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THS Counseling Center

COUNSELING AT TOPEKA HIGH

The Counseling program curriculum uses domain counseling, wherein counselors work with ALL students in three specialized developmental domains. The curriculum is offered through large group presentations, classrom presentations and small group guidance activities.

Counselors specialize in one of three domains:
Personal/social counselor
This counselor provides individual and small group activities enabling students to develop personal and social skills.

Academic counselors
Counselors in this domain assist students with all aspects of academic planning and achievement in high school as well as post-secondary educational opportunities.

Career counselor
This counselor provides activities for students to develop self-awareness career decision-making skills and post secondary plans.

In addition to counselors in the above three developmental domains, a Response Counselor responds to the immediate needs in the Counseling Center making referrals as necessary or appropriate. All counselors share this responsibility.

 

Academic Counselors Carolyn Altman 295-3163 Pat Bordewick 295-3164 Joe Silsby 295-3167 Marilyn Homan 295-3165

Career Counselor William Skaggs 295-3166 Personal/Social Counselor Greg Fallon 295-3168 Jeri McBeth 295-3169

*****The Counceling Center's newest "counselor" is Reward, a black labrador. Drop by Marilyn Homan's office for a little pet thereapy!

Who you should call for . . . . . . . NCAA Clearinghouse informtion Pat Bordewick College testing (ACT, SAT, PSAT, AP) New Directions Learning Academy Joe Silsby Scholarship information Marilyn Homan KATS information William Skaggs Hope Street Academy information Carolyn Altman

Websites recommended by the Counseling Center:

*****New!*****

Education Investment Planner
Designed to help families plan for their child's college education. Within minutes, you can estimate the total cost of your child's education for all the years of the program and see simple yet effective ways to pay for school.

Prep HeadQuarters
Provides you with the information you need to search for the best college for your career path!

College and Scholarship information and career planning
http://www.fastweb.com

Register on-line and practice for the SAT
http://www.collegeboard.com

Register on-line and practice for the ACT
http://www.act.org

Free Application for Federal Student Aid
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov

College search, resume writing, scholarship search, essay writing
http://www.petersons.com

Free college search engine for prospective students
http://www.anycollege.net

Pre-College Calendar and Checklist click here for Juniors or Seniors.

Scholarship Information click here.
Justin Ramirez Scholarship