School counselors at the high school are available for academic counseling, post-secondary planning, career exploration, social/emotional support, and consultation with teachers and parents regarding their students. They meet with students individually and in small groups. The school counselor serves as the bridge between the classroom and all other aspects of students’ lives. Students may also meet with the Family-School Liaison or Student Assistance Counselor and are advised of the availability of private and agency counseling, as needed.
Available Programs
- Eastside College Night in partnership with East Syracuse Minoa and Jamesville-DeWitt High Schools in October
- Syracuse National College Fair in March
- College information program, “The Admission Game,” for students and parents
- Online computer program, Scoir, to assist with career and post-secondary planning
- Student seminars at all grade levels
- Admission representative visits by colleges/universities each year in the Career Center
- Military recruiter visits to share opportunities
- Mental Health educational programming
- Job shadowing opportunities to explore career interests
- New student orientation welcoming students and families that are new to the district
- Parent information programs to discuss post-secondary planning
- Therapy dog program to provide emotional support to students and staff
The Counseling Curriculum
GRADE 9
- Freshman Parent Night
- Individual 9th grade meetings to cover topics such as setting goals, communicating, meeting teachers’ expectations, getting help, becoming involved, demonstrating good character and respect for others and maintaining daily attendance
- Discussion of counselor’s role and how to access the school counselor, school social workers, and other resources
- Graduation requirements and academic planning
- Preparation for 10th grade: course selection process
GRADE 10
- Sophomore Seminars
- Transcript review
- Introduction to Scoir
- Career awareness, assessment and exploration, resume development
- College information program, “The Admission Game,” for students and parents
- Preparation for 11th grade: course selection in relation to careers and post-secondary options
GRADE 11
- Junior Parent Night
- Junior Seminars
- PSATs in October
- Post high school planning and preparation, transcript review
- Standardized testing timeline
- College seeking process including: college search, resume, campus visits, interview techniques
- College and career planning tools in Scoir
- Preparation for 12th grade: graduation requirements and course selection process
GRADE 12
- Senior Parent Night/Financial Aid Night
- Senior Seminars
- Review of college search and application process
- Transcript review