Counseling Department: Student Meetings
Student Meetings
Students will meet with their counselor in a variety of settings including guidance periods, individual and small group meetings.
Small Group Meetings
Students may also meet with their counselor during small group meetings. These meetings will provide students with the opportunity to become more familiar with the counseling program at the Prep and to discuss about a variety of topics such as adjusting to the Prep, getting involved, common concerns, study strategies with their classmates. New groups are formed depending on the needs and interests of students.
Individual Meetings
Counselors are available to meet with students for individual meetings. The purpose of these meeting is to gather information about a student’s academic progress, extracurricular activities, social interests, and family life and to provide support to students. Individual appointments can be scheduled by the student or counselor. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their counselor to discuss any concerns or questions they may have and they are welcome to drop by “just to talk”. Parents are also invited to contact their son’s counselor with any questions or concerns they may have.
Guidance Classes
Periodically the counselors will be meeting with students during their English class. Within the context of the principles of Jesuit education, these meetings will provide an opportunity for students to learn about a variety of topics such as: making a successful transition to the Prep; organizational and study skills; getting involved in extracurricular activities; making new friends; an introduction to the ACT, PSAT, and SAT tests; and College Admissions Counseling.