LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR OF COUNSELING

 
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At CMASAS, we encourage our students to own their college admissions process and we work with parents to monitor their progress. We meet regularly with students and parents, host grade-level informational get-togethers, provide ongoing communications, and create a plan with deadlines to help keep students on track. 

As part of our personalized education model, we invest time in understanding students' passions and dreams. We assist them in developing a Personalized Education Plan (PEP) to be intentional and guide them on a path to achieve their personal goals. For students intending to pursue higher education, we provide support in planning the application and selection process, offering resources to help identify and apply for scholarship opportunities. 

We guide students at all grade levels to be self-guided and independent while fostering solid communications skills to enable them to advocate for themselves. Additionally, we emphasize the significance of resilience, critical thinking, and problem-solving throughout their time at CMASAS. Many of our alumni express gratitude for the thorough preparation we provided, aiding in a smooth transition into college. 

Heidi Fox  
Director of Counseling

 

CMASAS’s Personalized Guidance Program (PGP) follows the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) guidelines, supporting students through four core components:

  1. Guidance Curriculum - Grade-specific lessons foster self-awareness, career exploration, and future planning.
  2. Individual Planning - Personalized guidance for students’ academic, personal, and career goals.
  3. Responsive Services - Access to counseling services—including individual, family, and group support—to promote well-being in an online learning environment.
  4. System Support - Program management, staff development, and community outreach ensure robust, holistic support for our students and families.

 

Students work with Personalized Education Coaches (PECs) and counselors to review transcripts, complete assessments, and choose a tailored course of study. Together with students and parents, we create a personalized plan to achieve high school graduation and post-graduation goals.

  • Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
  • Research & Inquiry
  • Creativity & Innovation
  • Self-Direction & Adaptability
  • Communication (Oral & Written)
  • Leadership & Collaboration
  • Tech & Media Literacy
  • Civic & Ethical Understanding
  • Scientific Reasoning
  • Life Prep (College Planning)

For students aspiring to attend a four-year college or university, CMASAS provides guidance through presentations, webinars, and the College Bound Club. Our Director of Counseling is also available for personalized college search meetings as needed. Our courses are also accepted by the NCAA Eligibility Center for student athletes looking to compete on the collegiate level.

  1. Scholarship Opportunities
  2. College Testing
 

TRANSCRIPT REVIEW

Our counseling team will evaluate the student’s previous transcript to show what is required to graduate from CMASAS, as well as what courses are needed if the student seeks to attend a four-year university and/or a highly selective college/university. This process is completed upon enrollment for all high school students. To have a student’s transcript evaluated prior to enrollment, the student would be required to pre-register and pay the non-refundable registration fee.