Guidance and Counseling Services

The Director of Guidance assists students in dealing with a wide range of issues, including academics, career exploration, and personal concerns. Take comfort in knowing that students’ needs will be handled with confidence and respect.

Confidentiality
In order for students to feel they can talk openly and freely in counseling sessions, it is very important that parents understand that everything will be done to ensure the student’s confidence. Please do not expect information that your child has trustingly disclosed in a counseling session to be disclosed to parents, unless it is one of the four exceptions listed below.

Exceptions to Confidentiality
There are four instances in which the Director of Guidance may breach confidentiality:

  1. If it is felt the student is likely to do serious harm to themselves or others
  2. If abuse of children or the elderly is suspected
  3. If information is court ordered
  4. If the student gives specific written permission

College Fair
High school students are encouraged to attend the NACAC Fair (National Association for College Admissions Counseling) offered in September. Please see the guidance office for more information on this important event or visit:
https://www.nacacnet.org/MemberPortal/Events/CollegeFairs/NCF/FallNCF/12

College Visits
Students are highly encouraged to take college tours with their parents. Please schedule college tours with your child during summer and spring breaks or during teacher planning days.

College Application Process

  1. Student completes the college application either on-line or by hand.
  2. Student completes and submits a transcript request form, along with the $5.00 fee per transcript requested, to the guidance office.
  3. Transcript request forms are located in the guidance office. Transcript request forms must be signed by a parent/guardian.
  4. Student gives teacher recommendation request forms to MCS guidance office. The Guidance office distributes these forms to the teachers and collects them.
  5. Counselor reviews the application, completes counselor recommendation, collects teacher recommendations, and mails the entire application package.
  6. Please allow 4-6 weeks for the application process. Students are encouraged to apply to colleges as early as possible. EARLY APPLICATION IS KEY!