Guidance Department
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Guidance Department Staff:
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Mrs. Bonnie Miller
Guidance Director
Gr 9 - Last Names: H - O
Gr 10: K - O
Gr 11: G - L
Gr 12: G - N
Email Mrs. Miller
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Mr. James McGrath
Gr 9 - Last Names: P - Z
Gr 10: P - Z
Gr 11: P - Z
Gr 12: Q - Z
Email: Mr. McGrath
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Mrs. DiFazio
Guidance Secretary
Email Mrs. DiFazio
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| 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:
SAT/SAT II - Oct 1st & Nov 5th
ACT - Oct 22nd
Senior/Parent Meeting Sept. 27th
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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
EXPLORE Testing Results (Click to view)
- Orientation to Guidance Counselors and procedures
- Individual appointment(s) for each student in early Fall
- Group guidance workshop in preparation for EXPLORE standardized test
- Freshman Breakfast Club
- Follow up session with EXPLORE results
- Group guidance workshop for mid-year exam preparation
- Course selection assistance for sophomore year
Grade 10
PSAT Results (Click to view)
- 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
- Early College Planning Workshop for sophomore parents
- Introduction/account registration for Naviance (college/career website)
Grade 11
PSAT Results (Click to view)
- 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 - Part One
- Course selection assistance for senior year
- College Planning Book
Grade 12
- Individual appointments in early Fall and ongoing
- College Planning Night - Part Two
- Assistance with college application process
- Financial Aid Night @ Stonehill College & FAFSA Workshop @ Spellman
- Coordination of college information sessions
- Mailing of complete application packets to colleges