Counseling and Student Services » Academic & College Counseling Overview

Bishop’s Counseling and Students Services program works closely with all students to ensure students are reaching their highest academic potential.

• Parents and students meet with Counselors to discuss class scheduling, academic progress and other questions pertaining to academic planning.
• All transfer students’ grades are tracked to ensure a smooth transition to Bishop. 
• When students experience challenges or wish to expand their studies, counselors facilitate meetings with teachers and provide information or referrals as appropriate.
• Students participate in the College Board’s PSAT standardized testing program annually. The results of which are used to continue guiding students in their academic planning and college choices.
• Resources for SAT Test Prep Bootcamps are offered to students.
• Counselors make classroom visits to highlight leadership, enrichment and scholarship opportunities.
• Awards ceremonies are hosted to highlight and celebrate academic accomplishments.
• College representatives are invited to visit with students on Bishop’s campus.
• Starting in 9th grade, students are taken onto college campuses for the college tour experience.
• Parents and students are invited to attend several college planning workshops. For example: presentations on the University of California, the California State University system, utilizing the Common Application, funding higher education, and preparing for college.
• Parents and students meet individually with their counselor to discuss college planning.
• Students are required to enroll in courses that exceed the University of California’s A-G requirements.
• Junior students are invited to participate in College Seminar, which is an extensive weeklong program, preparing students for all aspects of college admissions.

Academic and College Planning by Grade Level

Freshmen Year 

• Parent Information Night in Fall
• Personalized four-year academic plan developed with each student in Spring
• Create an online “College & Career Folder” through Naviance

Sophomore Year

• Online career assessment via Naviance program
• Individual meeting with parents and students to update four-year academic and college plans

Junior Year

• College Seminar program in Spring/Summer
• Parent Information Night in Spring
• Individual parent and student college planning meetings

Senior Year

• Classroom presentations in fall for college application prep
• University of California, California State University and Common Application workshops offered by college representatives on Bishop’s campus
• Personal Statement/College Essay review
• Financial Aid Workshop for students/parents in Winter
• Individual parent and student college application planning meetings

Fun Fact
We are proud that since 2002, 100% of our graduates have attended college upon graduation from Bishop Garcia Diego High School!