SAS Podcasts

Freedom from Chemical Dependency Presentation for HS Parents

sas — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:19:09 +0000

Diana Wilson from the “Freedom from Chemical Dependency” (http://www.fcd.org) group had an informal discussion with parents in the Drama Theater on Monday, Nov 2, 2009. A number of presenters from the FCD group were on campus during the week to have discussions with Middle and High School students about drug and alcohol abuse issues. This podcast picks up Dianne’s talk about 5 minutes in. This session was an informal Q&A and as Dianne was the only one wearing a recorder, we apologize that the questions from the crowd may be impossible to hear.

Thinking About College for Grade 9 & 10 Parents

sas — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:57:18 +0000

HS Counsellors Dawn Betts and Beth Kramer gave a presentation to parents of Grade 9 & 10’s on Monday, October 12. The purpose was to look ahead at the college admission process.

Parents of Seniors Informational Meeting

sas — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:10:39 +0000

At this meeting for parents of SAS Seniors on Wednesday, Sept 23, 2009, information specific for graduation and ‘final year’ events was shared.

September HS Parent Coffee

sas — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:09:19 +0000

Listen to the first parent coffee of the school year:

Welcome address by Principal Dave Norcott
Activities and Athletics Overview by Mike Molly and Mimi Molchan
Counseling Overview by Dale Ford
Library Overview by John Johnson
Engaged Learning: Wireless Initiative Overview by Jerry Szombathy [EL:W info brochure] [Digital Citizenship Guide for Parents]

Counseling Changes & Alcohol/Tobacco Survey

sas — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:01:02 +0000

This podcast is from a special HS Parent Coffee that was not on the calendar for April.

High School counselor, Dale Ford, speaks about changes in the counseling office and how your student will benefit. [Powerpoint Presentation]
Jeff Devens, high school psychologist, presents information from the recent student survey on alcohol and tobacco use. [Powerpoint Presentation]

Rachel Simmons - Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls

sas — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:19:25 +0000

Rachel Simmons is the author of the New York Times bestseller Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls, the first book to explore the phenomenon of bullying between girls. Rachel works internationally with girls, parents, and teachers to develop strategies to address bullying and empower girls.

A graduate of Vassar College, Rachel previously worked for Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani as an Urban Fellow and for New York’s senior Senator, Charles E. Schumer. In 1998, she won a Rhodes Scholarship from New York and attended Oxford University, where she began studying female aggression.

Rachel is currently Scholar-in-Residence at Miss Hall’s School, a nationally recognized school for girls that combines rigorous college-preparatory curriculum with two acclaimed programs, Horizons and the Girls’ Leadership Project. Rachel teaches students and teachers at Miss Hall’s, and conducts independent research.

Rachel is the Founding Director of the Girls’ Leadership Institute, a summer program for middle and high school girls, and currently serves as a consultant to schools around the country.

A national expert on girls, Rachel has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Today, Dateline NBC, and NPR’s Diane Rehm Show and Talk of the Nation. Rachel lives in Brooklyn with her West Highland Terrier, Rosie, who is currently taking private workshops with Rachel to learn how to stop bullying other dogs.

Rachel spoke to a large group of interested parents on Wednesday, April 22 in the HS Drama Theater.

Freedom from Chemical Dependency

sas — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 06:53:58 +0000

As part of our Health Education program and ongoing commitment to prevention and wellness, health educators from FCD Educational Services are invited each year to work with our seventh, ninth and twelfth grade students. FCD (Freedom from Chemical Dependency) is a non-profit organization which has provided substance abuse prevention education for schools since 1976.

Part of the Community Library Speaker Series, this podcast is a recording of an FCD presentation for SAS parents from Monday, April 13, 2009. The first speaker on the podcast is Dr. Jeff Devens, SAS educational psychologist, who reviewed the results of a recently conducted student survey on alcohol use at SAS. Tim Ryan of FCD then offered parents support and guidance in helping their children to enjoy a drug-free adolescence and answered some questions from the audience. His topics included:

Effective ways to communicate with your child about drugs and drug use
Up-to-date facts about current drug use and trends
What to say about your own experiences with alcohol and/or drug experimentation
How to spot early warning signs of trouble and effective ways to respond

Early College Planning

sas — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:24:47 +0000

On March 9, 2009, HS Counseling Department Chair Dale Ford presented on the topic of college admissions as it related to students in Grades 9 and 10. The session was designed to allay the fears and worries of parents of younger students on the topics of academics, testing and student involvement as they relate to college admissions.

The PowerPoint file used in this meeting can be downloaded here.

Summer Programs & College Visits

sas — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:00:44 +0000

On February 2, 2009, High School Counselors Trevor Sturgeon and Dawn Betts presented at the HS PTA Coffee on summer opportunities for high school students both in and out of Singapore. Summer jobs, camps, courses, and college visits were some of the options discussed.

The PowerPoint file used in this meeting can be downloaded here.