Counseling & Career Center

Overview

Students are encouraged to visit the counseling office for walk-ins during lunches or for quick questions (5 minutes or less).

We encourage students to schedule appointments and meet with their counselor to address any questions or concerns they may have. Students will be given a hall pass with their appointment date and time.

To schedule an appointment, please stop into the counseling office or call (253) 841-8722.

Counselors are available to assist students in educational planning, social/personal development, scholarships, and post-high school planning.

Educational Planning

Scheduling
Credit Checks
Credit Recovery
Standardized Testing
Dual Credit Opportunities
World Language Proficency Exam
Graduation Pathways

Social/Personal Development

Conflict resolution
Stress management techniques
Time management skills
Substance abuse information & resources

Post-High School Planning

College Resources
Financial Aid
Scholarships
College Entrance Requirements

News and Updates

Schedule Changes for 24-25 School year

Jun 20 2024

2nd Semester Schedule Change Information for Students

Running Start 2024-2025

Feb 13 2024

Learn more about 24-25 Registration, AP and Running Start classes.

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Resources

Academic

College Financial Planning

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) is the free application that you must complete if you plan to enroll in any university, community, or technical college. It is important, no matter your financial standing, that you complete the FAFSA or WASFA!

More About FAFSA

Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation. At the office of Federal Student Aid, our more than 1,300 employees help make college education possible for every dedicated mind by providing more than $120 billion in federal grants, loans, and work-study funds each year to more than 13 million students paying for college or career school. We are proud to sponsor millions of American minds pursuing their educational dreams.

Other Financial Options

Washington offers financial aid to individuals who aren’t eligible for federal financial aid because of immigration status through an application called the WASFA.

If you have questions about your immigration status and want to learn if you should file a FAFSA or WASFA, go here: Ready Set Grad WASFA

A video about the Washington College Grant: Washington College Grant 2020

2023-2024 FAFSA Worksheet

FAFSA Resources

How to Complete the WASFA

things you need to fill out the FAFSA Form

WASFA Application Link

Financial Aid Resources via Padlet

Courses of Study

Diploma Information

Need to Pick it Up?

Please come during office hours. The graduate must be the one that picks up the diploma. Photo ID must be shown.

Need to Replace it?

Diplomas are a one-time ceremonial item and the Puyallup School District does not reproduce them. You have the option to order a diploma by emailing mortonroffice@jostens.com.

You will need to provide the following: your complete name at graduation, your birthdate, the school you graduated from, the date of graduation, your phone number and current mailing address.

There will be a cost to you.

Letters of Recomendation Requests

Many scholarships and college applications require letters of recommendation from teachers and/or members of the community.

Counselor Recommendations

Most school counselor recommendations are through CommonApp. Students must waive “FERPA” when prompted by CommonApp so that school counselors can share your information directly with the college requesting the recommendation. Letters of recommendation are generally meant to be confidential between the school counselor and the college. Please provide your school counselor with a Letter of Recommendation form so that we can include as much specific information about you as possible.

General Guidelines

Read the application instructions carefully.
Give the writer a stamped properly addressed envelope.
Give the writer any forms that need to be send with the letter.
Indicate deadline.
Request a letter well in advance of the deadline. The writer should have a minimum of 3 weeks to write the letter.
Check back to see that the letter has been sent.
Recommend the writer save a copy.

Selecting Writers

Select people who know you well and show interest in you, i.e., teacher, activity advisor, job supervisor, youth minister, volunteer coordinator, etc.
Select people who are familiar with your potential and your achievements.
Select teachers whom you have had as instructors in an academic subject.
Ask teachers with whom you have had more than one class (when possible).
Select people who could best explain your extra efforts in school or on the job.
Ask the person how they feel about writing a good recommendation for you.
It is recommended that you a thank you note shortly after the letter has been completed!

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