Student Support

Caring for each individual student is at the heart of what we do.

Teenage boys are under a lot of pressure. We want high school to be a safe place for every student. Our campus is known for being a welcoming home away from home where students feel like they belong. Our compassionate and professional counseling staff guides our young men as they navigate these four years.

Personal & Academic Counseling

The Personal and Academic Counseling program at De Smet Jesuit is a safe space for students to reach out for assistance and guidance. Support is provided for any student who may find that he’s struggling. Counselors are there to help with any conflicts the student may be experiencing whether it be at school, home, in the community, or in the classroom. It is recognized that each student is unique and comes to De Smet Jesuit with his own set of experiences. Personal Counseling allows the student the opportunity to express himself, in a confidential setting, that he can use to reflect and further explore who he is and how to become the man he strives to be. The personal aspect focuses on individual growth, development and self-satisfaction. Community resources can be provided if necessary.

Academically, counselors help De Smet Jesuit students to reach their academic potential. With assistance from their counselors, the student’s individual strengths are celebrated, while challenge areas are identified and addressed. De Smet Jesuit provides in-house resources for those who need additional assistance from Learning Consultants or tutors. Counselors empower and guide a student to learn self-advocacy and to take pride in his abilities. Every effort will be made to meet the needs of each student and foster in him the importance of education.

Three Personal and Academic Counselors are available to students and their families. We encourage you to reach out with any questions or concerns.

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Care for the Individual - Managing Holiday Stress

Six tips to manage student stress during the holidays from our counseling department.

Tips for Handling Teenage Stress

Student describes one example of teenage depression and counselor offers tips for managing stress and youth connection hotlines.

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4 Tips for Early Exam Prep

Our learning consultants offer four tips to better prepare for final exams and lower student stress.

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High School Boys Benefit From A Modified Block Schedule

Teenage boys benefit from a high school block schedule including reduced stress, more engaging class time, more first-choice classes, improved mental health, and a calmer pace to the day.