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About Us
What Does a School Counselor Do?
The MVHS counseling department is here to help students navigate their time in high school. School counselors prepare students in the following domains:
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academic advising
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college and career planning
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social and emotional well-being
DID YOU KNOW? School counselors are part of a national professional organization called the American School Counselor Association? Find out more about "Why High School Counselors?" HERE.
Freshman Year
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Introduction to high school, graduation requirements, college requirements, Naviance and Aeries introduction
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Building a four year plan
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Counseling appointment takes place during the third quarter
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Freshman social
Sophomore Year
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Parent night
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Small group workshops with students to review graduation status
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Sophomore social
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Information about standardized test prep is shared
Junior Year
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Parent night with presentation by counselors
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Junior interview- counselors interview juniors individually, takes place during the 2nd quarter
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College counseling appointment with the College and Career Center College Counselor
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Junior social
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Class presentations by the College and Career Center
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Information about standardized test prep is shared
Senior Year
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Parent night with presentation by counselors
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Class presentations by the College and Career Center
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Counseling appointment takes place during the 1st quarter
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College counseling available via the College and Career Center