The Academy counselors work in conjunction with teachers and parents in a student-centered approach aimed at helping each child develop academically, spiritually and emotionally. They are advocates for the students in grades Pre-School to 12, work to ensure each student succeeds in the classroom, develop short and long-term plans for overcoming academic challenges, arrange for tutoring sessions when needed and teach organization and study skills.
There is a counselor for the Academy's Lower School students in grades Pre-School, Kindergarten - grade 5; a Middle School counselor who works with students in grades 6-8; and High School counselors for students in grades 9, 10 and 11. At grade 12, the college counselor steps in to assist seniors in completing the college admission process.
The counseling program in the Lower School aims to help students understand themselves and others, identify those with special needs and insure they get proper assistance and work with parents and teachers to ascertain academic needs. The Lower School counselor also assists the family interpret the results of standardized tests scores.
The counseling program for students in grades six, seven and eight helps to insure the successful transition of students from the Lower School to Middle School; provide academic, social and personal guidance; set goals for High School and start building on career awareness and goals. The counselor also helps the Middle School students understand and work through these developmental challenges; discover their unique talents and “voice;” communicate their needs and desires more effectively; and resolve conflicts in healthy and productive ways. The grades six, seven and eight counselor aims to help her students transition smoothly to Middle School, while also addressing the many personal, emotional and intellectual changes they face as "tweens."
As an alumna of Saint Francis School, Ululani Reyes can attest to the value of receiving an all-girls school education. Using her graduate studies in Counseling at Saint Mary’s College of California and undergraduate studies in Liberal Arts/Psychology at Menlo College, Reyes provides a student-centered approach to counseling Lower School students.
In grade nine, the emphasis is on helping students transition into High School. The freshman counselor meets with each student to assist them in mastering the social and learning skills needed to develop the foundation for a successful period the remainder of high school. This is also the year when students develop academic plans.
Grade 10
During sophomore year, students focus on determining potential career paths and interests and developing their personal strengths. Students in grade 10 are also introduced to Maia Learning, a comprehensive and collegiate and career readiness program that helps them connect academic achievement and post-secondary goals. In preparing for college, sophomores also take the PSAT/NMSQT, and the sophomore counselor helps analyze the score results.
Grade 11
During junior year, students begin to immerse themselves in the college selection and application process, with assistance from their grade-level counselor as well as the Academy's college counselor. The junior counselor helps students research and refine post-secondary options and fine-tune their college essay and interviewing skills. And, juniors are able to meet with representatives from over 80 local, national and international colleges and universities who visit campus to help disseminate information about their programs. In preparation for taking the SAT, students in grades 10 also retake the PSAT/NMSQT.
As an alumna of Saint Francis School, Ululani Reyes can attest to the value of receiving an all-girls school education. Using her graduate studies in Counseling at Saint Mary’s College of California and undergraduate studies in Liberal Arts/Psychology at Menlo College, Reyes provides a student-centered approach to counseling Lower School students.
With experience as an academic advisor for the Academy's PWH Scholars Program, Grade 10 & 11 counselor Melissa Thach strives to help students live intentionally and discover the best version of themselves.
During grade 12, the Academy's college counselor helps students and their parents navigate and complete the college admissions process and find the school which is the proper “fit” for the family. While the college planning begins in previous years with the support of the other grade counselors, the college counselor helps families complete the process, including completing college applications, submitting transcripts, completing letters of recommendation, and applying for financial aid.
Born and raised in Hawai‘i, Mr. Nomura brings extensive experience in college advising, education, and student support. A graduate of Hawai‘i Pacific University with a College Advising Certificate from Columbia University, he was recently recognized as the 2026 Rising Star by the Hawai‘i Association of College Admissions Counseling (HACAC). Mr. Nomura is excited to support Sacred Hearts students as they explore their academic, college, and career pathways.
Sacred Hearts Academy partners with foundations to make Catholic education for girls affordable. The PWH Scholars program enables deserving high school girls the opportunity to receive generous financial aid, academic support, personal counseling and career exploration. Collaborative efforts by way of home visits and teacher conferences a must with parents/guardian to ensure success. Scholars remain with the PWH counselor for all four years of high school.
Cleo Eubanks has worked with girls for over 25 years first at Saint Francis School before moving to the Academy. Eubanks has held different position in both schools in administration, counseling, campus ministry, and student activities. She holds two graduate degrees from Chaminade University of Honolulu: Master of Science in Counseling Psychology and Master of Arts in Educational Leadership.
