Counseling
Our thoughtful, highly personalized counseling program is the capstone of the Notre Dame student’s journey.
By the Numbers:
Meet the Team
The counseling team at Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy is committed to helping students find success in school learning, social-emotional support and college and career planning.
Counseling Overview
Notre Dame Preparatory School (9-12)
Notre Dame’s four full‐time counselors provide academic, personal, college and career counseling that is focused on the individual student. We proudly use Naviance, a top‐of‐the‐line software program that aligns a student’s strengths and interests to his/her post‐secondary goals. We hold a college fair each year, attended by upwards of 80 schools from across the nation. We also welcome college representatives on campus, some of whom offer on‐site admission to current seniors.
To see a graphic representation of the NDP student’s journey guided by our Counseling department, please click here:
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Middle School Counselor
Jessica Yauch
Notre Dame’s full‐time middle school counselor helps students achieve personal growth, acquire positive social skills and values, set appropriate future goals, and realize their full academic potential. Our counselor works closely with faculty and administration to ensure each student is known, cared for, and empowered to become a confident participant in the world. Services include skill‐building for studying; test‐taking; organization; communication; relationships; problem‐solving; and conflict resolution.
Services include:
- Academic skills support
- Organizational, study and test-taking skills
- Education in understanding self and others, including strengths and weaknesses
- Peer relationships and effective social skills
- Communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution
- Informal presentations
- Crisis intervention
- Responsive services
- Tutorial resources and referrals
- Collaboration with parents and staff
College List
See where our graduates have matriculated over the past several years. Click here.
School Profile
Read about our academic program and graduating class statistics. Click here.
School Resources
View important reminders, request a transcript, and access counseling resources here.