Guidance Department
In accord with Holy Redeemer’s mission and philosophy, Guidance Department personnel promote a program which will help each student develop the values of personal dignity, self-esteem, self-worth and mutual respect. While encouraging students to celebrate their God given talents and uniqueness in all facets of their lives – personal, social, cultural and academic – our program is geared toward enhancing ability to be compassionate, responsible and productive individuals, imbued with integrity, generosity and humanitarian ideals. As the students move beyond Holy Redeemer into their colleges and their careers/professions, our goal is that they reflect the Christ-centeredness of their high school experience.
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Mrs. Cassondra Miller, Director of School Counseling
All students last names A-G
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Ms. Bridget Vipond, School Counselor
All students last names H-O
bvipond@holyredeemerhs.org
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Ms. Jordan Joubert, School Counselor
All students last names P-Z
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Mrs. Patricia Harvilla, Guidance Department Secretary
Guidance Department Special Activities
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Fall College Fair in conjunction with PACAC & LCCC
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Spring PACAC Northeast Pennsylvania College Fair at King's College
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High School Placement Testing – 8th grade
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PSAT Testing – 9th, 10th and 11th grades
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Financial Aid Presentation
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Meeting with Seniors – re: SAT taking/college applications
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Introduction to High School presentation for freshmen
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Hugh O’Brian Leadership Competition – Sophomores
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Wilkes Barre Junior Leadership Competition – Sophomores
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Young Scholars Program- Juniors and Seniors have the opportunity to participate in college courses on local campuses for credit. (King's College, LCCC, Misericordia University, Penn State Wilkes Barre, and Wilkes University)
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Youth Salute – Juniors
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SAT Prep Course – fall and spring sessions
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College representatives visits for juniors and seniors by appointment and during lunch periods
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Upward Bound for 1st generation college – economically qualified students