Academic Counseling

The School Counselor(s) at Providence Academy provide(s) services to meet the academic, personal, social and emotional needs of students in grades 6-12.

There are 3 different levels of service provided:

Guidance Lessons

• PACE (Providence Academy Character Education) classes monthly in grades 6-8
• Future-Planning lessons in 9^th & 10^th grade
  • Career Exploration
  • Standardized Test Result interpretation
  • Grade Level transitions

Short-term Counseling (1-5 meetings, as needed for students in grades 6-12)

• Personal counseling
  • Confidential environment
  • Concerns related to academic, social and emotional/personal life
• Academic Advising
  • Assistance with course selection
  • Help with study skills
  • Goal-Setting
  • 4 year planning for High School
  • Help for students with academic struggles- Student Success Plans
  • Oversee the NHS peer tutoring Program

• Crisis Intervention
  • Grief Counseling
  • Initial Drug/Alcohol Intervention- referral given
  • Personal Safety- referral given

Ongoing Care (as needed for students in Grades 6-12)

• Student Accommodation Plans for students with documented disabilities
• Maintain relationships with outside counselors/therapists
• Primary student contact for matters related to scheduling/registration process