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Weimar High School Meet the Teacher is August 12th from 5pm-6:30pm! Pick up your high school schedule during this time! 

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WISD encourages students & parents to report suspicious activity, bullying or other student related issues. Click on the link below to complete an anonymous alert.

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Texas Education Agency
Graduation Tookkit
Information for planning your high school years and Beyond.
English Spanish

Texas Counseling Needs Assessment for Weimar High School

Student
Parent

School Mental Health Practice Guide and Toolkit-

https://schoolmentalhealthtx.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/TEA-Narrative.pdf

Weimar High School Counseling Center 

Lindsay Fisbeck          lfisbeck@weimarisd.org

Welcome to the 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR!!! 

 

Important Dates to Remember:

August 5th @ 5pm- Freshman and New Student Orientation in the WHS Library

August 12th from 5pm-6:30pm come MEET THE TEACHER and PICK UP YOUR SCHEDULE

(After you receive your new schedule, you may contact Lindsay Fisbeck via email if you would like to discuss a schedule change. Please note that each schedule has been made according to your transcript and program of study. We can definitely look at your schedule, but please know that it is not guaranteed that your schedule can be changed.) 

August 14th-FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL-WELCOME BACK!!!!

August 19th-First Day of Blinn Classes

September 11th-ASVAB Testing for Seniors in HS Library

October 2nd-Custodian Day

October 7th-LCRA Presentation during Activity Period

October 9th-Fall SAT School Day

October 11th-Inservice Day-School Holiday

October 14th-School Holiday

October 16th-PSAT 9th Graders

Homecoming Bonfire-Bonfire will be rescheduled to a later date due to the Burn Ban in place for our county.

October 18th-Homecoming-GO CATS!

October 21st-TSTC Rosenberg College Visit

October 21st-Circus is in town! Check local listings for tickets!

October 22nd-FAFSA Informational Zoom presented by Blinn/ACCSS 6pm

October 30th-Trick or Treat Around the Track

October 31st-Halloween

November 7th-Texas A&M Kingsville Visiting Weimar

November 11th@2:15pm-Veteran's Day Program-More details to follow

November 12th(My Birthday Trip!! :))-Texas A&M College Visit

December 4th-Herf Jones will be on campus to visit with the Juniors and Seniors at 11am and 11:15am for a small presentation on how to order.

December 9th at 11am-Herf Jones will be back on campus for in person ordering should you choose to do that! You may order everything online once you get your packet on Dec. 4th!

December 11th during activity period-Sophomore Class Meeting with Mrs. Fisbeck and ACCSS-College Planning and Future Dual Credit options

December 12th-Down Home Christmas Parade-Please email lfisbeck@weimarisd.org for more information and questions.

CANCELLED AND WILL RESCHEDULE! -January 7th-FAFSA Night with Blinn Financial Aid Representatives-WHS Library at 5:30pm. (FAFSA opens on December 1st)-Please visit https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa for all of your questions and informational tutorials! This YouTube Channel will show you the latest on FAFSA and what to look for:

https://www.youtube.com/@FederalStudentAid

January 8th-9am-We will travel to Blinn in Schulenburg for a College Fair. All juniors and seniors will attend! Permission slip DUE NOW!

January 9th-SENIOR PARENT SCHOLARSHIP MEETING-WHS Library at 5:30pm. Lots of information will be shared this evening about the remainder of your senior year. 

January 22nd-Region 3 will be on campus training our Seniors on CPR and Stop the Bleed.-This will be rescheduled at a later date!


January 29th-8th grade Parent Meeting at 5:30pm in the WHS Library to discuss next year's schedule and Programs of Study.

January 30th- 5:30pm-Parent/Student Dual Credit Meeting with Blinn-Are you interested in taking Dual Credit in the fall of 2025? 

February 5th-Cap and Gown Pictures

February 10th-Scholarship Workday for ALL Seniors-We will meet during your elective classes to work on 

FEBRUARY 12TH- Senior Back Drop Pictures-ALL SENIORS WILL TAKE THESE PICTURES

February 19th-Credits for Life Presentation in Coach Rehak's class

February 24th-Splashway Recruiter on Campus

February 26th- CPR/Stop the Bleed Training with Region 3-Mandatory for Seniors

March 10th-March 14th- Spring Break

March 19th-Credits for Life in Gymnasium

March 20th-PSAT for 8th graders

March 26th-PSAT 10th graders

March 31st-Crime Stoppers Presentation on Bullying Prevention at 10:15am in the WHS Gym for grades 9-12.

April 3rd-Rellis Campus Visit at 10am

April 16th-College, Career, and Job Fair

April 22nd- Military Signing

April 30th-Senior Showcase

May 15th-Senior Walk

May 16th-Banquet

May 20th-Scholarship Banquet-8:50am-10:15am

May 22nd-Graduation Practice 12:30pm

May 23rd-Graduation Day!!!!!!!!!!!! 

 

SAT/PSAT Testing Dates:

ASVAB Testing-September 11th-Seniors only in the HS Library

SAT School Day-October 9th (Fall)

March 25th (Spring)

PSAT 10th-March 26th

PSAT 8th Grade-March 19th

PSAT 9th Grade-October 16th

 

 

Weimar High School Course Guide 2024-2025

 

Transcript Request Form

https://bit.ly/whstranscripts2023

 

College/Career Visit Form

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVf4klwD2_yeH36mFxklNU1ol3RSTtyFHlflilhyzf4Uu-Ig/viewform?usp=pp_url

 

How do I access my TSI Score Report?

TSI Scores can be accessed by going to www.accuplacer.org, Student Portal, click on Information for Students. Enter your school ID and other information to access your TSI score report. 

 

Senior Class Remind Message Code:

Send a text to 81010

Text this message @df9kk3

 

Are you interested in attending the Government in Action Youth Tour to Washington DC sponsored by Fayette Electric Cooperative and San Bernard Electric Cooperative. Please click the link for more information or email lfisbeck@weimarisd.org for information and details as well! This has also been distributed to the students.

Government in Action Youth Tour Information Packet

 

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How a School Counselor Can Help:
Your school counselors are here to help! We support students as they work towards personal growth, acquiring positive social skills, and setting informed goals in order to achieve their full academic and career potential. Counselors collaborate with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and members of the community.

The Role of a School Counselor:

  • School Guidance Curriculum
    • Academic skills support
    • Organizational, study and test-taking skills
    • Education in understanding self and others
    • Coping strategies
    • Peer relationships and effective social skills
    • Communication, problem-solving, decision-making and conflict resolution
    • Career awareness, exploration and planning
    • Substance abuse education
    • Multicultural/diversity awareness
  • Individual Student Planning
    • Goal-setting/decision- making
    • Academic planning
    • Career planning
    • Education in understanding of self, including strengths and weaknesses
    • Transition planning
  • Responsive Services
    • Individual and small group counseling
    • Individual/family/school crisis intervention
    • Peer facilitation & mediation
    • Consultation/collaboration
    • Referrals when appropriate
  • System Support

    Professional development
    • Consultation, collaboration and teaming
    • Program management and operation

Lindsay Fisbeck, Weimar High School Counselor

 

Career and Technical Education programs offer a sequence of courses that provides students with coherent and rigorous content.

To learn more about CTE, click here.

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Click here for 
11th Grade Check List for College Planning

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If you are planning to attend a major university after high school such as UT, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Baylor, please check their respective college websites for application deadlines. Applications open August 1, 2023!

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PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAILS DAILY FOR IMPORTANT UPDATES.
REMEMBER, MY DOOR IS ALWAYS OPEN!!!
Mrs. Fisbeck

 


House Bill 5 and Graduation Requirements

Foundation Plan and Distinguished Plan

4x4 Plan-Core Classes-Math, English, Science, History

Please check with your counselor about specific graduation requirements and the Graduation plans.

 

 

 

Graduation Toolkit-Information for Planning your high school years and beyond

 

www.tea.texas.gov

 

 

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https://www.careeronestop.org/Videos/CareerVideos/career-videos.aspx

Stay tuned for local career videos!

 

Get your college/trade school visits scheduled!
As a junior or senior, you get 2 visits a year. If you are needing help scheduling visits please see Lindsay Fisbeck.

 

Check out these resources for college

Resources

 

These sites are recommended to be taken the first time during the spring of the junior year.

 *Free SAT Practice Tests / College Board        *The ACT Test

 TSIA - Texas Success Initiative Assessment
This test is primarily given for admittance to junior colleges, and is administered on the college campuses. Below are links for practice materials for the test.

TSI will be offered here on the WHS campus starting in October. 

* Study Guide Zone *Test Preview
*Study Tips *Varsity Tutors / Practice Tests
*Khan Academy *Accuplacer / College Board
TSI Practice Test
Application to Texas Public Universities as well as participating community and private colleges.
 *GoApplyTexas

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

FAFSA OPENS DECEMBER 1ST-STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS!

What will I need to fill out the FAFSA form?

* Social Security Number or Alien Registration Number (If you aren't a US Citizen)
*2018 Federal income tax returns. W-2's, and other records of money earned. 
(Data Retrieval Tool may be available)
* Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
* Records of untaxed income. (If applicable)
* FSA ID so you can electronically sign the FAFSA form
(Student and parent need one.)

Make sure you print out the completed SAR Report from your completed FAFSA. You need that for scholarships.

*FAFSA 
Free tool to explore colleges, get matched to scholarships, and learn financial aide.
FastWeb
Free tool to get matched to scholarships and colleges.
Scholarships.com
This is a tool will help you prepare students for college and career beginning in the 7th & 8th grade.
Texas OnCourse




 Scholarship Applications are located in the following areas: Hard Copies in Mrs. Fisbeck's office, Counselor's Corner, and via email! 

Please read all directions and look for the due dates! Put the dates on your calendar!! Be on the lookout for scholarship workdays in Mrs. Fisbeck's office. Bring all scholarship materials! 

Scholarship Date Due

Scholarship Partners and Programs

Please note that MOST SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE MAILED DIRECTLY TO THE ADDRESS ON THE SCHOLARSHIP. Thank you!              
 Weimar Athletic Booster Club Scholarship Application

Due March 15th

Please read all directions.

San Bernard Electric Coop Scholarship Application 

Curtis Wood San Bernard Electric Coop Scholarship

Scholarship must be postmarked or emailed by March 10th

SBEC

Attn: Scholarships

PO Box 1208

Bellville, Texas 77418

 Live Oak Art Center Scholarship Application

Due March 28th

Must be a resident of Colorado County

Must have community service hours

 LCRA Scholarship Application and Flyers

Due January 31st

Come see Mrs. Fisbeck with this one if interested

 Stanzel Scholarship Information and Link

Online Application Only. Scan the QR Code for application access.

Due March 26th

Interviews at WHS Conference Room for all that apply:

Monday, March 31st-8:30-3pm

Tuesday, April 1st-8:30-12pm

30 min intervals, Business Casual Dress

 Fayette County Go Texan

Submit application and attachments by March 1st 

Must live in Fayette County

 The Friends of Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites Scholarship Application Must be turned into the Counseling Office by April 1st 
 Weimar High School Common Application  This application needs to be downloaded and typed. This will be attached to several scholarship applications. Get this one done as soon as possible. 
Capital Farm Credit Scholarship Information Flyer Are you pursing a degree in the Agriculture Industry? This is a $1,000 scholarship. Scan the QR Code and start the application that is due April 1st. 
 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarship Flyer

Due January 31st

Read all directions and ensure your FAFSA is complete.

 Cody Thompson Memorial Scholarship Application

 Online Application-Scan the QR Code.

Read all directions

Emphasis given to those pursuing a degree at a trade school with a focus in agriculture

Due March 14th

 Navidad Valley Cattlewomen Scholarship Application  Must be postmarked by March 7th. Read the instructions carefully!
 Colorado County A&M Club Scholarship Application For those attending Texas A&M in the Fall of 2025. Due April 8th
 Blinn College Endowment Scholarship Application Due March 5th to Counseling office. 

 Daughters of the American Revolution

John Everett Chapter Scholarship Application

Due by March 31st with specific turn in instructions. Read Carefully! 
Vietnam Veterans of the America Chapter 870 Scholarship Application 

 Due March 19th 

Do not have to be a part of the Vietnam Veterans organization to apply

Weimar Garden Club Scholarship Application   Due March 7th to the counseling office. This one requires the common application, your resume, letters of recommendationa and a transcript.
Colorado County Wildlife Management Association Scholarship Application  Due date is March 14th. Turn in to the counseling office. 

 Colorado County Fair Scholarship Application

Case Beken Memorial Scholarship Application-CCF

Colorado County Fair deadline is March 27th to the counselor's office-Must have a recent photo with this application

Case Beken Scholarship deadline is March 27th to the counselor's office!

 Turtle Wing Foundation Scholarship Application

Turtle Wing Foundation Scholarship Rules

Please read all directions that goes along with the scholarship application. Applications must be scanned and emailed to info@turtlewingfoundation.org no later than Monday, March 3rd 
 Fayette Savings Bank Scholarship Application Due March 7th to the high school office 
 San Bernard Electric Cooperative Scholarship Information

www.sbec.org/scholarships 

Must have SBEC as your electrical provider

 Fayette Electric Cooperative Scholarship Information

fayette.coop/scholarships 

Must have FEC as your electrical provider

Due April 1st-ONLINE ONLY

 Farm Bureau Scholarship Information texasfarmbureau.org/youth/scholarship-apps/ 
 HEB/UIL Scholarship Information sportsinaction.com/scholarship 
 The Ava and Elliott Koehn Memorial Scholarship 

Preference will be given to those seeking to be a counselor or teacher

Must attach Common Application, transcript and a current picture

Mail to Dalinda Shelton

1577 FM 2144

Weimar, Texas 78962

Due April 12th

 Colorado County Farm Bureau Achievement and Academic Scholarship Application Form

 Must be a member of Texas Farm Bureau

2 years of Ag Related activities

Turn into:

Colorado County Farm Bureau

1480 Walnut St.

Columbus, Texas 78934

Due before April 1st

 Weimar Methodist Foundation Scholarship Application-4 year

Weimar Methodist Foundation Scholarship Application-2 year

Due March 21st to the high school office 

Region 3 Education Service Center Teacher Scholarship Application

https://www.esc3.net/362271_2

Due March 21st-Online
Ducks Unlimited Scholarship Application See the link in your email-Online Application
Weimar Rotary Club of Weimar Scholarship Application  Due to the Counselor's Office by March 7th 
 Obenhaus Grodhaus Scholarship Application Applications must be delivered to Laurie Prihoda at the business office no later than April 7th. 

 Tyson Romine Memorial Scholarship Application

General Application

All required documents must be turned in to the high school office by April 1st. 

 Retired Teachers Scholarship Application

John R Saul Educational 

Include all required information.

Due March 28th to the high school office

 Colorado County Soil and Water Conservation Scholarship Application Due to the Counselor's office on March 19th!-Note the Date Change! 
 Hermann Sons Scholarship Application

 Must have been involved with Hermann Sons.

Due to the office April 1st

Elaine Dahse Feldcamp Memorial Scholarship Application 

 Due March 21st. Applications should be mailed to:

Mariette Bellamy

Elaine Dahse Feldcamp Memorial Scholarship

1753 FM 155 South 

Weimar, Texas, 78962

Read the directions carefully!

 

Weimar Lion's Club Trade School Scholarship Application

Weimar Lion's Club Academic Scholarship Application

Due to the high school office March 31st.

 Marvin Migura Foundation Scholarship Application

Due March 31st

Please read the application carefully for submission directions.

Charlene Hoffmann Memorial Scholarship Application Due to the counseling office by March 18th to be mailed in time for due date!  
 Knights of Columbus Scholarship Application Due to the office on May 1st. Read all directions. 

Weimar Encore Lions Technical Scholarship Application 

Weimar Encore Lions College Scholarship Application

Due to the high school office on March 31st. 
Weimar Band Booster Scholarship Application  Due to the high school counseling office March 17th 
 Raymond Bigley Memorial Scholarship Application

Due April 1st to the high school office

This is for those going into the trades after high school. Working with your hands.

 Colorado Valley Telephone Cooperative Scholarship Application

Must be a member of Colorado Valley Telephone

Postmarked by April 1st

Patricia Koehn Memorial Scholarship Application 

Due April 8th to the high school office

Must be typed and read all directions on application

Masonic Lodge Scholarship Application  Attach all of your documents and Common Application
Nick Ramirez, Sr. Memorial Golf Scholarship Application Due April 4th to the high school office
 James Sweet/Bruce Beal Scholarship Application Due to the high school office April 10th
 Prosperity Bank Scholarship Application Due to the high school counseling office on April 2nd. Include all attachments
 Colorado County Go Texan Scholarship Application coming soon
Jesus Nino Memorial Scholarship Application  Due April 10th to the high school office 
2025 Bluebonnet Master Gardener (BMGA) Scholarship Application 

This needs to be typed and completely filled out. You need Ag teacher/County Extention Agent Signatures. Due by April 4th

Must be submitted online. 

Read all directions.

Must be going into the Agriculture Field of some sort!

All 2024-2025 scholarships are listed by due dates on the WISD District Calendar. Should you have any questions regarding any scholarships, please call Lindsay Fisbeck at the High School office. 
979-725-6309


 

What Programs of Study does Weimar High School offer and what are classes I can take?

 

 
Need A Job?
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Will you be able to afford the lifestyle you want? This is a tool to help you plan.
Texas Reality Check
This is a tool to help you explore education and careers.

Texas Career Check

Try these awesome websites for Career information! They can guide you in determining your skill set, your talents, and your interests:

txcrews.org

jobsyall.com

Bureau of Labor and Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Use the link below to search for career ideas and interesting English or Spanish.

Student Interest Survey for Career Clusters

 


Interested in Military Service? 
The counselor will contact a recruiter to meet with you.

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Marines Corps & 
Marine Corps Reserve

www.marines.com

Coast Guard & 
Coast Guard Reserve

www.gocoastguard.com

             Texas Comprehensive Guidance Plan for Weimar ISD

In this plan, you will find information pertaining to the Texas Comprehensive Guidance School Counseling Plan for Weimar ISD.  This plan consists of four components: 1.)Guidance Curriculum 2.)Responsive Services 3.)Individual Planning 4.)System Support

Each component offers information and resources in detail. 

Social Emotional Support:

Click on the word to find support and resources. 

Anxiety

Bullying

Grief/Loss

Suicide Prevention-

CRISIS HOT LINE NUMBERS

NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE (NSPL) 1-800-273-TALK(8255) AND THE CRISIS TEXT LINE-TEXT TX TO 741741

IN NEED OF HELP?

CONTACT THE TEXAS YOUTH HELPLINE ANY TIME, DAY OR NIGHT TO DISCUSS YOUR PROBLEM. IT'S FREE AND WE'RE HERE TO HELP!

Call or Text 24/7/365

800-989-6884

 

SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY

• Irritability, anger, or being “on edge”

• Difficulty concentrating, completing school work, increasingly disorganized

• Changes in appetite (either increased or decreased)

• Changes in sleep (sleeplessness or too much sleep)

• Crying or temper tantrums

• Excessive worrying about school work, perfectionism,

• Fatigue (tiredness) and low energy

• Physical complaints (such as stomach aches, headaches) that do not respond to treatment

• “Numbing Out” excessive tv, video games, eating

• Increased sensory sensitivity “things are too loud” “irritability when trying to focus”

• Thoughts or talk of death or suicide

RISK FACTORS

• Physical Illness (such as diabetes or asthma)

• Stressful Life Events

• Environment (including family problems)

• Family History (others in family have anxiety)

• Alcohol or drug use

CHECK IN WITH YOUR CHILDREN DAILY

How are you right now?

Choose a NUMBER and explain why you chose those.

1- Living life like normal.

2- Being cautious, but still going out.

3- Going out as needed, mostly staying & working

from home, still seeing friends and family.

4- Very limited, only going out when unavoidable

and very careful contact with people.

5- Full lockdown. No one in or out.

6- I’m doing great!

7- I’m doing pretty good.

8- I’m doing okay, I guess.

9- I’m starting to struggle.

10- I’m having a really hard time.

11- I need to reach out for support.  Call a counselor for help.

Substance Abuse

Healthy Relationships and Violence Protection

Crisis Hotline Page-A great resource for outside support.

Guidance & Social Emotional Learning Topics:

  • Intrapersonal Effectiveness
    • Positive student self-concept
    • Effective executive functioning skills
    • Appropriate behavior to the situation and environment
  • Interpersonal Effectiveness
    • Effective interactions with diverse populations
    • Effective and appropriate communication skills
    • Recognition of personal boundaries, individual rights and privacy needs of others
    • Effective conflict resolutions skills
    • Development of healthy relationships
  • Post-secondary Planning and Career Readiness
    • Motivation to succeed in personal endeavors
    • Demonstration of career exploration skills
    • Possession of the knowledge and skills to gather information for the purpose of postsecondary education and career planning
    • Demonstration of awareness of the importance of postsecondary education
    • Understanding of the relationship of academics to the world of work and to life at home and in the community
  • Personal Health and Safety
    • Incorporation of wellness practices into daily living
    • Demonstration of resiliency and positive coping skills
    • Possession of assertiveness skills necessary for personal protection

Feeling stressed

Are you feeling stressed out about what is going on this year, remember to breathe and say a prayer. Take a break, listen to music, talk to someone, exercise, eat healthy food, etc. The best advice we can give you is to get help if you need it, we are here for you.

Remember your purpose

When you are feeling stressed, remember your purpose. You are here for a reason and we have to get through trying times so we can grow in our walk. Talk to someone if you are feeling alone, you are never alone.

Serve others

A great way to reduce stress and to remember your purpose is to serve others. Find a way to serve. Help your parents, brothers, or sisters with anything, chores, laundry, cleaning, lawn care, babysitting, etc. Many times we feel better when we help others.


 

Human Trafficking Information and Resources! 

Human Trafficking Interactive Videos for training purposes:

https://www.texasgateway.org/resource/prevention-and-awareness-human-trafficking-school-aged-children

 

Human Trafficking Student Training:

https://unboundnow.org/locations/houston/


 

Fentanyl Awareness Month

#onepillkills

https://www.dea.gov/onepill

“Fentanyl is the single deadliest drug threat our nation has ever encountered.  Fentanyl is everywhere.  From large metropolitan areas to rural America, no community is safe from this poison.  We must take every opportunity to spread the word to prevent fentanyl-related overdose death and poisonings from claiming scores of American lives every day.”                                     - DEA Administrator Anne Milgram

 

 

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