The Office of School & College Counseling at The Lutheran High School of Kansas City provides academic and college counseling to students in grades 9th through 12th.
The Office of School & College Counseling maintains academic standards for The Lutheran High School of Kansas City. The Office of School & College Counseling is provided on an ongoing basis to assists students to set goals for academic achievement and provides resources for students in order to help students identify their abilities, interests and strengths and plan for college to choose a career path.
The Office of School & College Counseling assists students in the following ways:
- Provide information to students on The Lutheran High School of Kansas City's academic curriculum and programs.
- Schedule visits from college representatives to meet with students individually and attend these meetings with our students to help them better understand the college process and advocate for their needs.
- Provide college information such as how to complete a college application and apply for financial aid.
- Provide information on the Dual College Credit program and prepare students for a rigorous high school and college education.
- Plan and prepare for the PSAT, SAT and ACT.
- Assist students to develop a college and career portfolio, which includes grades, scores on the PSAT, SAT and ACT, examples of student work, and a cover letter and resume.
- Provide courses and presentations that focus on academic achievement, strengths and weaknesses and college and career paths.
- Coordinate and monitor individual accommodation plans for students with documented educational needs.
- Nominate qualified students to a variety of academic and leadership training summer programs.
The Office of School & College Counseling recognizes the importance of school and college counseling to help students succeed in high school and college.
For more information, please contact Mrs. Betty Hathhorn, School Guidance Counselor, by telephone at (816) 241-5478 or by email [email protected].