Welcome to the WPHS Guidance and Counseling website!  Check back often for changes and announcements.  We also try to post information on Facebook and Twitter.  Be sure to follow us there as well to stay connected with what's happening at West Point High School.

If you need assistance or have questions please contact Mrs. Yearwood by email at ayearwood@ccboe.org or by phone at (256) 734-5375.

I am looking forward to working with you!

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Notes From My Desk

  • UNA Scholarships 2019 2019 UNA Excellence Scholarships Scholarship Deadline: **February 1, 2019** To be considered for an Excellence (Vanguard, Academic, Val/Sal, Leadership, PMA) Scholarship, a student must apply for admission to the ...
    Posted Nov 6, 2018, 6:21 AM by Amanda Yearwood
  • Samford University Scholarships 2019 Samford offers scholarships to student leaders who excel academically and think creatively about how to make the world a better place. Many of our academic departments and programs offer scholarships ...
    Posted Nov 6, 2018, 6:11 AM by Amanda Yearwood
  • UAB Scholarships 2019 ACT & GPA-Based Scholarships for Alabama Residents To be eligible for an academic scholarship at UAB, you must submit your admission application and all required documentation by December 1 of ...
    Posted Nov 6, 2018, 6:03 AM by Amanda Yearwood
  • UAH Scholarships 2019 UAH's merit tuition scholarships recognize incoming first-time freshmen (including international students) who have demonstrated superior academic achievement in high school. All merit tuition scholarships are four-year awards ...
    Posted Nov 6, 2018, 5:56 AM by Amanda Yearwood
  • Birmingham College Fair The Birmingham College Fair will be held on next Thursday, November 1, 2018 at the Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, AL.  For additional information, see the flyer below.
    Posted Oct 25, 2018, 2:06 PM by Amanda Yearwood
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*Keep an eye on the scholarship offerings and college information posted outside the Guidance Office, on Twitter (#wphguidance), and here!  If you are looking for a specific scholarship type the name or key word in the search box at the top of this page.  The following running list may help you find what you are looking for. 


Examples and Quick Links to Applications that have been Posted this School Year: 
(A running list with hyperlinks will be posted here.)
Popular In-State Colleges
BBB Torch Scholarship, Coca-Cola Scholarship, Imagine America Scholarships, University of West Alabama, University of Montevallo, Linly Heflin Scholarship, Huntingdon College Fellows Program, University of Alabama Scholarships, Auburn University Scholarships, UAH Scholarships, UAB Scholarships, Samford University Scholarships, UNA Scholarships 

Scholarship Applications for the Class of 2019 have begun!  Watch the "Notes from My Desk" section and the Guidance Calendar as well as outside the Guidance Office in the shelves (across from Mrs. Cochran) and on Twitter for additional information.

Also - Remember to look online.  Many colleges (i.e. Auburn, Alabama, UAH, UAB, and more) use online applications.  

Recent Announcements

  • ACT Prep Class Online Current WPHS students may sign up now for my ACT Prep Class!  Students who join the class will have access to weekly ACT practice sets.  Practice sets cover ACT English, ACT Math, ACT Reading, and ACT Science.  There is NO COST to join!  See your student email, Remind messages, or hallway posters for specific information on how to join.
    Posted Nov 6, 2018, 6:58 AM by Amanda Yearwood
  • PSAT/NMSQT 2018 Juniors and Sophomores are encouraged to register for the PSAT/NMSQT.  The PSAT/NMSQT is the qualifying test that students take to enter National Merit Scholarship Corporation competitions for college scholarships.  Sophomores may take the test as practice only.  Juniors who test are entered in the scholarship competition.See Mrs. Yearwood in the the Guidance Office to register.The test will be Wednesday, October 10th during school.Deadline to Register: Tuesday, September 11thCost: $20**Limited seats available. First come, first serve.**
    Posted Aug 27, 2018, 5:22 AM by Amanda Yearwood
  • 2019 AP Exam Dates AP Exam Dates for 2019 have been set.  Week 1 - May 6-10, 2019Week 2 - May 13-17, 2019Please plan accordingly.All WPHS students enrolled in AP courses during 2018-2019 are required to take exams.​​ExamDayDateAP GovernmentMondayMay 6AP English LiteratureWednesdayMay 8AP Chemistry   andAP PsychologyThursdayMay 9AP US History    andAP Computer Science PrinciplesFridayMay 10AP BiologyMondayMay 13AP CalculusTuesdayMay 14AP English LanguageWednesdayMay 15AP Computer Science AFridayMay 17
    Posted Jun 13, 2018, 7:13 AM by Amanda Yearwood
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Congratulations to all students who made the A Honor Roll, the WPHS Honors List, and A/B Honor Roll!