Counseling Overview – Dominican High School

COUNSELING

Our school counselors implement group and individual counseling, academic/college planning, and the delivery of school counseling curriculum. Programming at each grade level is tailored to fit the unique and developmental needs of students at that time.

Our counselors also provide short-term counseling in times of crisis and are trained to identify and respond to student mental health needs. They assist students and families by providing resources and referrals to outside help when necessary.

The counseling department offers:

Academic advising
Course/schedule planning
College/career planning
Mental health counseling (short-term)
Crisis intervention and referrals

Curriculum

Course Guide

Dominican offers a wide variety of courses to give a strong educational foundation.
Graduation Requirements

Dominican students are required to complete 26 credits to be eligible for graduation.
AP & Advanced Classes

Dominican offers a total of 27 AP & Advanced classes that help you prepare for education at the next level.
Powerschool

Keep up with your student’s grades and homework on their PowerSchool page

College Counseling

Timeline

A guide for what you should start doing each year to prepare for college applications senior year.
Academic Profile

An overview of our academic offerings, requirements and grading scale.
Matriculation

Dominican's students go on to attend these prestigious colleges and universities.
Standardized Testing

All students at Dominican will partake in our 4 year testing program, designed to prepare students to be successful on these assessments.
For Families and College Reps

Important information for families planning for college

Mental Health Counseling

Role of the Counselor

Dominican’s Counseling Department works with each student and family to help navigate the academic, personal, social, and emotional experiences that occur throughout the teenage years.
Informed Consent

Counseling is based on a trusting relationship between the school counselor and student, information shared by the student will be kept confidential.
Mental Health Resources

Resources that are available for families in need of support outside of the school day