College Counseling
At the core of Canton Preparatory High School’s College Counseling program is our dedication to steering students toward a promising future. We recognize the uniqueness of each student's path and provide personalized guidance and support accordingly. Equipped with the latest resources and tools, our program helps students explore their options after high school. Our committed staff empowers your child to make confident and informed decisions about their future, ensuring they are well-prepared for the next steps in their educational journey.
How NHA Counselors Help Students Get Ready for College
Getting ready for college can feel a little overwhelming for students and their families, but National Heritage Academies (NHA®) high school counselors are here to help. They guide students through this big step and support them as they plan for life after high school. They start helping students as early as ninth grade to make sure they are on the right path, whether they want to go to college or a trade school.Read the Blog
Meet Your College & Career Counselor
Meet Canton Prep's College & Career Readiness Counselor, Mira Al-Mahayni. As the College and Career Readiness Counselor, Mira's goal is to partner with the teaching staff and Administrators to ensure that students have access to all educational opportunities and are successful in their academic, social emotional and career development. Mira's aim is to ease the transition from high school to the students' postsecondary options.
Contact Mrs. Al-Mahayni
Scheduling
Course scheduling and registration occurs school-wide, twice each academic year.
Graduation Requirements
State of Michigan High School Requirements:
- 4 credits of math (must be enrolled all 4 years of high school)
- 4 credits of English
- 3 credits of science
- 3 credits of social studies
- 2 credits of art
- 2 credits of world language (must be the same language)
- 1 credit of PE/health
- 3 credits of additional courses (electives, online, extra science, history, etc.)
*1 credit = 1 year (2 semesters)
Canton Prep Requirements:
- Completion of at least two AP courses - 200 level (and above) college/dual enrollment classes count as part of the AP requirement
- 60 volunteer hours
- Acceptance to a four-year college or university
- Senior Portfolio completion:
- Job shadow requirement
Curriculum
Check out Michigan's online course catalog here. To participate in online courses, see your school's registrar.
College Visits
Juniors and seniors are given two excused absences each academic year to visit a college or university of their choice. To receive the excused absence, students must complete the proper forms with the school's front office two weeks before their scheduled visit.
Juniors and seniors who wish to attend college presentations here at Canton Prep should sign up in the College Counseling team’s office no later than the Friday before the scheduled presentation.
Order Transcripts
If you already have a Parchment account, you can sign in here. If you need to create an account, head to Parchment's site, search for Canton Preparatory High School, then create your account.
Contact the school office if you have any questions.