubrics
Collage Connection with your Counselor 
Between September and December, each Grade 9 student will have an individual meeting scheduled with their counselor to share the collage they have created that answers the following questions:
This will provide an opportunity for the student and counselor to have a more personal introduction as this high school journey begins! Look out for a calendar invitation in your email inbox! ​
Getting Organized.
Here are two tools that we encourage all SFS HS students to use to plan ahead and pace themselves:
Grade 9 Assessment calendar (link)
SFS HS Student Planner 
Club opportunities have been made available to all high school students! The applications to run a club have been submitted, regular time in the schedule has been provided for clubs to meet, and last week students had the opportunity to attend several club fairs! Students could choose from all kinds of opportunities  - service projects, developing a hobby or skill, clubs bringing awareness to social justice issues and organizations, etc... We hope you were willing to take a risk and try something new! 
During your freshman year, we encourage you to:
  • Try out for a team – make it or not, learn you are so much more than just the result
  • Take a risk to join a club or eat lunch with someone you don't know!  Expand your social networks!
Parents Corner
As you come alongside your teenager in this new high school adventure, here are a few resources that may be helpful:

​Freshman Teens and Stress

Screen Tips for High School 
​Sleep for success:
Sleep is an essential ingredient to the success of a high school student. This link takes you to an article addressing the importance of a Regular Bed Time for teenagers.

"Here are some simple tips that will help your child or teenager maintain a regular sleep routine:
  • Set a regular, non-negotiable, bedtime each night
  • Turn off all electronic devices at least 30 minutes to an hour before the child’s bedtime
  • Have a sleep preparation routine (for example, get pyjamas on, brush teeth, read a story, and so on)
  • Don’t allow your child to have any caffeinated foods or beverages at least three to four hours before bedtime
  • Keep light levels low in the bedroom. "
​https://theconversation.com/regular-bed-times-as-important-for-kids-as-getting-enough-sleep-19396
Coming up in the high school...Seoul World University Fair - Saturday, September 7, 2019         
College Visits:

Calendar Link: Which Colleges are Visiting SFS During the 2019/2020 School Year? 

Coming over the next few weeks:

Princeton, Vanderbilt, Northwestern, Duke and Georgetown 
Friday, Aug. 30th 7.00-9.00pm in the Seoul Foreign School Lyso Center
 
Council of International Schools University Fair 
Monday, Sept. 2nd from 1.00-2.00 in the Seoul Foreign School HS MPR  

​Seoul World University Fair - 160+ universities from 19 countries
 Saturday, Sept. 7th 9.00-10.00am  Seoul Foreign School HS MPR, Gym, and UAC  

Tips for students: 
​How Do I Talk To College Representatives? ​
Welcome to MaiaLearning! ​
This month freshmen will be introduced to MaiaLearning, our platform for personal, career, and college planning.  This is an excellent tool that provides data personalized for each student throughout their high school experience.

Parents are also provided with an account that is linked to their student's account. 
Forms 
​Please go to sfshscounseling.com/forms to find:
Family Trip Request
Boarding School Requests
Summer Program/School Request
Unofficial Transcript Request (for current students only)
Withdrawal from SFS HS
Resources 
For 9th grade resources, seminar and parent presentations please visit the counseling web page at ​www.sfshscounseling..com