The YPAS Counseling Department prides itself on arts-related, academic, and career counseling services specifically designed to assist the young artist in complex and mature decision making regarding a career in the performing arts. Structured to facilitate maturation to the next level of performing arts training, our individualized counseling services capitalize on close communication with parents, teachers, and administrators. The YPAS faculty and staff seek to provide an ongoing dialogue to maximize student growth and success.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

• Where can I find Graduation Requirements and Course Descriptions?

• Can you provide contact information for Louisville Community resources so I can access services for my child?

• Can you provide contact information for JCPS resources so I can access services for my child?

• Where can I locate Scholarship and Educational Investment information?

• Where can I find current Scholarship Information?

• What support services are available at Youth Performing Arts School and duPont Manual High School?
  

Support Services
• Extended School Services (ESS) • Mentoring • ECE Services • After School Tutoring • Ramp-up Reading • Tutoring	• e-school/ Correspondence/ Summer School • Counseling Provided by Community Organization • Study Skills Class • Guest Speakers • Advance Placement Courses

• What specific services are available through my child's counselor?
  
  

Counselor Services

• Academic, career, social, and personal counseling that is direct and individualized. • Education and support services. • The completion of an ongoing Individual Learning Plan (ILP). • Consultation and collaboration services. • The latest information on available scholarships. • Referrals to community support services. • Assistance with academic planning and scheduling to ensure student success. • Career guidance. • Help with removing barriers and obstacles to success.

• An up-to-date library of career and postsecondary information. • Networking with postsecondary schools. • Individual and group assistance. • Customized schedules. • Academic assessment on state and national tests. • The analysis of test data for adjustments in the curriculum. • Meaningful student recognition ceremonies. • Access to course recovery and tutoring services.

• What is the best way to talk with my student’s counselor?
  A parent should set up an appointment to see their student’s counselor by phone, e-mail, fax, or letter.
  
  
• What is the best way for my student to talk with his/her counselor?
  Students may come to the counselor's office once they obtain permission from the teacher whose class time they will miss. They may also come before school, during lunch, or after school. If it is an emergency, they should contact a teacher or general office staff member immediately and let them know of their need to see their counselor.
  
  
• What else can I learn about the services and programs offered by JCPS?
  

• Is there a general K-12 website for me to access counselor related information?
  

Resources
• College Information • College Search Information • General Post Secondary Information • 2008-2009 Scholarships & Opportunities • College 101 (preparing for an arts education) • College Application Process	• Information on Specific Careers • Test Prep Resources • General Financial Aid Information • Scholarship Information • Additional College Information




Important Testing Dates
ACT DATES Sept. 13, 2009 October 25, 2009 December 13, 2009 February 7, 2010 April 4, 2010 June 13, 2010	SAT DATES October 4, 2009 November 1, 2009 December 6, 2009 January 24, 2010 March 14, 2010 May 2, 2010 June 6, 2010 PSAT DATES October 15, 2009 October 18, 2009