Guidance Services

Phil Coleman
Director of Guidance
781-595-7885 ext. 206

Guidance services are available for each student at St. Mary’s High School. This includes the opportunity for each student to engage in a personal interview with a member of the Guidance Department for the purposes of educational planning, career information, or assistance with any social or other problem.  All academic records are kept in the Guidance Office.

Students are encouraged to contact a member of the Guidance Office at the beginning of each year to schedule an appointment.  It is important for students in all grades to be active participants in their educational planning throughout their high school career.  Students should know that the Guidance Office staff are also available to provide counsel and referral information for many different types of personal issues.  A student seeking this type of assistance should request an expedited appointment so that he/she may be seen as soon as possible.

Other functions of the Guidance Office include:

1.    Student testing
2.    Review of college applications and financial aid forms.
3.    Review of college catalogs and computer data.
4.    Meetings with college representatives.
5.    Parent conferences.
6.    Sending student transcripts to various colleges.


Preparation for College:
The Guidance Office directs all SAT information and applications as well as offering both hard copy and computer software college catalogs, applications for college admission, financial aid and scholarship information for each student.  In addition, the Guidance Office organizes a College Information Night and a College Financial Aid Night for all parents.


Student’s Permanent Record:
The student’s permanent record forms the basis on which students and graduates are recommended to colleges and /or prospective employers.  It includes scholastic records, standardized testing results, student activities, attendance and class rank.  Permanent Record Cards are kept in the Guidance Office.