University Counseling Program

a physical or emotional danger to the student or another person. When the safety of a student is at risk, the confidentiality clause is overridden.

For more information, please contact the HS School Counseling Office.

University Counseling Program

● Each student is a unique individual ● The primary goal in conducting a university search should be finding a best fit, both socially and academically, between the student and a particular university community and program ● Students will develop the necessary skills to take responsibility for their own decisions and understand how to make complex and important decisions affecting their lives beyond the university admissions process ● The university admissions process is a student-centered process aimed to build confidence. Each student and their family will be reminded that a person’s sense of dignity and self-worth should not be enhanced nor diminished by a university admission decision ● The best interests of each student are served through good communication among the student, parents, the school, and the universities

Students Should Expect the Following From Their University Counselor:

● Guide and support throughout the university admissions process ● Assistance in developing a thoughtful and balanced application list of universities ● Clearly identified tasks and deadlines for students and parents/guardians. However, all students are ultimately responsible for knowing their university deadlines. ● Frequent and meaningful communication throughout the university selection process ● A willingness to listen to all questions, ideas, dreams, fears, disappointments and successes

University Counselors Should Expect the Following From Their Students:

● Timely attention to all tasks and deadlines ● Honest and open communication. Listen with an open mind, assert yourself and ask questions ● Thoughtful consideration of your university counselor’s recommendations ● A willingness to own the university admissions process by becoming self-sufficient and self-reliant

Parent/Guardian Support with the University Process

● Respect your child’s choices and listen with an open mind ● Provide helpful, encouraging and constructive feedback ● Model appropriate behavior – children learn by what they observe

● Encourage your child to own the university application process by communicating with schools directly, arranging visits, doing research, tracking deadlines etc. ● Practice good communication with university counselors: if you are confused by a recommendation or suggestion, please ask promptly for clarification ● Do not assume that online blogs or social network sites have accurate university admission information.

9th Grade

Counseling meets 9th grade students about their transition to high school based on individual needs and programmatic SEL curriculum. In addition, all ninth grade students take a yearlong course, called First Year Seminar. Through their counseling and academic sessions, students explore the following topics: ● Skills/Organization/Time Management ● Engagement/Balance/ Intentionality ● A 4 year plan high school that comes from our student orientation program including introductions to the International Baccalaureate, Chilean National Plan, and the Nido High School Diploma ● Digital Footprint and Social Media ● Wellness Mindfulness, Relationships, Self-care [food, sleep, cleanliness, balance] ● Project WayFinder: Defining Your Purpose

10th Grade:

Counseling meets with all 10th grade students individually, in second semester, about their program choices including orientation to International Baccalaureate, Chilean National Plan, and the Nido High School Diploma to develop a two year academic and university plan. The university counselors orientate students to a career exploration process, with input from the greater faculty. Additional topics for 10th graders include: ● Test Preparation (PSAT, Pre-ACT, Exams) ● IB/National Plan/International Plan/World University Orientation ● Study Skills/Organization/Time Management (preparation for semester exams) ● Transition (leaving students at end of each semester) ● Personal Narrative English project (Careers, Personality, Discovering Your/Our Independent Identity) ● Course selection process ● Digital Footprint and Social Media ● Wellness, Mindfulness, Relationships, Self-care (food, sleep, cleanliness, balance), ● Project WayFinder: Defining your Purpose.

11th grade

Counseling meets with all 11th grade students about their program choices and how this impacts their world university choices. This is a process of conferences, seminars and workshops geared towards giving students the tools to apply to world university systems. This includes topics such as: