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

  • Speech Pathology Major at U of Montevallo Have you considered a career in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology?  The University of Montevallo is offering a day for prospective students to explore the idea.Date:  February 12, 2019 ...
    Posted Jan 16, 2019, 12:23 PM by Amanda Yearwood
  • January Talent Search ACT Prep Talent Search students are invited to attend ACT Prep Workshops in January.Location: Wallace State Community College James C. Bailey Building Room 511 English/Reading January 22, 20195:00 ...
    Posted Jan 15, 2019, 3:13 PM by Amanda Yearwood
  • Cullman County ACT Boot Camp Cullman County will be offering an intensive ACT Boot Camp for students working to increase their scores.  Registration is limited.**See attached document for full details.**WhatACT Boot Camp ...
    Posted Jan 15, 2019, 2:43 PM by Amanda Yearwood
  • Electric Coop Scholarships 2019 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS — the co-op will have two scholarships available again this year!  1.   The Electric Cooperative Foundation Scholarship is given to one student from each electric co-op in ...
    Posted Dec 27, 2018, 8:03 AM by Amanda Yearwood
  • College Counts Scholarship 2019 The CollegeCounts Scholarship APPLICATION OPEN!Applications for seniors going to college in the fall of 2018 will be accepted December 3, 2018 through February 28, 2019.EligibilityApplicants must meet ...
    Posted Dec 27, 2018, 7:46 AM 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, Smith Scholarship, Small Farmer Training Program Scholarship, Cullman Co Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship, CC CattleWomen's Association Scholarship, Birmingham Southern College, A.L. Bratcher Scholarship, VAW Scholarship, Alpha Foundation Scholarship, WSCC Scholarships, CollegeCounts Scholarship, Electric Coop 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!