Counseling Center
The Counseling Center is staffed by a certificated school counselor and support professionals —a variety of services are offered to students, parents, and staff for the purpose of encouraging student success.
- Scheduling and Academic Planning– students are assisted with course selection and scheduling to address graduation needs and post-secondary goals.
- Career and Post-High School Planning and Information— Students receive guidance on how to identify and apply information about personal interests and skills to the systematic selection and pursuit of educational and career goals.
- Assistance in transition from middle school to high school – recognizing that good information and guidance is critical to a successful transition, the counselors are part of activities to assist incoming 9th-grade students in their adjustment to the high school environment and its opportunities. These activities are started in eighth grade and continue throughout grade 9.
- Guidance & Counseling – Students are assisted with personal and social concerns. The counselors offer brief individual and group meetings to students who seek assistance or are referred by parents, staff, or other students. This is an excellent opportunity to obtain support in dealing with personal and social concerns that are impacting the student’s ability to learn. Counselors, building staff, and consultants work as a team to identify and assist students who are not being successful in school, academically and/or personally.
- Referral to Appropriate Programs or Agencies – Students are given general guidance on school and community resources available to address needs and enhance effectiveness within their homes, school, and community.
College and Career Center
This center is an important resource for post-high school training and career information/exploration. By using these resources students can make intelligent, informed choices regarding the training options and careers that are best for them.
- Help with resumes, job interview skills, and career counseling
- Information about colleges and careers
- Online career assessments are available
- College and military representatives available for informal meetings and presentations
- Scholarship/Financial Aid information
Students—visit the College Center to learn more!
Testing
The following tests are required for admissions to some colleges/universities, as well as some scholarships programs.
* A qualifying test score satisfies the Math and English Language Arts (ELA) Graduation Pathway requirement for high school graduation
PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) – Must be taken during the fall of the junior year to be eligible to qualify for National Merit Scholarships. Sophomores may test for practice. Although these scores are not usually used as admission criteria, it is a good practice for students planning to take the SAT. Additional information and sample questions are available at https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt
ACT * (American College Test) – A test utilized by some colleges/universities to determine skill levels for admission. It is given locally five times a year and consists of four tests and a career interest inventory. Additional information and sample questions are available at www.act.org.
SAT* (Scholastic Aptitude Test) – Used as an admissions tool by many four-year colleges as a predictor of college success potential, and as a requirement for students wanting to participate in Division I athletics, this exam is given six times per year. It provides scores in Verbal and Mathematics and can be taken more than once. It is recommended for seniors, as well as for juniors who are applying to competitive schools and who could benefit from the testing experience. Additional information and sample questions are available at https://www.collegeboard.org/?excmpid=VT-00059.
ASVAB* (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is the entrance test to enlist in the United States military. The ASVAB covers eight areas including science, word knowledge, mathematics, and mechanical comprehension. The ASVAB is administered in February by military personnel at each high school. Additional information and sample questions are available at https://www.officialasvab.com/