Supporting the Sturgis Mission
The School Counseling Department supports the educational mission of Sturgis Charter Public School through the provision of personal, academic, college and career counseling. We work in collaboration with teachers, parents and administrators to promote and enhance the development of all students.
Our counseling team has put together a comprehensive guide to helping students navigate the challenging and often overwhelming waters of the college search process. This handbook includes insight for finding the right college fit, submitting applications, and dealing with financial aid.
Sturgis Counseling offers student support at each step of the student’s journey. Our counselors want to help students identify their strengths, find their voice, and pursue their passion.
Lessons and activities include identifying learning styles, understanding academic expectations, and screening for concerns surrounding depression and substance use.
Students continue to explore their learning styles and explore implications for college majors and careers. They also have the option of taking a practice ACT in March. Later in the year, the School Counseling Department works in tandem with our IB Coordinator to provide opportunities for sophomores and their families to learn more about IB curriculum options.
Is a busy one. Sturgis students participate in the PSAT in October and also have an opportunity to participate in a college visit field trip. Juniors and their parents receive support with navigating college admissions testing and the college search process, with special emphasis on assisting them in identifying colleges/universities that are a good “fit.” This is done through evening presentations, small groups, and individual meetings as requested.
Is focused on transition, which includes assistance with the college application and financial aid processes. Students begin the Common Application in May with counselors, followed by an optional Application Boot Camp for students in late summer to get a jump start. Counselors offer frequent check ins throughout the year, and provide a financial aid lesson in the spring.
Fill out the adjacent form, and a member of the Sturgis staff will reach out as soon as possible to help answer it. You can also give us a call at the numbers located below during normal school hours.
Sturgis East Main Office: (508) 778-1782
Sturgis West Main Office: (508) 771-2780