The purpose of the IWA counseling office is to promote, coordinate, and supervise the workings of the counseling department within the framework of the mission, philosophy and goals of Incarnate Word Academy. The counseling office provides guidance to students concerning personal and academic issues. Students may make their own appointments with the school counselor, either individually or in groups. Referrals may be made by teachers, administrators, and parents as well. Parents are urged to inform and update the school if they have concerns about their daughter(s).
Contact Information
The school counselors may be contacted by phone at (713) 227-3637 ext. 113, or by email:
Robin Bludau at rbludau@incarnateword.org
Elizabeth Novak at enovak@incarnateword.org
Summer Opportunities
RICE Summer School
Enrichment Skills Program
Enrichment and Skills Programs give students the opportunity to explore new fields and prepare for future studies. Courses are designed to highlight students' strengths and to enrich their experiences. Participants in this program receive narrative evaluations but no grades or credits.
http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~edsumch/
Methodist Hospital
Summer Youth Volunteer Program
Volunteer Services is accepting applications for our Summer Youth Volunteer Program, giving teenagers a unique opportunity to gain experience in a healthcare setting and experience the personal satisfaction of helping others. If you have a teenager between the ages of 15-18 or know one who is interested in volunteering this summer, please encourage them to apply by filling out and faxing or mailing the attached application.
Deadline for application submission: Monday, May 12. Applications available from Ms. Bludau
Reach for the Stars: Students Taking Action & Reaching for Success
The Society of Vincent de Paul is accepting applications for volunteers to work as Mentors & Camp Facilitators for their Summer Day Camp program. The program runs from June 2-August 29, 2008. Candidates should be at least 16 years old. Please contact the Society of St. Vincent de Paul for additioanl informationand an application at michelle.gonzalez@svdphouston.org or (713) 741-8234, ext. 110.
Houston Chronicle Summer Workshop
The Houston Chronicle and the University of Houston sponsor a free, four-week summer workshop for high school students interested in journalism who will be seniors in the fall. High school students in Harris, Montgomery, Liberty, Chambers, Galveston, Brazoria, Fort Bend or Waller county are eligible to apply. Classes will be conducted by Houston Chronicle staff reporters, editors, photographers and graphic artists. Subjects include reporting, writing, editing, and interviewing practices and principles of photojournalism, graphics and newspaper design. For more information and an application, please visit www.chron.com/hjw
Children's Museum
Youth Volunteers Needed
Junior Volunteers are required to be 14 years of age prior to beginning the program and no older than 17 years old. The deadline to apply is May 2, 2008. For more information please contact kfitch@cmhouston.org or www.cmhouston.org/volunteers
Prairie View A&M University 2008 Summer Enrichment Programs
Please click here for the numerous programs offered for graduating seniors for summer 2008.
Louisiana Youth Leadership Seminar
Annual leadership conference for high school juniors and seniors. The camp is held July 13-18, on the campus of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. Please pick up a flyer from the counselor's office, or go to www.loouisianayouthseminar.org for more information and registration.
