School Counseling
School Counseling Mission Statement
The School Counseling Department is dedicated to providing each and all students with the highest quality programs and services in the areas of personal guidance and counseling, academic advisement, career awareness development, standardized testing, post high school transition to colleges, universities, or work, crisis interventions and community referrals.
Academic Advisement
Each academic year, counselors, together with the Academic Dean, Department Chairs and teachers provide each student with a program of academic courses that best fits the potential, past performance and interests of the student. Counselors assist teachers, students and parents when changes in the academic program are needed. Counselors monitor student academic progress through out the entire year.
Career Awareness
Students are given personality, interest, and career inventories that match them to possible colleges/universities and career options. Every other school year, the School Counseling Department, plans and hosts Career Day. Students listen to a keynote speaker and then attend two different sessions to learn about different careers from professionals, many being parents and alumni of ILS. Each session usually includes three professionals presenting careers in similar or cooperating fields.
Standardized Testing
Students participate in the following program of testing:
GRADE 9
Fall: PSAT/NMSQT
Spring: Pre-ACT
GRADE 10
Fall: PSAT/NMSQT
Spring: Pre-ACT
GRADE 11
Fall: PSAT/NMSQT
Spring: ACT, SAT
Crisis Intervention
In the event of a crisis, whether it is at a student’s personal level or it involves the whole or a part of the student body, counselors work closely with the school psychologist and administration to resolve the situation in a manner most beneficial for everyone involved.
Post Secondary Plans
Approximately 100% of graduating seniors at Immaculata-La Salle choose to continue their education. Of these, 75% go to a four-year college or university, 24% go to a two-year college and 1% to a vocational training school or other. During their junior year, students are provided with information about the college application process and SAT/ACT tests. Parents of junior students are invited to attend a presentation that will provide information about these topics. Students are informed and advised about volunteer programs, scholarships, and college visits during junior and senior year. In the fall of senior year, students are individually assisted with college applications. Counselors provide and assist students with information about College Applications, Naviance, FAFSA, Bright Futures, CSS Profile, and how to apply on-line. Parents of senior students have the opportunity to attend a meeting about financial aid matters related to paying for a college education. Students receive information over LTV and email about scholarships. The School Counseling Office coordinates a College Fair in the Fall and schedules individual college visits on campus every year. They also provide students with information about colleges visiting the Miami area, and about College Fairs available in the fall and the spring of each academic year.
