Guidance
Services

Welcome to the Neumann Guidance Department!

At St. John Neumann Catholic High School, we are committed to providing a quality Catholic education to prepare our students for the rigorous college environment they will face.

We are rooted in faith, personal responsibility, and selfless service. When students graduate from Neumann, their resume will have more than just words on a paper; it will contain life experiences of service and academic rigor that will guide students through life.

Academic Guidance

Nearly 100% of graduates are accepted to four-year colleges
On average, 98% of graduates matriculate to a four-year college
13 Advanced Placement courses taught each year – some offered bi-annually to allow our students more opportunities
Average class size: 17 students
1-on-1 guidance with students
Conferences with parents, students, teachers, and administration when students show signs of struggle

Test Prep

Standardized testing continues to be a large part of both college admissions and scholarships awards.

Regular practice throughout the school year for standardized testing: PSAT for 9-11, PreACT for 9-10, and a full length ACT for juniors
Testing accommodations for students with disabilities
1-on-1 SAT/ACT prep available with teachers during tutoring hours

Personal/Social Guidance

We are a family at SJN. Students are never just a number.

Individual counseling: not just for schedule changes
SJN offers a lower counselor to student ratio than the average Florida high school

College Guidance

As a school built to prepare students for college, we utilize Naviance, a comprehensive college and career readiness system that helps families connect academic achievement to post-secondary goals.

Together, the faculty, administration, and our Guidance Department work with each family to provide a holistic approach to the four years at Neumann
Senior Workshop Days are held multiple times throughout the year during the school day to help seniors fill out applications, write college/scholarship essays, and prepare for senior year
College Scholars course designed by the Guidance Department for juniors and seniors to allow students time during the school day to learn and prepare for the college application process
Junior college visit each fall
Numerous college visits on SJN campus with college representatives
Annual College Fair held during the school day for all students
Scholarship information provided to students through Naviance, along with emails and a weekly newsletter
Scholarship help after school and during lunch to ensure all students can receive the assistance they need

Advisory Program

Our advisory program is integrated into the guidance curriculum to ensure all students receive the support they need starting the first quarter of freshmen year.

Every student meets with their grade level faculty advisor quarterly
Parents and students receive a follow up email providing an overview of topics discussed, including areas where a student may need further attention
1-on-1 personalized guidance that includes: academic progress, college and careers options based on performance and interests, calculation of student’s GPA, review of standardized tests, and more

Career Guidance

Assessments to evaluate career interests and strengths
College Scholars course, includes career explorations, job shadowing and interviewing skills with career-specific professionals, and preparation for students to outline steps needed to attain career goals
Bi-annual Career Day on campus
Annual senior job shadow day