School Counseling

CHS SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAM


Chariho High School offers a comprehensive school counseling program focused primarily on college and career readiness. School counselors meet with students individually to build relationships, discuss academics, assist and advise on course selection, plan for college or career training opportunities, transition planning and to provide social/emotional support.


School counselors implement an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) curriculum in small groups and/or individually to students 9-12.


Grade 9

  • Lesson on long term and short term goal setting (career and academic).

  • Lesson on creating a 4-year academic plan or course of study.

  • Individual student check ins on transition to high school academically and personally.

  • Presentation on College Fair and review of graduation requirements and how they align to different post secondary plans.

  • Course selection presentations on graduation requirements and academic opportunities and independent learning opportunities in VHS, Independent Study and AP.


Grade 10

  • Lesson on career exploration.

  • Review long term goals.

  • Lesson on exploring post secondary options.

  • Individual meeting on academic progress.

  • Presentation with opportunities on College Fair, graduation requirements and PSAT 10.

  • Course selection presentations on graduation requirements, academic opportunities, and independent learning opportunities in VHS, Independent Study, Student Internship, Dual Enrollment and AP.


Grade 11

  • Lesson on resume building and completion.

  • Lesson on post-secondary planning.

  • Presentations with opportunities with local colleges, College Fair, Financial Aid Night and upcoming testing opportunities PSAT NMSQT, SAT and ASVAB.

  • Course selection presentations on academic opportunities, and independent learning opportunities in VHS, Independent Study, Student Internship, Dual Enrollment, Early Enrollment and AP.

  • Individual meetings with students and family on post-secondary planning and aligning coursework and classes to prepare for transition planning.


Grade 12

  • Lesson on financial aid, scholarships & FAFSA.

  • Presentations on opportunities with local colleges, College Fair & Financial Aid Night.

  • Ongoing transition planning & support.

  • Individual meetings with students confirming graduation requirements remaining and on post secondary transition.