Counseling Services

Eighth Grade

- Campus Visitation for students and Orientation Night for parents

- Pre-register students for freshman year

Ninth Grade

- Registration, scheduling and program adjustments as warranted-

- Students introduced to career pathways and four-year plan via Guidance handbook and classroom contact by career center technician

- Referrals to district/community resources as needed

- Student/Parent/Teacher conferences as requested

- Provide information on educational options – alternative education, summer school

- Grade and progress checks when appropriate; additional reports may be requested by the parent

- Competency and achievement testing

- Personal counseling as needed

Tenth Grade

All services provided at 9th grade plus:

- Student oriented to Career Center Program

- PLAN test given in October

- Student/Parent/Counselor meeting to develop four-year plan through Sophomore Counseling (SB813)

Eleventh Grade

All services provided in 9th grade plus:

- Parents and students informed of students’ progress towards graduation

- PSAT given in October

- ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) given in October

Twelfth Grade

All services provided in 9th grade plus:

- Parents and students given graduation status report

- SAT and ACT exams given throughout the year

- Assistance with financial aid, scholarships, admissions, and other types of applications provided as necessary

- Invite seniors to attend college, military and vocational information meetings for more in-depth information on enrollment and requirements

YOUR COUNSELOR CAN HELP YOU . . .

- assess your strengths, talents, and abilities;

- develop positive attitudes to build self-confidence and esteem;

- make suitable decisions about your life, occupation, activities;

- solve personal problems with friends, family, and teachers;

- find community and school resources to help you with your needs.