Counseling
Welcome back!
We are excited to be back for the new school year! Please make sure you are able to log in to the PowerSchool parent portal. You will need the following information:
Name - Your first and last name
Email - Student notifications and correspondence related to your parent account will be sent to this email
Desired Username - Your username is your unique PowerSchool identity
Password - Your password must be at least 8 characters long
Student Access Information - Information for a minimum of one student, including the student's name, Access ID, Access Password, and your relationship to the student
Credit Information
All students need a minimum of 33 credit hours to graduate. Transfer student credits may vary. If you have a senior behind on credits, you may qualify for credit recovery. See your counselor for more information.
KCC Dual Enrollment
Class start dates/times vary, so please check your Bruin Portal for details. Books are provided at the Bruin Bookstore. Simply tell them you are a dual enrollment student at HCHS; you do not pay for books. It is important to stay on top of assignments and check both your KCC email and HC email daily. If you fail a KCC class, you are not eligible to take KCC classes for one semester. If you are struggling, please visit the Center for Student Success.
Course Book
Visit the Harper Creek High School Core Course Description Guide page to see the comprehensive listing of our school’s core course offerings, which have been designed as a varied and challenging academic curriculum.
Harper Creek High School Counselors make every effort to meet the academic, postsecondary, and social-emotional needs of every single student at HCHS. We aim to do this by providing individual, small group, and classroom counseling sessions to students across diverse topics as frequently as possible. School Counselors will work with students and parents on scheduling, navigating the complexities of postsecondary planning, career exploration, and managing personal issues.
School Counselors will also help students to complete their Educational Development Plans (EDP), provide recommendations, offer occupational guidance, help students to locate information relevant to their plans after high school, and assist with scholarship information. In addition, we are here to assist students with other matters such as attendance, organization, and motivation. While we do not provide long-term psychotherapy, we can help provide referrals to local mental health organizations.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have!
Pathfinder is a free tool that provides information to students, their parents, and guidance staff to make informed choices about educational and career options.
Emergency and After Hours Resources
Local Resources for Students and Families
Below are some state-wide emergency and after-hours resources that students and families may find helpful.
Summit Point
Summit Pointe Intensive Crisis Stabilization Team
24/7 Crisis Line (269) 441-5945 or 1-800-632-5449 for urgent mental health needs
The Department of Human Services (DHS)
1-800-942-4357
Personnel staffing the statewide DHS number will connect the mandated reporter to the local county DHS office for purposes of reporting the suspected or actual child abuse/neglect directly to the local DHS for investigation.
Common Ground Crisis Line
1-800-231-1127
Listening Ear Crisis Hotline
517-337-1717
Michigan Assault Hotline
1-800-NO-MEANS-NO
Michigan Parent Help Line
1-800-942-4357
RAPLine (Michigan Runaway Assistance Program)
1-800-292-4517
National Resources for Students and Families
Below are some national emergency and after-hours resources that students and families may find helpful.
Emergency: 911
Referral services: 211 | 211.org
Suicide Prevention (United States): 1-800-273-TALK (8255) | 988lifeline.org
Suicide Prevention (International): befrienders.org
Self-Injury/Cutting: 1-800-366-8288 | selfinjury.com
Eating Disorders: 1-800-931-2237 | nationaleatingdisorders.org
Runaway Hotline: 1-800-231-6946 | 1800runaway.org
Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453 | childhelp.org/hotline/
Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 | rainn.org
Domestic/Relationship Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 | thehotline.org
Trevor Hotline for LGBTQ Youth: 1-866-488-7386 | thetrevorproject.org
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: SAMHSA National Helpline
Other resources for developing healthy lifestyles, including mental and emotional help: helpguide.org
Crisis Text Line: Text "HOME" to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor. Free 24/7
