Guidance & College Prep
The purpose of our Guidance Department is twofold: First, to work with our students in the academic area and assist them to be successful in the most challenging courses they are capable of handling, and to help them explore career options. We also help them interpret the scores from the various standardized tests they take while here at Lourdes (SAT, PLAN, ETC.). All of our students are seen regularly by the counselors indicated below. During senior year we work closely with our graduating class to guide them in their college choices.
Secondly, we are available as counselors to help our students cope with personal problems. In both of these areas we strive to work closely with families.
Parents and guardians are invited to contact guidance counselors directly if they have particular questions or concerns regarding their sons or daughters. If there are problems in an academic area, we urge parents to first speak with the subject teacher.
ALL STUDENTS ARE ASSIGNED TO THE FOLLOWING COUNSELORS:
Director of Guidance.....................Bro. Gregory Dela Noy, FMS.....Ext. 1140
Juniors, Seniors (A to K)................Mr. Ken Powers.......................Ext. 1002
Juniors, Seniors (L to Z..).............. Mrs. Judi Maher......................Ext. 1142
Sophomores.................................Ms. Patricia Brozon.................Ext. 1115
Freshmen.(plus SOPH. FOCUS)...... Mr. Derrick Damiano...............Ext, 1129
ADAPP COUNSELOR
In addition to our own guidance department, the Archdiocese provides an ADAPP counselor who is available two days a week to meet with students who may have emotional, psychological, chemical, or other personal problems, and who would like to speak to an outside counselor specially trained to work in these areas. Special emphasis is placed on alcohol and drug abuse prevention. Meeting with the ADAPP representative is completely voluntary and always confidential. Referrals may be made by the student personally, by a teacher, or from our own guidance department. Additional information is available at www.adapp.org.
SAT/ACT Dates for 2009-10
SAT............................................................................. ACT
Oct. 10.........March 13.....................................................Oct. 24
Nov 7...........May 1..........................................................Dec. 12
Dec. 5..........June 5.........................................................April 10
Jan. 23............................................................................June 12
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL MALE STUDENTS:
All males are required to register with Selective Service within 30 days of their eighteenth birthday (they may also register when they are 17). There are penalties for failure to register which may be done at any post office or online: www.sss.gov.
STUDENT ATHLETES:
Any student athlete who plans to play a sport at a Division I or II college must register with the NCAA during senior year. This must be done online: www.eligibilitycenter.org. Following your registration, you must give your name to Bro. Gregory so your transcript can be sent to the NCAA.
VALUABLE WEB SITE LINKS:
www.collegeboard.com SAT registration/test prep
www.act.org ACT registration/test prep
www.fafsa.ed.gov FAFSA information/application online
www.fastweb.com Free college/scholarship search
There are over 50 additional web sites listed on our school bulletin boards.
SCHOLARSHIPS: -Deadline for applications (2009-10)
This list will be updated each month and we urge all students to apply for any scholarship for which they may be eligible. This money is a great help in paying college tuition. Most scholarships listed below are meant for seniors unless otherwise indicated. However, several are open to all students. Students should check our bulletin boards regularly for specific information about all scholarships. Dates indicate deadlines.
INDIVIDUAL APPLICATIONS -