Hip HOORAY! We are more than half way
Transcript of Hip HOORAY! We are more than half way
March 2017-April 2017
COUNSELING
STAFF
Theresa Edmondson
Supervisor *2232
PATTON COUNSELING
CENTER
Patricia Nazaire *2237
Kelly Chilakos *2228
Mark Kiang *2234
Benita Ogburn-McLean
*2226
Brian Wischusen *2224
Rosie Nemes *2222
ANTHONY
COUNSELING CENTER
Shirley Aviles *2027
Jennifer Mandell *2450
Shar-Mekka Pernell *2238
Pamela Travis *2227
Daniel Zarchin *2236
Dr. Shannon Gutches
(HS Behaviorist *2003)
Betty Snyder *2231
Linda Pols *2024
3/3– ACT Registration deadline for April 8th test
3/4-3/17– ACT Late Registration deadline line for April 8th test
3/14- Half Day for Students (Staff Development Day)
3/29– PARCC Parent Night @ 6PM in PAC
4/7– SAT Registration deadline for May 6th test
4/8– ACT test!!
4/10-4/17 SPRING BREAK!! 4/25– SAT Late Registration deadline for May 6th test
5/6– SAT test!!
For further info, visit the PHS Counseling Website
http://phs.piscatawayschools.org/counseling
Hip-Hip HOORAY! We are more than half way
through the 2016-2017 academic year! Marking
Period 2 grades are available on Genesis for your
review. If you are having trouble accessing your
Genesis account, please contact
[email protected] for assistance.
Students and Staff are working tirelessly to reach
the school’s goals by the end of the year. Continue
reading to learn all about the exciting programs
and plans the Counseling Dept has in store!
Freshmen & Sophomores
Students, continue to challenge yourself by choosing rigorous classes for next school year. Be sure to talk with your teachers and counselors if you have specific questions about course placement. All inquiries about recommendations must be directed to the content area teacher and/or department supervisor. Contact information is available on the PHS website.
For Summer, jumpstart your search for summer enrichment opportunities such as academic programs, college stay-overs, volunteering positions, internships, or a part-time job. Explore Naviance and talk with your counselor for additional summer program suggestions.
Begin to use Naviance to explore possible college interests. Think about what appeals to you: size, location, major areas of study, etc. Try the ‘SuperMatch’ to filter your interests!
Juniors
Prepare to make your course selections for your senior year. Challenge yourself! Learn more
about advanced classes. Senior year is no time to slow down!
Attend your counselor group meetings or request an appointment if you have questions or
would like additional assistance with college planning.
Register for the SAT or ACT in the spring of your Junior Year. Register for SAT at
www.collegeboard.com, and for the ACT at www.act.org. Speak with your counselor for more
information or if you think you qualify for a fee waiver.
If you are taking Advanced Placement classes, plan to register for the AP examinations that are
administered in May.
Seniors
Congratulations if you’ve submitted all of your applications! If not, continue to apply as Spring
deadlines are fast approaching! If you are still looking for schools, make an appointment with
your counselor to get some guidance on which schools may have open opportunities.
Start your application for the FAFSA! The FAFSA is completely free, it’s the ‘Free Application for
Federal Student Aid’. Submitting your FAFSA determines how much financial aid you are eligi-
ble for (grants, institutional grants/scholarships, and loans). Every senior should be completing
a FAFSA!
Hopefully by this time you’ve ordered your cap and gown, if not hurry! The prices may increase
over time and you want to make sure you’re ready to line up with the rest of the Class of 2017!
Visit gradstyle.com to place your order.
Interested in partaking in senior activities? See your Senior Class Advisors Ms. Kelly Chilakos &
Mr. Sean Horan– they can answer your many questions about prom, senior trip, etc.
Academic Groups for 9th & 10th Grade:
Counselors have been meeting in groups with students in need of academic support. Various topics are
discussed and explored including time management, motivation, study skills, and organization.
Naviance Groups for 10th Graders:
Counselors are meeting with 10th graders to continue discussing college/career readiness, options af-
ter high school, as well as continuing to familiarize students with how to utilize the many benefits of
Naviance.
Academic & College Preparedness for 11th Grade:
Counselors are running groups with all junior students to discuss various topics including post-
secondary plans, the college admissions process, financial aid/scholarships, NCAA Clearinghouse, and
SAT/ACT information. Groups meet on a weekly basis in the career center.
College Application and Readiness for 12th Grade:
Counselors are continuously meeting with Seniors to assist in the college application process. The
CCPG Dept sends local scholarships via Naviance on a weekly basis. Additionally, we send monthly
Scholarship Blasts listing various scholarships with upcoming deadlines. If you are aware of any local
scholarships within the community, please reach out to the CCPG so that we may forward the opportuni-
ties to our students.
Rising 11th and 12th Grade
Parent Conferences
In order to best serve your child as he/she
prepares for post secondary endeavors, the
CCPG Department would like to invite you to
attend an appointment to discuss educational
planning/scheduling, as well as initiate col-
lege planning. In order to accommodate as
many parents as possible, counselors will be
offering a twenty minute session per student.
These dates and times can be accessed
through the Genesis portal, similar to sign ups
for parent-teacher conferences in November.
More details will be emailed to parents.
2017-2018
Course Advisement
Counselors are currently working with rising 9th-
12th grade students to get them scheduled for
their 2017-2018 school year courses. Counselors
discuss career opportunities, life during/after PHS,
as well as other future endeavors during their indi-
vidual meetings with students. Course advisement
will continue through March.