Guidance
The Villa Maria Academy Guidance Department assists students in a caring and supportive environment as they develop into young adulthood. By helping students explore their strengths and challenges and plan for their post-secondary years, counselors empower students to explore and map their world. The Guidance Department works as a liaison between students, parents, teachers, administrators and support staff to facilitate the success of each student.
FRESHMAN YEAR
- Group Guidance to help with high school adjustment
- Freshman interview
- Personal counseling
- Monitor academic progress
- Conduct parent conferences
- Plan educational goals
- Schedule for sophomore year
SOPHOMORE YEAR
- Group Guidance preparing students for sophomore year
- PLAN test administration
- Conduct parent conferences
- Coordinate Governor’s School and Western Leadership applications
- Promote Erie Business Adventure Program
- Monitor academic progress
- Individual counseling
- Schedule for junior year
JUNIOR YEAR
- Group Guidance preparing students for the PSAT
- PSAT administration
- Monitor academic progress
- Coordinate Governor’s School
- Conduct parent conferences
- Advise students about SAT/ACT testing dates
- Coordinate college visits
- Schedule for senior year
SENIOR YEAR
- Group Guidance about college admissions process
- Monitor academic progress
- Assist students with college application process
- Provide financial aid and scholarship information
- Coordinate college visits
- Personal Counseling
- Conduct parent conferences