REBECCA COULSON - Guidance Counselor for grades 6 - 9; ISP College Counselor. Contact Mrs. Coulson for information regarding class scheduling, testing, academic concerns, and college matters for grades 6 - 9 and for ISP students.

Phone: 503-256-3960 ext. 256
Email: rebecca.coulson@pcschools.org


DR. SHAWN JONES - Guidance Counselor for grades 10 - 12; Lead Counselor. Contact Dr. Jones for information regarding class scheduling, testing, and academic concerns for grades 10 - 12; also for information regarding the college application process, financial aid, transcripts and testing for college.

Phone: 503-256-3960 ext. 255
Email: shawn.jones@pcschools.org


Specifically, the Counseling Department provides the following services:

SIXTH/SEVENTH GRADE

• PC Orientation - for middle school students new to the San Rafael campus (mostly 6th and 7th grade); discuss scheduling, use of daily planner, study skills, etc.
• Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) test. Used to track and follow up on student academic progress.

EIGHTH GRADE YEAR

• High School Orientation for students: credit requirements, importance of high school transcript, emphasis on high school as preparation for college
• High School Orientation for parents
• Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) test. Used to track and follow up on student academic progress.
• Creation and maintenance of individual high school 4-year plans, beginning in the spring of 8th grade year

FRESHMAN YEAR

• Freshman Refresher (9th grade) - covers goal setting, study skills, importance of high school transcript; college prep emphasized
• Freshman Follow-up - counselor meets individually with students to follow-up on goals, academic progress
• Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) test. Used to track and follow up on student academic progress.

SOPHOMORE YEAR

• Oregon Statewide Assessment - Measures academic progress of students according to Oregon standards.
• Students are encouraged to take the PSAT (practice test for SAT).

JUNIOR YEAR

• PSAT (practice test for the SAT); also National Merit Scholarship competition for juniors
• Advanced Placement testing (typically 11th and 12th) - given at the completion of Advanced Placement classes; possible college credit available with scores of 3 or above
• SAT & ACT registration information and help (primarily 11th and 12th)
• Meet individually with students to discuss early college plans; complete credit check

SENIOR YEAR

• Advanced Placement testing (typically 11th and 12th) - given at the completion of Advanced Placement classes; possible college credit available with scores of 3 or above
• SAT & ACT registration information and help (primarily 11th and 12th)
• Meet with individual students to follow up on college plans, application process, credit check
• Parent Financial Aid Night - covers the FAFSA, grants, scholarships and other financial aid
• Help student athletes register with the NCAA Eligibility Center - for eligibility to compete at the NCAA Division 1 and 2 college level
• Sending of high school transcripts and college recommendations

EACH YEAR

• Forecasting: information and instruction for choosing classes for the upcoming school year
• Help develop student schedules based on individual student needs and requests
• Schedule changes throughout the year
• Creation and maintenance of student high school 4-year plans, beginning in the spring of 8th grade year
• Periodic credit checks to ensure graduation
• Test score distribution and interpretation for students and parents
• Facilitate Parent/Teacher conferences when warranted
• Identifying, monitoring and individually meeting with students who are struggling academically
• Referral of students for educational testing when warranted
• Referral of students to the EXCEL program - our student "helps" program for those with diagnosed or suspected learning challenges
• Personal counseling: emotional, social and spiritual counseling for individual students; referrals to professional counselors/therapists when warranted
• Campus visits by college admissions representatives
• Information on local college fairs (juniors required to attend at least one)
• Christian College Fair - sponsored in part by the PC National Honor Society
• California Christian College Tour - available to 10th - 12th grade
• College catalogs, viewbooks and files available
• Scholarship file available