Kettering Counseling Department
Mission Statement
Our counseling department seeks to ensure every student achieves the highest possible education in the areas of academics, career and college planning, and personal/social development through a collaborative partnership with students, family, school and community.
Phone: 248.673.1264
Fax: 248.673.1778
Counselors & Office Staff
Rachel Lane (A-GL)
Ashley Hudson (GO-PA)
Ken Hembree (PB-Z)
Bonny Kizzia, Secretary
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Counseling Calendar
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5 Mar.
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Waterford Schools College & Career Fair 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMWaterford Schools College & Career FairDate: Mar 5Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: Waterford Kettering High School GymCost: Free!Calendar: Kettering Counseling
You're invited to the Waterford Schools College and Career Fair!
When: March 5th at 6pm-7:30pm
Where: Kettering High School Gym
What: A College & Career Fair with booths where you can meet over 60 college and university representatives, military branches, trade schools, skilled trades business and unions, cosmetology schools, healthcare career training programs, financial aid support, community resources, and more!
Why: Explore your college & career options to see what you are interested in doing after high school, learn about financial aid opportunities, meet college and career representatives, and ask questions.
Who: All Waterford middle and high school students and their families are invited! And the surrounding community.
Put the College & Career Fair date in your calendar today! You can register to attend the event by scanning the QR code on the flyer. Or you can click this link to register: https://app.strivescan.com/registration .All students will need to register prior to entering the fair in order to easily provide and receive contact information from representatives.
Have questions? Need help registering? Reach out to a Kettering school counselor or Mr. Meller, our College & Career Navigator.
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Services & Support
Services & Support
Academic Enrichment
- Schedule Coursework
- Collaborative with students and teachers
- Help with academic-related skills such as organization
- Assist with educational goal-setting
College & Career Planning
- Administer career planning program
- Assist students in creating their post-secondary plan
- Help with college applications
- Provide information/resources regarding scholarships and financial aid
Personal/Social Development
- Provide individual counseling
- Provide group counseling
- Help students establish personal goals
- Help students learn strategies and techniques to use throughout their personal/social and academic life
Applying for College & Financial Resources
- Common App Step-by-Step Guide that walks students step-by-step through each question of the Common Application, including why it’s asked and how to best answer. Here is the link https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/common-app-guide/
- FAFSA Step-by-Step Guide that walks students and families through each question of the FAFSA, including screenshots and explanations and a FAQ page for students with special circumstances. Here is the link https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/fafsa-questions/
- Michigan Scholarship Directory, a list of 100+ vetted scholarships for students across the state, broken down by month. Here is the link https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/michigan-scholarships/
Counseling Curriculum
9th Grade
- High School Transition
- Freshman Parent Orientation (February)
- Four Year Plan (EDP)/Career Cruising (March/April)
- PSAT Testing (October)
- Pre-Enrollment/Course Selection (February/March)
- Honors Convocation (June)
10th Grade
- Four Year Plan Review (March/April)
- Transcript Review
- Pre-enrollment Course Selection
- PSAT Testing (October)
- Honors Convocation (June)
11th Grade
- PSAT Testing (October)
- SAT/ACT State Assessments (April)
- Four Year Plan Review (March/April)
- Transcript Review (February/March)
- Pre-enrollment Course Selection
- Honors Convocation (June)
12th Grade
- SAT/ACT Testing/Make-ups
- College and Career Guidance
- Graduation Credit Review Transcript
- Financial Aid Night (January)
- Scholarship/Military Information
- Post High School Transition
- Honors Convocation (May)
