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// High school years are full of growth, promise, excitement, frustration, disappointment and hope. It is the time when students begin to discover what the future holds for them. //


 * // North Pole Counselors //** help students achieve personal growth, acquire positive social skills, set appropriate career goals and realize full academic potential. We hope students and parents will find this site helpful in accessing current opportunities at the high school and the latest in college and career information.


 * // All students //** are encouraged to visit their counselor to discuss how to make the most of their high school experience and to explore post-secondary options. Personal or social counseling is also available.

Jeanne Boyle (A-D) jboyle@northstar.k12.ak.us 488-3761 ext. 9309 Kathy Doyel (E-K) kdoyel@northstar.k12.ak.us 488-3761 ext. 9312 Andrea Wade (L-R) awade@northstar.k12.ak.us 488-3761 ext. 9261 Leonard Church (S-Z) lchurch@northstar.k12.ak.us 488-3761 ext. 9313
 * Counselors (assigned by student's last name): **

Jana Hessen - Counseling Secretary jhessen@northstar.k12.ak.us 488-3761 ext. 9314 Kim Marso - Transcript Secretary 488-3761 ext. 9305 > ** In the Career Center: ** > Patricia Jacobson, Counseling Technician pjacobson@northstar.k12.ak.us 488-3761 ext. 9273 > J.N. Hunter, Graduation Coach jhunter@northstar.k12.ak.us 488-3761 > Tamara Hornbuckle, Career Guidance Specialist thornbuckle@northstar.k12.ak.us 488-3761 ext. 9253

Parents:
Because counselors spend most of their time with students, the easiest way to get in touch with them is via e-mail. Just click the link for your student's counselor above to send a message. You may also leave a voice message on their phone extension.

Students:
If it is not an emergency, you may sign up with Ms. Hessen to see your counselor. Your counselor will call you down as soon as he or she is available.

Academic Counseling

 * Student, Teacher, and Counselor Conferences
 * Scheduling
 * Four Year Planning
 * Graduation Checks

Personal / Social Counseling

 * Crisis Intervention
 * Peer Mediation
 * Referrals
 * Life / Social Skills

Group Counseling

 * Parents' Deployment
 * Anger Management
 * Loss and Grief
 * Divorce and Blended Families
 * Success Skills
 * Relationship Issues

Post-Secondary and Career Resources

 * Career / Occupations Exploration
 * Job Shadows, Internships and Mentoring Opportunities
 * Apprenticeships
 * College Applications
 * Financial Aid and Scholarship Applications