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College and Career Center
The College and Career Center offers comprehensive resources to empower students to make informed educational
and career choices. Programming includes advising students on post-secondary options, facilitating resources for
college preparation, providing information and practice for standardized testing, and informing families about
scholarship and financial aid options to support advanced education. The CCC also offers support for career
awareness, exploration, and preparation through resources and instruction in student-specific Educational
Development Plans/ Xello. The College and Career Center creates and promotes outside workforce resources, such as
industry guest speakers, to support student success in post-secondary planning and 'future-readiness' opportunities.
Questions about the College & Career Center can be forwarded to:
• Mrs. Jennifer Kondak at jkondak@birmingham.k12.mi.us at Groves
• Mrs. Brenda Huddy at bguinanhuddy@birmingham.k12.mi.us at Seaholm
Importance of Course Selection
This catalog of high school courses is offered as an aid to students and parents in making course selections for the
student’s schedule. The student’s past record, aptitude, interest, and future plans should be considered when selecting
courses. Each school year, many plans and procedures are instituted in preparation for the following year. None is of
greater importance nor has more far-reaching implications than scheduling. From student course selections, the number
and size of classes are determined, teachers are hired, and budget allocations made. It is important that both parents and
students exercise careful planning prior to making course selections. The counselor will provide all materials and offer
advice prior to the announced deadline. Each student is asked to review this catalog thoroughly and consult with his/her
counselor on special problems or concerns in arriving at final decisions. The student's course selections constitutes the
basis for all further planning. Unfortunately, if too few students select a particular course, it may be canceled. Some courses
may not be offered every year or offered at only one high school (shuttle bus available). Please make decisions
thoughtfully and carefully. Opportunities are limited for adjusting the computer-generated student schedule, which is
issued prior to the start of the school year.
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