Guidance

The Guidance Department consists of six full-time counselors who are each assigned to a specific grade level. Counselors work collaboratively with students and their families by exploring present problematic situations, developing and navigating possible solutions, and encouraging students to achieve personal goals.

Counselors are available on a regular basis to students, parents, and teachers in order to best assist in the social and psychological development of the young men at Brother Martin. Counselors employ a variety of techniques and provide a wide range of counseling services. Students, parents, and teachers are encouraged to initiate contact with the appropriate counselor for help.

Materials revealed in counseling will remain strictly confidential except under circumstances in which a student expresses an intent to harm himself or someone else or if there is reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect.

Health Education Resources

College Placement Resources

Standardized Testing Resources:

Useful Links:

Guidance Dept. Resources

Financial Aid Seminar Presentation

2025-2026 Counselors

Mr. Michael Armbruster ’19, MSW
Class of 2028 Counselor Mrs. Sophia Bonnaffons, M.Ed.
Class of 2029 School Counselor
 Mr. Noah Catalanotto ’18, M.Ed.
Class of 2030 School Counselor Mr. Griffin Gremillion, M.Ed.
Class of 2026 School Counselor Mr. Paul Marcello ’12, M.Ed.
Class of 2027 School Counselor Mrs. Colleen Martinolich, M.Ed.
Guidance Department Chair
College Placement Counselor
Academic Assistance and Interventions Program Academic Assistance and Interventions Program The Academic Assistance and Interventions Program is designed to address the needs of those students who have recently undergone educational and/or psychological evaluation through a licensed psychologist. Those students may be eligible for admission to the Academic Assistance and Interventions Program based on the diagnosed condition. The program is overseen by a committee that reviews all pertinent educational information and determines if a student is eligible for additional classroom accommodations that may assist him in achieving his academic potential.

The Academic Assistance and Interventions Program does not address the needs of students requiring Special Education nor does it offer remedial courses. Students whose learning difficulties require ongoing services such as long-term individual tutoring, speech therapy, or reading remediation must receive these services from outside sources. Students participating in the Academic Assistance and Interventions Program will be required to meet all academic expectations for graduation. Personal Counseling Services

The Guidance Department consists of six full-time counselors who are each assigned to a specific grade level or college placement. Counselors work collaboratively with students and their families by exploring present problematic situations, developing and navigating possible solutions, and encouraging students to achieve personal goals. Counselors are available on a regular basis to students, parents, and teachers in order to best assist in the social and psychological development of the young men at Brother Martin. Counselors employ a variety of techniques and provide a wide range of counseling services including referral to outside services when needed. Students, parents, and teachers are encouraged to initiate contact with the appropriate counselor for help. Materials revealed in counseling will remain strictly confidential except under circumstances in which a student expresses intent to harm himself or someone else or if there is reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect.

College Placement College Placement provides students with the resources needed to research their future opportunities and therefore make decisions regarding post-secondary education and career choices. College Placement serves the students as they engage in procedures necessary for college admissions, scholarship, and financial aid.

The College Placement counselors are available to students and their parents throughout the students’ high school years, and schedules class meetings with all class levels. During the junior and senior years, the counselor schedules individual conferences to help students define their goals and interests and provide them with a realistic assessment of college choices. The College Placement Counselor guides students in a sequence of college planning and admissions procedures and serves as a liaison between the student and the college admissions office.

The College Placement Center houses an extensive library of print, computer software, and internet tools as well as information on college admission, financial aid, athletics, career information, and scholarships. A College Placement Handbook is prepared for each junior and senior. The College Placement Center holds financial aid seminars for junior and senior parents about TOPS and other financial aid programs.

All students at Brother Martin High School are encouraged to discuss their post-secondary education plans with the College Placement Counselor. They should investigate all prerequisites necessary for admission to the college of their choice.

College Planning Resources:

Financial Aid Resources:

Standardized Testing The Guidance Department administers a comprehensive standardized testing program. The results of these tests are provided to students and are available to parents upon request.  The testing program includes:

Test Name Grade Level
Explore 8th Grade
PreACT, PSAT Freshman
PReACT, PSAT, Practice ACT Sophomore
PSAT/NMSQT, ACT, SAT Junior
ACT, SAT, ASVAB  Senior