High School Guidance Office Staff:

Mrs. Anne Fimreite, School Counselor  (serves students with last names A-K)

Ms. Jessie Weppner, School Counselor (serves students with last names L-Z)

Ms. Tiffani La Jeunesse, School Social Worker

Ms. Michele Swofford, Guidance Secretary

366-3425

How can my Counselors help me? 

Counselors believe that the primary purpose of the school is to help you acquire the skills, knowledge, and values which will help you in today's world and to reach your full potential as a person.  We realize that such learning cannot take place while personal and academic difficulties are foremost in your mind- problems that can have an adverse effect on your behavior, conduct, or academic performance in school.  The following are some areas of concern, which you may wish to discuss with your counselor:

Personal / Social

Getting along with classmates
Getting along with teachers
Getting along with family
Getting along at work
Planning and organizing your time
Understanding yourself
Getting information and help from people outside of school 
 

Educational

Choosing your courses
Planning your program
Meeting your graduation requirements
Getting help for special learning problems
Understanding school records
Choosing career objectives  or setting career goals
Assist with academic progress reports 

Future Plans

Planning for a career
Planning for further education
Arranging for entrance testing
Looking for financial assistance
Setting  career goals – deciding how you can best reach your full potential and contribute to society 

Planning for Training after High School

College – Technical School
Applications
Financial Aid
Scholarships
Campus visits
Entrance exams
Military Service
Finding a job

How else do students get involved with Counseling Services? 

Students who may benefit from counseling services may be identified through a referral process.  They may refer themselves, thus seeking information or help.  Referrals may also be made by concerned teachers, family members, or peers seeking information, or help for a friend.

During my Freshman year, I should:

Explore career maps for possible interest areas.
Plan a four year schedule.
Meet with counselor and explore career information resources.
Make a strong start in the classroom, remembering that the grades earned as a freshman, sophomore and junior year are very important factor in determining college admission.
Get involved!  Whether it be in sports, band and/or choir, clubs or in volunteer activities, this involvement will be very important for scholarship applications during your senior year.
Attend the SHS Curriculum Fair in January.

 
During my Sophomore year, I should:

Take Wisconsin Assessment
Check credits and progress towards earning a diploma
That the PLAN (pre-ACT)
Attend the SHS Curriculum Fair in January.
Sophomores should plan their Junior and Senior years of classes they wish to take to best prepare themselves for post secondary options.

During my Junior year, I should:

Take the PSAT test (pre-SAT)
Take ASVAB Vocational Preference Inventory
Meet with visiting college representatives
Check credits
Attend School-to-Work Expo
Take college entrance exam (ACT/SAT) early spring or summer
Take COMPASS Exam if planning on attending a technical college
Visit college campuses
Complete job shadowing
Remember that all students are encouraged to exceed the minimum number of  college preparatory credits required for admission.  Students who choose a rigorous high school curriculum are, in most cases, more successful in college.
Juniors interested in playing college sports may want to consider registering with the NCAA Clearinghouse.

During my Senior year, I should: 

Check my credits
Finalize career plans
View Senior Checklist
Take or retake college entrances exams
ACT / SAT / COMPASS
Complete admissions applications and investigate financial aid
Meet with visiting college representatives and visit campuses