Counseling Curriculum

Scheduling and Course Selection (All Grades)

Your Gibsonburg High School counselor works with all students on academic planning.  Through classroom, group and individual experiences, counselors assist students in making curricular and scheduling decisions that reflect the students’ abilities and goals.  Classroom lessons are taught prior to the scheduling process in the spring so that students can review their progress towards graduation in order to effectively take part in the development of their own schedules.  Students will meet individually with their counselor to review their educational plans and course selections.

Rising 9th Grade Curriculum
Prior to the start of their freshmen year, the counselors visit the middle school to teach the eighth graders about the high school schedule, graduation requirements, courses, credits and the scheduling process.  In May, there is an Open House exclusively for 9th graders.  On that day, students tour the high school, learn more about high school clubs and activities, and learn about future classes. Freshman can connect with counselors if they have any further questions about GHS.

9th Grade School Counseling Curriculum
Counselors work with 9th grade students to help them acclimate to the high school experience. Counselors prioritize opportunities for students to engage in self-exploration within the domains of academic, social/emotional, and career. 

Additional topics covered in curriculum are student/counselor confidentiality, how to access mental health support, understanding your digital footprint, bullying, and the school’s therapeutic support through Safe Haven, understanding your academic record and finally, opportunities to explore careers such as through the Sandusky County Think! Manufacturing Showcase. 

9th Grade Counseling Curriculum 

10th Grade Guidance Curriculum

Counselors and our Career & College Advisors work with sophomore students to expand upon their self-exploration and continued planning for their future here at GHS and beyond. Through the YouScience platform students explore their natural aptitudes and passions through fun, science-based brain games. Results are then explored and career paths discovered. These discoveries are later applied as courses are selected for the remainder of their high school career and beyond. Sophomore students also have the opportunity to tour Vanguard Technical Center to continue their career path exploration. 

10th Grade Counseling Curriculum 

11th & 12th Grade Guidance Curriculum

Counselors work with junior and senior students to review progress towards graduation. Students evaluate transcripts to determine areas of strength as well as areas for further development. Students are encouraged to utilize resources to locate information for a variety of post-secondary opportunities throughout their continued learning, work and life. Juniors have the opportunity to participate in the Ottawa County Career Showcase. Seniors will discuss with the Counselor and Career & College Readiness Advisor careers of interest for job shadowing opportunities. Counselors will assist students in the selection of appropriate programs and/or institutions that will meet their personal, educational and career-related needs. 

11th Grade Counseling Curriculum

12th Grade Counseling Curriculum