{"id":49,"date":"2026-05-13T18:14:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T18:14:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lakecountyschools.net\/cchs\/?page_id=49"},"modified":"2026-08-17T16:30:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T16:30:16","slug":"counseling-department","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lakecountyschools.net\/cchs\/counseling-department\/","title":{"rendered":"Counseling Department"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>MISSION STATEMENT:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Supporting students, families and staff on the path to academic success, career exploration, and social\/emotional competency in a safe environment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Cloud City High School Counseling Program believes that every student matters. Through integrated partnership within the school and in the greater community, the school counseling program creates opportunities for exploration and growth with the aim to provide support that enhances students\u2019 personal, social, and professional success. We believe in building confidence and expanding possibilities.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><u>LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are thinking of continuing to study after high school or not, every student should prepare for that possibility!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leadville graduates are eligible for&nbsp;<strong>FREE COLLEGE MONEY<\/strong>! This is true for students entering degree programs, license programs or certificate programs. Applying for scholarships generally starts in the fall of a student\u2019s senior year and is completed early in the calendar year right after winter break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your first step is to complete the LEADVILLE COMMON APPLILCATION.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2013click&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1NMnZuxgLcgb4xRLO_GsUPY86xKLbu0xDD_OPhGmk01M\/edit?tab=t.0\">HERE<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1NMnZuxgLcgb4xRLO_GsUPY86xKLbu0xDD_OPhGmk01M\/edit?tab=t.0\">&nbsp;<\/a>to access it\u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out this list of other local scholarships many of our students are eligible for!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/11keTww55zItQ-5Rfb5S9iUJnS1yMThsXxowg5loebog\/edit?gid=0#gid=0\">LAKE COUNTY LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE<\/a>\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit the counseling office for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"751\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.lakecountyschools.net\/cchs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/image-6-751x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13757 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 751px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 751\/1024;aspect-ratio:0.7333986287952987;width:177px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakecountyschools.net\/cchs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/image-6-751x1024.png 751w, https:\/\/www.lakecountyschools.net\/cchs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/image-6-220x300.png 220w, https:\/\/www.lakecountyschools.net\/cchs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/image-6-768x1048.png 768w, https:\/\/www.lakecountyschools.net\/cchs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/image-6.png 1019w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>CCHS Counselor<\/strong>: &#8220;Mr. C&#8221; David Cowan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CCHS Counselor<\/strong>: &#8220;Mr. C&#8221; David Cowan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:dcowan@lakecountyschools.net\">dcowan@lakecountyschools.net<\/a>\u00a0or call 719-486-6874<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DUAL ENROLLMENT at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/coloradomtn.edu\/campuses\/leadville\">Colorado Mountain College, Leadville<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/186issEe-h0WrXnyHO_pnlI97pYjIVdWTiTqc6jCYOiI\/edit?usp=sharing\">Lake County School District Concurrent Enrollment Policy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/IHCDA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Board Policy IHCDA<\/a>&nbsp;Concurrent Enrollment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/IHCDA_R.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Board Policy IHCDA-R<\/a>&nbsp;Concurrent Enrollment (Procedure for students seeking to enroll in postsecondary courses)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1MTkxkksD1ZvEqOKuqCUy_4O9hg-kjkuhpVkv0pV3oI0\/edit?usp=sharing\">Resources within Lake County and Surrounding Area<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MISSION STATEMENT:&nbsp; Supporting students, families and staff on the path to academic success, career exploration, and social\/emotional competency in a safe environment. 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