Guidance Night 2021
While we can't gather in person this year for our annual evening of workshops for students and families, we hope this compilation of on-demand videos and other resources we would typically share on Guidance Night is helpful. We look forward to Guidance Night 2022 in person!
Guidance Night 2021 Videos
Welcome and Overview of Guidance and Student Support Services (presented by Ms. Adrienne Eaton, Lead School Counselor)
Organization and Study Tips (presented by Ms. Maddie Kinker, School Counseling intern)
Sleep Hygiene: Why Sleep Matters (presented by Ms. Katy Ananian, School Counseling intern)
Stress Management (presented by Ms. Katy Ananian, School Counseling intern)
An Introduction to the PSATs and Naviance (presented by Ms. Lindsy Orpen, School Counselor)
Understanding the SATs and ACTs (provided by Summit Educational Testing Group)
Admissions 101 (presented by Ms. Jaimie Leonard, School Counselor)
Post-Secondary Options (slides only) (presented by Ms. Maddie Kinker, School Counseling intern)
Interacting with Colleges Virtually (slides only) (presented by Mr. Craig Surdam, School Counseling intern)
Interview Tips and Tricks (slides only) (presented by Ms. Maddie Kinker, School Counseling intern)
Accommodations: High School vs. College (provided by University of Maine's Student Accessibility Services)
College Financing (provided by MEFA)
Additional Resources
Academic Success
Executive Functioning and Study Strategies, January 2019 (Ms. Felicia Voudris, School Psychologist, and Ms. Laura Licaunan, Speech & Language Pathologist)
Studying Flow Chart - a tool to try when preparing for tests and quizzes
Using Google to Get Organized, January 2020 (Ms. Sarita Spillert, Digital Learning Specialist)
Student Supports
Social-Emotional Learning at WHS, January 2020 (Mr. Teddy DiSciscio, School Adjustment Counselor)
Understanding Mental Health (Ms. Katharine Slayton, School Adjustment Counseling Intern)
College and Career Planning
College Admissions Testing Guide (Summit Educational Group)
Khan Academy's SAT Prep Resources (Khan Academy)
Remember! You can connect your CollegeBoard account with Khan Academy for free test prep based on your PSAT scores or previous SAT scores.
STEM College Planning, January 2020 (Collegewise)
Understanding Disability Services at the College Level, January 2019 (Joyce Morgan, Ross Center for Disability Services, UMass Boston)
Accommodations: High School vs. College (University of Maine Student Accessibility Services)