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Mission Statement
Saint Anthony’s High School is a Roman Catholic, Franciscan, college preparatory school, that provides students with a quality foundation for the future. Rooted in the seraphic principle “Capture the heart and the mind will follow” (St. Bonaventure). Our mission is to educate young men and women on their journey towards Truth.
Guidance Program
Saint Anthony’s Department of School Counseling meets with students as a class each year. Students have the opportunity to meet with their counselor once every seven days during their assigned semester of guidance and on an individual basis.
Freshmen and Seniors meet during the Fall Semester allowing students to discuss the adjustment to high school and the college application process. Sophomores and Juniors meet during the Spring Semester allowing students to reestablish contact with their counselor.
Students are divided into small groups facilitated by their assigned guidance counselor, with a different topic being discussed each class. Counselors work to establish a rapport with their students and offer individual assistance where needed.
Freshmen Outline
Freshmen are divided into small groups facilitated by their assigned guidance counselor. The counselor leads freshmen in discussion regarding the adjustment to high school, the guidance program and the support services available. The counselor works to establish rapport with each student and offers academic and emotional support as necessary. Additional group topics may include, but are not limited to:
- Effective Study Skills
- Exploring Identity
- Social/Emotional Learning
- Academic Review
- Naviance Introduction
- Goal Setting
- Effective Communication
- Course Selection for Sophomore year
Sophomore Outline
Sophomore groups strive to reestablish contact between student and counselor with a main theme on career exploration. Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Junior year Course Selection
- Academic Progress
- Re-introduction to Naviance
- Career Assessments and Exploration
- PSAT Results and SAT/ACT Preparation
- Healthy Relationships
- Appropriate Social Media
- Social/Emotional Learning
Junior Outline
Junior groups strive to reestablish contact between student and counselor with a main theme on college readiness and preparation. Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Senior Course Selection
- Re-Introduction to Naviance
- SAT/ACT Test Preparation
- College Essay
- Academic Review
- Resume Building
- Letters of Recommendation
- College Application introduction
- College Visits
- Social Emotional Learning
Senior Outline
Counselors provide students with instruction regarding the college application process. Comprehensive review of the mechanics of the application process is focused on supporting students with assuming the responsibility of completing and managing their college application materials. Additional topics include, but are not limited to:
- Application Workshop
- Stress Management
- Transitioning to college life (both socially and academically)
- Financial Aid Overview
- College Interviews
- Social Emotional Learning