College Counseling

Grade 9 students are automatically enrolled in a Wellness Class where they are introduced to the college process, with a focus on academic curriculum choice and extracurricular involvement. 

Grade 10 students take a Wellness Class with a focus on self-awareness and decision-making. Students are encouraged to start a broad college search through college visits, supported by the College Counseling department.

Grade 11 students take a semester-long College Guidance class with Mr. Paynter. Time is allocated to the college search and career planning. During the spring semester, students complete resumes, college essays, meet with the college counselor for 1-1 planning meetings, and begin to finalize their college lists. Students will also have the opportunity to visit colleges as a group with SHA staff. 

Seniors are also scheduled into a college counseling class for the first semester with Mr. Paynter. Students use class time to finalize the various aspects of their college applications with direct guidance from the college counselors. Students maintain constant, open communication with the college counselor and teachers throughout the process for guidance.