College and Career Center

Welcome to the Thornwood High School Counseling Department—your partner in academic success, college and career planning, and overall student well-being. Our mission is to ensure every Thunderbird has the support, resources, and guidance needed to thrive throughout high school and beyond. On this page, students and families will find essential information to stay connected with their counselor and access important updates throughout the school year. Explore the sections below to learn more about:

Counseling Staff & Alpha Slices

Meet our dedicated counseling team and identify your assigned counselor based on last name (Alpha Slice). Each counselor is committed to providing personalized support as you navigate your academic journey, social-emotional needs, and post-secondary planning.

Remind Codes

Stay informed with real-time updates from the Counseling Department. Use the posted Remind Codes to join your class-specific group and receive quick notifications about scheduling, events, testing, scholarship opportunities, and more.

Google Classroom Codes

Access important documents, announcements, college and career resources, and counseling forms through our Google Classrooms. Classroom Codes will be listed by grade level to help you stay organized and up-to-date.

COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER

What does it offer?

• Career Information and Materials
• College/Vocational School Catalogs and Files
• Scholarship/Financial Aid Catalogs, Listings, and Files
• Schedule of Visiting College Representatives
• School Applications
• Testing Information and Registrational Materials
• Summer Activities Reference Guides and Brochures
• Video Tapes/DVDs on selected Colleges and Careers
• Military Data on each Branch of the Service/ROTC Scholarship Packets
• College/Vocational School/Scholarship Bulletin Boards
• Computer Programs and Internet Access in all the Above Areas

Hours:

• Room 1540
• Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 to 11:40 a.m.; 12:40 to 3:25 p.m.
• Students may enter during:
  • Lunch except 6^th/7^th periods
  • Class with a Blue Pass signed by your teacher
  • CP
• NO FOOD OR DRINKS ALLOWED!!!