Academic & Career Counseling
Enrollment at HPTC
Questions regarding enrollment for the upcoming school year, questions regarding current student status, or just need to talk, please contact Audrea Halderman or 580-571-6183.
Audrea Halderman, HPTC Counselor is available to assist all daytime students in their pursuit of a certificate. The primary objective of the counselor is to ensure that all High Plains Technology Center students have the opportunity to be successful in the career program they select. Each student receives an extensive evaluation and assistance designed to aid in program selection and to ensure academic success.
College Connection
In a cooperative effort between the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, college credit can now be earned for certain High Plains Technology Center Courses for students attending classes and enrolled in the cooperative alliances. Through these alliances, all HPTC students (high school and adult) who meet the technical admissions requirements are eligible to receive dual college credit as they complete their program's courses. Listed below are the colleges that HPTC currently has cooperative alliances with:
Scholarships for Secondary Students
Learn more about what organizations offer scholarships to HPTC students and how to apply. Click here to learn more.
Toll Free Teen Counseling Hot Lines
Teenline 1-800-522-TEEN (Helpline available 3:00 p.m. to midnight)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-TALK (24 hour hotline) www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Reachout Hotline - 1-800-522-9054 (24-hour assistance with mental health & substance abuse services.)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration resource - Find a Treatment Facility.
StartYourRecovery.org is a tool that can help students take steps toward a more healthy relationship with drugs and alcohol. SYR helps individuals learn about addiction, recognize signs of a problem, and find local support and treatment.