My Resources
Counselor's Links Please scroll down and click the "pink links" below. Homework Help For Students Discoveryschool.com...
is maintained by a 17-year old offering links to all subject areas including higher level courses such as calculus. Literature only
Needing information on literature? Links to specific authors as well as different genres are included in this site. Cornell University..
Offers advice on doing research assignment. The site discusses picking a topic, finding background information, and writing a bibliography. Factmonster.com
Need information? This comprehensive site has academic areas, an atlas, a dictionary, an almanac, and an encyclopedia. Make sure to check out the "Daily Features". Internet Public Library
There are links to virtually every online newspaper around the world. Read newspapers of South Korea , Albania , or even Algeria . Many of the sites offer multiple language formats. 1st Headlines
Read the top Breaking news from around the world. Some of the first sites are Google ads. The real news starts with the gray blocked titles. Middle School Homework
This site has been designed to include all subject areas to help with research and homework assignments. Homework Help For Parents PBS...
has an overview with links to all states who administer a standardized state test. TAKS takers?
From the Texas Education Agency, a TAKS study guide for all subject areas and grade levels. Career Decisions Deciding on a career can be overwhelming, but the following sites are great places to begin narrowing down your ideas. It is never too late to start thinking about the future. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Interested in music but don't know what types of careers are available? This site is great to explore types of careers, training needed, and salary levels. Collegeview.com
Although you have to wait through a Navy advertisement, the site does offer a lot of information to help you choose a career, the education required, as well as other important information. Purdue University
Written for students, this site helps you to write resumes and cover letters, and gives you tips about how to look for a job. University of North Carolina
Choosing a major, but have no idea what jobs will be waiting for you after graduation? This site has lists of ideas within many different majors. There are also links to help with job searches and career planning. America's Career Info Net
A one stop shop for career information including salary ranges, what careers are currently popular, comparisons of careers from state to state, and other trends in the job market. Pre-teen Issues Home Free Program
Helping runaways to travel back home free of charge. RAINN
Helping victims of rape, abuse, and incest. Are you or someone you know...
a victim of bullying, robbery, stalking, or some other crime? Check out this site for information to help yourself or others. National Runaway Switchboard
Got questions? They can help. A site for students created by students
Check out this site to find out how you can be the best you possible. Musicians for mental health...
offering information about and opportunities to help individuals dealing with issues like depression, stress, eating disorders, and substance abuse. Teens and Cancer
A website dedicated to sharing information and hope for teens with cancer. Teen-Matters
Developed to provide information and guidance when dealing with problems like stress, body image, violence in relationships, and other important topics. Information for Parents/Guardians of Middle School students What is typical of a middle school student?
This site offers an overview of the development of students starting with the 10 year old. More insight on the transition of middle school students
Scholastic offers additional insight as to how parents can ease the transition during the middle school years.
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