Academics
Educational institutions are evaluated on student outcomes, especially academic achievement. School counselors working in this educational environment play a critical role in ensuring students have the academic development (in addition to the social/emotional and career development) knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to be successful. School counselors can assist schools in providing an environment conducive to and supportive of academic success.
American School Counselor Association. (2017). The School Counselor and Academic Development. Alexandria, VA: Author.More than half of a high school student’s subjects are determined by state requirements for graduation. The balance may be selected from a wide variety of academic, vocational, and fine arts courses.
Students must complete 22 course units for a standard diploma and 26 for an advanced studies diploma.
23 Advanced Placement courses are offered at Heritage.
14 Dual Enrolled courses are offered at Heritage. College credits are earned either from Northern Virginia Community College, George Mason University, James Madison University, or Shenandoah University.
School counselors assist students in:
selecting courses
discovering resources for academic success
determining interests and strengths
applying to post-secondary schools and colleges
