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The St. Joes Difference

 

Every students' journey to college is specific to their wants, needs, and goals for the future. Our College & School Counselors are dedicated to ensuring that each SJ Cadet is not only supported every step of the way - mentally, emotionally, and academically - but that they also find their "perfect fit" college. Our experienced and professional staff of Counselors are dedicated to the college, career, and personal needs of each of our students.

By The Numbers

COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE

100%

College Matriculation

Bringing College to SJ

220+

Visits from College Representatives

Scholarships

$25M

in Scholarships Earned by the Class of 2021

Personalized Guidance

graduation 2022

Our Cadets have access to unmatched support and guidance from our dedicated College and School Counseling professionals throughout their high school journey. From individual and family counseling meetings and small group workshops and seminars, our multifaceted College and School Counseling Curriculum is designed to develop students into well-adjusted, responsible, empathetic, and emotionally intelligent young adults prepared for the collegiate world and beyond!

College Counseling Timeline

Our College & School Counseling Team is made up of experienced professionals dedicated to ensuring our students achieve their collegiate goals. Counselors help to set collaborative goals and prepare events to ensure students are meeting benchmarks every step of the way while simultaneously offering support on the journey to finding that "perfect fit" college.

Kayla Senior Year 2022

School Counseling Timeline

The College & School Counseling Team defines each individual students’ hierarchy of needs and goals through personal and family planning meetings. During these meetings, school goals are outlined to ensure the pathway to college success is built on a strong academic foundation. While each student has personalized goals, general school initiatives for every year are included below.

Students meeting

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NCAA Signing Day 2022

Prospective College Athletes

St. Joseph High School is proud to boast 8-10% of our senior class commit to playing College Athletics at either the Division I, II, or III level annually. In 2022, 24 Cadets signed at these levels and we are incredibly proud of their accomplishment. 

The College & School Counseling office will assist all students with a potential interest in college athletics. 

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Hear from Our Students!

If I ever have a problem here, or ever have a problem with anything, my Counselor is the go to. She’s really supportive with everything. There’s nothing I can’t tell her. There’s nothing she wouldn’t do for me. She’s more than a great person, she’s a friend.David '22

 

 

Meet Our College & School Counselors, Social Workers, and Bursar

Megan Baird

Megan Baird

Class of 2001
Titles: Associate Director of College and School Counseling
Stephanie Cavanna

Stephanie Cavanna

Titles: College & School Counselor
Cristin Clark

Cristin Clark

Titles: College and School Counselor
Deirdre Ekholdt

Deirdre Ekholdt

Titles: Social Worker
Jennifer Fallon

Jennifer Fallon

Titles: College & School Counselor
Carly Hanson

Carly Hanson

Titles: College & School Counselor
Lynn Mallon

Lynn Mallon

Class of 1975
Titles: Counseling Secretary
Stacey Nasser

Stacey Nasser

Titles: Registrar
Jack Nogueira

Jack Nogueira

Titles: College and School Counselor
Laura Schiels

Laura Schiels

Titles: College and School Counselor

COLLEGE & SCHOOL

COUNSELING

Commencement
Individualized Guidance & Support