School Counseling
NFA's school counseling team poses during the 2nd annual "What's Next For Me?" event.
9th grade
Welcome 9th grade Wildcats! Your first year of high school is an exciting time, but it can also be challenging. As your school counselors, we look forward to working with you as you explore new subjects, get involved in your school and community, and investigate different interests and career pathways. We can’t wait to work with you!
Meet Your Counselors
What's happening in 9th grade?
click here to watch our "How High School Works" lesson.
click here to watch our "Cluster Finding" lesson.
Naviance is a web based program for personal career and college planning. Check out this video for an overview of the program and all the different features you’ll use.
Planning Meetings
10th grade
Welcome to 10th grade! We’re excited to work with you as you begin to explore your career and college possibilities. As your school counselors, we hope to provide you with opportunities to grow as a person, scholar, and future professional.
What's happening in 10th grade?
In 10th grade students will use Naviance to explore career options. Check out this video to see how students can research careers.
Planning Meetings
11th grade
Welcome to 11th grade! This is the year that you will really start to think about what might come next for you when you graduate from NFA. As your school counselors, we are excited to help you explore your college and career goals in more detail and assist you in developing a plan for life after NFA.
What's happening in 11th grade?
In 11th grade we will continue to use the self-discovery tools in Naviance to explore careers and create lists of potential colleges or career interests. Here’s a short video to show you how to navigate the self-discovery section in Naviance
Planning Meetings
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All 11th grade students will meet in small groups with their assigned counselor in October. During this meeting, counselors will review options for life after NFA, outline the college application process, discuss standardized testing options, and more. Once meetings are completed, the counselors will hold a virtual evening session for parents to hear the same presentation. Click here to see this year's presentation.
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Counselors will begin meeting with juniors and their parents/guardians individually in April to assist each student in preparing for their future. These meetings will continue through senior year.
12th grade
Welcome to 12th grade! This year will be unique in so many ways, and your school counselors are here to support you. Whether you are planning to apply to a four-year college/university, planning to attend a two-year community college, join the military, or enter the workforce, our goal is to assist every student in developing a concrete plan for life after NFA
What's happening in 12th grade?
Recently, counselors met with all seniors in groups to review the post-secondary planning process. Additionally, counselors held a virtual evening session for parents/guardians to review the same information. View the presentation here.
Planning Meetings
College & Career Center
Anne Macaione Mitchell 44' College & Career Center
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Resume Writing
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Interview Skills
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Working Papers
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Common Application Support
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Navigating Naviance
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Job Shadowing/Internship Opportunities
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Military Info, ASVAB, & Recruiter Visits
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Scholarship Search & Opportunities
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College/Trade/Technical School Virtual Visits
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Employment Opportunities
Students can visit the Anne Mitchell College and Career Center during open hours when they are in a study hall, in lunch or with classroom teacher's permission. If a student needs to schedule a time please email College and Career Center staff to schedule a meeting. Students are encouraged to set up an appointment in advance to visit the Anne Macaione Mitchell '44 College and Career Center.