Academic Counseling

Help improve school work (organization, completing tasks/assignments, and study skills)
Respond to individual student/parent needs/questions
Core Counseling Curriculum taught to students using personal/social, educational, college and career goals.
Facilitate parent/teacher/student conferences
Coordinate Intervention Team Meetings for students who are struggling academically, personally, and/or socially.
Coordinate and facilitate Student Study Team (SST) Meetings
Student support liaison and case carrier for students with Section 504 Accommodation Plans
Implement a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), which ensures all students have access to a comprehensive counseling program

Tier 1: Core Curriculum- Classroom lessons (all students)

Tier 2: Intentional Guidance- Small group counseling (some students)

Tier 3: Individual Interventions- individual counseling and outside referrals (few students)

(All activities and clubs follow the IUSD Non-Discrimination Policy; BP 5145.3)

Tutorial: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- South Lake's tutorial program allows for students to receive extra assistance, make up tests, and work on enrichment projects and class assignments.
Communicate with teachers directly by email
Elective courses
- Study Skills (trimester-long course)
- Reading Lab
- Math Lab
- Guided Studies
- Directed Studies

Check your gr ades at least twice a week on Parent Portal
Check your assignments daily on Canvas
Use your South Lake planner (keep track of homework, project deadlines, upcoming tests, events, sports practice, etc.)
Set a "study space"
- Have all your material in front of you: lecture notes, course textbooks, study guides and any other relevant material.
Don’t try to do all your studying the night before the test. Instead space out your studying, review class materials several times a week, focusing on one topic at a time
Take short breaks frequently. Your memory retains information that you study at the beginning and the end better than what you study in the middle.
Take short breaks frequently. Your memory retains information that you study at the beginning and the end better than what you study in the middle.
Review/re-write notes
Make flashcards on Quizlet
Create a Kahoot! (interactive game-based learning program)
Use Khan Acacdemy (expert created content and resources for every subject)
Ask a friend/parent to quiz you
If you choose to study in a group, only study with others who are serious about the test.
Re-do homework problems as practice
Organize your backpack weekly
Pack your backpack (check for assignments you're turning in) the night before