Our goal is to help each student develop his or her identity in Christ as a unique individual, created in the image of God, with a plan and a purpose to impact this world for the Lord.

Schedule a Guidance Appointment

We’re here to provide the support your student needs to be successful. Parents and students are invited to schedule one-on-one meetings with the guidance counselor at any time to discuss academics, college preparation, career tracks that include military and vocational career paths and any social or personal concerns. Our goal is to partner with your family to equip you with the support you need through meetings, written resources and suggested next steps to help your family pursue all the Lord has for you.

Request an Appointment

Elementary and Middle School Guidance Support

Our Guidance team provides excellent character building and coping skills based on biblical principles to elementary students throughout the year. Topics include but are not limited to: respecting each other, trusting in God when we don’t understand, submitting to authority, honoring our parents/grandparents/guardians, conflict/resolution, time management, personal hygiene, choosing friends wisely and many more character building topics.

Middle and High School Guidance Support

Middle and High School support includes biblically integrated classroom guidance as needed to assist with academic success skills, discovering career interests, discovering and applying God-given talents and gifts, and aiding in the development of social and emotional skills. The GCS school counseling program provides assistance and support to students individually or in small groups as needed.

 

What to Expect from High School Guidance

  • End of year 8th grade or summer prior to 9th: course selection meeting and 4-year High School coursework planning
  • Resume building
  • College fairs/trips available
  • Introduction to standardized testing
  • Freshman Parent Night
  • Transition to High School
  • Discussion of at risk classes or situations
  • Review course selection to ensure students are on track for graduation
  • Advise on standardized testing including the PSAT, ACT and SAT
  • Discuss course rigor to ensure proper placement in AP and Honors courses
  • College fairs/ trips available
  • Access to college representatives visiting Grace
  • End of year course selection including dual enrollment
  • Individual meetings to discuss post- secondary selection factors
  • Begin college research
  • College fairs/trips available
  • End of year: course selection including dual enrollment
  • Individualized meetings to fill out college applications and review set times for the English department to assist in essay writing
  • Other post- secondary career options and research
  • Personal letters of recommendations from counselors and teachers for post-secondary college or career plans
  • College interview preparation
  • College fairs/trips available
  • Senior Parent Financial aid night
  • Process of requesting and sending transcripts

Meet Our Guidance Counselor

Our goal is to partner with your family to equip you with the support you need through meetings, written resources and suggested next steps to help your family pursue all the Lord has for you.

Guidance Counselor

Kristy Molina

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