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Villa Duchesne Counseling Program
The Counseling Program at Villa Duchesne provides services for all students which support their academic development, personal development, and college and career planning. Each grade level has a special emphasis:
Grade 7 The Year of Important Connections
Grade 8 The Year of Self-Discovery
Grade 9 The Year of Strong Foundations
Grade 10 The Year of Heightened Awareness
Grade 11 The Year of Exciting Explorations
Grade 12 The Year of Informed Decisions
Components of the program include:
Responsive Services
Individual Student Planning
College Counseling
The Counseling Curriculum: Academic Development
Personal Development
Career Exploration
Class Moderation
Assessment
RESPONSIVE SERVICES
Two certified counselors are available for students, parents, and faculty:
Mrs. Mary Crowder, Director of Counseling - Grades 7, 8, 9
Dr. Lucy Klostermann, LPC - Grades 10, 11, 12
As advocates for students, the counselors
· counsel individual students and small groups of students with identified needs and concerns;
· consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and other helping professionals regarding student development;
· make referrals to community resources on behalf of students.
The counselors welcome the opportunity to meet with students and parents. Appointments can be arranged at convenient times by phoning or e-mailing the counselor.
COLLEGE COUNSELING
Graduates of Villa Duchesne are well prepared to competitively meet the rigorous demands of selective colleges and universities. The goal of college counseling is to support each student in her transition to a college which is the best fit for her talents, needs, and abilities.
This developmental process begins in 9th grade with activities that promote student strengths and culminates with her matriculation to college. Students are assigned to the following college counselors:
Mrs. Claire Dickerson, College Counselor
A-H Class of 2009
A-K Class of 2010
A-H Class of 2011
A-K Class of 2012
Mrs. Colleen Murray, College Counselor
I-Z Class of 2009
L-Z Class of 2010
I-Z Class of 2011
L-Z Class of 2012
The college counselors work closely with the students and their families in the following areas:
College Selection
College Admission Testing
Computer Technology (Naviance)
College Applications
College Essays
Scholarships
Financial Aid
Letters of Recommendation
Campus Visits
College Interviews
The college counselors maintain cumulative records on college admission for Villa Duchesne graduates. They prepare the Villa Duchesne Profile to communicate the rigorous preparation of Villa graduates for college admission. In addition, the college counselors prepare and present an annual report for the Board of Trustees regarding statistics of college applications, admission, and matriculation. In order to advocate for Villa Duchesne students, the college counselors build strong relationships with college personnel by visiting institutions, attending college conferences, and hosting the many college admission representatives who personally visit Villa Duchesne.
To access the college Counseling Program, please click on
College Connection.
HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING CURRICULUM
The personal/academic counselors and the college counselors work collaboratively to offer a comprehensive program to support the students' academic development, personal development, and college and career planning for grades 7 - 12. This program contains activities which are carefully planned and developmentally appropriate. These activities are offered for all students.
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GRADE 9 - THE YEAR OF STRONG FOUNDATIONS
Program Coordinator: Mary Crowder
PROGRAM
Villa Welcome - 9 (community building event)
Freshman Focus Groups (weekly small group activities focused on team building, transition to high school, and service learning - facilitated by class sponsors)
Freshman Parent Night
Teen Baseline (a drug/alcohol awareness program Sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse)
Individual course selection conference
Freshman Focus Conference (individual conference during second semester with students and parents to review academic and social transition)
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GRADE 10 - THE YEAR OF HEIGHTENED AWARENESS
Program Coordinator: Lucy Klostermann
PROGRAM
"Do What You Are" (career exploration)
PSAT
PLAN (pre-ACT test)
Small Groups - Communication Skills/Forming a Positive Identity
Sophomore Parent Night
Sophomore Focus Conference (individual conference with student and parents to discuss academic progress and pre- college testing)
Individual course selection conference
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GRADE 11 - THE YEAR OF EXCITING EXPLORATIONS
Coordinator(s):
Claire Dickerson/Colleen Murray - Grade 11 Families' College Planning Night
Colleen Murray - PSAT
Lucy Klostermann - Chemistry and the Brain (sponsored by NCADA)
Claire Dickerson/Colleen Murray - Individual College Planning Conference
Claire Dickerson/Colleen Murray - 11th Grade Coffee and Conversation with the College Counselors
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GRADE 12 - THE YEAR OF INFORMED DECISIONS
Coordinators: Claire Dickerson and Colleen Murray
12th Grade Families' College Planning Night
THE SENIOR TOUR - A culminating experience in the Villa Duchesne journey in the areas of personal/social awareness, career development, and college exploration
12th Grade Coffee and Conversation with the College Counselors
Nuts and Bolts of Financial Aid
Completing the FAFSA Line by Line
Individual Meetings with College Counselors
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ASSESSMENT
The counselors are responsible for implementing the assessment program at Villa Duchesne. Activities include identifying the appropriate assessment tools beneficial for monitoring student progress as well as assessing readiness for college admission and success. Counselors will plan the administration of tests by securing test dates, assigning proctors, assigning rooms, establishing registration procedures, identifying accommodations and modifications for students with special needs, ordering test materials, and collaborating with the Instructional Coordinator regarding patterns of achievement.
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