At St. Mary’s Dominican High School, the Counselors work with students within a personal, social, academic, and spiritual context. Students are assigned a counselor upon entrance and will remain with their counselor through graduation. The counseling program is a developmentally comprehensive program that guides students along their high school journeys. Counselors work confidentially and collaboratively to meet the needs of each student. Counselors are available to communicate with parents and to facilitate conferences with teachers as needed. To promote the most collaborative educational process, parents are encouraged to communicate directly with teachers as concerns arise.
How are we organized?
Students are assigned to the following counselors, alphabetically, based upon their last name:
Ms. Sophia Estopinal
A-Ce
Mrs. Dione Prince
Ch – F
Mrs. Evelyn Maggio
G – K
Mrs. Sarah Algu
L – M
Ms. Catherine Laughlin
N – Sca
Mrs. Julie Pitisci
Sch – Z
Ms. Andrea Rye
College Advisor
In addition to the six School Counselors, a College Advisor is available to assist students and parents throughout the college application process.
- Ms. Andrea Rye, PLPC – College Advisor
What does the Counseling Department provide?
- Meets with students throughout the year to discuss academic, personal and friendship concerns
- Connects students with academic and counseling resources in the community as needed
- Coordinates educational programs based on relevant adolescent topics
- Helps students with transitions into high school and as they prepare for college
- Reviews and explains standardized test scores
What educational programs do we offer?
- Career Day
- College Planning
- Cyberbullying
- Healthy Dating
- Human Trafficking
- Stress and Anxiety
- Suicide Prevention
Where can students go for academic help?
- Students are encouraged to meet with their teachers for help.
- The Learning Center is available for additional Math and English assistance.
- Peer tutoring is also offered through the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta. A student wishing to be paired with a peer tutor should see her counselor to begin the process.
- Upon request, parents and students may obtain a list of private tutors from counselors.
When are we available?
The Counseling Office is open:
Monday-Friday
7:15 am – 3:45 pm on regular school days.