General Information
The Counseling Center is the main location for a number of services available to students and families. This home page serves as a springboard for other areas, both internal to Chrisman and external, such as FAFSA on the Web, and other important sites. Those familiar with the way a Web page works will know that by clicking on any underlined link, or address, will automatically take you to that site. If it is a page within the Chrisman domain, you will have several ways to return to this page or view others that are listed. If you leave us for an external site, you may use the Back button on your browser to return to the Chrisman home page.
Philosophy
The Counseling Center at William Chrisman High School provides a variety of
services to Chrisman students. Students are assigned to a house for their
high school career. Each house has a counselor assigned to it. The House
Counselor will work with the students in her or his house for career,
personal, academic, and/or post-secondary education counseling.
The counselor assignments are:
- House 1 - Pam Garcia
- House 2 - John Rounds
- House 3 - Rich Boulton
- House 4 - Angela Ottolini
- House 5 - Vonda Witt
Carol Kelley, the head counselor, is also the A+ coordinator and is responsible for senior activities (like scholarships, graduation planning, etc).
Services
Services offered include, but are not limited to:
- Scheduling classes
- Individual and group counseling
- Career planning and research
- College search techniques
- Short-term and long-range education and career linkages
- Referral sources beyond the high school setting
- Letters of recommendation for college and career needs
- Part time jobs listings
Directions to the Campus
Chrisman is located at the intersection of US 24 Highway and Noland Road. From I-70 and Noland Road, take Noland Road south. The main entrance, accessed via the traffic circle in the front of the building, leads to the main office, the counseling office and other important sites for visitors.
Awards and Nominations
Flash!!! William Chrisman named a Gold Star School!
Chrisman has been recognized as a Missouri Gold Star School by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

