• To form connections with students and families and to help with concerns about students' academic, social, or family life.
• To assist students with high school transitions and course planning.
• To assist students with college planning and preparation.
• To empower students to take responsibility for their future in order to become independent self-confident adults.

• Personal counseling, guidance, and support.
• Academic scheduling, advising, resources and options for success.
• PSAT, SAT, and ACT advising, programs, and opportunities.
• College planning and preparation
• College Process:

* College recommendations
* Essay advising
* Transcripts
* Admissions process and criteria

ASAP

You have(A)lready (S)tarted (A)pplying to

College and Scholarship (P)rograms

You've Already Started Applying!

This is the thought that students need to understand - your academics, your activities, your leadership, and your community service - these are all essential ingredients of successful applications to colleges and scholarships and you have already begun establishing them. You will not complete these applications until 12th grade, but you have begun accumulating a GPA, an activity sheet (resume), leadership, and community service. Mrs. Dicus, your IB Counselor, will assist with your academics, planning for college, and will help answer your questions and assist you as you build your resume at HHS.

• Students, who have a pass, can visit the guidance office in Room 113 at any time. Mrs. Dicus is not available during lunch because of lunch duty.
• If Mrs. Dicus is not available, then students can fill out a Request to See Counselor slip and will be sent for at the earliest opportunity.
• Parents can email or call to request an appointment.