Guidance

Bishop Verot Catholic High School
Grade Level Services

Freshman year

·         Freshman orientation to counseling services
·         Classroom Presentation ~ How to make the most of high school
·         Freshman Parent/Student Workshop ~ Four-year Plan
·         Familiarize students/parents with the PSAT; PSAT Testing in October
·         Classroom Presentation ~ PSAT results; Critique of Freshman year ~ spring
·         Freshman/Sophomore College-Prep Handbook ~ available online
·         Assist students with completing their 4-year academic plan worksheet

Sophomore year

·         Classroom Presentation(s) ~ Career exploration
·         Sophomore Parent/Student Workshop ~ Early College Preparation
·         Familiarize students/parents with standardized tests & test prep opportunities
·         Classroom Presentation ~ PSAT Results; Test Preparation; Guidance Resources
·         Emphasize importance of grades for college admissions
·         Attend the annual College Fair held at BVHS
·         Encouraged to attend individual college representative visits to BVHS
·         Freshman/Sophomore College-Prep Handbook ~ available online

Junior year

·         Classroom Presentation ~ College resources on our website; College Search/Visits
·         Student/parent meetings by appointment
·         Attend the annual College Fair held at BVHS
·         Encouraged to attend individual college representative visits to BVHS
·         Classroom Presentation ~ PSAT Results; Taking the SAT, SAT II’s, ACT
·         Junior Parent/Student Workshop ~ Starting the College Process; College Visits
·         Encouraged to visit colleges during Spring Break/Summer & to set up interviews if needed
·         Encouraged to begin free, online scholarship searches
·         Individual appointment prior to senior year to discuss college options
·         Junior College-Prep Handbook ~ available online
·         Classroom Presentation ~ college planning; college search; resumes/essays
·         Provided with College Homework/Summer Packet assignments
·         Monitor standardized testing cards; ensure each student has tested during jr. year

Senior year

·         Classroom Presentation ~ College Application Process
·         Senior Parent Workshop ~ College Application Process
·         Classroom Presentation ~ Important College Information
·         Meet with seniors in fall to follow-up on college plans; Finalize college list
·         Encourage seniors to complete standardized testing
·         Attend the annual College Fair held at BVHS
·         Attend individual college representative visits to BVHS in the fall
·         Classroom Presentation ~ Financial Aid & Scholarships; Bright Futures
·         Maintain Scholarship Board (in Guidance & online) & announce opportunities to students
·         Financial Aid Workshop for parents & students
·         “Off To College ~ Crash Course 101” Program ~ weekly articles in spring; magazine
·         Final Class Meeting: Distribute Off To College magazines; complete Post-Grad Forms

Every year/All grades

·         Counsel on personal issues as needed; Counsel on academic, college, and career counseling
·         Monitor academic progress
·         Review standardized test scores
·         Assist with course selection from year-to-year; encourage students to update 4-yr. Plan
·         Attend our annual Career Day
·         Utilize the Guidance website for career/college planning; study skills; test preparation; etc.
·         Utilize Guidance resources ~ College Resource Room; Videos; CD’s; Bulletin Boards; College Guidebooks; Career Board (in library) & Career Resources
·         Student/parent meetings by appointment
·         Offer AP (Advanced Placement) courses for possibility of earning college credit (grades 10-12)
·         Summer Programs link on our website; students can attend programs on college campuses over the summer for enrichment or to earn college credit
·         Provide updated information to students on VNN (Viking News Network)·         ITED Achievement Testing

Guidance

Bishop Verot Catholic High SchoolGrade Level Services

Bishop Verot Catholic High School
Grade Level Services