Academics : Guidance
The Guidance Office, conveniently located in the basement, around the corner from the cafeteria, is primarily designed to assist juniors and seniors in their college admissions process. The resource room has several internet connected computers. Students are welcome to use this area to research the web, look through our guidance library, and search throug the scholarship information. Students are welcome during lunch, study period, and after school. In addition, students can make an appointment with the counselor at any time.
The guidance department is made up by the Director of Guidance, an alumni volunteer who assits in college planning, an adminsitrative asssitant who helps with the transcript process, and several counselors from outside agencies such as: Shalom, Elwyn, and Catapult. New to the staff this year are two Parent Involvement Counselors who are willing to work with you and your family should a challenge arise at home.
Every student is introduced to the Guidance Department either through one on one sessions or classroom presentations. We also have a lead counselor designated to each grade. Should you feel that your student would benefit from meeting with a counselor, please contact the Guidance office.
Parent appointments are always availabe, should you need them. The following times are allotted for parent interaction. Please call ahead of time to set up your appointment.
Monday 3-5 PM Tuesday 7-9 AM Thursday 7-9 AM
Maureen Quiles-Rosa
Director of Guidance
West Catholic High School
4501 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
Ph: 215-386-2244 ext. 229
Fax: 215-222-1651
Email:
Online Resources for Students
Here are some documents that West Catholic students will find interesting and useful:
Important Information for Seniors 2009-2010
Please make sure you watch application deadlines! Colleges/universities will not tolerate lateness. To find out a school's admission requirements and deadlines, look online, call the school, or stop in the Guidance Office to look through our library of resources. Please contact Mrs. Marge Smithman, Administrative Assitant or Mrs. Quiles-Rosa, Director of Guidance for more information.