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

  • University of Montevallo Preview Day The University of Montevallo is hosting a summer Preview Day for interested students on Friday, July 13th. To attend, students must register online at www.montevallo.edu/previewday .  More ...
    Posted Jun 13, 2018, 7:34 AM by Amanda Yearwood
  • 2018-2019 Young Entrepreneurs Academy The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is offering a fantastic opportunity!  The Young Entrepreneurs Academy is taking student applications through May 22nd.  (See the attached application for more details.)YEA ...
    Posted May 15, 2018, 11:20 AM by Amanda Yearwood
  • Naval Academy Information Meeting The Naval Academy Blue and Gold Officers will have an Information Session at the Huntsville Library on Tuesday, May 15th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. for all students ...
    Posted May 9, 2018, 1:26 PM by Amanda Yearwood
  • Patsy Blackwood Doherty Scholarship 2018 Friends and family of Mrs. Patsy Blackwood Doherty will be offering the opportunity for current seniors to apply for a college scholarship that has been set up in her honor ...
    Posted May 3, 2018, 3:19 PM by Amanda Yearwood
  • ACT Prep Workshop Talent Search students are invited to attend ACT Prep Workshops in preparation for the June ACT.Location: Wallace State Community College James C. Bailey Building Room 511 June 7, 2018 ...
    Posted May 1, 2018, 7:29 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.)

Scholarship Applications for the Class of 2019 will begin soon!  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

  • 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
  • ACT for 11th Grade Here's the latest scoop on ACT with Writing for current 11th grade students...Originally we were scheduled to take the assessment online.  Upon getting some feedback from students after our practice exam, our district requested to change to a paper/pencil test instead.  Shortly after being approved for paper administration, much of the state was impacted by severe weather.  This prompted the need for a later test date.So.... here's the plan   (Pending any more hiccups!)April 3-5, 10-12 - Accommodated Online TestingMay 2-3 - Required Non-Test Portion for All Juniors (This must be completed for eligibility to test.)May 8 - Paper Administration for All Juniors **NO MAKE UPS**  Testing will begin at 8:00 ...
    Posted Apr 2, 2018, 5:50 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!