Counseling Program
FRESHMAN YEAR
- School counselors meet with freshman students to explain student services and how to access our services.
- Students examine a MMU transcript to learn about graduation requirements, credits, and how to become a sophomore.
- Students begin to plot their current coursework on a 4 year graduation plan.
- Counselors explain scheduling process.
- Counselors meet individually with students to create a 10th grade course schedule
- Assist students with any transition difficulties.
SOPHOMORE YEAR
- Administer the PLAN (practice test for the ACT) to all 10th graders.
- Interpret PLAN results with students.
- Students attend a presentation to learn about the offerings at our local technical centers.
- Counselors meet in small groups to administer a career interest inventory.
- Counselors meet individually with students to create an 11th grade course schedule.
JUNIOR YEAR
- Administer the PSAT (practice test for the SAT) to juniors who register to take the exam.
- Host a College Information Night for parents of juniors to provide information regarding the college search process
- Bus students to Vermont College Fair to visit with over 200 college representatives.
- Disseminate college information (testing, timeline, etc.) in small groups.
- Interpret PSAT results and discuss future testing.
- Encourage students/families to meet with counselors to discuss the college search process.
- Opportunities for job shadowing and internships made available to students.
- Counselors meet individually with students to create 12th grade course schedule.
- In small groups, provide specific information regarding college admission and life after high school.
SENIOR YEAR
- Meet individually with each student to discuss future plans and provide assistance when needed.
- Write a letter of recommendation for students planning to enter college, if requested.
- Host a College Information Night for parents of seniors to provide information regarding the college admission process.
- Host a financial aid seminar sponsored by VSAC (Vermont Student Assistance Corporation)
- Meet with students, if necessary, to review transcripts and graduation requirements.
- Keep families informed (through a letter) of any students in danger of not graduating.