Counseling

College Bound Athletes: HERE is the presentation that the NCAA Eligibility Center recently gave for high school athletes (and parents) who are considering college athletics. 

Do you like food?  Are you unsure what career path you want to follow when you graduate high school?  Do you want an inside look at the local job market and what career opportunities await you beyond the walls of ZHS?  Would you like to learn more about the education and training required for jobs in West Michigan?  If you are a 10th-12th grader and answered "YES" to any or all of these questions then "Eat and Greet" is a great opportunity for you!  Come join us for vibrant 30 minute information sessions during Advisory where you can learn first-hand about careers at local companies...and eat yummy treats at the same time!  We showcase different companies each year.  Learn more and sign up HERE!  

Parents/Guardians: As we look to continue to provide ZHS students with opportunities to engage in career exploration, we would like to develop a job shadow database, and we need your help!  If you are willing to partner with us by offering a job shadow experience at your place of employment, would you please take time to complete this FORM?  Thank you!

Seniors/Senior Parents: The new 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form will be available 12/1. Submitting the FAFSA form is the first step to getting federal student grants, scholarships, work-study opportunities, and student loans. It also helps determine eligibility for most state aid programs, like the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, which can cover up to $27,500 for college.  Create your Studentaid.gov account now, in preparation for 12/1.  More information is available HERE.

Juniors/Junior Parents: Here is the Slides presentation from the counseling office junior planning meeting held during Advisory on 10/2.  If you have not already done so, please complete the fall junior survey.  Thank you.

Is a healthcare career in your future?  Mary Free Bed is hosting healthcare career seminars for students age 16+ for a variety of career areas in their organization.  Staff will share information on education, salary, field outlook, what to expect in a typical day, and more.  Check out this flyer for more information and to register.

The State of Michigan is offering online information sessions for students and parents to learn more about the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, valued at up to $5500/year for 5 years for Michigan high school graduates who attend college in-state.  Please register here.

CTC Students: Here is the ZPS CTC Schedule and Calendar for the 24-25 school year.