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

  • October ACT Prep Talent Search students are invited to attend ACT Prep Workshops in preparation for the October ACT. (See attached flyer for additional details.)Location: Wallace State Community College James C. Bailey ...
    Posted Sep 17, 2018, 10:53 AM by Amanda Yearwood
  • Linly Heflin Scholarship 2019 The Linly Heflin Scholarship Committee receives applications in the fall each year from Alabama women seeking help with their undergraduate degree at 4-year accredited Alabama colleges and universities. The ...
    Posted Sep 6, 2018, 2:09 PM by Amanda Yearwood
  • Montevallo Preview Day & Scholarships The University of Montevallo will be offering a Fall Preview Day on Saturday, October 6, 2018.  Preview days are a great way to learn more about the university!  Students may ...
    Posted Sep 6, 2018, 2:00 PM by Amanda Yearwood
  • UWA Preview Days & Scholarships The University of West Alabama has a lot to offer!Check them out at www.uwa.edu .If you would like to visit, they will be offering two Fall Preview ...
    Posted Sep 6, 2018, 1:33 PM by Amanda Yearwood
  • Imagine America Scholarships The Imagine America Foundation offers scholarships for high school seniors planning to a career school participating in the Imagine America High School Scholarship Program.  (Participating career schools are listed at ...
    Posted Aug 29, 2018, 1:58 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.)
BBB Torch Scholarship, Coca-Cola Scholarship, Imagine America Scholarships, University of West Alabama, University of Montevallo, Linly Heflin Scholarship

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

  • 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
  • Virtual School 2018-2019 Applications for ACCESS Virtual Academy are available in the WPH Guidance Office.To be considered for admission, students must meet the following criteria:Completed Application - Must include registration form, local procedures signature page, and ACCESS student manual signature page.GPA of 2.5 or 75 average in all core courses attempted this school year.Applications are due to the school counselor by April 18th.**PLEASE NOTE**Virtual School participation is a one-year commitment.  Students who begin the program must complete the school year.  No student will be considered for admission or return to traditional after the deadline.
    Posted Apr 5, 2018, 4:25 PM 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!