The high school counseling staff is pictured sitting (l-r): counselors Ann Marie Garlipp, Valerie Basinait, and counseling secretary Julie Norman. Standing are Eric Christiansen (school psychologist), and counselors Sally Schmidt and Scott Green.

The Counseling Department at Albion High School is comprised of school counselors, a school psychologist, a social worker, and secretarial support.

The goal of the Albion High School Counseling Department is to assist every student in all aspects of their high school career… and beyond.

The department provides the following services:

*individual counseling
*group counseling
*career planning
*transcripts
*college applications
*mediations
*service learning opportunities
*parent/teacher/student conferences
*BOCES information
*NCAA information
*assistance with SAT/PSAT/ACT
*scheduling
*testing
*much, much more!

Career Cruising is a program available to all students. It has a database of four-year colleges, two-year colleges, and vocational-technical schools. Aptitude and interest surveys are also available.

The Counseling Department hosts two College Fairs every October and has over sixteen (16) area colleges and universities attend. Future Day is held every spring and includes over 20 colleges, representatives from military branches, and career experts.

The department also has group counseling to meet the various needs of the students. There is an Anger Management group that helps students deal with anger and problem-solving issues. The Mentor Program focuses on improving the academic success of ninth graders. Another group is called Connections, and it works on building healthy relationships. Study Skills group focuses on helping students overcome test anxiety and learn techniques to improve their performance.

The Counseling Center also houses a comprehensive career room containing hundreds of college catalogs, financial aid information, college videos, and various career resources. Many colleges visit Albion High School frequently to offer information regarding their school. The Counseling Department also provides many local and national scholarship opportunities. Other programs include training sessions on Choices.

If there is ever a time where we can be of assistance to a student, parent, guardian or a faculty member, please let us know. Come by and see us, you are always welcome!

Students are free to visit the counseling office as needed. If you have questions, contact the high school guidance department at 589-2042.