The Guidance Department
The Guidance Department offers a comprehensive program that focuses on assisting students to grow intellectually and personally. The department provides an array of programs and services to support not only the students, but also their parents and teachers. These support services include academic, personal, college and career counseling for students throughout the year, and special community-assisted programs. In order to maximize the students’ ability to have access to an advisor, Louisville maintains a staff of five counselors, one for each grade level, and a college counselor. Counselors and teachers make themselves available after school, as well as during lunchtime and breaks.
Guidance Department news
College Transition Night for
Seniors and Parents:
May 15th
7:30 p.m. - Louisville Library
Come join Mrs. Devine, college counselor, and several guest
speakers for a discussion of the joys and challenges facing parents and
students as the first year of college approaches. We will be addressing
such issues as:
• What do I take?
• How do I move in?
• Why am I feeling so irritable?
• What if I get homesick?
• What if I hate my roommate?
• When should I call/e-mail?
• Do I want to join a sorority?
• Am I ready for this?
• Is she really ready to take care of
herself?
• How will we deal with the empty nest?
• When is it okay to visit?
If you are planning to attend, please RSVP Mrs. Devine at (818)
346-8812, extension 1025, by Monday, May 12. This will be our last
meeting together, so please come.
Freedom From Chemical Dependency Program on Campus
This year marks the fifth year that Louisville High School has offered our 9th and 11th grade students a drug education program, FCD – Freedom from Chemical Dependency. Three religion class periods are given to FCD curriculum for both grade levels, and Mr. Chris Kelly of FCD works with the students. One Louisville student comments, "A class like this can truly save someone’s life." Read more...
Career expo brings trade-Show Atmosphere to St. Louis Hall
A diverse group of professionals, including seven alumnae, brought with them a trade-show atmosphere as they engaged students in conversations about the excitement, challenges and educational requirements of their careers. This new format allowed students to browse the Expo asking questions, making connections and discovering new interests. Read more...
IMPORTANT EVENTS FOR PARENTS
First Semester Events (2007-2008 DATES TBD):
COLLEGE NIGHT OCTOBER
A college fair with over 60 colleges and universities
For grades 9-12 at Crespi High School 7:00 PM
View a list of colleges participating.
COFFEE WITH THE COUNSELORS OCT & FEB
Casual conversation about topics of interest
Louisville conference room 7:30 AM (please rsvp 346-8812 ext.1025)
JUNIOR PARENT MEETING OCTOBER
College information night with Mrs.Devine, Louisville’s college counselor
St. Louis Hall 7:30 PM
One parent from each junior family is expected to attend
COLLEGE CASE STUDIES NIGHT NOVEMBER
Mock college admission sessions for juniors and their parents
Providence High School (a letter will follow in October)
Admission is limited. Sign-ups are required
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES NOVEMBER
SOPHOMORE PARENT MEETING NOVEMBER
Mrs. Devine will speak about beginning the college search process and a guest speaker will focus on the sophomore experience
St. Louis Hall 7:30 PM
One parent from each sophomore family is expected to attend
FINANCIAL AID NIGHT DECEMBER
Navigating the college financial aid process for parents of seniors
Crespi High School 7:00 PM
FRESHMAN PARENT NIGHT JANUARY
The “Freshman Experience”
St. Louis Hall 7:30 PM
One parent from each freshman family is expected to attend
sECOND SEMESTER EVENTS (2008-2009 DATES TBD):
COFFEE WITH THE COUNSELORS FEBRUARY
Casual conversation about topics of interest
Louisville conference room 7:30 AM (please rsvp 346-8812 ext.1025)
FCD MEETING FOR FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORE PARENTS
on Wednesday, February 27, 2008. The meeting begins at 7:30 pm and lasts just over an hour in the hall with Mr. Chris Kelly, of FCD(Freedom from Chemical Dependency Educational Services). Read more...
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES MARCH
COLLEGE TRANSITION NIGHT MAY
