Welcome! The mission of the Eastern High School counseling program is to enable all students to experience educational success by providing guidance in the areas of academic, career, and citizenship development; to provide brief counseling to help students overcome personal challenges that interfere with learning; and to advocate for an environment that supports high achievement for all students. To accomplish this mission, Eastern’s counselors will be aware of, adhere to, and carry out the Indiana Student Standards for Guidance. Through the school counseling program, students become successful learners, responsible citizens, and productive members of a global economy. We offer the following services: General counseling, Academic Guidance, Testing Information, Scholarship Lists, College & Career Planning, Kokomo Area Career Center, and Student Records. Please feel free to contact us at any time. Sincerely, Kacy Slee
Welcome to the Freshmen-Senior “News” page. Check back often to hear about upcoming guidance opportunities at Eastern Howard. We are pleased to welcome Mr. Chris Johnson to the high school guidance department. Mr. Johnson will be working with Freshman and Sophomores. You may contact him via e-mail at christopher.johnson@eastern.k12.in.us. 2024-2025 Two Hour Delay Lunch Schedule 2024-2025 Homeroom Assignments We encourage parents to check your student(s) progress thru Skyports parent feature. Please contact Mrs. Koziel in the Guidance Office if you do not know how to use this option or need help with your password. Colleges representatives are visiting EHS. Check out the 2023-2024 Schedule on the “College” tab. 2024-2025 SAT/ACT Test Dates 2024 – 2025 Senior College Planning Handbook On August 17 Mrs. Slee will to do a presentation of the handbook during “homeroom” and answer any questions. The handbook includes a very useful timeline for Seniors who are planning to attend college next fall. Here is a link to this handbook 2024-2025 Senior College Planning Handbook. Comet College is at EHS! Learn howp=sharingEHS Juniors and Seniors can earn transferable college credit. There are no upcoming events. At Eastern we believe all students should have the opportunity of a bright future. Our studies are focused on college and career readiness and we aspire to have the highest graduation rate around. College is an important step for many students as they decide the career path that will suit them best. We encourage all students to weigh all of the options available and settle on a future path only after investigation and study. The resources on this page are updated regularly. As students explore future paths we would encourage them to check back for updated information. Look for a free resource for Hoosier students and parents looking for help with college planning and financial aid? Click on the INvestEd logo below: Need a step by step guide on how to make college a reality? Take a Trip to College to find out how. The Learn More College Profiles Link has valuable information as to what students should be doing each year of high school to prepare for college. Find an education and career track that matches your skills and preferences at the College Board. College Profiles can also provide additional information for those planning out a college career. “Our website features in-depth college profiles with information about academic programs, athletics, campus life, facilities, expenses, financial aid and much more. From each profile, you can link directly to the home page of each institution.” If you are interested in playing sports in college, you can do a search on specific sports and levels of competition.Take a virtual tour of hundreds of college campuses at Campus Tours. There are also links to college view books and applications.Receive a quality education close to home at Indiana University-Kokomo, Purdue College of Technology-Kokomo, Ivy Tech or Indiana Wesleyan. If you hope to participate in sports at a Division I or Division II college, you need to check out this link to NCAA Clearinghouse. Smaller college like, Bethel, Huntington, IWU, Marian,Taylor check out the NAIA link. These sites will lead you through a number of important topics, including your academic eligibility, registration with the clearinghouse, financial aid and recruiting rules.
America’s Career InfoNet is an excellent career resource library. Find high growth industries and job opportunities, identify options and plan your education. Best Jobs U.S.A. Employment Review Magazine Take a guided tour of Planning a Career. On this tour, you can find out how to choose a career and how to reach your career goal. You will also pick up useful tips on job hunting, resume writing and job interviewing techniques. Kokomo Area Career Center (KACC) offers programs that are designed to train high school students for technical jobs in the workplace of tomorrow. Military Careers
You can now order transcripts online whether you are a current high school student or an alumni! Secure Transcript will send out official transcripts, checked and approved by us, to the colleges, scholarship funds, employers, etc. that you choose. They will email you to confirm that your transcript has been sent. And for colleges that accept transcripts electronically, they will even confirm when they are received. Here’s how it works: Click this link for further Parchment Sign-Up Instructions If you have any questions, You can use the form at http://www.parchment.com/contact-us. EHS 12 Point Grade Conversion Chart
Not sure which courses to take? Click here for a description of courses offered at Eastern. Eastern’s 2023-2024 School Profile The NEW Indiana Graduation Requirements will be coming soon! Kokomo Area Career Center (KACC) KACC offers programs designed to train high school students for technical jobs in the workplace of tomorrow. For your convenience, please see the existing 2023-2024 KACC Courses offered.
Student Mental Health Awareness Need help with Homework? Here are a FREE service: INvestEd is a FREE resource for Hoosier students & parents looking for help with college planning and financial aid. Contact them via website or by phone at 317-715-9007.
PSAT – The Pre-SAT is a preparatory SAT exam scheduled for Sophomores and Juniors. The 2023-2024 testing dates are October 2 – October 6 and is administered at Eastern. Students will take the test on one assigned day in a smaller group setting. SAT/ACT are exams taken to qualify for college entrance. Either exam may be taken multiple times throughout the year at various locations. Most schools traditionally take either test (ACT or SAT), but check with your admission office to make sure both are accepted. Information about testing dates and reservations can be found at the College Board website. 2024-2025 SAT/ACT Testing Calendar. Eastern High School’s CEEB code is 151385. You will need this code when registering for the SAT or ACT. If you are taking the SAT at Eastern our “test center site code” is 15-322. Follow the links at College Board to register online for the SAT, view and send your scores, find dates and locations and take practice tests. Information on the PSAT and AP tests is also available. There is a new SAT question posted everyday to test your knowledge (it even has an explanation and hint – just in case you need help). Use the “hot links” at ACT to register online for the ACT, find dates and locations, review and send your scores and prepare for taking the test. New in 2022 – All current Juniors will be given the ACT test during school hours for free. The test will be administered March 1 – 3, 2024 here at Eastern. ASVAB – The ASVAB is a timed, multi-aptitude test, which is given to all 10th grade students. The test will be given Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Eastern High School. AP – Advanced Placement Exams The AP exams are given to those who elect to finalize their AP courses for possible acceptance for college credit. The exams are given in the Spring during the weeks of May 1st – May 16th.
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