F.A.Q.
1. As a student, how can I schedule a meeting with my counselor?
To schedule a STUDENT only meeting with your counselor, you may come to the counseling office outside of class time to pick up an appointment card. The form is self-explanatory.
TIPS:
2. What do I do if my counselor is unavailable when I need to talk to him/her?
If it is an emergency please let the Guidance Secretary or another office staff member know. There are other counselors available who may be able to help you immediately. Otherwise, wait until a later time.
3. How should I choose classes? Generally speaking what courses/ skills do colleges and/or future employers feel students should have upon graduation?
Consult your parents and teachers and consider whether or not the level of the course is to your ability. While consistency is important, the types of classes you take and the grades you earn are extremely important. Following teacher recommendations generally is suggested.
4. What do colleges look for?
First and foremost, the college admissions people will evaluate your academic record. Also, senior year grades are also very important. Second, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, ACT are also very important. Third, your leadership in various organizations and/or community service is also highly important. Counselor and teacher recommendations often are important factors. Be sure to let the colleges know about your participation in clubs, sports, athletics, leadership roles, community service, notable achievements, and jobs—both volunteer and paid. Intensive participation in a few activities or projects usually is more significant than lesser involvement in a larger number.
5. What are the criteria for attending summer school and how does this affect my transcript?
It is recommended that a student who has earned a D or F in a course should attend summer school. Upon successful completion of the summer school course, the grade and credit is recorded on the transcript; however, the original grade remains on the transcript. Please note that no additional credits are earned when a previously passed course is repeated.
To schedule a STUDENT only meeting with your counselor, you may come to the counseling office outside of class time to pick up an appointment card. The form is self-explanatory.
TIPS:
- Before you leave class for your appointment make sure you get your teacher’s permission and have them initial your pass and record the time.
- Politely go to your counselor's office and start your appointment or wait for he/she to be done with another student outside.
2. What do I do if my counselor is unavailable when I need to talk to him/her?
If it is an emergency please let the Guidance Secretary or another office staff member know. There are other counselors available who may be able to help you immediately. Otherwise, wait until a later time.
3. How should I choose classes? Generally speaking what courses/ skills do colleges and/or future employers feel students should have upon graduation?
Consult your parents and teachers and consider whether or not the level of the course is to your ability. While consistency is important, the types of classes you take and the grades you earn are extremely important. Following teacher recommendations generally is suggested.
4. What do colleges look for?
First and foremost, the college admissions people will evaluate your academic record. Also, senior year grades are also very important. Second, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, ACT are also very important. Third, your leadership in various organizations and/or community service is also highly important. Counselor and teacher recommendations often are important factors. Be sure to let the colleges know about your participation in clubs, sports, athletics, leadership roles, community service, notable achievements, and jobs—both volunteer and paid. Intensive participation in a few activities or projects usually is more significant than lesser involvement in a larger number.
5. What are the criteria for attending summer school and how does this affect my transcript?
It is recommended that a student who has earned a D or F in a course should attend summer school. Upon successful completion of the summer school course, the grade and credit is recorded on the transcript; however, the original grade remains on the transcript. Please note that no additional credits are earned when a previously passed course is repeated.
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