Guidance Counseling
Guidance Counseling
Guidance and academic services
are overseen by the Directors of
the Upper and Middle Schools
along with the Director of
Guidance. The guidance
department provides personal,
academic and college counseling,
as well as some vocational
counseling. Since the
overwhelming majority of students
matriculate to college, more
emphasis is placed on college
counseling.
The student/counselor ratio is
375/3 in the Upper School and
177/1 in the Middle School.
A full-time college counselor works
with all 9th and 10th graders, while the
head of college counseling meets with
all 11th and 12th graders. The Upper
School guidance counselor is
responsible for assisting students with
personal as well as academic issues, as
is the Middle School counselor.
The guidance and counseling
department strives to assist
students in becoming self-directed
and goal-oriented, in solving
personal problems, in making wise
choices in their present lives, as
well as thoughtful decisions
concerning their future plans.
Accommodations for students in grades six through twelve with documented disabilities such as learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, or other medical disabilities are available for students at Cascia Hall.
Download The Counseling Department Brochure
| College Counseling |
- Pre-College counseling including multiple individual meetings with all students grades 9, 10, and first semester juniors
- Month-long college seminar for all juniors during January Minimester session
- Individual appointments with College Counselor for all juniors, beginning in February, continuing throughout end of senior year
- Coordination of Junior Parent/Student College & Financial Aid Information Night at the beginning of second semester, presented by a College Admissions Dean/Director of Admissions
- Coordination of significant number of day-time visits by colleges and universities from across the nation
- Coordination of PSAT administered to all juniors and sophomores in October
- Assistance with college, scholarship, and financial aid searches
- Assistance with interviewing skills in the college application process
- Detailed letters of recommendation for all seniors in the college application process
- Coordination of submission of college application materials for all seniors
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| Upper School Counseling |
- Individual counseling and assistance with personal/academic needs for students grades 9-12
- Coordination of Student Assistance Program offered through Laureate Adolescent Outpatient Clinic. SAP offers every student three free sessions with a therapist each year
- Resources provided to students with documented learning disabilities through school’s accommodations program. Cascia follows the policy and documentation guidelines as set forth by the College Board (PSAT, SAT, AP) as well as ACT
- Coordination of career internship program for all juniors and seniors during January Minimester session
- Coordination of PLAN (Pre-ACT) administered to all freshmen in October
- Coordination of accommodations meeting including students, parents, and faculty
- Coordination of drug testing program for grades 9-12
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| Middle School Counseling |
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Individual counseling and assistance with personal/academic needs for all students grades 6-8
- Career Day Forum with guest/professional speakers
- Health sessions addressing issues such as bullying, conflict resolution, communication skills, nutrition, stress, and abstinence
- Resources provided to students with documented learning disabilities through school’s accommodations policy
- Variety of wellness speakers annually concerning internet safety, abstinence, and alcohol/drug prevention
- Coordination of student tutoring/study skills sessions
- Coordination of drug testing program for grades 7-8
- Coordination of accommodations meetings including students, parents, and faculty
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