Freshmen
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The freshman counselor is Ms. Courtney Weileman.

Ms. Weileman meets with all freshmen through their English classes during the first nine weeks.

Freshmen are required to take the iLEAP test every March. The iLEAP tests vocabulary, reading comprehension, mathematics, science, and social studies analysis, and language skills.

Sophomores
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The sophomore counselor is Mr. Richard Yeadon.

Mr. Yeadon meets with all sophomores through their English classes during the first nine weeks.

PLAN TESTING - Sophomores take the PLAN test during the second nine weeks. The PLAN is a practice test produced by the ACT that tests students in English, mathematics, reading, and science reasoning. PLAN tests results include a projected ACT composite score based on the student's performance on the PLAN test.

GEE TESTING - Sophomores must take the GEE English Language Arts and the GEE Mathematics exams in March. Preparation opportunities will be offered to students through their English II class. A score of “approaching basic” or better is required on both of these tests in order to meet minimum graduation requirements. For more information about GEE testing please visit the state website at www.doe.state.la.us/lde/ssa/testhome.html .

ACT AND SAT TESTING – Students who have successfully completed at least one semester of Algebra II are encouraged to begin testing. Students may sign up online for the ACT at www.actstudent.org or for the SAT at www.collegeboard.com . Refer to the testing section of this website for information on the changes to the SAT and the ACT.

Juniors
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The junior counselor is Ms. Mandy Rhodes.

Ms. Rhodes visits all the juniors through their English III classes during the first nine weeks.

PSAT/NMQT -- The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test will be given at MHS on Saturday, October 20, 2007. Students may sign up in the guidance office with Ms. Rhodes through September 28th.

ACT AND SAT TESTING – Students who have successfully completed at least one semester of Algebra II are encouraged to begin testing. Students may sign up online for the ACT at www.actstudent.org or for the SAT at www.collegeboard.com . Refer to the testing section of this website for information on the changes to the SAT and the ACT.

GEE TESTING – Juniors must take the GEE Science and the GEE Social Studies exams in March. Preparation opportunities will be offered to students through their American History class. A score of “approaching basic” or better is required on one of these tests in order to meet minimum graduation requirements. For more information about GEE testing please visit the state website at www.doe.state.la.us/lde/ssa/testhome.html .

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES – Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS) is a state agency that provides Career Counseling, Vocational Evaluations, Training, Assistive Technology, Supported Employment and Job Placement Assistance to high school seniors with disabilities. Examples of disabilities served included: hearing and visual impairments, learning disabilities, emotional and substance abuse issues, head and spinal cord injuries, diabetes, epilepsy, etc. Call 985-871-8385 for more information.

Seniors
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Mr. Sean Esker is the senior guidance counselor.

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS & ADMISSIONS – Mr. Esker is available to assist each senior in formulating his or her plans. Seniors are encouraged to be responsible for these plans by completing their own applications, requesting letters of recommendation in advance, requesting transcripts at least one working day in advance, and registering for college admission tests. Senior schedules are very busy; however, part of the college prep program is learning to manage time and set priorities. Our mutual goal is to produce successful, independent young adults.

TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS – Transcripts are $1.00 each. Requests must be made in writing with the Registrar in the guidance office at least one working day in advance. MHS does not send test scores with the transcript.

CORRESPONDENCE COURSES – Seniors are reminded that all correspondence lessons and exams must be completed by April 15, 2008 if they plan to be a
May 2008 graduate.

ACT AND SAT TESTING – Seniors should take at least one of these college admissions tests. The April ACT test date of a student's senior year is the latest test date for a student to achieve the minimum score required by TOPS without penalty. If a senior achieves the minimum score required by TOPS at the June testing, then he or she is penalized one semester of TOPS eligibility. Students may sign up online for the ACT at www.actstudent.org or for the SAT at www.collegeboard.com .

Students must submit official test scores to each college or university to which they apply. Official test scores come from the testing agency (either ACT or SAT). Registration for the tests includes a space to send up to four test scores from each testing date. If a student needs to send an additional score report, they may be ordered at www.actstudent.org or www.collegeboard.com for a fee.

FAFSA - The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is for parents to complete based upon their 2007 income. The completed information cannot be submitted until after January 1, 2008. FAFSA applications may be completed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov . The only application for the TOPS scholarship program is the completion of the FAFSA.

TOPS – Louisiana's Tuition Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) requires successful completion of the TOPS core curriculum (currently 17.5 courses for the class of 2008 and subsequent classes), a minimum 2.50 GPA in those core courses, and a minimum ACT score of 20.

The only application for the TOPS scholarship is the FAFSA. The FAFSA should be filed by the TOPS priority deadline of May 1, 2008 and must be filed by July 1, 2008 in order to avoid penalties.

Students must send their ACT scores to the TOPS office by including the TOPS code (1595) when filling out an application for ACT testing. It is imperative that students correctly include the Mandeville High School code (191-660) on their ACT registration.

Brochures describing the TOPS program are available in the Guidance Office. LOSFA may be contacted at www.osfa.state.la.us or at 1-800-259-5626 ext 1012.