Student/Parent/Counselor Contract for the College Counseling
Workshop
I have read, understand, and agree to comply with the following guidelines for the
College Counseling Workshop:
1) Division of responsibilities:
a) Student:
Attend class each week and when I am unable to attend class I will find
out what I missed and have the work completed before the start of the next
class
Participate in every class which includes: coming to class on-time, coming
without food & drinks, having all homework done before class starts,
being engaged, attentive, and active during in-class activities
Maintain good communication with both my counselor and parents
throughout the class and the college application process
b) Counselor will help guide both students and parents with the following:
• College Process
• College Applications
• College Essays
• Finances
• Recommendation Letters
• Testing
• Interviews
• Personality Types
• Careers
• Scholarships
• College Lists
• College websites
• Resume
• Communication
• Portfolios
• Naviance
c) Parents:
Discuss Finances with Students/Counselor
Fill out drafts of Financial Forms
Research Universities with students
Meet with counselor in spring
Write a letter of recommendation for my son/daughter
2) Throughout the course, students will be evaluated on the following which will
have a significant impact on their letter of recommendation that we will send to
universities next fall:
Academic achievement
Intellectual promise
Quality of writing
Creative, original thought
Productive class discussion
Respect accorded by faculty
Disciplined work habits
Maturity
Motivation
Leadership
Integrity
Reaction to setbacks
Concern for others
Self-confidence
Initiative, independence
Signature of Student _______________________________________Date ____________mm/dd/yyyy
Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian _________________________Date ____________mm/dd/yyyy
Signature of Counselor _____________________________________Date ____________mm/dd/yyyy