Counseling
Welcome to KHS Counseling!
Phone : 616-532-1593 Fax : 616-532-7780
Ashley Morse - Counselor for Grades 10 & 12
Malissie Robinson- Counselor for Grades 9 & 11
KHS Counseling Newsletter
This is a monthly newsletter with important information, helpful resources, and more. There is the Wellness Corner with Mrs. Rush, the Senior Center with need-to-know info for our 12th grade students, tips/tricks for academic success, Future-Ready/career information, and more!
What We Do:
The counseling office staff is committed to supporting all KHS students as they work toward success in academics, post-secondary planning and their social/emotional well-being. The goal of KHS counselors is to support, guide, and direct students as they navigate various high school experiences and to help prepare them for a successful, fulfilling life after graduation.
Academics
School counselors meet with students individually and in a classroom setting to discuss academic goals and various post-secondary options. Academic plans are developed based on a student’s career preferences, Educational Development Plan (EDP) results, and academic performance. School counselors emphasize the importance of consistent attendance, the development of effective study habits, responsible time management, and successfully passing classes in order to graduate in four years.
Post-Secondary Planning
School counselors help students plan for a successful life after high school by exploring various post-secondary options. College and university representatives visit KHS and meet with students throughout the first semester. Students who are interested in vocational training typically meet with both the counselor and the KHS School-to-Work Coordinator to explore job training opportunities and vocational school options. Military recruiters from each branch also visit the school and meet with interested students throughout the year.
Social/Emotional
School counselors are available to support students with personal issues with which they may be struggling; however, these services are time-limited. If deemed necessary, counselors will make referrals to professional counseling organizations with student and parent consent. Small group counseling is also offered during the school day (on a weekly basis, for six to eight weeks). The goal of small group counseling is to help students learn coping skills and gain support from others who struggle with similar issues. Topics of focus range from anxiety, depression, anger management, grief and loss, stress, healthy relationships, and more.
All counseling offered in the KHS counseling office is confidential. Confidentiality is maintained unless a student threatens to harm him/herself, or discloses that he/she plans to harm another individual, or shares that he/she is being harmed or exploited illegally.
A.P. Course Class Descriptions
AP Courses Class Description
English
AP Language and Composition is a fast-paced course that empowers students to cultivate their skills in writing for the real world. Whether a student is interested in pursuing business, medicine, or virtually any field, AP Language will lay the analysis and writing foundations necessary to succeed. Students will study all types of nonfiction texts such as speeches, op-eds, journals and articles. The topics are endless; from studying the role of consumerism to observing the impacts of social justice, AP Language and Composition covers it all. Students will learn how to deconstruct a writer's rhetorical strategies and how to construct their own informed arguments. This course is open to juniors and seniors; students who receive a passing score on the AP exam could earn college credit for English 101 and English 102.
AP Seminar is a foundational course that engages students in cross-curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives. Using an inquiry framework, students practice reading and analyzing articles, research studies, and foundational, literary, and philosophical texts; listening to and viewing speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts; and experiencing artistic works and performances. Students learn to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations, both individually and as part of a team. Ultimately, the course aims to equip students with the power to analyze and evaluate information with accuracy and precision in order to craft and communicate evidence-based arguments.
Science
AP Biology is designed to be a college course. It covers all the information in a two-semester biology course for biology majors. This means that the course covers a large number of topics, goes in depth, and moves quickly. Students will do labs, evaluate data, create models and graphs, and learn to write conclusions based on evidence. This class is great for aspiring scientists and medical students.
AP Chemistry is equivalent to an introductory college-level chemistry course. AP Chemistry will teach you to think and apply concepts to new situations. This is excellent preparation for the higher levels of thinking required in college. A good background in chemistry and math is suggested before taking this course. Up to 6 college semester credits may be awarded to students who pass the AP Chemistry exam at the end of the course.
Math
AP Calculus AB is a year-long course that provides students the opportunity to study the rate of change. Three main topics are taught, including Limits, Derivatives, and Integrals. Though there are only these three topics, each encompasses a great deal of mathematics. Students will leave the course feeling more confident with their algebra skills and their understanding of mathematics in general. Students are given the opportunity to take a College Board test at the completion of the course. If they prove competency on the test, they could earn college credit in mathematics. Course Prerequisite: Pre AP Calculus
Social Studies
AP Government and Politics (Civics) is an intermediate-level college course that has one of the highest passing rates! This course explores 5 units related to the foundations of government, the 3 branches of government, civil liberties & civil rights, political ideologies, and political participation. Students will investigate our government and political system throughout this course. AP Government and Politics (Civics) uses standardized assessments, but is also a very hands-on/project-based class. Students should have completed Civics first, yet exceptions can be made.
AP U.S. History (APUSH) is a college-level introductory course that examines the nation's political, diplomatic, intellectual, cultural, social, and economic history from the Pre-Columbian Period (1490s) to the present. The course is taught in accordance with the AP U.S. History curriculum framework, and is designed to prepare students for the AP U.S. History Exam in May.
AP U.S. History is a rigorous, fast-paced and arduous course designed to be the equivalent of a full-year college U.S. History course. Students must also be willing to devote substantial time to study and the completion of class assignments outside of the classroom. Emphasis is placed on class discussion, the use of primary and secondary sources, critical reading, and analytical thinking and writing. Success on the exam is largely determined by students' completion of reading and other assignments outside of class and the development of analytical skills. Students should learn to assess historical materials, their relevance to a given interpretive problem, their reliability, and their importance.
World Language
AP Spanish Language and Culture is an intermediate-level college course. Students will use interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication in Spanish. This course will explore six units related to family and communities, personal and public identities, beauty and aesthetics, science and technology, contemporary life, and global challenges. Students should have completed Spanish 3 with a passing grade of “C” or a Spanish Native course. However, if a native speaker, you could qualify for this course.
Electives
AP Computer Science students will use Code.org to learn how to write Java Programming Language. This class is for students interested in a career in the computer field. It will be led not only by the classroom teacher but also by volunteers who work in the computer science field. This is a great opportunity to gain knowledge in an important field.
"Computer Science A (CSA) introduces students to software engineering and object-oriented programming and design using the Java programming language. This curriculum covers a broad range of topics, including the design of solutions to problems, the use of data structures to organize large sets of data, the development and implementation of algorithms to process data and discover new information, the analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing systems."
Course Curriculum Guide for 2025-2026 School Year
Graduation Requirements
Math | = 4 Credits |
English | = 4 Credits |
Science | = 3 Credits |
Social Studies | = 3 Credits |
Health & P.E.* | =.5 Credits Each |
Electives | = 4 Credits |
World Language** | = 2 Credits |
Fine Art** | = 1 Credit |
* P.E. waivers for Marching Band & Athletics accepted when the student has played for the organization for two seasons (Due to COVID-19, P.E. waivers will not be granted for 2020-2021 Fall Semester)
** Students can complete (1) World Language credit & (2) Fine Art credits to fulfill requirements.
Early Graduation Information
Any student who has completed all graduation requirements by a date earlier than his/her designated class must submit a request in writing (signed by a parent if the student is under the age of 18) to the principal to graduate at the earlier date. The request must be completed by/on the last Friday of September during Junior/Senior year.
The principal will review the request to ensure all conditions for graduation are met (see Early Graduation Document Options 1-4 on the form). A letter will be issued in lieu of the regular diploma attesting to the student’s early completion of graduation requirements. A diploma will be available to the student after the scheduled commencement date. The student may opt to return and participate in regular graduation ceremonies with his/her designated class or completion year class in late spring. In addition, once all requirements are deemed to be complete, it is recognized that the student has completed high school and will no longer attend. Seniors who complete credit requirements by the end of the first semester of their senior year, can complete their senior year with administration approval.
Early graduation forms are available in the counseling office.
Seal of Biliteracy
Seal of Biliteracy
The Michigan Seal of Biliteracy is presented to students who have demonstrated proficiency in the English language, as well as in at least one other language. This seal benefits students if they attend a post-secondary institution or if they enter the workforce. Qualifying students may take the assessment in the spring of their senior year.
Kelloggsville Counselors, Ashley Morse at KHS & Laura Kuperus, spoke with Wood-TV 8 about students' mental health.
