Counseling

Counseling Department

The fundamental purpose of the Counseling Department is to help and assist students to realize their full potential in their lives in and beyond high school. Grounded in the belief that professional school counselors are first and foremost advocates for students, the Counseling Department provides a comprehensive school counseling program to enhance the academic, career, and personal-social skill development of all students. We encourage self-understanding and self-awareness coupled with sound decision-making skills. 

College and Career Counseling

Padua students transition to a college counselor beginning in 11th grade that is dedicated to guiding them through the college search and application process. Beginning in Freshman year, students have access to Naviance Family Connection to begin researching colleges, learning more about their interests, and building a resume. Students participate in a full battery of testing to prepare for college including the PSAT in sophomore and junior years, the PreACT in sophomore year, and the ACT in junior year. Students and parents have individual college conferences in the 2nd semester of their junior year to discuss their college plans.

Academic Counseling

Counselors provide individualized advising services in selecting high school coursework that meet the needs and interests of each student. They collaborate with teachers to provide additional support for students in need.

Padua's Counselors