Guidance Dept.
Guidance Department
Counselor - Ana Henke ana.henke@shschool.org
The goal of the Sacred Heart Catholic School Guidance Program is to provide programs, activities, and resources to support students in their spiritual, moral, academic, social, and physical growth.
Helpful Links:
- SAT - Register for the SAT
- ACT - Register for the ACT
- College Board
- College for All Texans - Helpful information about Texas colleges including college costs, and details about public colleges, private colleges, and community colleges.
- FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- Texas Success Initiative Assessment
- Victoria College Dual Credit Information
- Khan Academy - A personalized learning resource for students of all ages in math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics, and more. A great resource for students, teachers, and parents.
- Texas OnCourse - Preparing students for college and careers; for students and parents
Support Agencies:
The agencies listed below provide support to students and families in our area.
The Emmaus Center, Victoria - Counseling in the Catholic Tradition, Sponsored by the Diocese of Victoria, to provide Catholic-based professional counseling for the faithful of the Diocese of Victoria in Texas and others seeking Christian-based counseling. The Emmaus Center offers individual, couple and adolescent counseling services. Address: 1508 E Airline, Victoria, Texas 77901 Phone: (361) 212-0830
Mid-Coast Family Services, Victoria - Mid-Coast Family Services is actively working to eliminate family violence, homelessness, and substance abuse. Office: Toll Free at (888)575-7842; 24 Hour Domestic Violence Hotline: (361) 573-HELP (4357) or (800) 870-0368;
Gulf Bend Center, Victoria - To improve the quality of life of persons and their families who are challenged with problems related to mental illness and intellectual and developmental disabilities. 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 1 (877) 723-3422; 1 (877) SAFEGBC; Office (800) 421-8825; (361) 575-0611
Dewitt-Lavaca Special Education Cooperative, Yoakum - The purpose of the DLSEC is to provide a continuum of special education services to students from ages three to twenty-one. (361) 293-2854.
Hatch , Weimar and Victoria - We are a heart-centered group of professionals committed to guiding clients in the development of pathways to working, learning & living wisely. Our goal is for each student, person, group, or entity entrusted to our care and direction to reach full potential in all areas of development. (979) 314-7229.
Turtle Wing Foundation , Schulenburg - The mission of Turtle Wing Foundation is to help children in rural areas with learning challenges achieve their full potential. The primary service area is Fayette, Lavaca, and Colorado counties but will consider all requests from rural South Central Texas . (979) 505-5090.
Norma's House, Gonzales and Hallettsville - Norma's House helps children who are victims of physical, emotional, sexual abuse, and neglect. It is a member of Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas (CACTX.) The mission of Norma's House is restoring dignity, hope, and security to children of Gonzales, Lavaca, and surrounding counties by uniting public officials and our community. Address: 401 E. 1st Street, Hallettsville; Phone: (830) 672-1278; To report suspected abuse, call 1-800-252-5400 or 911