The Guidance Department, as an integral part of the school community, works closely with administrators, teachers, parents and community services in an effort to meet the academic, social and emotional needs of our students.
The Guidance Department has four full-time Guidance Counselors. Students meet with their Guidance Counselors in groups during homeroom visits, in freshman advisory classes and individually.
Counselors are available to meet with students throughout the school day. Counselors make daily appointments by sending a Guidance Appointment Pass to their students. Individual students may schedule an appointment by signing up in the Guidance Office to see their Guidance Counselor during a study or lunch period. Guidance counselors are always available to see students when the need arises. Parent/guardian meetings are encouraged and scheduled as needed, in addition to parent/guardian/teacher conferences.
The Guidance Counselors also act as a liaison between the school and other mental health professionals who are involved with OLMA students.
Registration/Course Selection: Course selection for the following year takes place in February. Students are assisted by their Guidance Counselors and teachers.
Request for Assignments: Parents/guardians can request assignments for a student who will be absent for one week or longer for medical reasons. Parents must call the Guidance Office, allow several days for work to be prepared and arrange a time to pick up the work.
Testing Program: The following standardized tests are administered in school
| Freshmen: |
NEDT |
| Sophomores: |
PSAT |
| Juniors: |
PSAT |
Students take standardized test for college admissions at off-site testing centers:
| Sophomores: |
SAT II |
| Juniors: |
SAT I, SAT II, ACT |
| Seniors: |
SAT I, SAT II, ACT |
Registration booklets and test dates are available in the Guidance Office.
College Application Process: All Juniors and their parents/guardians have a Junior college meeting in the spring of Junior year. The college application process and specific questions are discussed with their counselor. Counselors meet with students again in the fall of Senior year to review the process, answer questions and discuss deadlines. Students can make an appointment with their counselor at any time to discuss college plans.
- All college applications must be processed through the Guidance Office.
- Only complete applications will be accepted. This consists of: college application, college application fee, guidance processing fee, essay, transcript request form, an activity sheet and letters of recommendation on file in the Guidance Office.
Applications are processed in the order in which they are received. Two weeks must be allowed for this process. Students are responsible for adhering to deadlines and are directed to submit applications before Thanksgiving. |
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