Counseling and Academic Guidance

Counseling and Academic Guidance Contact Information

The high School Guidance and Counseling Department provides services with an emphasis on academic advisement and planning for successful post-high school education and the world of work. Typical services provided include: 

• Orientation for all incoming grade 9 students and parents, as well as for all transfer students 

• Annual individualized conferences for each grade 9 student and his/her parents to develop a Personal Academic Growth Plan (PAGP) 

• Information on careers, college entrance, financial aid, and other related data

• Administration and interpretation of MAP testing  

• Communication to parents including periodic newsletters, academic concern letters, phone contacts and updating of counseling websites 

• College & Career Preparation through the College Prep program that is offered to students in High School Grades 9-12 as part of our college readiness program in addition to offering AP and Honors classes that provide the rigor that college bound students need to succeed in post-secondary education.  

• Individual counselor assistance to further interpret or clarify topics or services provided by the Guidance Program 

• As time permits, group or individual counseling may be provided at student, teacher, or parent request for academic, personal or social problems.

• A High School Study Plan is provided to students in grades 9-12 to allow them to succeed in each year of high school while demonstrating student responsibility and leadership of their educational goals.