In grade 9, students are assigned to Personal and Academic Counselors who focus on:

• Supporting students as they transition into high school, academically, personally, and socially
• Helping students build strong study routines and time-management skills
• Offering direction as students discover and engage with co-curricular opportunities
• Linking students to appropriate resources to promote both academic success and social-emotional well-being

Students continue working with Personal and Academic Counselors on:

• Ongoing academic, personal and social emotional support
• Recognizing emerging strengths and interests in both academics and co-curriculars
• Seeking co-curricular activities that build on passions and encourage leadership 
• Choosing courses that align with long-term academic and personal goals

Spring of sophomore year, students are assigned a College Counselor. Building on the work Personal and Academic Counselors with students, students will learn and reflect on: 

• Self-discovery: interests, strengths, values, and learning styles
• Exploration: meaningful extracurricular involvement, and initial conversations about academic and personal interests, exploring majors and career, without pressure to “lock in” a college path.
• Build foundations: Introduce how colleges evaluate students, emphasizing curiosity, engagement, and growth. 

In grade 11, students works more closely with their College Counselor to focus on:

• Engage deeply: strengthen academic commitment, continue to pursue meaningful extracurricular involvement, and step into leadership aligned with interests.
• Research intentionally: Learn how to research colleges effectively, explore a wide range of institutions, and understand factors such as academic fit, campus culture, and personal priorities.
• Plan strategically: Develop a thoughtful testing plan (if applicable), refine course selection, identify potential summer opportunities, and begin mapping out the college application timeline ahead.

Students will continue to get support from Personal and Academic Counselors on:

• Personal, social, and academic issues
• Choosing courses that align with long-term academic and personal goals

In grade 12, students continue working with College Counselors on:

• Apply thoughtfully: Finalize college lists, complete applications and essays, and manage deadlines. 
• Navigate decisions: Understand admissions outcomes, evaluate offers, financial aid, and fit, and receive guidance through waitlists, deferrals, and final enrollment decisions.
• Transition with confidence: Prepare for the shift from high school to college through conversations about independence, self-advocacy, well-being, and next steps after graduation.

Students will continue to get support from Personal and Academic Counselors on:

• Personal, social, and academic issues