The counselors and learning consultant are a part of the Kennedy Student Services Team which meets weekly to discuss students experiencing social, academic or behavioral difficulties. The team works in a proactive way to identify emerging student issues and to design strategies to address these issues. In addition to the Student Services Team, Kennedy Catholic has a CARE Team which includes members of Student Services as well as our president, chaplain and registrar. Working collaboratively and proactively to make positive changes in the lives of Kennedy students is our priority. We are staffed by a full-time licensed professional counselor, college counselor, and learning consultant to meet the various needs of our student population.
College Counseling: Kennedy Catholic High School offers comprehensive support for its students in the college search process, including:
· Class and small group seminars
· One on one meetings with students and parents
· Test preparation workshops
· Financial aid guidance
· Essay and resume writing assistance
· Help with finding scholarships
For more information, current Kennedy parents and students should click here to log in to Edline. College resources for Kennedy parents and students are located in the “College Counseling” section of Edline in the “Links” section. Click here to access Edline.
COUNSELING AND LEARNING CONSULTANT GOALS:
1. Identify academic strengths and weaknesses as well as analyze personal learning styles
2. Develop advocacy skills and distinguish when accommodations are appropriate
3. Actively participate in personal, character, and academic development through classroom activities and personal and family consultation
4. Define and discuss post high school educational (academic diagnosis) and psychological needs in relation to college and career options.