APRIL

 

A FRESH START FOR THE FINISH!

As we head into the final quarter of the school year, we know this time can feel both exciting and a little overwhelming for students and families. In the middle of busy schedules and end-of-year pressures, 2 Corinthians 5:17 offers a comforting reminder: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” No matter how the year has gone so far, this is a fresh opportunity to reset, refocus, and move forward with hope. It’s never too late for a new beginning, and every small step forward matters.

Our goal as JPII Counselors is to support and encourage you every step of the way. Whether you need a boost in confidence, help managing stress, or just a reminder that you’re not alone, we’re here for you. Finishing the year strong doesn’t mean being perfect!  It simply means continuing to try, grow, and take things one day at a time. We’re cheering you on as you finish this school year with resilience, hope, and a renewed sense of purpose.

2026-27 CHOICE OF SUBJECT

Most students have made their selections for next year.  If there are any changes, please stop by to see your counselor on updating your requests.

The FINAL DAY 

to make any course request change 

is Friday, May 29!

SUMMER SCHOOL 2026

Check out the FLYER below for more info!

AP UPDATES

2026 AP Exam Day Information for Students

Who:  AP students

What:  AP Exam day information

When: Week #1–May 4th-8th/Week #2–May 11th-15th (previously approved late testers–May 18th-22nd)  

What time:  7:30 am for morning exams/11:30 am for noon exams

Where:  Room assignments will be posted on campus by April 24th

Students should bring the following to every AP exam:

*2 #2 pencils and 2 pens (with Black or blue ink) for Section II and note taking on scratch paper

*College Board account sign-in credentials

Students should also bring to digital/hybrid digital exams:

*Fully charged device with BlueBook installed and updated (digital/hybrid digital)

*Charging cord for device (digital/hybrid digital)

*external keyboard (optional for digital/hybrid digital)

*Calculator with extra batteries (if needed for exam)

Items Not allowed in testing rooms:

*cell phones, smartwatches, airpods, headphones, any other electronic equipment other than charged laptop/device

*mechanical pencils

*watches with alarms

*backpacks/snacks

Lunch Information:

*8:00 am exams:

*AP students will be dismissed to go to lunch at the end of the exam–then will follow the school schedule for 3rd and 4th/7th and 8th periods.

12:00 pm exams:

*AP students who have “A” lunch will eat at normal time and then report to their testing room at 11:30 am. 

*AP students who have “B” or “C” lunch will be dismissed from their 2nd/6th period class at 11:00 am to eat lunch then report to their testing room at 11:30 am.  

*AP students who have two AP exams on the same day (one at 8:00 am and one at 12:00) will be required to bring their lunch and eat quickly between the exams

Important Reminders

*Be on time to your exams–no make-ups for being late or absent! Absence will affect final exam exemption

*No food is allowed in testing rooms and drinks are not allowed at students’ desks and around devices and testing materials during testing 

*Afternoon exams may end after the school day is over so plan transportation accordingly

*All students will be dismissed from testing rooms by proctor at the same time

Contact Becky Heslep/469 229-5137 or beckyheslep@johnpauliihs.org if you have questions.

Total Registration Website

Total Registration Instructions

DUAL CREDIT UPDATES

Dual Registration has begun for those taking Dual Credit classes! Please see your email from Mr. Frein and complete your registration soon as possible. If you have any questions or need help registering, please reach out to Mr. Frein at peterfrein@johnpauliihs.org.

CALENDAR ITEMS

• Coffee with the Counselors
• Wednesday, April 1
• 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

Join us for “Rooted & Rising,” (click to see presentation) an engaging and practical parent session designed to help you guide your teen with confidence as they prepare for life beyond high school. We’ll explore essential skills such as financial literacy, time management, self-care, communication, and personal responsibility, along with simple, real-life strategies you can begin using at home right away. Through discussion, reflection, and a faith-centered approach rooted in Scripture, this session will encourage and equip you to gradually release responsibility while continuing to support and strengthen your teen. Together, we’ll focus on raising capable, confident young adults who are prepared not just for graduation, but for life.  
This will be our final Coffee with the Counselors for 2025-26, so we hope you will join us!

PARENT CORNER

As the school year comes to a close at JPII, our students are often balancing finals, projects, and end-of-year activities while also looking ahead to summer plans. This is a great time for parents to stay connected with what’s happening at school by checking Cardinal Connect for grades, encouraging attendance, and helping students stay on top of deadlines. Many teachers provide end-of-year schedules and review materials, so encourage your student to take advantage of those resources and any teacher tutoring or review sessions before exams.

In the midst of a busy schedule, help your student create a realistic plan for finishing strong. Sit down together and map out what’s left, final exams, major assignments, and any missing work, and break it into smaller, manageable goals. You might encourage a daily routine that includes a set study time, screen breaks, and a consistent sleep schedule. In a high-achieving community like JPII, it can be easy for students to feel pressure, so remind them that effort and growth matter just as much as final grades. Your encouragement can help shift their focus from stress to steady progress.

It can also be helpful to look for local opportunities that support both learning and balance. Whether it’s celebrating Mass on Sunday, spending time at a local park for fresh air and stress relief, or planning a simple family walk after dinner, small breaks can help reset a student’s mind. If your student is feeling overwhelmed, remind them of their available JPII school counselors they can talk to.  Support is always within reach!

Finally, as you look toward summer, take time to talk about goals and rest. Whether your student plans to catch up on sleep, get a summer job, volunteer, or prepare for the next school year, this is a great time to reset. Celebrate how far they’ve come this year and encourage them to finish strong. With your support, they can end the school year with confidence, resilience, and a sense of accomplishment! 

RESOURCES

• Need to see your Counselor?  Email or stop by!  Our doors are always open!
• The Shade (Elijah's Story from 1 Kings 19)
• Calming Room in the Counseling Office (check-in with counselor first)
• Reset, Relax, Recharge, Refresh, Return!
• Fidgets, Aromatherapy, Sound Machine, Cozy Chairs/Blankets, Journal, Coloring Books, & More!
• 20 minute limit....and then return to class
• Children's TCHATT
• 6-8 FREE weekly therapist appointments scheduled during non-core periods during the school day (referral through your counselor)
• Mental Health Navigation Line
• 972-525-8181, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Helpline sourced through Grant Halliburton to assist families with finding therapists (based on need, insurance, etc.) in the DFW area
• Coffee Days (mom support group for mothers of young people with mental health and emotional health conditions, offering opportunities to share experiences, resources, and information.)
• granthalliburton.org for upcoming meetings
• Additional Community Resources

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the John Paul II Counseling Office is to provide a proactive, comprehensive, and developmentally appropriate program to address students' academic and career goals in addition to supporting their personal and social needs. This is accomplished through a partnership with parents/guardians, staff, and community members to enable all students to become successful, productive citizens and lifelong learners in a diverse and changing world.

VISION  STATEMENT

The John Paul II High School Counseling Office is guided by our commitment to provide a safe, nurturing environment where the entire learning community addresses the unique needs of students to ensure students reach their fullest potential and successfully manage their lives as healthy, responsible, competent and productive citizens who respect themselves and others. Collaborating with students, parents, faculty and staff, we will foster the development of the entire person – mental, spiritual, academic and social. School counselors believe that every student can succeed through the collaborative efforts of school, home, and community leading to responsible and productive citizenship in the 21st

MARCH

 

PLANTING, WATERING, AND WAITING

As we enter the month of March, we are reminded that growth often happens quietly and gradually much like the change of seasons. In the verse above, we hear an image of steady nourishment and deepening roots. Adolescence can feel much the same way. Even when progress isn’t immediately visible, meaningful growth is still taking place beneath the surface. Small, consistent moments of support, listening, and encouragement truly matter.

This season invites patience and trust. Just as spring unfolds in its own time, our teens develop resilience, confidence, and independence step by step. Thank you for continuing to show up, even when the results aren’t instant or obvious. Your steady presence helps create the conditions for healthy growth, and we are grateful to partner with you as your children continue to blossom in their own time.

2026-27 CHOICE OF SUBJECT

Can you believe it's time to start choosing classes for next year?  This year is racing by!  Students will receive an appointment link the week prior to the grade level window to make an appointment with their counselor.  Appointments cannot be made during core classes, and students will be responsible to make up any missing work.  Students will use their calendar reminder as a pass to leave class for their appointment.

Counselors will sit with each student to review GPA, graduation credits, teacher recommendations for rigor, post-secondary plans, and more.  Please make sure to review the 2026-27 Course Guide prior to the appointment.  

Scheduling Windows:

11th  January 20-30

10th  February 9-20

9th  February 23-March 6

If you have missed your grade level's appointment window, your counselor will be reaching out to you to reschedule.

SCHEDULE CHANGES

• The only schedule change requests for the remainder of the 2025-26 school year will only be for SEMESTER classes that students are enrolled in this spring.  This process will open at the first progress report date.  Stay tuned for details!

PSAT UPDATES

PSAT Testing Success!

Our PSAT administration was a great success with over 500 students completing the exam on October 20. We are proud of our students’ hard work and focus throughout testing day.

PSAT results have been available since November. Students can access their scores in several ways: by logging into their College Board account, using the BigFuture School mobile app, or obtaining a printed score report from their school counselor.

We look forward to celebrating our students’ achievements and helping them use their results to plan for future academic opportunities.

AP UPDATES

Total Registration Website

Total Registration Instructions

DUAL CREDIT UPDATES

Dual Registration has begun for those taking Dual Credit classes! Please see your email from Mr. Frein and complete your registration soon as possible. If you have any questions or need help registering, please reach out to Mr. Frein at peterfrein@johnpauliihs.org.

CALENDAR ITEMS

• Coffee with the Counselors
• Wednesday, March 4
• 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
• As students move through high school, the balance between support and independence can feel challenging. This month we will focus on practical strategies to help parents encourage responsibility, accountability, and self-advocacy without constant reminders, power struggles, or stress.
  During this presentation, we will discuss:
  • Why micromanaging often backfires
  • How to shift from managing to coaching
  • Tools for productive parent-teen conversations
  • Ways to support academic and emotional growth while building independence

PARENT CORNER

As we watch the landscape around us gently turn greener and days grow longer, we’re reminded that growth often happens quietly and over time just like the verse from Hosea tells us: “I will be like the dew … he will blossom … his young shoots will grow.” Growth isn’t always dramatic. It isn’t always fast. And sometimes, especially in parenting, the most meaningful changes are the ones we don’t immediately see. Whether it’s your teen finally opening up after a long quiet winter, or small habits of kindness and responsibility emerging bit by bit, God’s steady work in family life reflects the unfolding of spring itself.

Parenting can feel heavy at times, but you don’t have to walk this journey alone. For local encouragement and support, consider connecting with community resources that can foster connection and shared growth: the Parent Pass® app offers a hub of activities, events, and support built for North Texas families. Dallas Moms and Fort Worth Moms provide local parenting articles, community insights, and newsletters tailored to our area. Organizations like the Dallas Association for Parent Education offer workshops and parenting classes to help equip and encourage you. And if you ever need someone to talk with, the Texas Parent Helpline is available 24/7 by call, text, or chat to provide parenting support and information at no cost.

Just as spring invites life and renewal, may this season be a time of gentle growth for your family rooted in patience, nourished by community, and marked by hope. Click, follow, or reach out; even small connections can help you feel seen, supported, and strengthened in your parenting journey.

RESOURCES

• Need to see your Counselor?  Email or stop by!  Our doors are always open!
• The Shade (Elijah's Story from 1 Kings 19)
• Calming Room in the Counseling Office (check-in with counselor first)
• Reset, Relax, Recharge, Refresh, Return!
• Fidgets, Aromatherapy, Sound Machine, Cozy Chairs/Blankets, Journal, Coloring Books, & More!
• 20 minute limit....and then return to class
• Children's TCHATT
• 6-8 FREE weekly therapist appointments scheduled during non-core periods during the school day (referral through your counselor)
• Mental Health Navigation Line
• 972-525-8181, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Helpline sourced through Grant Halliburton to assist families with finding therapists (based on need, insurance, etc.) in the DFW area
• Coffee Days (mom support group for mothers of young people with mental health and emotional health conditions, offering opportunities to share experiences, resources, and information.)
• granthalliburton.org for upcoming meetings
• Additional Community Resources

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the John Paul II Counseling Office is to provide a proactive, comprehensive, and developmentally appropriate program to address students' academic and career goals in addition to supporting their personal and social needs. This is accomplished through a partnership with parents/guardians, staff, and community members to enable all students to become successful, productive citizens and lifelong learners in a diverse and changing world.

VISION  STATEMENT

The John Paul II High School Counseling Office is guided by our commitment to provide a safe, nurturing environment where the entire learning community addresses the unique needs of students to ensure students reach their fullest potential and successfully manage their lives as healthy, responsible, competent and productive citizens who respect themselves and others. Collaborating with students, parents, faculty and staff, we will foster the development of the entire person – mental, spiritual, academic and social. School counselors believe that every student can succeed through the collaborative efforts of school, home, and community leading to responsible and productive citizenship in the 21st

FEBRUARY

 

LEADING WITH LOVE

February is a month that reminds us of the power of love—especially the kind shown through patience, kindness, and understanding. As we move through the busyness of school and daily life, we invite our JPII community to remember the simple encouragement found in Scripture: “Let all that you do be done in love.” (1 Corinthians 16:14)

In the JPII Counseling Office, this means leading with compassion, listening with care, and treating ourselves and others with grace. Whether you are supporting a friend, facing a challenge, or learning to manage stress, small acts of love toward others and toward yourself can make a meaningful difference.

Our door is always open this month and every month. We are here to support you, encourage you, and walk alongside you as you grow.

2026-27 CHOICE OF SUBJECT :

Can you believe it's time to start choosing classes for next year?  This year is racing by!  Students will receive an appointment link the week prior to the grade level window to make an appointment with their counselor.  Appointments cannot be made during core classes, and students will be responsible to make up any missing work.  Students will use their calendar reminder as a pass to leave class for their appointment.

Counselors will sit with each student to review GPA, graduation credits, teacher recommendations for rigor, post-secondary plans, and more.  Please make sure to review the 2026-27 Course Guide prior to the appointment.  

Scheduling Windows:

11th  January 20-30

10th  February 9-20

9th  February 23-March 6

If you have missed your grade level's appointment window, your counselor will be reaching out to you to reschedule.

SCHEDULE CHANGES:

• The only schedule change requests for the remainder of the 2025-26 school year will only be for SEMESTER classes that students are enrolled in this spring.  This process will open at the first progress report date.  Stay tuned for details!

PSAT UPDATES:

PSAT Testing Success!

Our PSAT administration was a great success with over 500 students completing the exam on October 20. We are proud of our students’ hard work and focus throughout testing day.

PSAT results have been available since November. Students can access their scores in several ways: by logging into their College Board account, using the BigFuture School mobile app, or obtaining a printed score report from their school counselor.

We look forward to celebrating our students’ achievements and helping them use their results to plan for future academic opportunities.

AP UPDATES:

Total Registration Website

Total Registration Instructions

DUAL CREDIT UPDATES:

Dual Registration has begun for those taking Dual Credit classes! Please see your email from Mr. Frein and complete your registration soon as possible. If you have any questions or need help registering, please reach out to Mr. Frein at peterfrein@johnpauliihs.org.

CALENDAR ITEMS:

• Classroom Guidance
• JPII Counselors will be visiting the English classes Feb. 11 and 12 to talk about College, Career, and Military Readiness.  JPII has purchased an incredible resource to help students determine their strengths, weaknesses, interests, job outlooks, and more.  Please make sure you are able to access your Naviance account prior to our visits!

PARENT CORNER:

February often brings a focus on love, but as parents, it’s also a meaningful time to reflect on how love is shown in everyday moments with your child. Scripture reminds us, “Let all that you do be done in love” (1 Corinthians 16:14). For students, love is experienced not only through words, but through patience during stressful weeks, understanding when emotions run high, and reassurance when they feel unsure of themselves or their path.

This month, consider how love can guide conversations at home especially around academics, friendships, social pressures, and self-worth. February can be a time when students feel heightened comparison or emotional sensitivity. Gentle check-ins, affirming effort over perfection, and modeling calm responses help students feel secure and supported. Love also means helping them learn balance: encouraging healthy rest, perspective, and grace when things don’t go as planned.

As your JPII counseling team, we are grateful to partner with you in supporting your child’s growth academically, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. When love leads our actions, it creates an environment where students feel safe to learn, reflect, and grow. Please know our office is always here to support both you and your student as we continue this journey together.

RESOURCES:

• Need to see your Counselor?  Email or stop by!  Our doors are always open!
• The Shade (Elijah's Story from 1 Kings 19)
• Calming Room in the Counseling Office (check-in with counselor first)
• Reset, Relax, Recharge, Refresh, Return!
• Fidgets, Aromatherapy, Sound Machine, Cozy Chairs/Blankets, Journal, Coloring Books, & More!
• 20 minute limit....and then return to class
• Children's TCHATT
• 6-8 FREE weekly therapist appointments scheduled during non-core periods during the school day (referral through your counselor)
• Mental Health Navigation Line
• 972-525-8181, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Helpline sourced through Grant Halliburton to assist families with finding therapists (based on need, insurance, etc.) in the DFW area
• Coffee Days (mom support group for mothers of young people with mental health and emotional health conditions, offering opportunities to share experiences, resources, and information.)
• granthalliburton.org for upcoming meetings
• Additional Community Resources

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the John Paul II Counseling Office is to provide a proactive, comprehensive, and developmentally appropriate program to address students' academic and career goals in addition to supporting their personal and social needs. This is accomplished through a partnership with parents/guardians, staff, and community members to enable all students to become successful, productive citizens and lifelong learners in a diverse and changing world.

VISION  STATEMENT

The John Paul II High School Counseling Office is guided by our commitment to provide a safe, nurturing environment where the entire learning community addresses the unique needs of students to ensure students reach their fullest potential and successfully manage their lives as healthy, responsible, competent and productive citizens who respect themselves and others. Collaborating with students, parents, faculty and staff, we will foster the development of the entire person – mental, spiritual, academic and social. School counselors believe that every student can succeed through the collaborative efforts of school, home, and community leading to responsible and productive citizenship in the 21st

JANUARY

 

A SEASON OF NEW BEGINNINGS

As we begin a new year together, I’m reminded of Lewis Carroll’s beautiful words: “I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently… and perhaps it says, ‘Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again.’” Winter has a way of inviting us into stillness, into rest, reflection, and quiet renewal. In this season, God gives us the gift of fresh beginnings and the chance to be gently made new.

A new year and a new semester offer us that same invitation: to pause, reflect on where we’ve been, and look ahead with hope. Whether last semester ended just as you hoped or came with challenges, this spring is a fresh start. It’s an opportunity to recommit to your goals, lean into growth, and trust that God is at work in ways both seen and unseen.

As we journey through this spring semester together, my prayer is that you feel supported, encouraged, and confident in your ability to finish strong. May we approach the months ahead with faith, perseverance, and gratitude—knowing that each day is another chance to grow in wisdom, compassion, and purpose. Welcome to a new beginning.

2026-27 CHOICE OF SUBJECT :

Can you believe it's time to start choosing classes for next year?  This year is racing by!  Students will receive an appointment link the week prior to the grade level window to make an appointment with their counselor.  Appointments cannot be made during core classes, and students will be responsible to make up any missing work.  Students will use their calendar reminder as a pass to leave class for their appointment.

Counselors will sit with each student to review GPA, graduation credits, teacher recommendations for rigor, post-secondary plans, and more.  Please make sure to review the 2026-27 Course Guide prior to the appointment.

Scheduling Windows:

11th  January 20-30

10th  February 9-20

9th  February 23-March 6

SCHEDULE CHANGES:

• The only schedule change requests for the remainder of the 2025-26 school year will only be for SEMESTER classes that students are enrolled in this spring.  This process will open at the first progress report date.  Stay tuned for details!

PSAT UPDATES:

PSAT Testing Success!

Our PSAT administration was a great success with over 500 students completing the exam on October 20. We are proud of our students’ hard work and focus throughout testing day.

PSAT results have been available since November. Students can access their scores in several ways: by logging into their College Board account, using the BigFuture School mobile app, or obtaining a printed score report from their school counselor.

We look forward to celebrating our students’ achievements and helping them use their results to plan for future academic opportunities.

AP UPDATES:

Total Registration Website

Total Registration Instructions

DUAL CREDIT UPDATES:

Dual Registration has begun for those taking Dual Credit classes! Please see your email from Mr. Frein and complete your registration soon as possible. If you have any questions or need help registering, please reach out to Mr. Frein at peterfrein@johnpauliihs.org.

CALENDAR ITEMS:

• Coffee with the Counselors
• Our NEXT Coffee with the Counselors is Wednesday, January 7 at 8:45 a.m. in the Athenaeum.  The topic will be College, Career, and Military Readiness as we present it to your students.  JPII has purchased an incredible resource to help students determine their strengths, weaknesses, interests, job outlooks, and more.  Come learn about how your students can access this resource and how you can support at home!

PARENT CORNER:

January invites fresh starts, renewed routines, and a refocusing of priorities. As we begin the spring semester, each grade level experiences this season a little differently. Below are ways you can support your student this month (academically, emotionally, and spiritually)as we continue to trust God’s guidance in all things.

9th Grade:  Building Foundations

January is a key time for freshmen to settle into expectations and build confidence.

Helpful focuses this month:

• Help your student re-establish consistent routines for homework, organization, and sleep.

• Encourage use of planners or checklists to manage assignments.

• Normalize mistakes and learning curves. High school is a big transition.

• Remind them that growth takes time and that God walks with them in every step.

Faith encouragement:
A simple prayer before school or tests can remind them they are never alone and that effort matters more than perfection.

10th Grade:  Growing Independence

Sophomores are developing greater independence but still benefit from structure and encouragement.

Helpful focuses this month:

• Encourage them to self-advocate by reaching out to teachers with questions.

• Review grades together and discuss strategies rather than outcomes.

• Support involvement in activities that build confidence and connection.

• Talk about long-term goals in a low-pressure, exploratory way.

Faith encouragement:
Invite reflection on personal strengths and gifts, reminding them that God has uniquely created them for a purpose.

11th Grade:  Planning & Perseverance

January is a pivotal month for juniors as academic demands and future planning increase.

Helpful focuses this month:

• Discuss upcoming standardized testing, college visits, and course planning.

• Encourage balance between academics, activities, and rest.

• Help them break large tasks into manageable steps.

• Reinforce resilience.  This is a demanding year, and effort truly matters.

Faith encouragement:
Encourage them to place worries about the future in prayer, trusting God’s timing and plan even when the path feels uncertain.

12th Grade:  Finishing Strong

For seniors, January brings both excitement and the challenge of staying focused.

Helpful focuses this month:

• Encourage continued academic effort.  Finishing strong sets a meaningful tone.

• Help them manage deadlines for college decisions, scholarships, and next steps.

• Talk openly about emotions surrounding transition, change, and independence.

• Celebrate milestones while reinforcing responsibility.

Faith encouragement:
Remind them that God goes before them into this next chapter and that their worth is not defined by outcomes, but by who they are in Him.

As we move through January together, thank you for your partnership, encouragement, and prayers. May this month be one of renewal, perseverance, and quiet confidence as your student continues to grow in faith, character, and purpose. Please know we are here to support your family in any way we can.

RESOURCES:

• Need to see your Counselor?  Email or stop by!  Our doors are always open!
• The Shade (Elijah's Story from 1 Kings 19)
• Calming Room in the Counseling Office (check-in with counselor first)
• Reset, Relax, Recharge, Refresh, Return!
• Fidgets, Aromatherapy, Sound Machine, Cozy Chairs/Blankets, Journal, Coloring Books, & More!
• 20 minute limit....and then return to class
• Children's TCHATT
• 6-8 FREE weekly therapist appointments scheduled during non-core periods during the school day (referral through your counselor)
• Mental Health Navigation Line
• 972-525-8181, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Helpline sourced through Grant Halliburton to assist families with finding therapists (based on need, insurance, etc.) in the DFW area
• Coffee Days (mom support group for mothers of young people with mental health and emotional health conditions, offering opportunities to share experiences, resources, and information.)
• granthalliburton.org for upcoming meetings
• Additional Community Resources

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the John Paul II Counseling Office is to provide a proactive, comprehensive, and developmentally appropriate program to address students' academic and career goals in addition to supporting their personal and social needs. This is accomplished through a partnership with parents/guardians, staff, and community members to enable all students to become successful, productive citizens and lifelong learners in a diverse and changing world.

VISION  STATEMENT

The John Paul II High School Counseling Office is guided by our commitment to provide a safe, nurturing environment where the entire learning community addresses the unique needs of students to ensure students reach their fullest potential and successfully manage their lives as healthy, responsible, competent and productive citizens who respect themselves and others. Collaborating with students, parents, faculty and staff, we will foster the development of the entire person – mental, spiritual, academic and social. School counselors believe that every student can succeed through the collaborative efforts of school, home, and community leading to responsible and productive citizenship in the 21st