Guidance & Counseling
LIFE, COLLEGE, CAREER, & BEYOND
Our Guidance and Counseling Department is as unique as your daughter. At Assumption, we know that every young woman will have her own special journey during high school and beyond. That's why we have an expansive and ever-growing Guidance and Counseling Department implemented for our students. Counselors at Assumption embrace each student's unique background, approach to academics, mental health & wellness, and more.
Guidance Counseling
Assumption's Guidance Counselors remain with the same class throughout their four years at Assumption (and beyond)! All four of our Guidance Counselors are knowledgeable, certified school counselors who are able to meet students’ needs from a personal perspective and are focused on helping them achieve their academic and co-curricular goals during their four years at AHS. Our counselors ensure student success in a number of ways, including:
- Meet regularly with every student (a minimum of twice a year)
- Assist with academic planning
- Review standardized test results
- Help strengthen personal and interpersonal skills
- Collaborate with teachers and academic administration to help ensure success
- Provide assistance to students experiencing personal or family problems, problems with alcohol or drug use, or other mental health concerns
College Counseling
At Assumption, we are proud to offer a personalized college counseling program supported by two experienced college counselors. Leigh Jackson works with students whose last names begin with A–K, while Kim Habich works with students whose last names begin with L–Z.
Our college counselors provide individualized guidance through one-on-one meetings with students and families, helping them explore colleges, navigate the application process, and make informed decisions about their future paths. They also offer support with financial aid, the FAFSA, scholarships, and many other aspects of college planning and the financial component of college admissions.
Throughout the year, Assumption hosts a variety of parent programs designed to help families navigate the college admissions process. As with all student services, our college counseling program is built on a commitment to individualized support, ensuring that each student receives the guidance and resources needed to plan for their life after Assumption High School.
Nursing & Attendance
At Assumption, we are fortunate to have a dedicated, on-site school nurse, who is an RN, to support the health and well-being of our students. Kat Way is an experienced registered nurse who is available throughout the school day to address medical needs, administer prescribed medications, and provide care for students who are ill, injured, recovering from a concussion, or in need of temporary or ongoing physical accommodations.
Kat works closely with Gail King to monitor student attendance and help ensure the safety and well-being of every student each day. Together, they also coordinate school absences, early dismissals, and other attendance-related matters, serving as an important resource for Assumption students and families.
