Counseling

The mission of the Counseling Department at Riordan is to assist students in maximizing their personal, spiritual, and intellectual growth.

It is the goal of the Counseling Department to support students where they are at and encourage them to challenge themselves both in and outside of the classroom. The Counseling Department is staffed with experienced counselors for each division who are committed to the success of students. Additionally, three College Counselors provide support to upper-division students and families through the college search and application process.

Services Offered

Personal Counseling (upon request or as needed)

Individual counseling to address problems of a personal or specific nature
Drop-in hours before school, during lunch and after school
Parent conferences and referral resources
Information for students on topics related to mental health
Crisis intervention counseling
Resources for parents with questions about adolescent development issues

Make an Appointment with a Counselor

To schedule a meeting, please email your counselor.

General Academic Counseling

Graduation requirements
Additional opportunities outside the school day
Resources for tutoring services in the community
Standardized testing on National Testing Day
Collaboration with certified counselors to provided educational assessments when needed

College/Career Counseling

Research strategies for college requirements and programs
A-G requirements
College, university, and trade/technical school visits
Scholarships and financial aid
College Application workshops
SCOIR Online System

Parent Counseling Night Resources

Freshmen

Sophomores

Juniors

Seniors

Meet Our Counseling Team

Each class is assigned two counselors: a Class Counselor and a Wellness/Support Counselor. Our Class Counselors stay with one class of students throughout their four years at Riordan. A Wellness/Support Counselor is assigned to each grade level and supports them throughout their time at Riordan. Our Wellness/Support Counselors. Beginning the second semester of junior year, a College Counselor joins the team in supporting the student and family through the college and post-secondary planning process.

This rotational system allows counselors to develop strong relationships with their students, helping them navigate the academic, social, and personal challenges of high school