March 2017

Contact Keystone:

1-800-255-4937

Info@keystonehighschool.com

KeyNews-Keeping up with Keystone Erica Rhone, Head of School

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Crisis Text line ............................... 2

Motivational Message .................... 3

SAT/ACT test preps…….……………...4

Student Of The Month+Events ..... 5

Course Resources .......................... 6

College Exam Dates ....................... 7

March Email Forecast ................... 8

Webinar Schedule……………..……....9

Tech Tip………………………………….10

Our Facebook live events are held on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 4:00 pm

ET! Our next one is on 3/16/2017. This session is hosted by our Instructional team Talk

about useful classroom resources!

Join us live on Facebook on

March 16 th at 4:00 pm ET.

The month of March begins the start of many spring time activities in nature, but also the flurry of many outdoor activities. For students, we highly suggest you help take advantage of area activities and events where you student can express their natural abilities and en-joy being expressive. It’s important to allow our students time to just be children and engage in that much needed energy release in what-ever format they enjoy most, whether it be outdoor physical activity, artistic expression, musical composition, or technological fun! Sched-uling in time for these fun activities to take place will help your stu-dent then focus on the school work when it needs to happen and may build in the important skills associated with scheduling and pri-oritizing.

Here at The Keystone School, we also want to be able to learn more about our students and all of the amazing talents that they do pos-sess, both academic and social in nature. That is why this spring, we will not only be hosting our first Brain Bowl competition at the end of this month, but will also be holding a Keystone’s Got Talent event! There are details on page 5 and more will come soon!

“Intelligence is the ability to

adapt to change.”

~Steven Hawking

AN INSIDE LOOK AT CRISIS TEXT LINE

Keystone Guidance Assistant, Disa Turner is a counselor for the Crisis Text Line.

This program is not affiliated directly with The Keystone School, but can be an im-

portant resource of information to have on hand.

Who Are They:

Almost 3,000 volunteer crisis counselors, or, as they call themselves “CC’s”. Counse-

lors all complete an application process, background checks, and 34 hours of training

on issues like depression, anxiety, eating disorders, LGBTQ, self-injury, and bullying.

After successfully completing the training, Each counselor volunteers four hours per

week. Supporting the crisis counselors are the awesome supervisors, who have Mas-

ter’s degrees or Ph.D.'s in psychology or social work.

What They Do:

If there is a crisis issue to deal with, then this is the best place to turn. The team

practices active listening to make sure everyone is heard, understood, and cared for.

In roughly 1% of all cases, if there is extreme concern for a texter’s immediate safe-

ty, we contact the texter’s local emergency services to perform an Active Rescue.

Active Rescues test knowledge, skills, focus, and calm to the limit. However, The Cri-

sis Text Line is not a substitute or replacement for long-term or professional care.

Some Numbers:

Crisis counselors are available 24/7. No matter what time it is, someone is always

awake and ready to listen. Our Keystone Guidance assistance, Last month alone,

almost 38,000 people texted into Crisis Text Line. 93% of those texters got connect-

ed with a crisis counselor within five minutes, though our wait time can increase a

little during periods when a lot of people text at once.

How To Reach Out:

Text: START to 741-741

Facebook Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/crisistextline

Instagram: @crisistextline

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1iHT2tAUcp4uOsuQEinS1A

We’re also available on Kik! If you indicate you are in crisis to select Kik bots, you may be pointed to Crisis Text Line for further help.

Crisis Text Line is not yet available internationally, but efforts are underway! If your

organization is interested in becoming a Crisis Text Line affiliate, please contact in-

ternational@crisistextline.org.

“The beautiful thing

about Crisis Text Line

is that these are

strangers counseling

other strangers on

the most intimate is-

sues.”

~Nancy Lublin, Crisis

Text Line founder

MOTIVATIONAL TIPS

FROM STUDENT SUCCESS ADVISOR

MR. DAN PUENTES

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“ The secret of

getting ahead is

getting started”

~Mark Twain

The best place to get motivation support is from you Student Success

Advisor. We offer some of the best practices needed to stay motived.

We offer tips on time management as well as scheduling. You can reach

us at studentsuccess@keystonehigschool.com.

Some of the best questions that are asked are questions that are very

detail oriented. You want to make sure you ask about time manage-

ment and scheduling as well as where the ROC-K course is located so

you can review it. Remember your success is up to you. If you want the

most positive results during your time here at Keystone I suggest you

use all the tools available to you.

If you are a new Keystone parent/guardian, we have also prepared sev-

eral documents to help you to get oriented to Keystone and start to em-

brace your role as the parent of a successful independent learner! We

suggest you review all the documents carefully and keep them for refer-

ence. You can download them to your computer, print them, or come

back to this article again and again to view them as needed and the only

one we need back from you is the Handbook Acknowledgment form (if

not already submitted). We strongly encourage you to take advantage

of as many webinars, tools, and support features as possible to get the

most out of your Keystone experience!

1. What IS My Role As A Keystone Par-ent?

2. New Parent Orientation

3. Strong start Parent Invite

4. 16_17Student Handbook Acknowl-edgement

5. Keystone Support Chart

6. Keystone's Monthly Newsletter

7. Homeschool_Registration

8. GradeChecklist

9. Keystone Career VS College Bound

10. Keystone Tech Support Handbook

11. Keystone_MS_Handbook_Version4

12. Keystone_HS_Handbook _Version9_O

13. Keystone Student ID Information 16-17

14. Photo and Story Release

SAT/ACT PREPARATION

Guidance frequently gets asked by students and parents about ACT and SAT Test Prep programs. While Keystone offers access to some independent study materials through the Guidance Services Resource Center, many students want a more formal study program. K12 has two new offerings to meet the need: 1. A 6-week teacher-led test prep program, with 6 hours of live instruction offered

per week, online study program, practice tests, and live teacher help desk ses-sions.

2. A 6-week study program, supported by teachers, with access to online lessons, recorded teacher instruction, live help desk sessions, and practice tests.

To get the most out of either option, · Determine when you are planning to take the ACT or SAT test, and sign up for

the test you want at a location near you. o https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/online-

registration-help o https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-

act/registration-information.html · Visit http://www.k12courses.com for more information about the two options above. You will find the programs listed under the “Subject” tab. · Select a testing for either ACT or SAT test prep that matches up with the test you have signed up to take. · You have the option to purchase the program from that website, or call the toll-free number listed for more information. Not everyone wants to study for these tests on their own, especially if they are try-ing to get the highest score possible. Best of luck on testing day!

Visit https://www.k12courses.com/supplementary/test-prep-and-college-counseling.html or call 855-534-6298 for complete details and ordering information.

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SAT Test Date SAT Prep Session

Mar 11, 2017 Jan 23-May 3

May 6, 2017 Mar 20-Apr 28

Jun 3, 2017 Apr 17-May 26

ACT Test Date ACT Prep Session

Apr 8, 2017 Feb 20-Mar 31

Jun 10, 2017 Apr 24-Jun 2

**AP Students need to register for the AP exams before March 15th. Email guidance@keystonehighschool.com by March 8th to get directions on how to register!**

STUDENT OF THE MONTH

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Are you interested in being fea-

tured as a student of the

month? If so, email us here: guidance@keystonehighschool.com

ATTENTION KEYSTONE STUDENTS:

Keep your eyes open for more infor-mation on our 1st annual Keystone’s Got Talent competition coming this April/May. All Middle School and High School students are invited to participate along with some of your fellow Keystone staff! Prizes will be awarded to the top win-ners. Rules and regulations will be ap-plied.

Zyna is a hard working student that has a great moti-vation for learning. She has many hobbies which in-clude sports, Tae- Kwon- Do, music, the clarinet, writing and graphic design. From inside out, she loves volunteering and helping others every day. Even though her father passed away in September of 2015, she exemplified persistence and determination in continuing her education and inspiring others that you can go on even if you lost a loved one. She would like to spread a message to all of her fellow school-mates that you can be anything as long as you have great strength and confidence in yourself. The scientists of to-

day think deeply in-

stead of clearly. One

must be sane to think

clearly, but one can

think deeply and be

quite insane.

~ Nikola Tesla Our Academic BrainBowl com-

petition at the end of March

Click here for more details! To

sign up, Please fill out the form

that is located in the online

homeroom!

EVENTS AND KEYSTONE COMPETITIONS

Important and Useful Information in Your Courses

When you enter any of your courses, you will notice a button titled “Teacher Office”. If

you click on this button, you will find items such as your teachers contact information,

textbook alignments (if applicable), etc. You will also notice a set of blue boxes. Inside

each one of these blue boxes is a link that you should click on to access very important

information. Below is a picture of these boxes with several of the them highlighted and

annotated.

You should also make sure to watch the Academic Integrity Video and read the an-

nouncement below it to ensure full understanding of the policy. This is found in the

Blackboard Homeroom page when you first log into Blackboard. Click below to watch!

“Imagination will

often carry us to

worlds that never

were. But without

it, we go nowhere.”

~Carl Sagan

2017 COLLEGE ADMISSION EXAM DATES

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Attention Juniors and Seniors: if you are planning to apply to a U.S.

four-year university this year, you will need a score on a college en-

trance exam (either the SAT or the ACT). Test dates and registration

links can be found below.

Sophomores and Juniors: the PSAT is only offered in October. Now is

the time to find a testing location.

Remember to cite Keystone’s CEEB Code when you sit to take the

“Nothing is impos-

sible, not if you can

imagine it.”

~Dr. Hubert J

Farnsworth

2016-2017 SAT/ACT Test Dates Keystone’s CEEB code is 390363

Registration Deadlines

Test Test Date Regular Late (fees apply)

SAT March 11th, 2017 February 10th, 2017 February 21-28, 2017

ACT April 8th, 2017 March 3rd, 2017 March 4-17, 2017

SAT May 6th, 2017 April 7th, 2017 April 18-25, 2017

SAT June 3rd, 2017 May 9th, 2017 May 16-24th, 2017

ACT June 10th, 2017 May 5th, 2017 May 6-19, 2017

SAT Registration Link: http://sat.collegeboard.org/register ACT Registration Link: http://www.actstudent.org/regist/ PSAT Registration: Contact your local public high school

KEYSTONE PARENTS: We need your help on what YOU would like discussed for Keystone’s Quarterly Parent meeting. Please take some time and fill out this form no lat-er than 3/17: https://goo.gl/forms/qg2R5Myx8BSWRkN82 . Then keep your eye out towards the end of this month for a link to a recording of Keystone’s Quarterly Parent Meeting to watch at your convenience.

KEYSTONE QUARTERLY PARENT MEETING

MARCH EMAIL FORECAST

Here at Keystone we val-

ue organization. An orga-nized student is a suc-

cessful student. It is much easier for organized

students to stay on track and stay updated on

changing policies and

new events. That is why we want to take this op-

portunity to inform you about some emails com-

ing your way. Keep an eye out for these messag-

es in your inbox this

month!

What When

Progress Reports

*Sent every other Monday evening to the parent

email address we have on file

Monday, March 6th

Monday, March 20th

Monday Morning Message

*only sent to full-time online STUDENTS

Every Monday morning this month!

(3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27)

Can also be found on Keystone’s Fa-

cebook page: https://

www.facebook.com/keystoneschool/

New Parent Orientation and

Getting Started Webinar

*Please refer to the Webinar Sched-

ule found on page 8

Congratulations to our 21 Febru-ary graduates from 16 states and 2 countries! Best wishes on your future suc-cess!!

Keystone has create Facebook and Twitter accounts for our stu-

dents to connect. These are YOUR groups! Keystone staff will

be available to answer questions, but this is something we have

developed at the request of our families.

We hope you enjoy this opportunity!

Connect with other families through

Facebook and Twitter!

Facebook Twitter

Midwest Region: The Keystone School @Keystone_School

Northeast Region: Student Success Advisors @Keystone_SSA

Western Region: Guidance Dept. @Keystone_Gdnce

International:

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Getting Started webinars are designed for new students and parents, but any Key-

stone student or parent is welcome to sign up and attend! You can click on the

event to sign up or use the links provided below.

New Parent Orientation

Webinar

Join us on Wednesday March 15th at

7:00 PM ET for a New Parent Orientation

webinar designed to help answer all of your

“getting started” questions. We’ll go more in-

depth on the role of the Keystone Parent, the

Strong Start program, and how to support

your student. There will also be time for you

to ask questions. Our goal is to give you the

tools needed to help your student succeed!

Click here to sign up to attend the webinar:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4bafaf29a6fc1

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New Parent Tool Kit

We have prepared several documents to help

you as a new Keystone parent get oriented to

Keystone and start to embrace your role as

the parent of a successful independent learn-

er! We suggest you review all the documents

carefully and keep them for reference. You

can download them to your computer, print

them, or come back to this site again and

again to view them as needed.

Click here to access the Parent Tool Kit:

https://fw.unitymg.com/rdr/D:2797

Getting Started Webinars: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4bafaf29a6fc1-getting

New Parent Orientation : http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4bafaf29a6fc1-newparent

Event Date Time Presenter Audience

Getting Started The Right Way With Key-

stone

March 7th 7 pm ET Ryan Lombardo New Students and Parents

Getting Started The Right Way With Key-

stone

March 14th 12 pm

ET

Ryan Lombardo New Students and Parents

New Parent Orientation March 15 th 12 pm

ET

Dan Puentes New Parent Orientation

Getting Started The Right Way With Key-

stone

March 22nd 7 pm ET Ryan Lombardo New Students and Parents

Getting Started The Right Way With Key-

stone

March 28th 7 pm ET Ryan Lombardo New Students and Parents

Check out the March Webinar Schedule

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Using the Dynamic Course Scheduler

The Dynamic Course Schedule is a tool you can use to determine how much work you need to accomplish in your courses on a weekly basis. The Dynamic Course Schedule creates a road map for you and will show you how to get from the beginning to the end of your courses and, more importantly, how to stay on track with your goals.

1. Enter the course for which you want to create a schedule. We will be using Algebra 1 as an example.

On the Left Navigation Menu, select your Teacher’s Office. In this example, you would select Miss Kasa’s Office.

Scroll down to the teacher’s Class Information, and click on the Schedule tab (pictured below).

Using the dropdown menus, select your Start Date and your anticipated End Date for the

course. When you have selected the dates, press Submit.

You will now be able to see a schedule that reflects the date rage selected.

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