Guidance Department

PHILOSOPHY

The philosophy of the Guidance Department mirrors the basic tenets of the school' s philosophy reflected in the document, "To Teach as Jesus Did. " Inherent in the guidance program are those Christian values and ideals which will hopefully permeate the whole person ' s outlook on life. The general function of the Guidance Department is to assist the student in obtaining the maximum benefit from her high school experience in a college preparatory program. The multi-faceted guidance program seeks to facilitate the process of growth in each of its students, so that having acquired and integrated that knowledge of mind, spirit, body and soul, the student is equipped to adapt to post-high school experience in truth and with confidence. Students are strongly encouraged to request an appointment with their guidance counselor at any time.

Grades: 7, 8 Prerequisites: None Course Description: Students meet with a guidance counselor periodically throughout the school year. Topics of discussion include: time management, academics, extracurricular activities, and matriculation into high school.

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Grade: 9 Prerequisites: None Course Description: Students meet with a guidance counselor periodically throughout the school year. Topics of discussion include: matriculation into high school, academic coursework, time management, and extracurricular activities. GUIDANCE

Grade: 10 Prerequisites: None Course Description: Students meet with the guidance counselor during study halls to discuss academic and vocational interests, standardized testing and test results, and course selection.

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Grade: 11 Prerequisites: None Course Description: Students meet with the guidance counselor during study halls to discuss PSAT, SAT tests, course selection, the college search, and college admissions. Students work with the counselor to produce an appropriate list of colleges, a personal activities resume and a college essay. Relevant materials, which include a timetable for the admissions process, are distributed to students throughout the year.

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Grade: 12 Prerequisites: None Course Description: Students meet with the counselor weekly for the first semester for an in-depth review of the entire college process. Students are advised about the college application process, recommendations, Naviance, deadlines, financial aid and scholarship opportunities. Every fall, representatives from over 30 colleges visit Villa Walsh Academy to meet with interested seniors. In addition, students meet with the guidance counselor during study halls and are strongly encouraged to make individual appointments. It is highly recommended that students and parents view the Guidance website for current information.