Guidance

7th & 8th Grade: Charting Your Course
The Junior High School Guidance Curriculum focuses on helping students develop good organizational and study habits.  Focus is also placed on interpersonal behaviors including bullying and self-esteem.  A career fair is held annually to introduce students to career options.  Evening programs for parents introduce the college admissions process and assist with high school planning.

9th Grade: Getting On Track
The focus in 9th grade is on the transition to high school. Students complete the Learning Style Inventory that helps them to discover how they learn best so that they can be as successful as possible during their high school career.  Students are encouraged to think towards their future goals.  To this end, the 9th Grade Guidance Counselor works with students and parents to develop a four-year academic plan.  An evening program in the fall for parents provides a comprehensive view of the high school years, including curriculum options, graduation requirements and the college admissions process.

10th Grade:  Staying on Course
By the time students reach grade ten, they have a good understanding of what it takes to be a successful high school student.  During the first quarter, students are encouraged to push themselves academically through a presentation on study skills. All sophomores will take the PSAT in October.  They will then complete the Career Interest Profiler and are guided to discover what careers might suit their skills and interests.  In the spring, students are introduced to their College Advisor and guided through their first online college search.  An evening career program for parents takes place in the Spring.