Guidance and Counseling Department

The counseling and Guidance Office at Jefferson High School is staffed by six qualified counselors, a vocational coordinator, and a college and career coordinator.

The Counseling and Guidance Office at Jefferson High School is staffed by six counselors, a vocational coordinator, and a college and career coordinator. Each counselor is available to help students in the following areas:

1. ACADEMIC COUNSELING
Counselors keep a detailed record of every student’s academic progress toward graduation. Counselors give assistance in course selection and planning toward a student’s vocational and/or educational goals.  Each student will have at least one conference with his/her counselor per semester to review his/her educational plan and select classes.


2. VOCATIONAL COUNSELING
Counselors assist students in college and vocational school selection; choosing college majors, disseminating financial aid information; and processing applications for colleges, vocational schools, and scholarship programs. Every ninth grade student is enrolled in a Orientation to Life and Careers class.  This class will assist students in formulating a four year plan based on information gathered from interest inventories, career exploration and career choices. Counselors follow up on this program of study as they counsel with students throughout their high school career.


3. PERSONAL COUNSELING
Counselors are available to help students with their personal and social needs.  The counselors and the school nurse are qualified to make referrals to different community service providers and to develop support groups at the high school.

The counseling staff at Jefferson High School work as a team and will assist any student as the need arises. For equal distribution of case load, students are divided among the counselors alphabetically. Counselors encourage parents to be involved with their students’ education. Counselors are available to speak with parents during normal school hours and/or by special appointment. Parents are asked to call their student’s counselor for an appointment.

Jefferson High School Counselors
 
Kristen Frank
(A-Con)		 Stephanie Smith
(Coo-Gon)		 Sandra Burke
(Goo-Kol)
Jennifer L. Smith
(Kon-Ne)		 Louanne Condreay
(Ni-Sl)		 Kristina A. Pires
(Sm-Z)
1801 S. 18th Street
Lafayette, Indiana 47905
VOICE: 765-772-4700
FAX: 765-772-4713