Category: Counseling Center

Registration is underway for the 2012-2013 school year.  The following information is provided to make sure you are aware of upcoming dates.

Current Year 6^th graders – There will be three registration information sessions held.  They will be on February 7^th at 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and on February 8^th at 6:00 p.m.  All sessions will be held in the Fort Herriman Middle School auditorium. You need to attend one session only.  Registration cards will be distributed at these sessions and are due back into the Counseling Center on February 17, 2012.

For your convenience, there will also be an immunization express clinic at the orientation on February 7^th from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.  These immunizations are provided through Salt Lake County Health and are not free.  For any questions regarding the immunization clinic, please call Community Nursing Services at 801-207-8777.  Proof of current immunizations, including a Tdap booster, which is required for incoming 7^th graders, must be received by the Counseling Center before your students schedule will be released this summer.

Current Year 7^th graders – Our 7^th grade students received their registration cards during school on January 26^th.  These cards are due back into their current Language Arts teacher on February 1, 2012.

Current Year 8^th graders – 8^th grade students will be having individual Student Education Occupation Plan/College & Career Ready appointments with their counselors.  Registration information, including applications for the honors program, early-morning seminary, and summer P.E., is available in the Counseling Center.  For those interested in these programs, the deadlines are as follows:  Honors Program applications are due in the Counseling Center by February 3, 2012.  Early-morning seminary applications are due in the Counseling Center by February 27, 2012.  Online registration for those interested in summer PST will be held on March 15, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.  These sessions fill very quickly.  Green registration cards will be turned in during your student’s individual SEOP/CCR appointment.  All cards are due by February 24, 2012.

Current Year 9^th graders – Herriman High School will be holding two Sophomore Orientation sessions.  They will be held on February 16, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. and at 7:00 p.m.  Registration cards will be distributed at that time.  Cards will be collected at Fort Herriman on February 22, 2012 by the Herriman High School counselors.

If you have any questions about registration, please call the Counseling Center at 801-412-2455.

Individual Student Education Occupation Plan/College and Career Ready (SEOP/CCR) meetings for each student will be held beginning the end of January through the end of February, 2012.  It is very important that you schedule an appointment using the Canyon Creek online scheduler.  The SEOP/CCR is an important state mandated meeting to discuss individual needs for planning for high school and beyond.  Student and parent(s) should attend the SEOP/CCR together.  Your counselor will be conducting these sessions.

To schedule your SEOP/CCR appointment:

1. Visit the school’s homepage (www.fortherriman.sc.jordandistrict.org/) and select the Online Scheduler link.
2. From the Online Scheduler homepage:

a. Choose your student’s school from the dropdown box (Fort Herriman Middle –SEOP).

b. Enter the password (diamondbacks).

c. Enter your student’s ID.  If you do not know their Student ID, use the Lookup Student ID button to access the system.

d. Verify the student’s birthdate.

e. You will then see the available time slots for your student’s counselor.

f. Select the time that works best for your schedule.

g. Enter your email address if you would like an email reminder sent to you.

(Your email address is kept private.)

h. Once you have finished you can confirm your appointment details and

print your SEOP/CCR appointment schedule.

i. Write down the confirmation number (You will need this to cancel or

reschedule your appointment.

For any questions, or for help in scheduling your SEOP/CCR appointment, please call the Counseling Center at 801-412-2455.

JFEC has a beautiful new location!  Fall classes at Jordan Family Education Center, housed at Rivers Edge School (11000 S. 319 W.) will begin the week of September 13, 2011, including anger management classes for elementary, middle and high school aged children, as well as for adults.  Support classes for parents of children with Autism and social skills classes for high functioning autistic children will again be featured.  A group for young adults (ages 17 to 21) with High Functioning Autism or Asperger Syndrome is new this fall.  There are many other offerings including classes on parenting ADHD children, study skills for middle school, helping children deal with depression or anxiety, groups for dealing with divorce or relationship break-up, and dealing with teen conflicts at home.  There is no cost for classes however registration is required (801-565-7442).  Intakes are also available for short-term child-centered family counseling.  Please call for more information.

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Fort Herriman Middle School will be participating in the Utah Statewide Testing Program. The test date for the Explore Tests is Sept. 27^th and will be administered to all 8^th grade students during their 8^th grade Team time. It has four components: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science.

The results of the Explore Test identifies student aptitudes, thus it helps students identify their strengths and weaknesses as they enter a crucial period in their education. The content of the EXPLORE test is similar to that of the ACT. Besides the academic assessment described above, the EXPLORE test also includes an interest inventory (72 questions about career choices), a background information questionnaire, and a needs assessment (to diagnose the needs of the student). All of these components make the EXPLORE test a useful assessment tool for students as they matriculate into high school.

We are very interested in providing a successful testing atmosphere for your child. With this in mind, we offer the following suggestions to parents:

1.  Please insure attendance and promptness on the testing day. Those who are absent or late will miss some portions of the test.

2.  A full night’s sleep along with a nutritious breakfast the day of the testing will increase your child’s alertness.

3. Please feel free to send your student to school with a water bottle.

It is our goal to have each of our students complete the whole test battery.  We appreciate your cooperation with this important project.