College & Guidance Counseling

School Code: 070797           Telephone: 203-378-9370

Welcome to…

the College and Guidance Counseling Department at St. Joseph High School. Our department includes a professional staff of experienced counselors dedicated to the college, career, and personal needs of our students. Counselors also work closely with administration, faculty, and parents to provide a supportive environment for all students. Formal meetings between students and counselors take place throughout the year in small group, seminar, and one-to-one settings:

Topics for the meetings can include:

• Advice and counseling in all phases of the college admission process
• Dissemination of information of standardized tests (PSAT, SAT I and II, ACT, etc.)
• Instruction in our computerized college and career search program, Naviance, and other internet resources
• Programs for parents and students such as our evening programs on the college process, the annual college fair, and speakers on financial aid and scholarships, etc.
• Support and guidance for students in problem solving, relationship building, conflict resolution, self-esteem, and self-confidence skills
• Help for students in monitoring their academic progress