Counselors:
Laurie Moran
Seniors (’07) A-C and N-Z
Freshmen – Juniors (’08 – ’10) L - Z
314.783.4446
lmoran@bishopdubourg.org
Kathy Guerra
Seniors (’07) D-M
Freshmen-Juniors (’08-’10) A - K
314.783.4424
kguerra@bishopdubourg.org
ACT/SAT
Applications, test-taking strategies, practice tests, prep class information and advisory mini-prep classes are available.
College Information
Catalogs
DVD/Videos
College files with applications
Summer Enrichment information
College Guides
Guidance Newsletter
Internet Access/Web sites/online information
Computerized college searches
Scheduled visits from college admission representatives
College Planning Programs
College Financial Aid/ Scholarships
Books on scholarships and financial aid
Access to computer programs for scholarship searches
Web resources for scholarship searches
Scholarship listings through the Guidance Newsletter and announcements
FAFSA forms available December of Senior Year
Financial aid information night for parents
Career Information
- Books available on careers and jobs including the Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Individual assessment using the Strong Vocational Interest Inventory
- Web resources for career searches and information
- Career Speakers
- Job board
Personal Counseling
Career and College Counseling
Course selection and scheduling
Counseling for school success
Adjusting to the high school environment
Quarterly Guidance Interest/Topic Sessions
Development of good study skills and an understanding of learning styles
Monitoring and reporting on progress in courses
Understanding and using the results of standardized assessments
Parent-Student-Teacher conferences as requested
Big Brother/Big Sister Program
Counseling for personal issues
Understanding strengths and limitations in developing a healthy self-concept
Crisis counseling
Facilitation of conflicts and negotiations with students and faculty
Referral to outside Guidance agencies as needed
Assessment
Bishop DuBourg has a testing day in October that coincides with the National Test Date for the PSAT/NMSQT. Students take the following assessments:
Freshmen – American College Testing -- EXPLORE- The EXPLORE test is a curriculum-based assessment program to help ninth graders develop a course plan to prepare them to achieve their post-high school goals.
Sophomores – American College Testing – PLAN test – (Practice ACT) This assessment includes an interest inventory and provides information on a student’s ability in math science, English and reading. It is an indicator of potential success in college.
Juniors – Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT/NMSQT) – (Practice SAT) This assessment has three parts: verbal, math and writing. It is also considered an indicator of potential success in college.
The Guidance Office is located in Room 115. Please call or email us with your questions and concerns.