The Guidance Office at Faith Christian High School (FCHS) is tasked with cultivating and maintaining a strong college going culture.
Our primary goal is to help our students do the best they can academically and to “pass life”. This includes encouraging student development in their convictions, character and community. Through relationships with the individual student we promote academic achievement, career development, and personal growth. The guidance team works collaboratively with parents, teachers, staff and administration to help students mature mentally, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.
Our focus is on:
- Supporting college aspirations
- Academic planning for college and career
- Encouraging extracurricular engagement
- Facilitating college and career exploration and selection
- Providing college and career assessments
- Discussing college affordability and planning
- Navigating the college admissions process
- Making the transition from high school to college or other post-secondary options
Students and parents of students in grades 9 through 12 can take advantage of the FCHS one-on-one guidance and counseling supports for preparing for college and college admissions. Topics we can cover individually include:
-College planning timeline
-College fit and college list building
-Career and major exploration
-Researching colleges and universities through Naviance, college websites, and other resources
-Resume writing assistance
-Common Application Activities List guidance
-College essay brainstorming
-Financial fit and financial aid counseling
-Reviewing pros and cons of college acceptances
-Evaluating financial aid packages and net cost
-Transition to college and resources at college of choice
