COUNSELING SERVICES
2008 2007 2006 2005
Mr. Chuck Cooney A-D A-C A-C A-C
Mrs. Elizabeth Davis E-G D-H D-H D-H
New Counselor H-L I-M I-M I-M
Mr. Jim Willie M-S N-R N-R N-R
Mrs. Dede Strong T-Z S-Z S-Z S-Z
Intervention Specialist: Steve Pitkin
Career Information Specialist: Kim Bussian
Students with difficulties or problems may see a counselor any time during the school day including before and after school, as well as, during lunch. Normally an appointment, although not required, will be helpful in assuring counselor availability.
Services available include:
Individual Conferences - Counselors, though responsible for specific students in grades 9-12, will be available to all students. A student may request to see a counselor of his/her choice.
Standardized Testing - Tests coordinated by the Guidance Office include the PSAT/NMSQT (scholarship competition), SAT (nationwide college admission), ACT (nationwide college admission). Complete interpretation is provided for all tests.
Career Counseling - One counselor is a career specialist and provides materials and information regarding business schools, vocational-technical schools and selection of occupation/career following graduation. This counselor is also responsible for Skill Center information.
College Financial Aid - Information concerning financial aid for schooling following high school graduation is available from the designated counselor.
College Admission - Specific admissions information regarding most colleges and universities is available in the Guidance Office. Applications for colleges and universities in the State of Washington are provided upon request.
Guidance Library - Catalogs for colleges, military services, and vocational- technical schools are available in the Guidance Office.
Substance Abuse Counseling – The high school has a part time Intervention Specialist and provides counseling to those students who feel they have need for support therapy. Outside referrals are made when necessary.