Guidance Department

 

	Guidance Department Staff:
Mrs. Bonnie Miller Guidance Director Gr 9 - Last Names: G-N Gr 10:  G-N Gr 11:  G-Mc Gr 12:   G-O Email Mrs. Miller	Mr. James McGrath Gr 9 - Last Names: O-Z Gr 10:  O-Z Gr 11:  Me-Z Gr 12:  P-Z Email: Mr. McGrath	Mrs. DiFazio Guidance Secretary Email Mrs. DiFazio

Mrs. Lauren La Cara Mon (7:20-11:30), Tue., Thu. Gr 9 - Last Names: A-B Gr 10:   A-Condon Gr 11:  A-Crea  Gr 12:   A-Cave Email: Mrs. La Cara	Mrs. Marianne Hogan or Mr. Tom Gilarde Mon., Wed., Fri. Gr 9 - Last Names: C-F Gr 10:   Conroy-F Gr 11: Creedon-F   Gr 12:  Cellini-F Email: Mrs. Hogan

Objective: To promote each student's self-understanding and self-acceptance, to facilitate personal decision making and to assist in solving personal problems

Upcoming Events:  College Planning Night - Juniors 4/13 @ 7:00pm   Seniors: Please bring in acceptances & scholarships!

General Services Provided:

• Personal counseling
• Academic counseling
• College and career counseling
• Group guidance counseling
• Course selection and scheduling  
• Consultation with teachers
• Consultation with parents
• Introduction and implementation of Naviance college and career planning program

Guidance Overview:

Grade 9 

• Orientation to Guidance Counselors and procedures
• Individual appointment(s) for each student in early Fall
• Group guidance workshop in preparation for EXPLORE standardized test
• Making High School Count Program   www.makingitcount.com
• Follow up session with EXPLORE results
• Group guidance workshop for mid-year exam preparation
• Course selection assistance for sophomore year

Grade 10

• Individual appointment(s) for each student
• Implementation of educational SOS Program (Signs of Suicide)
• Group guidance workshop presentation for PSAT preparation
• Follow up presentation of PSAT results
• Exploration for careers, colleges, values, interests, strengths
• Course selection assistance for junior year
• Introduction/account registration for Naviance (college/career website)

Grade 11

• Individual appointment(s) for each student
• Group guidance workshop/presentation for PSAT preparation
• Group guidance workshop/presentation for PSAT results  
• Assistance with Naviance college & career searches, preparation for college visits
• Making Your College Search Count Program
• College Information Night
• Course selection assistance for senior year
• College Planning Book

Grade 12

• Individual appointments in early Fall
• Making College Count Program  www.makingitcount.com
• Assistance with college application process 
• Distribution and explanation of financial aid information
• Coordination of college information sessions
• Mailing of complete application packets to colleges