Western offers services for middle school and high school students and parents including academic, career, college, and personal-social counseling. We have a Guidance Counselor who provides counseling-related support individually, in groups, and in the classroom. If you have specific questions regarding services available, contact Darlene Fritz, our Guidance Counselor, at 503-363-2000 x231 or dfritz@westernmennoniteschool.org .

Some specific guidance and counseling services include:

» Academic Counseling

› What classes should I take and when?
› When can I add/drop classes?
› How do my grades (GPA) effect college admissions and scholarships?
› What should I do if I’m behind in credits for graduation?

» Career Counseling

› What are the possible career options that would allow me to use the gifts God has given to me?
› How can I develop my gifts and get real-life career experience while I’m still in high school?
› Where can I find general career information?
› How do I explore careers that I think I’m interested in?

» College Counseling

› Where can I find general college information?
› When should I take my SAT test?
› How can I decide what colleges are a good fit for me?
› When should I start visiting colleges?
› How far in advance should I submit my college applications, transcripts, and references?

» Personal-Social Counseling

› What can I do to resolve a conflict with my friend, teacher, or parent?
› How can I make more friends or get to know people better?
› Who can I talk to if I’m worried, stressed, or frustrated about something?
› What can I do to keep myself and others safe and healthy?