Counseling
COUNSELING STAFF
Mrs. Katherine Plaska, Wellness Disciple (Social and Emotional Counseling)
Email / Phone extension 3370
Mrs. Eva Backus, Academic Services Coordinator (Financial Aid, College Visits, Class Changes, Transcripts)
Email / Phone extension 3360
Mrs. Jacqui Robinson, Student Support and Accommodations Coordinator
Email
COUNSELING IMPORTANT INFO & LINKS
SCHEDULE CHANGES
All schedule changes must be done in writing through the Course Change Request form. Students and parents should closely follow and adhere to the deadlines for schedule changes as determined by the Counseling Department. Written parental permission is required along with a teacher signature. All changes are contingent on class and/or seat availability. No changes to scheduled classes will be made after three days of each trimester.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
English………………....…….......4
Math……………………….….......4
Religion………………….…...…..4
Advisory……………...…..…... 4
Social Studies…….......…..........3.5
Science…………………..….......3
Electives……………..…..….......3
World Language……….........….2
Physical Education…….............0.5
Visual or Applied Art……….......1
Health........................................0.5
Senior Seminar…..……….........0.5
TOTAL CREDITS…….………....30
TESTING
NWEA (MAP) Testing for 7th Graders NWEA assessments provide detailed, actionable data about where each child is on their unique learning path in the seventh grade. Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) tests present students with engaging, age-appropriate content. As a student responds to questions, the test responds to the student, adjusting up or down in difficulty. In this way, the test narrows in on a student’s learning level. The result is a rewarding experience for the student, and a wealth of detailed information for teachers, parents and administrators.
PSAT 8/9 Testing for 8th and 9th Graders The PSAT 8/9 is the first exam in the Sat Suite of Assessments. Tightly aligned with the SAT, the PSAT establishes a baseline for college and career readiness as students enter high school. The PSAT 8/9 is designed for eighth- and ninth-graders. As part of the suite, the PSAT 8/9 will support all students with early feedback on the skills and knowledge that matter most for college and career success.
PSAT/NMSQT Testing for Juniors & Sophomores The PSAT is now a required exam given to Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors. This is the exam used to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship, a very competitive nation-wide program. (Sophomores will not qualify for the National Merit Scholarship, so this is just a practice test for them, and they may retake it their junior year.)
The SAT and SAT Subject Tests are a suite of tools designed to assess academic readiness for college in the eleventh or twelfth grade. These exams provide a path to opportunities such as financial support and scholarships. The SAT and SAT Subject Tests keep pace with what colleges are looking for today, measuring the skills required for success in the 21st century. The SAT is a college admissions test that assesses knowledge of reading, writing and math
Kahn Academy SAT Test Prep
ACT (Optional) The ACT test assesses eleventh and twelfth grade high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science. The Writing Test, which is optional, measures skill in planning and writing a short essay. The ACT is a college entrance test and qualifying test for the Michigan Competitive Scholarship Program.
ADDITIONAL PSAT and SAT TEST NOTES:
1. Only approved calculators will be allowed during the tests. It is the students responsibility to make sure that their calculator is allowed.
2. The tests start at 8:00 am. Please arrive NO LATER than 7:45 a.m on test days.
3. It's Optional, but if you bring your SSN to the SAT tests, it links multiple takings of the SAT to you so that you have all your scores in one place.
FOR ADDITIONAL SAT TEST DATES and FEES visit www.collegeboard.org
FOR ADDITIONAL ACT TEST DATES and FEES visit www.ACT.org
ACT Test Prep Workshops Muskegon Community College offers ACT Test Prep Workshops on Saturdays leading up to all ACT test dates. These workshops help prepare a student for the upcoming test. For further information and registration contact the Continuing Education Department at 231-777-0250.
Advanced Placement Exams Advanced Placement (AP) classes are college-level courses you take in high school. Students who are taking Honors classes matriculate into the AP classes for those subjects. AP classes are more intense than high school classes and scoring well on AP exams may allow you to earn college credit, advanced placement or both, possibly saving you thousands of dollars. Each exam is $97. Students are not required to take the AP Exam but if they decline, a final exam will be given as part of their grade. Click below for information on the fees, dates and times for the 2024 AP exams.