Academics
School Counseling
Bishop Hartley’s School Counseling Departments consists of four full-time counselors. Each student at Bishop Hartley is assigned a School Counselor, with whom they work with for the duration of their high school career. This continuity allows for the counselor to get to know the students and their interests.
With a student to counselor ratio of 252:1, our Comprehensive School Counseling program is structured to serve students in academic, social, emotional, and vocational capacities. Over the years, classroom developmental curriculum has included college and career assessments and research, a mental health support program through Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and a Freshmen Focus program to help our students transition into high school, just to name a few. The counselors meet one-on-one with students to discuss strategies for becoming more successful in their educational experience.
Fall 2025 College Visits At Bishop Hartley Coming Soon....
Fall 2025 College Visits At Bishop Hartley Coming Soon....
School Counseling Staff
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Lauren Gruenwald
Director of School Counseling, School Counselor (G – K)614-237-5421 ext. 10608
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Liz Collette
College and Career Counselor614-237-5421 ext. 10619lcollett@cdeducation.org
*College Admissions Representatives can schedule a Fall Visit at Bishop Hartley on RepVisits!
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Eileen Fantozzi
Administrative Assistant to the School Counseling Office614-237-5421 ext. 10606
School Counseling Department | 4-Year Outlook
Freshman Year
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All Year: Freshmen Focus with Student Services Team Members
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Quarterly: Grade progress check by School Counseling Department
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August: Student Orientation
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August: Freshmen Technology Week
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September: Judge Cocroft Presentation on Teen Safety, Technology, Social Media Use
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October: PreACT (free practice for ACT)
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December: Mid-Term Exams
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January: Interpret PreACT test results, College & Career Exploration
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February: Schedule for Sophomore Year, Grade Progress Check
- March/April: Health Sciences Exploration Day with Mount Carmel College of Nursing
- June: Final Exams
Junior Year
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Quarterly: Grade progress check by School Counseling Department
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August: Student Orientation
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Sept/Oct: Attend college representative visits at BHHS
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October: Junior Parent Meeting & Introduction to Naviance
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October: PSAT/NMSQT (free practice for SAT) National Merit Qualifying exam
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November: YouScience Career/Major Exploration
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December: Mid-Term Exams
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January: Interpret PSAT/NMSQT test results, College & Career Exploration
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February: Schedule for Senior Year, Explore summer programs
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February: ACT Test Prep
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March: Junior College & Career Application Program (JCAP) begins
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March: ACT Offered at Hartley
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March/April: Hartley sponsored College Visits
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April: College Night for Juniors
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May: AP Testing
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June: Final Exams
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June/July: Additional ACT/SAT Testing Opportunities
Sophomore Year
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Quarterly: Grade progress check by School Counseling Department
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August: Student Orientation
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October: PreACT (free practice for ACT)
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December: YouScience Aptitude Testing
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December: Mid-Term Exams
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January: Interpret PreACT results, College & Career Exploration
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January: Sophomore Parent Meeting
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February: Schedule for Junior Year, Grade Progress Check, Explore Summer Programs
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March: PSAT-10 (free practice for SAT)
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April: Interpret PSAT-10 test results, College & Career Exploration
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April: Interpret YouScience Results
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April: Signs of Suicide Program
- May: AP Testing
- June: Final Exams
Senior Year
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Quarterly: Grade progress check by School Counseling Department
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August: Student Orientation
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August: Senior Parent Meeting and Financial Aid Meeting (FAFSA Info)
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Aug/Sept: Application Process (SCAP) begins
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Sept/Oct: Attend college representative visits at BHHS
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September—December: Multiple test dates for ACT/SAT available
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November: College Application Deadline
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December 1: FAFSA available
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December: Mid-Term Exams
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December—April: Apply for outside scholarships
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May 1st: College commitment deadline
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May: AP Testing
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May: Final Exams
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Graduation!
Throughout high school, keys to a successful student:
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Check grades on Schoology regularly with your child (Once a week)
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Communicate with teachers
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Provide structure each night for your student to complete homework, review and organize notes
School Counseling Resources
List of 9 items.
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2025 Summer Experiences
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Advanced Placement Resources
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College Admission Resources
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College Scholarship Information
Bishop Hartley Scholarship InformationScholarships are classified by:- Merit – based on GPA and test scores – check with the college/university for more information
- Need Based
- Athletic
- Ethnicity
- Special Talent – Art, Music, etc.
- Community Service
- Leadership
Applying for Scholarships- Apply Early
- Follow Directions
- Be organized
- Check your work
- Keep copies of everything
- Reapply – if necessary
- Know the schools eligibility requirements & guidelines for applying – check with school
- Pay Attention to deadlines
BEWARE OF SCHOLARSHIP SCAMS Federal Trade Commission’s 7 Basic Warning Signs:- “This scholarship is guaranteed or your money back.”
- “You can’t get this information anywhere else.”
- “May I have your credit card/bank account number to hold this scholarship?”
- “We’ll do all the work for you.”
- “The scholarship will cost some money.”
- “You’ve been selected by a national foundation to receive a scholarship.”
- “You’re a finalist” in a competition you never entered
How to find outside scholarships?- Outside Scholarships available November 2024
- Check with the College or University you are applying to
- Some will have a list of available outside scholarships
- Links for outside scholarships
- Fast Web: www.fastweb.com
- Going Merry Scholarship Match: https://www.goingmerry.com/
- College Board: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/scholarship-search
- Federal Aid: https://studentaid.gov/
- Naviance Search Tool: Under College Tab – National Scholarship Search
- Raise Me: www.raise.me
- Scholarships.com: www.scholarships.com
- The Columbus Foundation: https://columbusfoundation.org/students/scholarships
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Current Topics of Interest
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Parent Meeting Resources
- Senior Parent Meeting - Fall 2024
- Junior Parent Meeting - Fall 2024
- Powerpoint Presentation
- Sophomore Parent Meeting - Winter 2025
- Freshmen Parent Meeting - Spring 2025
- Information to come
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PSAT Resources
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Test Prep Opportunities
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Work Permits
WORK PERMITSHere is how can students go about obtaining a work permit under Ohio’s Minor Labor Laws if schools are closedAccording to the Ohio Department of Commerce, if a minor has all necessary paperwork completed and is unable to get the permit processed due to school closure, the completed paperwork may itself stand in the place of the physically printed permit. Employers should keep the paperwork on file, just like they would the permit. The formal permit should be processed as soon as the school is reopened.As a reminder, hour restrictions outlined in Ohio Revised Code Section 4109 are still in place for any week that was not a pre-planned school holiday (i.e., spring break) and the prohibited/hazardous occupation restrictions are still active.Direct any questions about the process to Eileen Fantozzi, the counseling administrative assistant.
