Fifty–five students from McGill-Toolen Catholic High School have been awarded the title of “AP Scholar”. They scored 3 out of 5 on at least 3 or more AP Exams. Twelve of them were designated as AP Scholars with Honor because they scored 3.25 or higher on at least 4 AP exams. Thirteen others are AP Scholar with Distinction by scoring 3.5 or higher on at least 5 AP exams.
The senior AP Scholars are Allison Bourdon, Frank Foley, Ian Garrison, Sophia Girardeau, Morgan Harlan, Rife Jones, Addy Lockett, Cassie Mahler, Denman Mims, Connor Plessala, Kathleen Powers, Marie Robison, Ashley Roca, Emily Smith, Katherine Sweet, Kayla Thomas, Fallon Thompson, Nicole Walker, Hallea Ward and Lauren Webber. The Class of 2011 AP Scholars are Andrew Barbera, Ryan Campbell, James Friedlander, Blayne Henning, Luke Madison, Catherin Odom, Ashley Pierce, Jennifer Rensink and Sarah Schneider.
The senior AP Scholars with Honor are Brantley Arata, Kendal Dekle, Michael Duffey, Adrian Eves, Matthew Heubach, Paul Lagarde, Sean Landry, Chiedza Mupanomunda, and Ali Pardue.
The Class of 2011 AP Scholars with Honor are Kathleen Brandau, Ryan O’Connor, and Claire Schmidt/p>
The Class of 2011 AP Scholars with Distinction are Abigail Alsip, Keith Castelin, Claire Cawthon, Evan Cox, Philip Dempsey, Amira El-Hamaki, Kaitlin Fellrath, Iliana Garcia, Mary McElroy, Peyton Plessala, David Roveda, Melinda Russo, and Don Wagnon.
Pictured are the McT senior AP Scholars: Sophia Giradeau, Katherine Sweet, Nicole Walker, Lauren Webber, Kathleen Powers, Cassie Mahler, Chiedza Mupanomunda, Ali Pardu, Kendal Dekle, Michael Duffey, Allison Bourdon, Matthew Heubach, Addy Lockett, Sean Landry,Kayla Thomas, Brantley Arata, Marie Robison, Frank Foley, Fallon Thompson, Hallea Ward, Ashley Roca, Iam Garrison, Adrian Eves, Denman Mims, Paul Lagarde, Emily Smith, Morgan Harlan, Connor Plessala and Rife Jones.
Grade Level Services
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Freshman Issues
Introduction to High School and the Counseling Department:
Students will learn the who, what, why, and when of the McGill-Toolen Catholic High School Department.
High School 101
Preparing for Semester Exams:
Students will be introduced to the McGill-Toolen exam process, learn
why exams are so important, and review basic study skills to get
prepared.
Pre-Registration for Sophomore Year:
Students will be introduced to registration procedures, the sophomore
curriculum, and how it relates to their individual goals.
Considerations for the end of Freshman Year:
Students will take a realistic look at where they are and redefine
their goals for the remainder of high school years.
Sophomore Issues
Factors for Consideration
Academic Achievement
Social Maturity
Personal Responsibility
Activities Involvement
Preparing for the PLAN Test:
Through English classes, information is assimilated on physical
and mental test preparation, testing strategies, and testing format.
Preparing for Semester Exams:
Students will receive testing schedules and review preparation skills
for semester exams.
Review of PLAN Test Results:
Assimilation of test results, interpretation of test results, and
use of test results. Also included is an estimation range of ACT
scores.
Pre-Registration for Junior Year:
Review of registration procedures, junior curriculum, and placement
for specific classes.
Preparing for Upperclassmen Status:
Students will review check their credit status and continue to build
a basis for career and college choices.
Junior Issues
PSAT:
Interested students register with their grade level counselor. The
PSAT is offered for those Juniors who wish to:
- Assess their verbal, mathematical, and writing skills
- Prepare for the SAT
- Qualify for National Merit Scholarship Cooperation Program
Beginning the College Search:
Group guidance sessions prepare the students for the annual College
Fair. These classroom presentations also include discussions of
other sources of information available (i.e. websites, reference
books) to aid in the college selection process. The aspects of a
campus visit, as well as questions for admission counselors are
included in these presentations.
Preparing for the ACT/SAT:
Juniors are introduced to the procedure of applying for the ACT
and the SAT tests in early spring. Practical suggestions for test
preparation and test taking strategies are also covered.
Pre-registration for Senior Courses:
The process and paperwork for senior year registration is discussed
in small group sessions. Particular attention is placed on selecting
courses needed to complete graduation requirements.
Group and individual guidance sessions help students to review graduation requirements, cover McGill-Toolen’s college visitation policy, and encourage students to continue ACT and SAT testing. College representatives schedule visits in order for Seniors to learn more about particular schools in which they are interested. Scholarship
Completing College Applications and Preparing for Interviewing:
Advice is given to students’ on filling out college applications, writing essays, and meeting deadlines. Interviewing skills are also reviewed in order for students to feel more at ease during the process.
College Fair:
Seniors who have not decided on a particular school are encouraged to attend the annual College Fair.
Graduation Information:
Graduation Procedures begin being discussed third quarter.
Finalizing Future Plans:
Fourth quarter is spent wrapping up the college application process. Students are instructed on the appropriate ways to accept or decline various college invitations.
Counseling Team - website
Bro. Lee Barker, S.C. - Counselor
B.S. - Spring Hill College
Masters - Loyola, New Orleans, La.
Years in Catholic Education - 55
Email: barkerl@mcgill-toolen.org
Ken Bleicher - Sophomore Counselor/ Freshman Counselor L-Z
B.S. - University of South Alabama (Psychology)
Masters - University of South Alabama (Community Counseling)
Years in Catholic Education - 6
Email: bleichk@mcgill-toolen.org
Robin Brown - Senior Counselor
B.S. - University of South Alabama, Elementary Education
Masters - University of South Alabama, School Counseling
Years in Catholic Education - 20
Email: brownr@mcgill-toolen.org
Ellen Falzini - Junior Counselor/
Freshman CounselorA-K
B.S.- University of South Alabama (Special Education)
Masters - University of South Alabama (Special Education/Learning Disabled)
Masters - University of South Alabama (School Counseling)
Years in Catholic Education - 32
Email: falzine@mcgill-toolen.org