CARMEL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

in the Guidance Department. A wide range of services is available to assist
students with personal or academic issues and to promote personal
success/accomplishment. Guidance counselors assist students with academic
planning, academic problems, personal assessment, personal counseling, financial
aid investigation, career planning, college selection and applications, and college
scholarships. Students are free to make an appointment with a counselor any time
they feel a need to do so.
Health Fair
This is an annual event to promote wellness and awareness of local community
resources. A variety of community social service and health organizations are
present in the lounge during the lunch breaks to provide information and answer
questions.
Job Information
The Student Services Office publishes and posts job opportunities sent to the
school.
Military Recruiters’ Access to Information
Military recruiters have the right to request students’ names, addresses, and
telephone numbers. A parent may decline to have this information released
without prior consent. Parents who wish to decline giving this information without
prior contact need to indicate this by contacting the registrar before September 15.
A list of parents withholding consent will be given to the College and Career
Counselor.
Carlos J. Serna Learning Resource Center
The Director of Special Services, as well as the instructional staff, provide
assistance to students who have an active IEP or a 504 Plan. All requests for
learning assistance through the Serna Center need to meet specific criteria for
students to qualify for services. Learning assistance through the Serna Center will
be considered after documentation has been submitted to the Director of Special
Services.
Social Services
The Director of Social Services offers counseling and referral services and
oversees a variety of programs that provide prevention, intervention, and support
services to Carmel Catholic High School students and their families. Faculty,
students, and parents are encouraged to share any concerns for a student’s well
being by contacting the Director, or by submitting a “Be a Friend” form, which can
be accessed via Edline. Parents and students are invited to make an appointment
with the Director at any time they need to do so.
Procedure for sharing a concern about a student’s use of alcohol and/or drugs:
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