College Counseling

Guiding students towards a successful future is the heart of Grand River Preparatory High School’s College Counseling program. We provide individualized guidance and support to our students as we understand that each student's journey is unique. Our program is equipped with the latest resources and tools to help students understand their post-high school options. Our staff is committed to empowering your child to make confident, informed decisions about their future.

Meet Your College & Career Counselor

Meet Grand River Prep's College & Career Counselor, Kristin Schumacher-Smith. Kristin is here to help guide students through high school and support them as they plan for life after high school. She starts 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.

Contact Ms. Schumacher-Smith

Scheduling

Effective scheduling is key to successfully fulfilling graduation requirements and navigating the college application process. With the right guidance from our staff, students can establish a plan, stay organized, and ensure they are meeting these criteria.

Course scheduling and registration occurs school-wide, twice each academic year.

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Graduation Requirements

Before graduating from Grand River Prep, students must complete the following 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 foreign language (must be the same language)
1 credit of PE/health
2.5 credits of additional courses (electives, online, extra science, history, etc.)

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 22
*1 credit = 1 year (2 semesters)

Grand River 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
- Record hours on the GRP Volunteers Google form
Acceptance to a four-year college or university
Senior Portfolio completion:
- Job shadow
- Online portfolio (Google site)
- Presentation

Download our Senior Checklist to help keep you on track!

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Curriculum

Our rigorous, college prep curriculum aims at college readiness for all graduates. Check out the courses we offer here.

If you are interested in participating in online courses, see your school's registrar. Check out Michigan's online course catalog here.

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Campus Visits

Learning everything about a college allows students to gain valuable insights into their future and can greatly influence their future. We understand how important visiting a college campus is in the decision-making process. Juniors and seniors are offered the opportunity to go on college campus visits and attend college-representative-led presentations hosted on Grand River Prep's campus.

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 Grand River Prep should sign up in the College Counseling team’s office no later than the Friday before the scheduled presentation.

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Order Transcripts

Official high school transcripts can be ordered securely through Parchment.

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 Grand River Preparatory High School, then create your account.

Contact the school office if you have any questions.

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