Guidance

The primary objective of the Guidance program is the overall growth of its students. Archbishop Rummel High School has a complete guidance program that consists of five full time counselors, one assigned to each grade level. A college advisor is also available to assist students with their college planning needs. Counseling services are vital components of the educational process that enable students to assess their needs, recognize their abilities, and formulate strategies to achieve their potential. School counselors guide students to self-awareness so that they can make sound decisions and become responsible, productive, lifelong learners.

Students, parents, and teachers are welcome at any time to initiate contact with the appropriate counselor for his or her help. For students in need of specialized assistance, referral services are available.

The Guidance Department administers a comprehensive standardized testing program. The results of these tests are provided to students and are available to parents upon request. The testing program includes:

College Placement
The college placement office provides students with the resources needed to research future opportunities and to make decisions regarding post-secondary education and career choices. The college placement office serves students as they engage in procedures necessary for the college admissions process, including information about scholarships and financial aid.

The college placement counselor is available to students in all grade levels and their parents. Meetings with classes on all grade levels are held to discuss the college process. During junior and senior year, the counselor schedules individual conferences to assist students make a realistic assessment of college choices.

The college placement office has an extensive library of references on colleges, college admissions, financial aid, scholarships, college athletics, and careers.

All Archbishop Rummel High School students are encouraged to discuss their post-secondary education plans with the college placement counselor as they investigate all the prerequisites necessary for admission to the college of their choice.

To provide an opportunity for Archbishop Rummel students to explore a variety of college options, the Renaissance program sponsors a College Tour immediately after the school year. Students in good academic, behavior and attendance standing are welcome to attend. Details about the trip are announced to students early in the second semester of the school year.