Counselor's Corner
The Poth High School Counseling Office is open Monday - Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Students and parents are always welcome. Please call the office and we will be glad to set up an appointment.
Are you trying to figure out your career and college plans? Try these resources:
College Access:
Academic advisement and tutoring
SAT preparatory tools
Assistance with the college selection and application process
Review of application essays
Financial aid workshops
Parent workshops
College campus tours
Meetings with admissions officers at the school
Scholarship Searches and applications
Career Development:
Career and skills assessments
Career Days and career exploration workshops
Financial Literacy programming
Find tons of resources at http://texasoncourse.org/
Teen Friendly Mental Health Apps
*Parents please review these apps to ensure they are appropriate and applicable for your teen before downloading. Some apps might have in app charges and chat capabilities.
Pacifica: Tracks Mood, shows stats over time, keeps track of daily activity goals such as: sleep, exercise and eating. Relaxation activities. Chat groups with peer support. (Android and iPhone)
Happify: Science-based activities, tracks mood has games and meditation activities. (Android and iPhone)
Bellybio: Music and synchronized breathing activities. (iPhone)
The Now: Daily mindfulness moments to hep you to pause, reflect, and refocus on the present moment. (iPhone)
eCBT Calm: Assess your stress level, learn relaxation skills, includes links to online resources for stress and anxiety. (iPhone)
SAM: Offers a range of self-help methods for people who are serious about learning to manage their anxiety. (Android and iPhone)
ZenFriend: Build meditation habits with guided meditations, Meditation timer. (Android & iPhone)
Cheerleader: Choose from an array of mini pick me-ups. Arrange for the frequency, or time of day you need that extra boost to keep you going. (Android and iPhone)
