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 services
College Counseling events for students and parents
Louisville employs a full-time college counselor who works closely with the students beginning the second semester of junior year to prepare them for the application process.
For details about Louisville's college counseling services visit the
College Counseling page.
Freedom From Chemical Dependency Program on Campus
For several years 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 alumnae, bring with them a trade-show atmosphere as they engage students in conversations about the excitement, challenges and educational requirements of their careers. This format allowed students to browse the Expo asking questions, making connections and discovering new interests. Read more...
IMPORTANT EVENTS FOR PARENTS
First Semester Events:
COLLEGE NIGHT OCTOBER
A college fair with over 60 colleges and universities for grades 9-12
COFFEE WITH THE COUNSELORS OCT & FEB
Casual conversation with parents about topics of interest, held in the mornings.
JUNIOR PARENT MEETING OCTOBER
College information night with Mrs.Devine, Louisville’s college counselor.
One parent from each junior family is expected to attend.
COLLEGE CASE STUDIES NIGHT NOVEMBER
Mock college admission sessions for juniors and their parents.
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. One parent from each sophomore family is expected to attend.
FINANCIAL AID NIGHT DECEMBER
Navigating the college financial aid process for parents of seniors.
FRESHMAN PARENT NIGHT JANUARY
The “Freshman Experience” allows freshman parents to share about the new experiences of high school. One parent from each freshman family is expected to attend.
sECOND SEMESTER EVENTS:
COFFEE WITH THE COUNSELORS FEBRUARY
Casual conversation about topics of interest.
FCD MEETING FOR FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORE PARENTS FEBRUARY
An evenging meeting that 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
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.
