The St. Joes Difference
Every student’s journey through high school is unique and the school counselors at St. Joseph are dedicated to assisting students every step along this journey- academically, emotionally, physically and socially. Our experienced and professional staff of school counselors will help each SJ Cadet find the college that is the best “fit” for them.
“College is a match to be made, not a prize to be won.” -Frank Sachs
By The Numbers
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE
100
of SJ Applicants Accepted to a 4-Year College or University
Bringing College to SJ
220+
Visits from College Representatives
Scholarships
$38M
in Merit-Based Scholarships Earned by the Class of 2024
Personalized Guidance
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!
9th Grade Counseling Plan
Goals of the 9th Grade Counseling Model:
- Assist 9th graders with the transition to high school and St. Joes
- Students will develop appropriate study habits, time management skills and explore organizational techniques (executive and metacognitive skills).
- Assist student in getting connected to the SJ community
- Students will become involved-participate in sports, clubs, activities and community service opportunities.
- Provide academic support and resources
- Take the PSAT 8/9 Identify and select courses that best prepare you for college.
- Sign up for a SCOIR account and explore this college admissions software tool.
- Provide social emotional support
- Enhance conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
- Increase communication, confidence and self-advocacy.
SJ Counselors Support With:
- 4 mandatory individual counseling meetings
- Meetings with students and parents as requested
- 4 mandatory classroom academic lessons
- Collaboration with students, parents, teachers and other members of the Freshman Success Team
- Monthly newsletter
- Parent presentations
10th Grade Counseling Plan
Goals of the 10th Grade Counseling Model:
- Refine executive and metacognitive skills.
- Enhance social connections and participate in a variety of activities.
- Attend the SJ College Fair and the Jesuit College Fair
- Identify academic and extracurricular personal strengths and interests; seek out leadership opportunities in these areas.
- Discover career clusters to compliment skills and interests.
- Self-monitor academic performance Select courses for 11th grade
SJ Counselors Support With:
- Start of year check-in
- Community Engagement opportunities
- Sophomore Parents Night
- Career Exploration Workshop
- Individual counseling meetings
- Meetings with students and parents as requested
- Classroom academic lessons
- Monthly newsletter
- Parent presentations
11th Grade Counseling Plan
Goals of the 11th Grade Counseling Model:
- Enhance metacognitive skills and set individualized short and long-term goals for personal and academic achievement.
- Develop deeper interpersonal relationships.
- Create a detailed post-secondary planning timeline and use SCOIR more frequently in the college search process.
- Offer an SJHS College Fair, a Jesuit College Fair, and more than 200 college admission representative presentations
SJ Counselors Support With:
- PSAT & Score Review
- Post-Secondary Planning & College List Creation
- Junior Parents Night
- NCAA Recruiting Presentation
- Individual counseling meetings
- Meetings with students and parents as requested
- College Workshops
- Monthly newsletter
- Parent presentations
12th Grade Counseling Plan
Goals of the 12th Grade Counseling Model:
- Counsel students through decision-making to create the best fit post-secondary plan.
- Assist Seniors with creating a balanced list of colleges
- Provide assistance with the college application process and college essay
- Offer a Financial Aid Night and NCAA Recruiting presentation for parents
- Provide an extensive list of scholarship opportunities (local & national)
SJ Counselors Support With:
- Individual counseling meetings
- Common App Workshops
- Senior Parent Presentation
- College Fair & Admission Reps Visits
- Financial Aid Night
- College Transition Workshop
- Meetings with students and parents as requested
- Monthly newsletter
- Parent presentations
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 2023, 13 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.
Hear from SJ Students & Staff!
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
