Counseling
The Adams 12 Five Star School Counseling program supports the development of the whole child by advocating for academic, social/emotional, career and post-secondary needs and strives to develop life-long learners and productive citizens.
The Adams 12 Five Star School Counseling program works collaboratively with parents, community members and educators to empower every child, regardless of individual differences or obstacles, to ensure all students are prepared for meaningful, productive learning through a data-driven comprehensive K-12 school counseling program.
Horizon High School Seniors & Parents
Once your senior has BEEN ACCEPTED TO COLLEGE, ENLISTED IN THE MILITARY or has a SET CAREER PATH, send their senior picture to their counselor to be put on the SENIOR BOARD in the hall for the class of 2020! We want ALL seniors on the board!
Upcoming Events:
Hello Juniors and Seniors! Are you looking to jumpstart your future? If so, Horizon High School has two upcoming career related events.
The Adams County Apprenticeship Fair and Backpacks to Briefcases is coming to HHS on Thursday, April 29th. Both are Virtual events and free to attend. The Apprenticeship Fair allows you to connect live with representatives from various career industries and to inquire about on-the-job training opportunities. Backpacks to Briefcases will have a career panel discussion and various workshops for you to attend.
For more information, stop by the Counseling office. If you are a remote student, please email Mrs. Gussman in the Counseling.
All permission forms will need to be returned no later than April 26th.
VIRTUAL APPRENTICESHIP FAIR: Thursday, April 29th, 2021 (1-3pm) - See flyer below
This FREE virtual event includes an opportunity to meet with businesses and higher ed institutions offering certificate and apprenticeship programs to discuss career opportunities. Industries represented include: • Skilled trades • Healthcare • Information Technology • Aviation Win prizes! Collect merchandise! Earn gift cards! Details: Open to juniors and seniors. Talk to Mrs. Gussman in counseling for more details. Students will hear from a career pathway panel at 1:00 and then move around from booth to booth for the other 90 minutes in an Open House style to visit booths and speak to company representatives.
Apprenticeship Fair Earn While You Learn final 2021.pdf
BACKPACKS TO BRIEFCASES: Thursday, April 29th, 2021 (9-11am) - See flyer below
This FREE virtual event includes a career panel discussion and a variety of workshops to help you transition into the world of work or continuing education. All students will attend the career panel discussion and then choose three 30-minute workshops to attend. Workshops will include: • Imagining your future • Post-secondary opportunities • Job preparedness • Living on your own • Network with a Professional
Backpacks to Briefcases Flyer Student.pdf
FAFSA Information
Please see the presentaiton from the Financial Aid Information Presentation Below:
Horizon FA presentation 2019.pdf
Finacial Aid Student Presentation
Please see the presentation that was given to students below:
Do you need a work permit?
Please print this form out and email it to Paula.R.Rhoads@adams12.org in the Counseling Office for completion.
School Counselors
Patty Rolision - A-Ci and 10th grade 504 students
Deb Moquin - Cj-Ga and 12th grade 504 students
Angela Shields - Gb-K and 11th grade 504 students
Deanna Gussman - L-M and 9th grade 504 students
Michael Muedeking - N-Si and ELL students
Anjela Schwab - Sj-Z
Stacey Neumann - SOAR students
Support Staff
Ruth Cummings, Registrar, IT Support
Carolina Navarra, Registrar, Enrollment
Paula Rhoads, Secretary
| Document(s) | Size | Upload Date |
|---|---|---|
| AP Exam Credit and Cut Scores.pdf | 504.02 KB | 01/26/2021 |
| Horizon FA presentation 2019_0.pdf | 866.1 KB | 10/07/2019 |
| Work Permit_0.pdf | 77.78 KB | 11/30/2018 |