Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Supporting Students With Stress or Anxiety Workshop Opportunity

Did you know...More than 1/3 of all teenagers feel stressed out and overwhelmed? 62% of college students report feeling regular “overwhelming anxiety” 35% of students are losing sleep because of stress and anxiety? 31% of middle and high school students’ eating is affected by worry or anxiety?

Want to know how to help and support our teens and students?

SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH STRESS or ANXIETY Presented by Michelle Peteet, LAPC with Rooted EnCourage Located within Stonegate Counseling Center.   Michelle is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor | MA in Marriage and Family Therapy and BA & MA in Business Administration

When:  Sunday, September 16 5:00 - 6:15pm

Where:  Alps Road Presbyterian Church 380 Alps Road, Athens

For parents, educators, school counselors students, and anyone interested in hearing and learning more. (**This event will be held at Alps Road Presbyterian Church but the presentation is not religiously affiliated.)

Cost: $5 per person or $10 per family at the door

Colleges Visiting OCHS (a complete list can be found here)
An admissions representative from Purdue University will be at OCHS on September 21 during Warrior Period. Please sign up in the counseling office if you are interested. 

A representative from Mercer University will be here on Sept. 21 during Warrior Period.  Any students interested in attending Mercer should sign up in the Counseling officer to attend. 

An admissions representative from Hampden-Sydney College will be at OCHS on October 1 at 2:00. Please sign up in the counseling office if interested.

An admissions representative from Augusta University will be at OCHS on October 17 during Warrior Period. Please sign up in the counseling office if interested


SCAD (Savannah College of Arts and Design) Day is the university's open house for prospective students and their families who want to explore the inspiring learning environment and academic programs, meet faculty, get a glimpse of SCAD classroom settings and student life, and begin the admission process. With the help of the SCAD Day concierge, visitors can design their day to suit their unique goals and interests. Upcoming SCAD Day dates are:
Atlanta: Sept. 29Oct. 20Jan. 12Hong Kong: Sept. 29Oct. 20Nov. 3Savannah: Oct. 6Nov. 10Jan. 19
Your student can register at http://www.scad.edu/admission/visit-scad/scad-days