Counseling & College/Career Advising


Our Services

  • Middle School and High School are hard. Our staff is here to support students as they navigate many complex challenges in life.

  • KVA students have autonomy to choose their own path in their educational journey. We are here to guide them along that path to meet graduation requirements.

  • As a college-prep school, it is a priority for our entire school community to support students as they plan for the next step in their life.

  • Navigating the world of financial aid, scholarships, and college affordability is tricky. We are here to support KVA students and their families.


Stacey Cottrell

Mrs. Cottrell helps students with academic planning and/or concerns, college and career planning, and personal/social development.  If you have any questions or concerns about how she may help your child, please feel free to contact her.

Email: scottrell@kerrvance.com

Phone: (252) 492-0018, ext. 230

A woman with short brown hair, with a warm and welcoming smile, serves as school counselor.

Graduation Requirements

In order to receive a high school diploma, students must complete the following number of credits in each subject as designated.

English - 4 credits (English I, II, III or AP Language and Composition, IV or AP Literature)

Mathematics - 4 credits (Geometry, Algebra II, and two Math electives)

Science - 4 credits (Biology, Chemistry, and two Science electives)

History - 4 credits (World History, Economics/Political Theory, US History or AP US History, and Elective)

Foreign Language - 2 credits (must be two levels of the same language)

Health and Physical Ed - 1 credit

Other Electives - 3 credits 

Total Minimum Credits - 22

Community Service

Seniors must also have 60 hours of community service. Hours should be documented on the community service form provided.

Community Service Form

College Scholarships and Financial Aid

Celebrate Success

Over the last 3 graduation classes, KVA graduates have averaged over $126,000 in college scholarship money per graduate. We have been successful in preparing students for college to the point that colleges and universities are working hard to attract our students to campus.

Scholarships

Guidance regularly accumulates and updates information on scholarship opportunities, and makes this resource available to all students.

Current Scholarship Opportunities

Handbooks and Policies

All Students, parents and faculty should review the handbook and policies set forth by the Board of Trustees of Kerr-Vance Academy. Each of these essential documents are provided below.

Student & Parent Handbook