Counseling & College Advising

The SMR Counseling Team

The SMR Counseling Team supports students socially, emotionally and academically throughout their four years. Students are assigned a counselor based on the student’s last name and will stay with that counselor throughout their time in high school. This fosters a strong counselor and student relationship.  

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Services provided by the SMR Counseling Team include:

• Small group counseling based on students’ needs
• Classroom guidance lessons
• Parent-only events that cover topics such as technology addiction, course selection, searching for college scholarships, making the most of summer vacation, etc.
• College preparation and application process curriculum integrated into academic classes
• College night events with appropriate content for each grade level and parents
• Annual on-campus college fair with over 40+ colleges represented
• Student workshops on how to write college essays, applying for scholarships, selective admissions, and how to choose a college to attend
• Counselors also work one-on-one and in groups to identify a student's strengths and to guide them in course selection
• Partnership with SMR Learning Resource Specialists to help students navigate the challenges of the classroom.
   

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For additional information and questions about the college advising benefit to your child’s SMR high school experience, students and parents are encouraged to reach out to the SMR Counseling Team.