Guidance

The De La Salle High School Guidance Department provides personal, academic, emotional, and social support for all members of our school community. Our goal is to foster individual well-being in an atmosphere of hope and acceptance.

Specific counseling services include the following:

ACADEMIC COUNSELING:

• Provides support for students having classroom difficulty
• Offers resources for students as they prepare for standardized tests (PSAT, SAT, ACT)
• Implements intervention strategies for at-risk students
• Facilitates school-wide testing programs
• Advises students with information on graduation, honors placement, and specialized academic opportunities to ensure they reach their full potential

PERSONAL and FAMILY COUNSELING:

• Creates a safe environment for students to speak to a professional counselor in times of personal difficulty
• Meets with students for individual and small group counseling
• Assists students with transition into high school
• Schedules and facilitates parent conferences
• Refers students for specialized services outside of the school

COLLEGE and CAREER COUNSELING:

• Schedules and coordinates visits from university representatives
• Guides students through their search for the college/career path that best suits their individual and unique needs
• Provides in-depth information on college scholarships and the college admissions process
• Offers students college and career catalogues, videos, and access to online programs to help them fully explore options for their future
• Organizes and conducts parent meetings to assist and provide parents with financial aid options and other college resources

De La Salle High School Counselors are available Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 2:45 pm to provide students, teachers, and parents with the support services necessary to foster success and personal development.

To make an appointment with a De La Salle counselor, please call 504-895-5717 and ask for the Guidance Department.