School District of Colfax

High School Guidance

Mrs. Bowe
9-12 School Counselor

Parents and students are encouraged to meet with Mrs. Bowe at anytime during the school year if they need assistance. Please contact the High School Office at 962-3155.

The following services are provided through the High School Guidance office:

Individual counseling
Group counseling
Consultation with teachers
Provide resources for students and parents
Career inventories
Post secondary planning
Scheduling for classes
Orientation for new students
Assist with job shadowing opportunities
Coordination of Aspire test for freshmen and sophomores, ACT for juniors
ASVAB for juniors
Assist with local job vacancies
Financial aid resources

Parent/senior meetings (Provide senior schedule, credit audit, post secondary information and discuss future plans)
Schedule representatives throughout the school year for 2 yr. schools, 4 yr schools, military, etc.
Credit audits to determine graduation status
Peer tutors and Colfax Mentoring Program
Maintain scholarship files/opportunities
District contact for Early College Credit Program and Start College Now
Coordination of distance learning and assit with transcript credit/dual credit classes for high school and college credit

Career Planning

C areer Cruising (Zello)
Career Path

Helpful Web Sites
Know How 2 Go
University of WI System
UW Journey
WI Technical College System
WI Private Colleges
MN State Colleges & Universities
University of MN
Major Mania
NCAA

Military Information www.military.com
US Air Force United States Army United States Marine Corps United States Navy	West Point Academy US Merchant Marine Academy US Coast Guard Academy US Naval Academy
http://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/rotc-programs

Course Registration Information

Early College Credit Program/Start College Now

Wisconsin's Early College Program program allows public high school students in grades 9-12 who meet certain requirements to take postsecondary courses at an institution of higher education. Institute of higher education means an institution within the University of Wisconsin System, a tribally controlled college, or a private, nonprofit institution of higher education located in the state.

Wisconsin's Start College Now allows juniors and seniors to attend a Wisconsin technical college. In both programs, approved courses count toward high school graduation and college credit.

These programs open the door to greater learning opportunities for motivated students considering a technical career, wishing to begin college early, or preparing themselves to enter the workforce immediately after high school graduation.

Within these programs, students do not pay for courses if the school board determines the course qualifies for high school credit and is not comparable to a course already offered in the school district. If approved by the school board, the student can receive both high school and college credit upon successful completion of the course.

See Mrs. Bowe for specific applications.

Testing Information

ACT (ACT/SAT code is 500-445)

PSAT

SAT

ASVAB

Financial Aid

FAFSA on the web
Scholarship Scams

Resources

Dunn County Resources- a guide to the Chippewa Valley

Stop Bullying! If your student has concerns, please contact Mrs. Bowe or Mr. Dachel.

Dangers of vaping- a must read for students and parents

The District shall not discriminate in the methods, practices and materials used for testing, evaluating or counseling students on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, color, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability or handicap. This does not, however, prohibit the use of special testing or counseling materials or techniques to meet the individualized needs of students. Discrimination complaints shall be handled in accordance with established procedures.