College, Career & Life Planning

The Mission

The Bangor High School Guidance Department is committed to helping students prepare for their lives after high school. Our counselors support students by providing academic advice, social-emotional support, career goal-setting, and the attainment of life skills through a variety of direct and indirect service. Our team supports the entire school and community by advocating for consistent, fact-based and up-to-date practices directed toward the ultimate goal; life-long success for our students.

The Tools

  1. Direct 1-on-1 service

  2. Indirect classroom support

  3. Advisory Period

  4. Intervention Study Halls

  5. Xello Career Readiness Platform

  6. Common Application

  7. CollegeBoard Tools and Services

  8. University Services

  9. Calendly

The Standards

The Goals

(In revision - draft due November 1, 2024)

Grade 9 - Transitions.

Self-Management

Social Awareness

Organizational Skills

Accessing Support

Academic Behaviors

Grade 10 - Insights

Long-Term Planning

Relationships

Grade 11 - Decisions

Grade 12 - Destinations