College Counseling
Guiding students towards a successful future is the heart of Arbor Preparatory High School’s College Counseling program. We provide individualized guidance and support to our students as we understand that each student's journey is unique. Our program is equipped with the latest resources and tools to help students understand their post-high school options. Our staff is committed to empowering your child to make confident, informed decisions about their future.
How NHA Counselors Help Students Get Ready for College
Getting ready for college can feel a little overwhelming for students and their families, but National Heritage Academies (NHA®) high school counselors are here to help. They guide students through this big step and support them as they plan for life after high school. They start helping students as early as ninth grade to make sure they are on the right path, whether they want to go to college or a trade school.Read the Blog
Meet Your College & Career Counselor
Meet Arbor Prep's College & Career Counselor, Jen Burdgick. Mrs. Burdgick has been a professional school counselor for over 30 years. She supports the academic, social-emotional, and career and college development for all students at Arbor Prep. It is Mrs. Burdgick's goal to help all students achieve at their highest potential and be prepared to enter their post-secondary life.
Contact Mrs. Burdgick
Scheduling
Course scheduling and registration occurs school-wide, twice each academic year.
Graduation Requirements
State of Michigan High School Requirements:
- 4 credits of math (must be enrolled all 4 years of high school)
- 4 credits of English
- 3 credits of science
- 3 credits of social studies
- 2 credits of foreign language (must be the same language)
- 1 credit of PE/health
- 2 credits of fine arts
- 3 credits of electives
*1 credit = 1 year (2 semesters)
Arbor Prep Requirements:
- Completion of at least two AP courses
- 60 volunteer hours
- Acceptance to a four-year college or university
- All fees that are owed to the school will need to be paid
Curriculum
Check out Michigan's online course catalog here. To participate in online courses, see your school's registrar.
College Visits
Juniors and seniors are given two excused absences each academic year to visit a college or university of their choice. To receive the excused absence, students must complete the proper forms with the school's front office two weeks before their scheduled visit.
Juniors and seniors who wish to attend college presentations here at Arbor Prep should sign up in the College Counseling team’s office no later than the Friday before the scheduled presentation.
Order Transcripts
If you already have a Parchment account, you can sign in here. If you need to create an account, head to Parchment's site, search for Arbor Preparatory High School, then create your account.
Contact the school office if you have any questions.