Academics

College Counseling | Guidance Philosophy

The goal of our college and career counseling program is to help students explore all their available options so they will have the tools to make informed and educated decisions about their future.

Because a high percentage of our students continue into higher education, a major focus of this office is college counseling. However, we are equally supportive of students who do not plan to go to college, and we strongly encourage all of our students to take advantage of the career resources that are available to them.

Student Driven Process

The success of the College and Career Counseling Program depends on the initiative of our students. To take full advantage of our counseling services, each of our students must define their personal needs and ambitions. Then, with our help, students create a list of schools that seem to be a good match and proceed with the application process.

We spend a good deal of time assisting students in an exploration of their academic, personal, and social interests. College should be used primarily to provide a foundation of higher learning and secondarily to prepare a student for a vocational pursuit. We encourage students to seek further education, not just look for a fast-track to high salaries and material success. A well-rounded, well-educated individual makes a more useful citizen, parent, or church member.