Counseling

Freshman Counseling Curriculum: Staying Organized in High School - Starting freshman year with time management and organization skills is essential to student success. School counselors partner together with the theology department to present a short lesson on staying organized in high school from a Christ-centered point of view at the beginning of the school year.

Freshman Four-Year Planning Presentation (September) - Ninth grade students will hear a presentation covering graduation requirements and college-eligibility requirements, which will help them craft the outline of their four-year plan. This presentation will take place during a Wednesday life group with all freshmen.

Freshman Parents: Four-Year Planning Presentation (September) - Ninth grade parents are invited to attend our Zoom presentation covering four-year planning. The presentation will mirror the presentation students will hear during the life group. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

Freshmen Conferences (September-November) - Freshmen will build upon their four-year plans, and check-in with their school counselor about their start to high school during their freshman conference. These conferences are by appointment, and allow school counselors to get to know students’ hobbies, interests, school involvement, academic and spiritual goals, current classes, and your initial post-graduation ideas.

National Testing Day (October) - Freshmen take the PSAT 8/9 which will help familiarize them with standardized tests, and prepare them for future tests (e.g. SAT, ACT). The PSAT 8/9 does not require students to study or practice beforehand - it is a snapshot of their current skills and abilities, and serves as a baseline standardized testing score. Score reports typically are released by the College Board in January.

Presidential Service Award - Freshmen are encouraged to pursue service hours within their passion area during their high school career. Ninth grade is a great time to start these hours to gain more understanding of God-given gifts and abilities. These hours also help students earn the Presidential Service Award during freshman year.  Hours must be turned in to the Presidential Service Award Coordinator, Stacy Kemp, on your Crean Lutheran Community service activity log no later than January 31st of the next calendar year to confirm your hours.

Congressional Service Award - Ninth grade students interested in developing long-term goals in the areas of public service, physical fitness, and personal development are encouraged to learn about, and begin pursuit of the Congressional Award. It is best for freshmen to register online for the award program prior to February of their freshman year, if they are interested in including the Gold Medal on their college application and resume. Hours must be turned in to the Congressional Service Award Coordinator, Stacy Kemp, on your Crean Lutheran Community service activity log no later than January 31st of the next calendar year to confirm your hours. 

National Testing Day (October) - Students take the PSAT 10, which will help further familiarize them with standardized tests and prepare for future tests (e.g. SAT, ACT). 

Sophomore Check-In ( February-March) - Sophomores meet one-on-one with their counselor to discuss first semester grades, course selection for the upcoming academic year, and check-in about school involvement and personal goals. Students also make progress on their four-year plans during the check-in meeting.

Four-Year College Planning for Sophomores (February) - Take the next step in completing your four-year plan as you learn about various college systems, career paths and industry trends. Students will utilize Naviance to complete Strengths Assessments

Sophomore Parents: College Planning Presentation (February) - Tenth grade parents are invited to attend our Zoom presentation covering four-year planning. The presentation will mirror the presentation students will hear during the life group. A Q&A session will follow the presentation. 

California Scholarship Federation Application - Students who are interested in achieving the Life Membership Award, will need to continue to submit the California Scholarship Federation application each semester after taking a CSF eligible course.  Please reach out to the California Scholarship Federation Coordinator.

Honor Society Applications (Due January 30th) - Students who are interested in seeking acceptance into one or more Honor Societies must be Sophomores or Juniors with a minimum cumulative weighted academic GPA of 3.80 or higher. Additionally, students who apply must reflect the four central tenets of each Honor Society through documented evidence of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. Admission into each Honor Society is stringent and it is never too early to begin preparations for admission to the National Honor Society

California Scholarship Federation Application - Students who are interested in achieving the Life Membership Award, will need to continue to submit the California Scholarship Federation application each semester after taking a CSF eligible course.  Please reach out to the California Scholarship Federation Coordinator.

National Testing Day (October) - You will take the 10/13 PSAT/NMSQT, which will help further familiarize you with standardized tests and prepare you for future tests (e.g. SAT, ACT).

Junior Four-Year Planning Presentation (January) - Eleventh grade students will hear a presentation covering graduation requirements and college-eligibility requirements, which will help them craft the outline of their graduation plan. This presentation will also cover developing healthy coping skills, while navigating their college/postsecondary plans.

Junior Four-Year Planning ZOOM for Parents (January) - Eleventh grade parents are invited to attend our Zoom presentation covering four-year planning. The presentation will mirror the presentation students will hear during the life group. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

Honor Society Applications (Due January 30th) - Students who are interested in seeking acceptance into one or more Honor Societies must be Sophomores or Juniors with a minimum cumulative weighted academic GPA of 3.80 or higher.  Additionally, students who apply must reflect the four central tenets of each Honor Society through documented evidence of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. Admission into each Honor Society is stringent and it is never too early to begin preparations for admission to the National Honor Society

Junior Conferences (January-February) - Individual conferences with your counselor. Utilizing Naviance’s College Supermatch, we will discuss the college application process, deadlines, how to build a list of reach schools, sure schools and safety schools. We will review your academic progress, your involvement in extracurricular activities, a tentative course load for your senior year, the resume you have been developing which you will be pulling from for the college application process, and more.

Brag Sheet (June) - Juniors submit their Brag Sheet to their Counselor by June 1st so that their letters of recommendation can be written in a timely manner over the summer months.

College Application Boot Camp (August) - A one week boot camp where counselors will work with Seniors on completing all the components of the Naviance, Common Application, the UC application, the application, essay, and supplements for each college. Crean Lutheran High School secures private essay coaches to work in small group and individual settings which provide direct instruction for each senior's college essay(s).

Senior Conferences (September-November) - Individual conferences with your counselor.  We will discuss the college application process, where the student is at in the process, deadlines, the colleges on your reach list, sure list and safety list. We will review your academic progress, your specific deadlines, procuring letters of recommendation, Naviance and much more.

Senior Four-Year Planning Presentation (August) - Twelfth grade students will hear a presentation covering the finite details of the college application process. The UC application, CSU application, The Common Application, letters of recommendation, test scores, dual credit and FAFSA . This presentation will take place during a Wednesday life group with all freshmen.

College Planning & FAFSA Info for Seniors (August) - Students are invited to kick-off the college application season by attending this evening presentation. Review the steps of the college application process; review deadlines; and receive important information to help throughout the process.

Senior Parents: Four-Year Planning Presentation (August) - Ninth grade parents are invited to attend our Zoom presentation covering four-year planning. The presentation will mirror the presentation students will hear during the life group. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

College Application Hour (September - November) - after school college application workshops, to work on all components of any college application.  Counselors will work one-on-one with students as needed.

College Application deadlines (November) - (If applicable) Early Action, non-binding, or Early Decision, binding, November 1 or November 15 depending on college. November 30 UC and CSU applications

College Decision Day (May) - Students are encouraged to report all college acceptances and financial aid/scholarships received in their Naviance account

California Scholarship Federation Application - If you are interested in achieving the Life Membership Award, you will need to submit the California Scholarship Federation Application after the first semester of Senior year.  If the eligible course falls during the Spring semester, you will need to fill out the application to request a final grade check for that course.  Please reach out to the California Scholarship Federation Coordinator, Stacy Kemp, at stacy.kemp@creanlutheran.org for more information.