Frosh/Soph Parent Night

Counseling Department Philosophy A Comprehensive and Individualized Program of Counseling and Guidance Services “Cura Personalis”

Program Areas Academic Guidance and Planning Personal and Crisis Counseling Confidentiality College Advisement and Preparation

Academic Guidance and Planning Education plan Course selection and placement Summer School advisement Peer Mentoring and tutoring Monitoring of students on Academic Probation Discussion and interpretation of testing

Personal and Crisis Counseling Supportive and on-going counseling upon student or parent request Parent conferences Referral for counseling outside of the school setting when necessary Crisis intervention Group counseling opportunities

College Advisement and Preparation Individualized preparation for college admissions Assist students with college lists Naviance Family Connection Career/College Major Interest Inventories College Nights College Representative Visits College Fairs Application management Scholarship search

Freshman Year Orientation meeting Review Orientation Questionnaire Encourage involvement Discuss basic information about counseling at Jesuit High School Create individualized Education Plan Monitor academic progress and transition Review standardized test scores and grades Classroom meetings Assist with course selection and summer school Counsel on other issues as needed

Sophomore Year Orientation meeting Encourage involvement/goal setting Class meetings Naviance registration and training Career Interest Inventory Learning Styles tool Review PLAN scores Begin college search

Junior Year Orientation meeting Individual meeting Remind students to sign up for SAT/ACT/NCAA Naviance Family Connection Personality Inventory/Learning Styles/College Search Review PSAT results College Planning Handbook Individual college planning meeting

Senior Year Orientation meeting Individual and class meetings Review testing requirements/scores Assist with designing college list Explain application process College Info Night College rep visits College fairs Apply to college Financial Aid Night Exit interview