Guidance

Guidance Office Services

Academics

Counselors meet with students periodically to discuss student academic progress toward graduation and their post-high school plans. This will encompass scheduling, yearly graduation verification, and presentation of educational options based on career exploration and future goals. Counselors work closely with academic departments on curriculum development and opportunities for our students.This area includes but is not limited to:

  • HS Course Scheduling

  • Tri-Star Career Compact Programming

  • College Credit Plus Program

  • Credit Flex Program

  • SMMVA – St. Marys Memorial Virtual Academy

     

Testing

Counselors provide a comprehensive testing program to prepare students for college admission or entrance to the military. Test-prep materials and information are available for student use through the guidance department. The PSAT test is administered to juniors and provides them with academic information to help them prepare for college.
This area includes but is not limited to:

  • ACT Registration Information & Materials

  • ACT Test Prep Information & Materials

  • SAT Registration Information & Materials

  • SAT Test Prep Information & Materials

  • ASVAB Test Prep Information & Materials

Career and Future Planning

Counselors collaborate with students through a variety of opportunities to help prepare them for the future. Assistance is provided with the college application process, military exploration, employment opportunities, and community service/volunteer opportunities. Student programs on a variety of topics for all grade levels are provided. Collaboration between the guidance department, community agencies, and educational institutions provide our students with the most up-to-date information and opportunities.
This area includes but is not limited to:

  • Schedule meetings with college and military representatives

  • Connecting students with Hometown Opportunity and employment opportunities

  • Tri-Star Career Compact program tours

  • College Fair

  • Financial Aid Night

  • Scheduling Night

  • College Credit Plus Night

     

Counseling Services

Counselors are available to work with students and their parents/guardians related to social, emotional, and academic issues as needed. Counselors are a student advocate, connecting them with the appropriate community resources.

Additional Services

In addition, counselors are highly involved with academic and school planning committees, advisory groups, local community outreach programs, and educational institutions to provide the best possible services to our students. 

Contact Information

Mailing Address:

Guidance Office
Memorial High School
2250 St. Rt. 66N
St. Marys, Ohio 45885 

Phone
419-300-1463

Fax
419-394-1932

Career Search and Information

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Occupational information covering many careers.

Ohio Career Information System

Excellent first step in discovering career opportunities and more!

MyCollegeOptions

Search site for career/college match-ups

Collegeboard

Collegeboard’s career browser

MyMajors.com

Recommends 6 majors to student after brief answering period

HometownOpportunity.com

Local employment opportunities for surrounding area.

Ohio Means Jobs

 Local employment and career opportunities

 Zippia

  Job research site which has a lot of career pathway information

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Financial Aid 

  • OASFAA
    Before you tackle your FASFA application, check out these helpful resources.

  • FAFSA
    Free Application for Federal Student Aid

  • ID for FAFSA
    You will need an ID in order to complete the FAFSA form

  • Federal Student Aid
    Federal Student Aid Information 

St. Marys Community Foundation

Many of the local businesses and organizations that offer scholarships to MHS graduating seniors and MHS graduates do so through the St. Marys Community Foundation.  Student loans are also available through the Foundation.  Links to both applications will be posted annually on this webpage when they are available.

Scholarship Searches