Guidance

At Bishop Miege, student success is supported by a dedicated team of counselors who walk alongside students and families throughout their high school journey.

With three full-time guidance counselors and one part-time social emotional counselor, the Guidance Department provides personalized support in academic planning, social-emotional development, and college and career readiness. Students are assigned to counselors by last name, ensuring consistent guidance and individualized care. The department strives to create a welcoming environment where students and parents feel supported to navigate each stage of high school. Whether a student is selecting classes, managing stress, or planning for college and career pathways, the counseling staff is here to help with compassion, professionalism, and expertise. Collaboration with faculty and staff, as well as engagement with families, plays a key role in creating a strong support system around every student.

Contact Information

Amy Carman

Amy Carman

Last Names A-G

Elaine Schmidtberger

Elaine Schmidtberger

Last Names H-N

Jerry Neal

Jerry Neal

Last names O-Z

Lori Schierts

Lori Schierts

Social-Emotional Counselor

Each of the counselors oversees specific areas of the Guidance Department. 

    • Mrs. Amy Carman serves as the ACT coordinator and coordinates international students. 
    • Mrs. Elaine Schmidtberger coordinates all AP credits and dual enrollment. 
    • Mr. Jerry Neal acts as the PSAT and State Testing coordinator. 

A few of the many services offered by the Guidance Department include:

    • Academic and personal/social counseling
    • ACT & SAT preparation programs
    • Monthly College Bulletins for juniors, seniors, and their families
    • Assistance with college and financial aid applications
    • Tools and support for college and scholarship searches
    • Academic accommodation programs

In addition to supporting students directly, the Guidance Department connects with the broader community through parent programs, financial aid seminars, career day events, and guidance for incoming eighth-grade applicants.

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Transcripts

Bishop Miege partners with Parchment, a secure and trusted platform, to manage all transcript requests. For more information about the transcript process, click here. To request a transcript, visit our Parchment site. Teresa Rodriguez, our registrar, handles all transcripts. 

 

Graduation Requirements

Students must earn 26.5 credits to graduate. In addition, students must accumulate 16 core credits in the following: Math, Science, English, Social Studies and/or Foreign Language.

  • 4 credits of Theology
  • 4 credits of English
  • 3 credits of Mathematics
  • 3 credits of Science
  • 3 credits of Social Studies
  • 1 credit of Fine Arts
  • 1 credit of Physical Education
  • 1 credit of Technology
  • 1/2 credit Communication Arts
  • 1/2 credit Personal Finance (beginning with the Class of 2028)
  • 4-6 credits Electives

Please Note:

  • The Christian Service Program is part of the Religion Department’s graduation requirement.
  • Electives may be taken in any subject.
  • A course counts toward elective credits once a student has earned the required number of credits in a given subject.

College Bulletins

The College Bulletin from the guidance office lists important dates and announcements to help plan out students’ steps beyond high school. Click on the links below for the most current dates.

2026-27 School Year College Bulletins

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College Discernment

Dear Junior and Senior Student and Parent:

You are entering an exciting period of your life! The transition from high school to college is filled with opportunity and decision making. Selecting a group of colleges to apply to and determining the college you will attend is a complex and challenging task. But it can be rewarding, growth producing, and satisfying. A successful college search requires time, thought, organization, action and a sense of perspective. This college planning booklet is intended to help you through the process.

Because the process of selecting a college is very personal, it begins with self-reflection. In fact, discovering who you are, what you like, and what makes you happy is probably the most significant result of the process. Your friends, teachers, and counselor are valuable resources, but your best advisers are your parents. Listen to them. In the end, however, you must make your own decision.

Consider many qualities about yourself: your goals, strengths and weaknesses, and reasons for going to college. Then select the criteria you will use in choosing which college to explore:

  • What is your tentative choice of a major?
  • Do you want to attend a small college or a large university?
  • A two-year or four-year program?
  • Do you want to be in the Midwest, North, South, East, West?
  • In an urban, suburban or rural location?
  • What extracurricular activities are most important to you?
  • What is your budget?

Discuss these items with your counselor in relation to your academic profile. The result of this discussion creates a reasonable list of colleges or other programs that might meet most of your criteria.

Talk with others about your future plans, but remember you must take ownership of your own future. We encourage you to begin the process early to take advantage of optimum opportunities. To help you consider a variety of college options, the counseling service at Bishop Miege provides:

  • Numerous admissions and scholarship/financial aid reading materials
  • Visits with college representatives
  • College nights
  • Group and individual counseling sessions

We wish you the best of luck as you make your way through this process,

College Dates and Exams

ACT 2027 National Test Dates Schedule

Test Date Registration Deadline Late Deadline
September 19, 2026 August 14 September 1
October 17, 2026 September 11 September 29
December 12, 2026 November 6 November 29
February 27, 2027 January 22 February 9
April 10, 2027 March 5 March 23
June 12, 2027 May 7 May 25
July 10, 2027 June 4 June 22

SAT 2027 National Test Dates Schedule

SAT Test Date* Registration Deadline Deadline for Changes, Cancellation, and Late Registration**
Aug. 22, 2026 Aug. 7, 2026 Aug. 11, 2026
Sept. 12, 2026 Aug. 28, 2026 Sept. 1, 2026
Oct. 3, 2026 Sept. 18, 2026 Sept. 22, 2026
Nov. 7, 2026 Oct. 23, 2026 Oct. 27, 2026
Dec. 5, 2026 Nov. 20, 2026 Nov. 24, 2026
March 6, 2027 Feb. 19, 2027 Feb. 23, 2027
May 1, 2027 Apr. 16, 2027 April 20, 2027
June 5, 2027 May 21, 2027 May 25, 2027
Kansas Curriculums

Beyond the graduation requirements, students can choose to meet additional qualifications:

Kansas Regents Qualified Admissions:

  • A student’s three math credits must go through Algebra II or higher.
  • A student’s three science credits must include Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Physical Science.

Kansas Scholars:

  • A student must take Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
  • A student’s four math credits must include Algebra II plus one higher course.
  • A student must take two years of the same world language.
Web Resources

Financial Aid

How to Pay for College
This debt free college guide includes a state-by-state listing of available forgiveness and loan repayment programs, scholarships and grants, and more.

https://fafsa.ed.gov
Federal Student Aid helps students find financial aid for college.  You’ll need to complete the FAFSA in order to qualify. 

http://www.finaid.org
Comprehensive scholarship/financial aid information.

http://mappingyourfuture.org
Student site for aid and scholarships 

https://www.salliemae.com
Sallie Mae contains listing of numerous private sector awards.

Scholarships

https://www.giveback.ngo/
For Freshman – Apply in Ninth Grade!! Qualify for need-based Pell Grants, Maintain good grades, Demonstrate upstanding character, Participate in mandatory Give Back programs

https://www.cappex.com/scholarships
This website is giving away $25,000 in scholarships. It is fast, free, and easy.

http://www.fastweb.com

Free online scholarship search.

http://www.uncf.org

The United Negro College Fund provides assistance for student and general scholarship funds.

kcscholars.org  

KC Scholars is a scholarship for 11th graders in our community which can be applied to 17 local colleges and universities.

https://www.growyourgiving.org/resources/scholarships/

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation