Counseling Connection
Clark High School / August - October 2026
Clark's Counseling Department
School counselors are readily available to answer any questions or concerns. Your child is assigned to a counselor based on the student’s last name.
Ms. Switzer
Mrs. Jempty
Mrs. Gomez
Mrs. Elizondo
Ms. Snead
Ms. Guidry
Ms. Powell
Ms. Wellington
Cougars: Driven With Purpose!
Counseling Topic: Goal Setting
Goals to Starting the New Year Strong
Your Clark Counselors are here to help you start the school year strong. Keep checking back for additional tips to help motivate you and stay on track to reach your goals!
2. Get organized - Creating a plan to get organized will help you keep track of assignments and prevent you from forgetting and trying to do things at the last minute.
3. Concentrate - Focusing on tasks at hand will help your avoid distractions.
How to Contact Your Counselor
Link to Request to See the Counselor
Coming soon.
Clark Counseling Events
We have several events happening here at Clark for the months of August-October.
August
First Day of School / Aug. 10th
Freshman Howdy Lesson / Aug. 24th
Open House / Aug. 31st
September
Senior Seminar Lesson / Sept. 2nd
Junior/Senior Parent Night / Sept. 9th
Senior IP Meetings with counselors / Sept. 8th-10th
District Financial Aid Night / TBD
October
Sophomore Bullying/Cyberbullying Prevention Lesson / Oct. 20th
Stomp Out Bullying Prevention Lunch Activity / Oct. 24th
District College Night / TBD
Freshman IP Guidance Lesson / Oct. 1st
Freshman IP Meetings with the Counselors / Oct. 7th, 8th, 15th, 16th
Red Ribbon Week / Oct. 27th-31st
Guidance Lessons
Counselors visit with each grade level and deliver guidance lessons that promote the Four Content Areas of Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Effectiveness, Post-Secondary Planning and Career Readiness, and Personal Health and Safety.
August
Counselors will meet with the Freshmen to deliver our Howdy Lesson which helps students understand attitudes and behaviors that lead to successful learning and develop their own academic potential.
September
Seniors will receive information about essential college information including Scholarships, FAFSA, SAT/ACT Prep, and important dates for upcoming events.
October
We will meet with our Freshman to help them understand and map out their 4 Year Academic Plan and reach the goal of meeting graduation requirements.
We will meet with our Sophomores to deliver our Anti-Bullying Guidance Lesson.
Freshman Howdy Guidance Lesson
Senior Seminar Guidance Lesson
Senior IP Conferences
Sophomore Guidance Lesson
Freshman IP Lesson
Freshman Conferences
College Career & Military Post-Secondary Options District Newsletter
No matter what grade level your child is in, it’s never too early, or too late, to start planning for life after graduation. The district has put together a comprehensive, all-in-one guide packed with grade-specific tools, college and career timelines, and key post-secondary resources. Click here to explore the district Smore and help your child take their next steps with confidence!
Extra Mile Award
August/TBD
Counseling Schoology
New Student Registration
If you need to register your child, please first complete the district online registration on the district website. After that portion is completed, our counseling secretary or registrar will contact you about required documents and set up a registration appointment.
Verification of Enrollment
Transcripts
NISD Counseling Resources
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