SHA Academic Counseling
The Academic Counseling Department at Sacred Heart Academy is designed to be an integral part of the education process. The academic advisor will work with the teachers and administrators to help ensure that each student will have a valuable educational experience. Students who wish to see the academic advisor should make an appointment or sign up in the Academic Counseling office during change of class, lunch or other free time. The advisor will send for the student as soon as possible. The advisor is on staff as a resource to both students and parents/guardians.
The counselor can help:
...with school
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To help students complete a four-year plan program. To select classes that will meet the requirements for graduation and entrance to the workplace, a vocational school, college or university.
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To help students select a curriculum that best meets their future plans.
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To help students identify their talents and help to develop them.
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To help students decide which classes they should take during their high school years.
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To help students find the source of a problem they are having with schoolwork, and to find solutions to get them back on track.
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To meet with parents/guardians of students who are experiencing difficulty in class(es).
...with career planning
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To help students learn more about various careers.
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To help students prepare for job interviews, and applications.
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To help students learn how to write letters of application and resumes.
...with college
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To help students determine the best type of college for them.
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To help students prepare college applications.
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To provide college and other scholarship information and applications to students.
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To supply students with necessary testing materials.
...with life
- To help students learn to organize their time and help manage class assignments so they can be involved in extra-curricular activities or hold part-time jobs.
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