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COUNSELING

The Counseling Department of Catholic Memorial is an extension of the overall mission of the school. Our services are
designed to meet the developmental needs of the student body. To meet these needs and ensure student success, one
of our primary goals is to work closely with teachers, the administration, and families.
The counselors are committed to supporting the academic, personal/social, and college/career needs of each of our
students. In order to address these significant areas, a program of activities has been organized and will be highlighted
at specific times during each student’s high school years. These activities include, but are not limited to, career
exploration, understanding personal identity, decision making skills, appropriately handling peer pressure, receiving
academic support, classroom guidance, personal interviews, etc. The Counseling Center houses information that
encompasses these activities. In addition, information on public and private colleges and universities, scholarships for
college, college financial aid, ACT/SAT testing, parent resources and many resources for students and families who may
be facing personal obstacles are available. Many of these resources may be found on MYCMH. All students are serviced
by the Counseling Center.
To further assist our students in these areas, each student is assigned a school counselor. Counselors are available
to speak with students throughout the school day. Appointments are encouraged to ensure both privacy and an
uninterrupted block of time for the student.

College Preparation

A particular focus of the Counseling Department is preparing each student to make a well-informed post-secondary
decision. This process begins with the student selecting an academic program that is challenging and geared toward a
student’s strengths.
Each student should also be aware of college or university guidelines when deciding which courses to select in
high school. As a starting point, please see the “College Preparatory Course Requirements” in this document. The
Counseling Department also hosts a number of seminars to assist students and parents in their college decision-
making process.
NCAA Eligibility Center: Students planning to participate in NCAA Division I or Division II sports must complete the
specified 16 core courses and register with the NCAA Eligibility Center early in their senior year. For more information
on freshman eligibility, visit www.eligibilitycenter.org. It is important to note that all new courses at Catholic
Memorial are pending NCAA approval.

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