Guidance and counseling services at Bloomington High School are designed to provide students with assistance in understanding themselves; in increasing their understanding of career and educational opportunities and requirements; in helping them formulate realistic goals; and in helping them attain satisfactory personal, social and academic adjustments.  Services are provided on both an individual and group basis.  Students and parents are urged to contact the counselor for assistance and information.  The guidance center is located directly across the hall from the administrative offices.  Guidance newsletters will be sent to parents periodically with information about planning for the student's program of studies, college entrance information, financial aid, and career information.   Parents and students are urged to study these newsletters carefully and save them for future reference.  Major guidance and counseling services available to students and parents include but are not limited to the following:

1.  Individual counseling

2.  College and career planning

3.  Assistance in planning course selections

4.  Financial aid services

5.  Consultation with parents, teachers and administrators

6.  Community agency and special education referral service