The East Side College Office is a full-service resource and counseling center designed to prepare students in grades 6-12 for post-secondary life. The Director of College Counseling provides support and assistance to students and their families as they explore college and career choices and complete college, financial aid and scholarship applications. Students and parents/guardians meet regularly with counselors to discuss academic performance, college and career options, curriculum choices, interim assessments and standardized testing. Additional support is provided by two additional staff members (the College Transition Coach and College Advisor) who are available to help families prepare for the college process .
Representatives from many career-based organizations, colleges, trade schools and universities visit the College Office every year to meet with students, both in small groups and at our annual College Fair. Trips to various college campuses are provided for juniors and seniors as well. Parent meetings related to college career planning and financial aid are held each term and special workshops are provided to help students transition throughout high school.
The College Office, located in room 216, is accessible every day from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Computers and resource books are available for student use. Students may visit before or after their school day or during their lunch period.