Welcome to the Eisenhower Counseling Website. As counselors, our goal is to provide all students with the counseling and guidance services they need to become aware of the process of solving problems and planning their future.

Important Notice to all 9th Grade Freshmen:
In order to attend Year End Activities--including Promotion Dance and Lagoon--you must meet the following requirements:
     4th Term: No detentions owing - No suspensions at all.
     CPA: Cumulative CPA of 2.0 by midterm of 4th Quarter.
     Credits: Accumulated 5.25 Credits at the end of 3rd Quarter
          Also, no F's in 4th Quarter.
If you have a question about these requirements or do not know how to calculate your credits or CPA, please see your school counselor.

Counselors
Telephone Number 646-5155
Michele Belmore, Counselor
Bess Brown, Counselor
Bettina (Tina) Creel, Counselor

Counseling Secretaries
Telephone Number 646-5155
Susan Cline: Counseling Secretary
Wendy Cochran: Counseling Clerk

Other Counseling Staff
Pat Bowdy: School Psychologist
Susan Adams: Prevention Specialist
Michele Belmore: Skills for Success

Counseling Center Secretaries
Mrs. Cline
Mrs. Cochran

Other Resources that can Help
Granite District Family Counseling (Claudia McLachlan) 685-4617
Granite Student Service: 685-4660
Anger Management Class: 685-4607
Quit Program - Granite District: 685-4630
Young Parent: 964-7628
Family Support Center: 487-7778
Salt Lake Valley Mental Health: North 539-7000; South 569-4682; East 264-2315;      West 967-4405
LDS Social Services: 566-2556
Hospitals: University of Utah, 581-2137; St. Marks, 268-7111; Cottonwood, 314-5300;
     Primary Children's, 265-3049
Salt Lake County Health: 468-2750
Children's Health Insurance(CHIPS):1-888-222-2542
Medicaid Information: 538-6155
Medicare Information: 1-800-772-1213
Baby Your Baby: 1-800-826-9662
Adult Children of Alcoholics: 359-4325
Alateen: 262-9587
Alcoholics Anonymous: 484-7871
Suicide Prevention: 483-5444
Rape Recovery Services: 467-7273
Youth Services Center: 269-7523
Children of Divorce: 265-3000
Child Abuse / Neglect: 281-5151
AIDS Hotline: 1-800-366-2437
Teen Mother Program: 581-7108
Women's Resource Center: 581-8030
YWCA: 537-8600
Big Brothers/Sisters of Utah: 534-1818
4 A Child Hotline: 1-800-422-4453
National Runaway Hotline: 1-800-621-4000
WIC Nutrition Program: 1-877-WIC-KIDS
Assessing Behavior in Learning Environment (ABLE): 584-8552
Center for Family Evaluation & Treatment (Taylorsville): 265-3895
Trauma Awareness & Treatment Center: 263-6367
Utah VFC - Vaccines for Children: 1-800-275-0659
England Counseling Services: 239-9719
Information and Referral Services: 978-3333

Student Attitudes in the Classroom
Helpful Classroom Hints to Help Students Get Along
1. Pay attention to your teacher's voice. Loud, soft, stern, pausing etc.
2. Show interest. Show interest by the way you sit, by eye contact, by your
appearance, your attitude, by asking appropriate questions and by willingness to work.
3. Raise your hand when you can answer a question or add information. Stay on the topic and make your comment short and to the point.
4. Ask questions when you need help. That shows that you are interested.
5. Do some extra credit if the teacher offers.
6. Make sure you say "Thank You" when your teacher offers help.
7. Answer when called on in class. If you do not know the answer, just kindly say so.
8. Write down any questions you had for your homework, reading, or class notes. Show that you are ready for class and ready to learn.
9. When wanting to talk to teachers, your timing is important. Do not interrupt, let the
teacher know you want to talk to them and ask when would be a good time to do that.
10. Avoid sarcasm. It is rude and closes the door of communication. So ask for help in a kind and polite manner.
11. If you get an assignment you think is unfair, don't react right away. Think about it and talk it over with your parents. It may not be as unfair as you thought it was.
12. Let your teacher know if you can add to the class content by sharing information,
experiences, projects, etc.
13. Don't make negative comments: I can't, will not, don't care or know, this is stupid VS. I will try, I am learning, Can you help me or make suggestions.
14. Be honest about your mistakes. If you forget your homework, say so. If you talking,
apologize. Lying only adds to the problem.
15. Sit toward the front of the class if you have a choice.
16. If a teacher is going too fast or you need something repeated, ask politely to repeat or slow down.
17. Comply with instructions as soon as they are given.
18. OTHER IDEAS:
Keep good eye contact
Sit up straight
Ignore distractions
Take good notes
Ask questions
Smile once in a while
Say hello when you walk in the room
Say good-bye when you leave
Be on time if not early
Attend extra study halls if provided
Ask for suggestions - tests, homework, etc.
Be pleasant to be around
Follow the classroom and school rules
Make friendly conversation - do not over do
Be trustworthy
Show respect toward teacher and the class

Student Study Skills
Maintain A Routine
     Design and follow a study plan
     Consistent time for study is needed
     Quiet place - no distractions
     Study the same subject in the same order.
     Do your memory work at the end of studying.
     Study for 20 min. then take a 5 min. break.
Set Goals
     Set goals for each study lesson- write down what you have to do.
     Set short term goals for longer projects - what should I do each week?
     Reward yourself after each goal.
Keep Up Daily
     Be prepared for class.
     Review your class notes daily.
     Review your class work daily.
     Get Help when you feel you need it- Teachers study hall, friends, parents
     Do all of your homework and do your best!!!
Take Notes
     Use an outline or mapping technique.
     Note and then rewrite main ideas in your own words.
     Ask for clarification if needed.
     Be selective - highlight the key point.
Memory / Remember
     Plan to remember
     Schedule memory work for last.
     Evaluate/apply/discuss the information
     Use mnemonic helps- songs, poems, acronyms, letters, etc.
Read Write Review (SQ3R)
     S: Survey the material first
     Q: Read the Questions asked at the end of the chapter
     3R's Read Rite Review your work, notes, readings.

Student Test Taking Tips
1. Skim all reading assignments and read your notes.
2. Have a study partner quiz you on your notes
3. Take Notes in Class
4. Review your notes and assignments until you you can recall them easily.
5. Skim your notes, assignments and your textbook any other readings etc. that the teacher gave you.
6. Pay attention to classroom reviews - take notes on what is discussed.
7. Summarize your reading assignments in your own words.
8. Get plenty of sleep and eat a healthy breakfast.
9. SQ3R: S: survey the material. Q: read the questions asked at the end of the chapter. R: read, rite, and review assignments and notes.
10. Ask teacher what should be studied for the test. Ask for suggestions.


Parent Tips for Helping Students
American School Counselors Association

How to talk to kids so they will listen:
Plan a quiet, non-threatening time to talk.
Listen without interruptions
Minimal encouragement to talk - tell me more, Oh,
Use reflective listening techniques - Sounds like, You feel that, It seems that,
     You seem.
Ask for their ideas, solutions, and opinions.
Keep your voice CALM and low and your body language non-defensive.
Realize that all generations have their trends.
Avoid being critical.
Brainstorm possible solutions, if needed.
Tell your child that you love him/her.
Follow up with actions - show support.

How to set reasonable rules:
Don't make rules so restrictive that you or your child cannot follow them.
Get feedback from your child.
Follow through on what you say you're going to do - the consequences.
Be aware of school and other parent rules.
Remember that you have control over the three T's - Telephone, Television,      Transportation.

Other pointers for parents (Paul Whitehead)
Remember that negotiation and compromise is often helpful.
Listen, talk and encourage.
Be open, honest, fair: actions say more than words.
Relate privileges to desired behavior.
Praise the positive and minimize criticism.
Be willing to swallow your pride.
Avoid revenge.
We all have occasional mood swings, intense feelings, get self absorbed and defiant.
Accept independence when balanced with responsibility.
Allow the natural consequences of choice to occur - do not try and save all of the time.
Take comfort that this too shall pass.
Base your sense of worth on yourself, not others.
Expect not perfections; relax and enjoy the good times.
Seek help and advice; we cannot always to it alone.


High School Graduation Requirements

Cumulative Citizenship Average: 2.0

Core Credit Classes:
Arts (art, music, dance, theater): 1.5
English: 4.0
Mathematics: 2.0
Science: 2.0
Social Studies: 3.5
     Geography 9th
     World History 10th
     U.S. History 11th
     American Government 12th (.5)
Physical Education: 1.5
     Participation Skills 9th
     Fitness for Life (REQ) 10th
     Other 11th or 12th
Health: .5
Career Technology: 1.0
Computer Technology: .5
Personal Finance: .5
Electives: 10.0
Total (minimum): 27.0

Additional requirements for university entrance:
Mathematics: 1.0 (3 total)
Science: 1.0 (3 total)
Foreign Language: 2.0 (Two consecutive years of the same language)