Counseling Department


Ed Heistand
10th - 12th Grades
A thru E
9/10 Exploration Academy Counselor

Andrea Crisler
10th - 12th Grades
F thru K
9/10 4th academy Counselor

Bob Starner
10th - 12th Grades
L thru P
9/10 STAR Academy Counselor

Margaret Garner
11th & 12th Grades
Q thru Z
9/10 GES Academy Counselor


Highline School District proudly presents: Life After High School Fair 2007!. It is a fun and informative evening for all high school and middle school students and their parents.

PSAT/NMSQT Information

When: October 17th
Time: 7:30 – 10:30
Where: MRHS Classrooms
Cost: 0

HOW TO SIGN-UP:

Juniors can sign-up for the PSAT in the counseling center:

  • Before School
  • During Lunch
  • After School

Sophomores do not need to sign-up, they are all testing.

About PSAT/NMSQT:

The PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is a program co-sponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation. For many students, the PSAT/NMSQT is the first official step on the road to college. It assesses skills developed through years of study in a wide range of courses as well as through experiences outside the classroom.

The PSAT/NMSQT also provides all test-takers with access to MyRoad, the College Board's online majors, college, and career exploration program to allow them to begin college and career planning.

Students take the PSAT/NMSQT to:

  1. Help assess academic skills necessary for college-level work
  2. Prepare for the SAT
  3. Enter Competitions for National Scholarships For more information, go to College Board - Scholarships and Recognition Programs
  4. Receive information from colleges For more information, go to College Board - Student Search Service
  5. Begin college and career planning




Students who feel they are not challenged by or engaged in their classes should:

  • Check to be sure they are fulfilling all current expectations of the teacher.
  • Speak with their teacher regarding their concerns. Ask for more feedback on their work.
  • Ask the teacher for supplementary work they could explore on their own.
  • Find other work related to class and/or personal interest. Our librarian (or a community librarian) or your parent could help you with your search.

If the situation is not remedied:

  • Share their concern with a parent and school counselor and seek guidance on how to proceed.
  • Speak with a building administrator to seek further solutions.

Parents who are concerned their child is not being adequately challenged should:

  • Seek to understand the nature of the class by talking with their student and the teacher about the course syllabus and the behavior expectations.
  • Ensure your child is actively participating in his/her education during the school hours by talking with the teacher about the quality of work of the student and the academic expectations of the teacher.
  • Monitor the study habits of their student to ensure the student is doing all he/she can to maximize the challenge of the work.
  • Ask teachers for regular progress reports.

If the situation is not remedied:

  • Discuss your concern in a parent/teacher conference arranged with a school counselor.
  • Speak with a building administrator to seek further solutions.