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Pope John XXIII Guidance Department

Counselors:

Rebecca Netemeyer LCSW, ACSW
College Counselor for Juniors and Seniors
281-693-1000 extension 124
rnetemeyer@pj23.org
Certificate of College Counseling; University of California Los Angeles
Masters of Social Work; University of Illinois
Bachelor of Science; Eastern Illinois University

Leah Weinnig LPCI
Guidance Counselor for Freshmen and Sophomores
281-693-1000 extension123
lweinnig@pj23.org
Masters of  Science; Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Science; Our Lady of Holy Cross College

Guidance Department Services

The Guidance Office provides services to the students and parents of our school community.

These services are designed to meet the needs of our students in the following areas: academic, social,
emotional, and the college selection and application process.  Students receive assistance in developing
and maintaining positive learning experiences.   Information is provided to our students through individual,
small group and classroom guidance.  

            Academic Planning

            Classroom Accommodations Program

            Study Skill Classes, Peer Tutoring Program

            Standardized Testing; PSAT, PLAN

 Individual and Group Counseling

             College Counseling

                                9th- Academic and Activities support

                                10th-Interest/Career Exploration

                                11th-College Exploration

                                12th-College Preparedness

             College Preparation Parent Seminars

 

COLLEGE WEB SITES

This site contains a wealth of information.
Go to Counselor-O-Matic which assists you in searching for colleges that match your needs
Gives specific colleges for identified interests or majors
Lists of various categories of colleges
Lots of great links to search for specific categories of opportunities
Gives colleges web sites per state
Great list of links for colleges from our very own UT
Great site for Texans
Great Links for college hunting
Offers information on a group of schools
Great site for investigating Texas private schools
Colleges That Change Lives recognizes 40 colleges and universities with enrollment from 300 to 3000.
The site offers comprehensive detail about the PSAT and SAT standardized tests.
Walking video tours that cost per video
Takes you to the university web sites and connects you to their tours
http://www.ecampustours.com
Covers college planning, campus life, paying for college and career. . In order to see the ipix(video) of the various campuses, one must first create a username and password. Minimal information required is needed.
ACT test information; offers college search and details about the ACT standardized tests.
Special interest Web sites
Vocational schools by state
http://www.search4college.com/
A site you can research anything from community colleges, business colleges, four year universities, massage schools, etc. and also the particular majors.
Listing of 2 year colleges
Lists schools that have a larger than average Hispanic student population
Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities website.
http://www.ncaa.org/wps/portal
Information on Collegiate athletics
http://www.workcolleges.org
Work College Consortium has six schools that have work as part of the college learning experience.
Christian schools
Catholic Schools
Focuses on information regarding universities and scholarships
Link to historically Black Colleges
For the art student who i s considering art specific schools.
Armed Services
U.S. Army
ROTC and college locations
U.S. Navy
Web page connects with some Navy ROTC schools
Air force
Air force ROTC

            Drug/Alcohol Abuse:

                        www.drugfreeamerica.org

                        www.nida.nih.gov

            Suicide:

                        www.suicidology.org

                        www.afsp.org

            Eating Disorders/Body Image/Health:

                        www.something-fishy.org

                        www.mirror-mirror.org

                        www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

                        www.bibri.com

                        www.fit4.com