College & Career Counseling
The College and Career Center is a dedicated space on campus where students can access guidance and resources for their academic and career pathways. Located here is the counselor’s office, along with workspace for students enrolled in asynchronous college courses. The center also houses all college-related resources, including textbooks and materials, to support students in achieving their educational goals.
Guidance Counselor
Comprehensive Support for Student Success
Here are a list of services students can expect to receive from our counseling department:
- Academic Advising: Counselors help students select courses that align with their academic goals, meet graduation requirements, and prepare for college or career pathways.
- College and Career Planning: They assist students in exploring post-secondary options, providing guidance on college applications, scholarships, and career interests.
- Personal and Social Support: Counselors offer support for personal and social challenges, helping students navigate issues such as stress, peer relationships, and family dynamics.
- Crisis Intervention: In times of crisis, counselors provide immediate support, connect students with resources, and help manage situations that may affect their well-being.
- Goal Setting and Planning: They work with students to set short- and long-term goals, develop action plans, and monitor progress to stay on track academically and personally.
- Advocacy and Mediation: Counselors advocate for students’ needs, mediate conflicts, and facilitate communication between students, parents, and teachers.
- Test Preparation and Administration: They assist with standardized test preparation, inform students about testing dates, and coordinate the administration of exams such as the SAT, ACT, and AP tests.
- Individual and Group Counseling: Counselors provide one-on-one and group sessions to support students’ mental health, emotional well-being, and personal growth.
- Connecting Students to Resources: They help students access additional support services, including tutoring, mentorship programs, and community resources.
- Dual Enrollment Guidance: Counselors assist students in navigating dual enrollment opportunities, helping them understand course options, manage college application processes, and ensure credits align with high school and college requirements.
