COURSE SELECTION INFORMATION FOR 2026-2027
Students currently in 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th grade have the opportunity to view teacher recommendations and select classes for the 2026-2027 school year using the Genesis Parent Portal.
The Genesis Scheduling Parent Portal will be available from February 6, 2026-February 27, 2026. Students and Parents can make selections for academic classes and electives using this portal.
Quick Tips for Scheduling in Genesis Parent Portal
Once logged into the Genesis Parent Portal, click on “Student Data” then “Scheduling” then “Requests”.
Your child’s recommended courses are designated by the apple icon.
More information about classes can be found in the Genesis Parent Portal by selecting the “more” button.
Request a course by clicking the “Request A Course” button.
Every student must select Health and PE.
Every student must select and prioritize electives by using the priority drop down (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
Every student must select at least 6 electives – 2 primary electives and 4 alternate electives.
Only press the green SUBMIT button once all classes have been chosen. You can only submit once and will not be able to change selections after you have pressed the SUBMIT button.
Genesis Parent Portal is available for student/parent selection of courses from February 6, 2026-February 27, 2026.
Schedules are NOT completed on a first come, first serve basis during the scheduling period. No preference is given as to when the courses are selected in the Parent Module.
The full course of study guide can be found at Course of Study Guide
Your school counselor can assist with any questions you may have regarding classes, electives, and the Genesis Parent Portal - Please see their contact info below!
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Want to make an APPOINTMENT with your counselor?
Please send them an email (see below), and they will respond at their earliest convenience with an appointment time.
NOTE: All extensions below can be reached after dialing the main school number: 856-424-2222
Mr. George Zografos - gzografos@chclc.org
Mrs. Danielle Graffeo - dgraffeo@chclc.org - x2510
Registrar / Alumni Transcripts
Mrs. Stacy Garson - sgarson@chclc.org - x2523
Guidance Secretary - Last Names A-Le
Mrs. Carol Cook - ccook@chclc.org - x2538
Guidance Secretary - Last Names Lf-Z
Ms. Carli Clements - cclements@chclc.org - x2543
Last Names M-R
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Mr. Bert Figueroa - rfigueroa@chclc.org - x2528
Last Names F-K
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Mrs. Carly Friedman - cfriedman@chclc.org - x2551
Last Names H-L
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Mr. Darren Gamel - dgamel@chclc.org - x2552
Last Names C-H
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Mrs. Laurie Grossman - lgrossman@chclc.org - x2542
Last Names A-B
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Mrs. Regina James - rejames@chclc.org - x2554
Last Names B-D
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Mrs. Maria Lee (formerly Ms. Han) - mlee@chclc.org - x2541
Last Names K-M
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Mrs. Cathleen Lynch - clynch@chclc.org - x2537
Last Names O-S
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Ms. Yolanda McClain - vmcclain@chclc.org - x2545
Last Names S-T + ESL students
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Mrs. Tracye Walsh - twalsh@chclc.org - x2546
Last Names T-Z
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Mrs. Jennifer DiStefano - jdistefano@chclc.org - x2535
Click Here for the Student Assistance Counselor (SAC) Website
Mrs. Yanell Joseph - yjoseph@chclc.org - x2533
Click Here for Mrs. Joseph's Student Advocate Website
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We Love Our Counselors!!!!
National School Counseling Week 2026, “School Counselors Amplify Student Success,” celebrated February 2-6, focuses public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems.
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More than 131,000 school counselors provide students with academic, college/career, and social/emotional development. This week, we celebrate all school counselors.
Take a moment to thank your own school counselors! To learn more, visit: www.schoolcounselor.org/nscw
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