Student Support Services

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Freshman Formation

Semester? Nocredit

Thegoal of thiscourseisto help studentspractice theskillsand toolsnecessary for successin high school whileintroducingthem to themission and Jesuit character of CheverusHigh School. The freshman formation program isdesigned to prepare studentsfor academic, social, and emotional success in high school and beyond. Thisisan opportunity for studentsto form relationshipswith each other, their school counselors, and other membersof the faculty and staff who serveasresourcesfor our newest students. Theprogram offersstudentstoolsto improvetheir ability to self-advocate, time-manage, and takeownership of their education.

CollegeAdvising

Semester? Nocredit,Pass / Fail,Grades11-12

99% of Cheverusstudentsenroll in an undergraduate program after graduation. Cheverusrecognizesthat all studentscompletethecollegeselection processat different rates. Studentswill besupported in their collegesearch, provided standardized test taking strategies, and becomefamiliar with application basicsand organizational methodsthat will makethe collegesearch an enjoyablelearningexperience. CollegeAdvisingprovidesaweekly program during thesecond semester of junior year and thefirst semester of senior year. Theprogram prepares studentsfor thetask of exploringpost-secondary optionsand understandinghowthecollege application processworks, ultimately concludingwith aplan for lifeafter graduation. Informational nights, one-on-onemeetings, group meetings, college admission representativevisits, and fairsare scheduled throughout theyear to support studentsas they exploretheir post high school undergraduate options. Counseling Services CheverusSchool Counselorsaremembersof ateam of caringprofessionalsat CheverusHigh School. Studentsmeet with counselorsindividually and in small groupsaspart of acomprehensivegrades9-12 counselingcurriculum. Familiescan request to meet with school counselorsthroughout theyear in addition to gradelevel informational nights. Counselorsareprofessionally obligated to maintain theconfidentiality of their relationship with students, unlesssuch disclosuresarenecessary to protect the student from harm to self or others, including parents, other students, faculty, or administration. Studentsareassigned acounselor and will remain with their counselor from thetimethey enter Cheverusthrough graduation.

Health and WellnessOffice SStudent health and wellnessisour number one priority. Theschool nurseassiststhestudents, faculty, and staff with any issuesrelated to health and wellness. Studentscan visit with theschool nursefor physical, social, emotional, intellectual, environmental, and occupational well-being. Health recordsaremaintained by theschool nurseand completestudent recordsallowusto providethebest carepossible. Theschool nursewelcomesany questionsor concernson any formsrelated, but not limited to medical, physical, sportsclearance, concussions, or immunization.