Counseling
Mission Statement
The mission of our school counseling department is to provide a safe and supportive school climate where students can achieve academically, socially and vocationally while understanding and appreciating individual differences. As school counselors, we strive to help each student become a contributing member of the school and community while recognizing and achieving their personal potential and goals.
Confidentiality
Counselors are required to follow the ASCA ethical code regarding confidentiality. Confidentiality is maintained unless there is danger or harm to self or others, suspicion of abuse or neglect, or information required by court.
Terryville High School Counseling Services
- Individual Counseling Student Reviews with Parents
- Group Counseling
- Student Assistance Team
- Crisis Intervention
- Consultation & Collaboration with Teachers & Administrators
- Academic and Career Counseling
- Mentoring Referral to Community Agencies
- Community Service Opportunities
- Classroom Guidance Lessons
- Advisory and Fresh Start Program
- Career Planning
- Community Collaboration
- Post Secondary Planning
SAT/ACT Test Dates and Registration Deadlines
Students will need to send their SAT scores as part of the college application process. Please note that each time you register for a SAT test date you are offered 4 free score reports to send to prospective colleges. However, your score reports are only available for free within 9 days of your testing date. After the 9 day period there is a fee of $12 for each request made.
You are eligible to register late by paying an additional fee. Late registration by phone or online typically is available until approximately 11 days before the test date.
Academic Requirements
Students graduating from Terryville High School must earn a minimum of 25 credits. Each student is required to complete the following academic classes to receive a THS diploma.
- 4 Credits in English
- 3 Credits in Math (STEM)
- 3 Credits in Social Studies
- (Both U.S. History I & Civics & US History II) (Humanities)
- 3 Credits in Science (Physical Science,
- Biology, Chemistry) (STEM)
- 1 In World Language
- 1 Credit in Physical Education
- 1 Credit in Health & Safety Education
- 1 Credit Mastery-Based Diploma Assessment
(2 Credits Additional Humanities; 3 Credits Additional STEM; 3 Credits in Any Area)
10 Hours of Community Service (throughout the student’s 4 years)
or participation in “Senior Give Back Day” during Spring semester of senior year
Beginning with the Class of 2027, all students will be required to earn a 1/2 credit in Personal Finance and 1/2 credit in Career Exploration Capstone
| SOPHOMORE STATUS | 6.5 |
| JUNIOR STATUS | 13.5 |
| SENIOR STATUS | 20 |
| GRADUATION | 25 |
Forms
NOTE: All Current THS students please print and return the Transcript Request form to the Counseling Office.
Scholarships
A list of available Scholarships is located on Naviance which students can access through their individual Naviance accounts. If there are any questions, or if students need assistance accessing Naviance they should see their School Counselors.
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