CHS Counselor's Office

Guidance and counseling services are available to all students at Central High School. The goal of the Guidance Department at Central High School is to work cooperatively with parents, teachers, and administration in order to develop the maximum potential in our students. The school counselor's role is to help students become better learners by providing individual counseling and academic/career/vocational advisement. Guidance and Counseling Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you would like to contact one of our counselors, feel free to call (502)-485-8643.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you provide contact information for Louisville Community resources so I can access services for my child? Click here.

Can you provide contact information for JCPS resources so I can access services for my child?
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What support services are available at Central High School Magnet Career Academy?

Academic Advisement

A large portion of the guidance counselor's time is spent with academic counseling. This includes activities such as course scheduling, new enrollments, credit checks, college search and advisement, study skills development, scholarship, financial aid information, and classroom presentations.

Personal Counseling

Short-term counseling is provided for all students, as needed. Although the counselors do not provide long-term, intensive therapy or psychiatric evaluations, we can advise and refer students and parents to outside agencies and professionals. Because personal emergencies do arise during school, counselors are available to aid in crisis situations that involve students.

Career Counseling

Career development can be obtained through several venues of counseling services at our school. The guidance counselors are available to discuss career options and have a vast array of resources in their offices to assist parents and students. There is also a Career Resources Center located in the counseling department in room 102.

Testing Program

The Guidance staff is responsible for coordinating and administering several tests to all students each school year. Counselors also keep students informed about the College Board SAT and ACT testing dates. Tests given include the PSAT and KCCT (Kentucky Core Content Test). In addition to these tests the counselors also work with the ECE staff and teachers to assist with annual IEP reviews and reevaluation assessments for student with learning disabilities.

Guidance Resource Center

The counselors at CHS are very proud of the Resource Center which is located next door to the counseling office. There is an extensive collection of college catalogs and brochures available for students to use. In 2005 we added four new computers to the Resource Center for students to use to do career search, college search, career assessments, and college scholarship and financial aid information.

Other Support Services
Family Resource/Youth Services Center (FRYSC) Extended School Services (ESS) Mentoring Clothes Closet Excepional Child Education Services Staff Support Team (SST) Teacher Assistance Teams (TAT) Reading Recovery Seven Counties School Based Services English as a Second Language Services After-School Tutoring Ramp-up Reading Home-School Coordinator Career Planner	JCPS e-school/ Correspondence/ Summer School Tutoring STP Math Algebra Lab Counseling Provided by Community Organization ESL Volunteers Study Skills Class Guest Speakers Advance Placement Courses Foundations/CHAMPS Advisor/Advisee Book Club

What specific services are available through my child's counselor?

Counselor's Services
Peer Mediation Classroom Guidance Individual Counseling Group Counseling Test Result Interpretation Character Education Transition Services Conflict Resolution Referrals to Outside Agencies Drug Prevention Program Advance Program Testing College/Career Room College/Career Counseling College Field Trips	Peer Mediation Classroom Guidance Individual Counseling Group Counseling Test Result Interpretation Character Education Transition Services Conflict Resolution Referrals to Outside Agencies Drug Prevention Program Advance Program Testing College/Career Room College/Career Counseling College Field Trips

What is the best way to talk with my child's counselor?

A parent should set up an appointment to see their child’s counselor by phone, e-mail, fax, or letter.

What is the best way for my child to talk with his or her counselor?

The best way is for students to make an appointment with clerical staff and the counselor through the Counseling Office. If it is an emergency, they should contact a teacher or general office staff member immediately and let them know of their need to see their counselor.

What else can I learn about the services and programs offered by JCPS?

This link accesses the JCPS home page, which has information on a variety of JCPS programs and departments.

Is there a general K-12 Web site for me to access counselor related information?

This link is to the JCPS counselor Web pages. It allows you to access information regarding curriculum, enrollment, health/immunization, testing, grading procedures, special programs, college/career information, and community resources.

What are the dates for the ACT/SAT tests that my son / daughter has to take to get into college?

Click on the following links to visit the ACT/SAT national Web site to find the national test dates.
ACT Web Site
SAT Web Site