Welcome to the high school guidance office web page. We are here to assist students and parents with the necessary tools to help them plan for the future. Students should make use of the guidance office for scheduling concerns, career planning, researching colleges, testing and the numerous scholarships available.
If you would like to schedule an appointment with one of our guidance counselors, you can do so by visiting the corresponding link below:
Ms. Doland (11th & 12th): https://calendly.com/ldoland
Mrs. Flaherty (9th & 10th): https://calendly.com/lflaherty
National Honor Society
To be eligible for consideration to selection into NHS, the student must be a current sophomore or
junior, have a 3.3 or high GPA, 20 or more hours of verified service, and at least two leadership
positions.
Helpful Links & Forms
- Ballard 2023 – 2024 Course Guide
- Ballard 2024 – 2025 Course Guide
- 2023-2024 Scholarship List
- College Visit Form
- Transcript Request Form
- https://sites.google.com/a/ballard.k12.ia.us/ballard-suicide-prevention/
Career Exploration
- ASVAB Career Exploration Program
- DMACC Story County Consortium Career Advantage
- DMACC Career Advantage Video or Brochure
- Kuder Career Planning (sponsored by DMACC)
- Career Planning Resources
- College Board Career Browser
- Education Online Search
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
Military Links