Additional Counseling Information
Guidance
The student support services reflect St. Anthony High School's philosophy that God has endowed each person with intrinsic value, uniqueness and a capacity to grow. St. Anthony High School is committed to the spiritual, intellectual, personal and social development of the student in a Christian environment. The services are value-centered and attempt to meet the needs of the individual student. In the process of development, the student will not only be led to recognize certain rights as an individual, but also realize a role in contributing to the benefit of society as exemplified in the Integral Student Outcomes (ISOs).
Career, College and Guidance Counseling
Each student is assigned a counselor with whom he/she will meet throughout the school year. Detailed information on colleges, job careers, scholarships, placement tests, analysis of test results, student performance, and student interest are available to all students in the College/Career Center.
College Applications
All activities related to applying for college admission are coordinated through the College/Career Center. Applications for the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems are made available in the College/Career Center. Often, a private university will leave applications in the College/Career Center during a visit but, in general, a student should use the common application available online or write to a private university for application materials. Addresses and inquiry cards are available in the College/Career Center. Students with the support of the college counselor, independently file all necessary application materials. It is the student's responsibility to watch for deadlines.
Transcript Requests
Requests must be made in writing in the College/Career Center. In general, the UC and CSU systems use student-reported grades and do not require a transcript with the applications. After an initial review, a transcript may be required, and the student will be notified. Most private universities will require a transcript with the application. Because of the high volume of transcripts processed, all transcript requests must be made 10 school days prior to the university's deadline.
Letters of Recommendation
The UC and CSU systems do not require letters of recommendation for admission purposes but may require one or more if a student is applying for a specific scholarship. Private universities usually require a recommendation from the counselor and at least one teacher. Often, a university will have specific forms for recommendations. Always refer to the application instructions to verify requirements. A student should first ask a teacher or counselor to write the recommendation. Then the student should supply the teacher/counselor with a list of accomplishments (activities and awards) and the address where the recommendation should be sent. Students should request recommendations at least 10 days in advance.
College Financial Aid
St. Anthony High School sponsors a college financial aid night each fall where information about applying for aid is disseminated.
All families of seniors applying to college should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Federal and institutional financial aid cannot be awarded to any senior who has not filled out this form. Forms will be available online beginning in October and must be completed by the June 30. deadline. Parents should retain their year-end payroll stubs and file their taxes as early as possible to facilitate the completion of these forms.
Cal Grants – A number of grants are awarded each year to students from the California Student Aid Commission. Students qualify based on merit and need. Students must complete a GPA verification form and a FAFSA form if they wish to be considered for this award. File Cal Grant forms as soon as possible. Forms must be submitted by March 2nd. Form`s are available online only but must be submitted by student using US mail.
The CSS Profile is another tool used to determine financial need. Private universities may request this form.
Personal Counseling
St. Anthony High School engages the services of Counseling Partners of Los Angeles which offers a full program of services to Catholic school students. Their therapists are on campus five days a week to provide social and emotional counseling. They are available by request from students or parents or by referral from a teacher, coach, or administrator. While there is a counselor-student code of confidentiality involved, when issues of that require the intervention of parents, the Department of Child and Family Services, and/or law enforcement, the counselor will take appropriate action. The mental and spiritual health and safety of the student is the primary focus.
