Welcome to the School Counseling Department
The School Counseling Department at Bishop Chatard High School offers academic and personal support, as well as high school, college and career guidance to our high school students through class counselors and support personnel. We are here to assist our students. Please contact us with your questions.
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Expand your horizons with a summer enrichment experience
Looking for a summer enrichment program to explore a career, experience college life, broaden your horizons? Check out the Summer Programs listed on the School Counseling page. Or, explore opportunities in Indiana colleges for camps, internships, and learning experiences for high school students! Go to the Summer Program pageSeniors: End of the Year Updates
FAFSA Information Links
- FAFSA Fast News
- FAFSA Issue Alerts
- FAFSA Updates
- FAFSA FAQs
- FAFSA Handbook
- FAFSA Checklist & Record Sheet
Reporting Scholarships and College Acceptances - Important!
- To report admission decisions to BCHS, students need to update their admissions decisions in Scoir. View how-to video. This needs to be done as soon as possible but no later that April 30 to be included in the graduation and Honors Night program.!
- Students should submit to BCHS any scholarship awards from any college or organization through the scholarship reporting form. This should be done by April 30.
- Students: please screenshot or take photos of all acceptance letters, and send them to the college counselor via email. Students are asked to send acceptance notifications for all schools they were accepted to, not just the one they are attending.
College Athletes
If you are playing a Division I or II sport, you need to request your final amateurism certificate.College Enrollment
Remember, you need to put a deposit down at whatever school you decide you want to go to in order to hold your spot. Check your college's website for their deadline, but here is a resource that can help find your deadline as well. Tell me where you are enrolling in Scoir!May 1st Celebration
Though some of you might delay your decision because of the FAFSA, we are going to celebrate your success on National College Decision Day on May 1st! On May 1st, please wear a shirt/apparel for your chosen college/employer/military branch and stop by Guidance for some photos and a treat!Requesting Dual Credit Transcripts
If your university is requesting transcripts for your dual credit classes, you will have to request those directly from the university you took the dual credit class through. If you are going to the university you took the class through (like IU, for example), you do not need to request transcripts from there, but be sure your classes are on file during your first-year scheduling meeting. You cannot request transcripts until the course is over (so if you are taking it now, you will need to wait until semester grades are finalized).- For ENTR221 or ACCT100, request transcripts here (Vincennes U.)
- For W131 and P155: request transcripts here (IU)
- For THL216: request transcripts here (Marian U.)
- For EDUC101: request transcripts here (Ivy Tech)
Sending AP Scores
You need to send your AP scores to your colleges by June 20th. You'll need to go into your College Board Account and let them know where you plan on enrolling. You get to send your scores for free to one college, so wait until you know where you are enrolling before you tell College Board where you want your AP scores sent. Please come and see M4s. Saurine with questions! I know it's a stressful time, but you are almost there! You can do it! Mrs. Abbey Saurine can also be emailed at asaurine@bishopchatard.org with any questions! Paying for College & Career Training View Summer Program Listing✓ Visit our College Application FAQs
Information there includes:
- Sending Test Scores
- Requesting Letters of Recommendation
- Early decision, early, action, deferrals, wait list -- what are these?
- FAFSA Information
- Follow @BCHSCollegeCounselor on 'X' (Twitter) for updates or Instagram at @BCHSCollege
- Check the College & Career Roadmap on the BCHS website for a timeline of college/career items
- Update your 'my colleges' tab in SCOIR as you apply to schools
- Email asaurine@bishopchatard.org with any questions!
School Counseling
When enrolled as a freshman, each Bishop Chatard student is assigned to a school counselor who is ready to assist with academic support, class selection, college and career planning, and other issues important to high school students. Contact information for all school counselors is available on our Contact Us link in this section.
Academic Support
As part of its mission to foster the success of each student, Bishop Chatard offers an innovative Academic Support Program to those students who qualify for an education plan. The program narrows learning gaps by allowing students to receive support in an inclusive learning environment.
Tutoring & Coursework Assistance
Bishop Chatard offers a variety of programs and services to assist students who would benefit from tutoring or one-on-one time with a teacher. Students may receive assistance from teachers prior to the start of the school day, from 7:20 to 7:50, or they can take advantage of National Honor Society tutoring or Study Tables during homeroom or after school.
For more information, students are encouraged to look at the options detailed on the Tutoring page or talk with a school counselor.
College & Career Counseling
Bishop Chatard’s College & Career Roadmap outlines the path to college or a career, with information for students from freshman to seniors! Make this your first stop for information about summer experience programs, leadership / enrichment opportunities, paying for college/training, college application FAQs and more for parents and student.
BCHS College Counselor Abbey Saurine is available to help all students reach their post-graduation goals.
Mental Health Counseling
Bishop Chatard mental health counselor, Laura Gorr, works in collaboration with school counselors, school nurses, teachers, administrators, parents and various community agencies to serve our students. Information obtained through these resources is integrated to provide social, emotional, behavioral and adaptive functioning support to a student, his or her family, and the school. She provides a safe place for students to discuss problems, while building resiliency factors so students are less likely to engage in risk-taking behaviors.
Contact
Office hours for Mrs. Gorr are Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays all day. Her office is in the main office area, next to Mr. Reilly’s office. She can also be reached via email, Lgorr@bishopchatard.org, or by phone, 317-251-1451, Ext. 2273.
Services Provided
- Individual/group counseling
- Crisis intervention/conflict mediation services
- Empowerment of/advocacy for students and families
- Culturally competent services
- Referrals to community agencies
- Consultation with school staff, family and community agencies
Referral to the Mental Health Counselor
Parents, guardians, school staff and students may refer someone to Mrs. Gorr. Please be aware that students may refer themselves to her without prior consent of a parent or guardian.
Parents or guardians will be notified if a referral is made by the school staff or if a referral relates to a serious nature. Parents or guardians may also contact the school directly if the parent/guardian does not want his/her child to receive those services.
An exception is made if child abuse or neglect is suspected or if the child appears to be in crisis. In this situation, the mental health counselor may meet with the student one time without parental or guardian consent to assess the situation.
Some common reasons for referral are:
- Sudden changes in academics/behavior
- Anxiety/Depression/Anger management
- Peer pressure and friendships
- Family issues
- Grief/loss
- Substance abuse
- Social skills
- Self-esteem
Student Assistance Services
The Bishop Student Assistance Program is designed for teachers and administrators to work collaboratively to address social and academic needs of students. The program is a way to ensure that the needs of every student are being met.
Students are referred to this program by teachers, counselors or another adult in their life because they might be struggling personally, socially and/or academically.
Program referrals
Any adult from the Bishop Chatard community can refer a student to this program. All referrals, students and action plans adhere to a strict confidentiality policy.
If you have questions or feel you know a student who would benefit from this program, please contact BCHS Social Worker, Laura Gorr, at Lgorr@bishopchatard.org, or 317-251-1451 Ext. 2273. Her office is in the main office area, across from Mr. Reilly’s office.
Career Lunches
Throughout the school year, the School Counseling Office, in conjunction with the Office of Alumni, hosts Alumni Career Lunches. Hosted during the lunch period or before school, groups of about 20 students can meet with recent BCHS alumni who discuss their careers and occupations, their college courses and what drew them to their chosen professions. Question and answer sessions help students learn more about a career path that they may be interested in pursuing.Research demonstrates that a key factor in choosing a profession is exposure to someone who works in that area. Bishop Chatard is excited to offer this opportunity to all students, regardless of grade level, who are thinking about their college and career choices.
Information about Alumni Career Lunches is provided to students via the daily announcements.
Director of Counseling, Counselor Grades 9-12: A-D
College Counselor: Grades 9-12
asaurine@bishopchatard.org
317-251-1451
Schedule an appointment
School Counselor, Grades 9 – 12: E-Me
For general Counseling Department questions, feel free to email guidance@bishopchatard.org.
BCHS Links
College & Career Roadmap
- College & Career Roadmap: includes action for students in every grade
- Leadership & Enrichment
- Paying for college/career training
- Summer Programs
- College Application FAQs
- College Rep Calendar
Fun Fact!
Bishop Chatard’s IDOE College & Career Readiness Score was 74.6% for the 2022-2023 school year. (The state average was 59.5%).