The assigned counselor serves a the advocate for the student in many ways. To truly recognize their needs, counselors meet with individual students on a regular basis. A personal relationship develops that is nurtured through four years. It is the counselor who provides individual remediation in all areas of the curriculum. On an individual basis, a counselor will work with students in everything from career exploration and post secondary planning, to decision making and time management.
Counselors review every college and employment application that is processed by the student.
They prepare and administer a variety of tests and assessments for students, and help them to interpret the scores. The counselor also serves as the liaison between many departments for the special needs students. Special programs provided by the department include a semi-annual Career Day hosting speakers from a variety of career areas who present to small groups of students. In a four year career, as students will hear at least six different speakers. Financial Aid Night is also presented every winter.