Over the course of four years, our school counselors facilitate grade level instruction to further enhance each student’s level of understanding for what they are experiencing this year and what they can expect next year.  The following courses and descriptions offered for each grade level:

Freshmen Seminar (9th grade)
This course is designed to acquaint ninth graders with programs, policies, and practices of the academy.  Study skills, time management and organizational skills are emphasized.  Students will meet with the technology department for additional Tablet training.  Student presentations by National Honor Society Members will all help students make the transition into high school.  Classes are scheduled first trimester, one class per cycle.

Sophomore Seminar (10th grade)
This class is designed for sophomore students as an introduction to college and career planning.  Students are introduced to Naviance, a web based computer application.  An interest survey is administered and students will be exposed to a variety of careers.  Students will have an opportunity to participate in work shadowing.  The class will begin to build their own personal resumes and college planning discussions are facilitated.  Standardized test scores (PSAT & PLAN) will be reviewed and analyzed.  Classes are scheduled third trimester, once class per cycle.

College Skills I (11th grade)
Junior students are enrolled in scheduled classes that emphasize the college search process.  College Match, a workbook complete with interesting self-awareness assignments, acquaints the students with ideas to prepare them for selecting colleges.  Students will begin the college selection process.  Naviance, a computer application, will be introduced as a tool in this process.  Topics and discussions covered in this class include:  the internet as a resource, importance of college visits, building and creating a resume, writing a good college essay, as well as, the details of PSAT, SAT, and ACT standardized testing.  Classes are scheduled second trimester, one class per cycle.

College Skills II (12th grade)
Senior students are enrolled in scheduled classes emphasizing the college application process.  Core elements include:  information regarding college applications, application deadlines are emphasized, college essay topics are brainstormed, letters of recommendation are critiqued, college issues are discussed and scholarship opportunities are announced.  Each senior is scheduled for a private interview with her School Counselor to discuss college plans.  Classes meet first trimester, once class per cycle.