With freshmen, we emphasize the transition to high school, self-awareness and how best to become an involved community member. By visiting students in their classrooms and meeting with them individually, counselors guide students to the best course selection to achieve their desired post-secondary goals.
Freshman parents attend 9th grade orientation
Freshmen work with counselors to learn career/college search tools and discuss transitions into high school
Teachers/counselors discuss correct 10th grade placement in content areas
With sophomores, we focus on interests, abilities, and the development of career awareness. In-depth college planning work begins during the junior year and continues through to graduation.
Sophomores take PSAT exam in October
Sophomore parents attend "meet-the-faculty night" and learn student schedules
Counselors meet with sophomores to discuss post-secondary plans
Counselors monitor/audit academic progress and coordinate placement for grade 11 classes
Junior year is extremely important for the transition process after high school. Your counselor will help you identify a list of potential schools that match your interests and skills. You will also receive guidance on best practices for success on standardized exams, resume preparation, and application completion and submission.
Juniors take PSAT exam in October and the state-required SAT exam in May
Junior parents attend "meet-the-faculty night" and learn student schedules
Juniors work on career opportunities with counselors
Juniors meet individually with counselors in spring to list teachers to write recommendations and to list target colleges
Junior parents and student are invited to attend a "College Information Night" in the spring
Counselors meet with parents in small groups about college application process
Counselors monitor and audit student academic progress and coordinate placement for 12th grade classes
By the end of Senior year, each TA graduate will have a post-secondary exit plan. Students meet more frequently with their counselors during this year. Counselors assist in the application process, filling out necessary financial aid forms, and finally making a choice. We are here to support each TA student to make this process as smooth and successful as possible.
Parents, students attend senior "College Information Night" in September
Seniors work individually with counselors to finalize college lists and post-secondary plans
Seniors prepare for college applications with counselor assistance
Seniors write college essays in their English classes
Seniors take any additional college testing needed in Fall
Seniors, parents apply for FAFSA by December and file CSS, if needed
Parents attend School Counseling Department's Financial Aid Seminar
Parents file FAFSA after October 1st; students select college by May 1st
