The School Counseling Theme of the month is CITIZENSHIP.

CITIZENSHIP can be defined as respectful devotion or allegiance to one's country and/or school.

SAT/ACT Resources

Many colleges are test optional, meaning test scores are not required for admission.  Strong SAT or ACT scores however, can be a good supplement to your college applications or a required piece of scholarship applications. If you're looking to complete an SAT and/or ACT this spring, now is the time to register! Check out their websites to learn testing dates and locations, then register.

The digital SAT 

will be administerd at MWHS on Saturday, June 1


The pencil and paper ACT 

will be administered on Saturday, June 8th

Students interested in using their testing accommodations must apply to the appropriate testing agency and be approved by the agency to use accommodations. Having an IEP or 504 plan does not automatically grant accommodations on these exams. ACT exams allow students to make request accommodations during registration. SAT exams require students to complete and submit the Consent Form for Accommodations Request . Your school counselor can help answer questions.

Class Of 2025 - 

College Admission Visits

SENIORS: 

Mid-Year Grade Requests

Purple Ops

Monroe-Woodbury graduates pursue many paths after high school graduation; work, college, trade school and enlisting in the military. To help inform students about military options, representatives from the Marines, Navy and Army will join us during lunch periods the week of March 18th.

Recruiters will be available outside the large cafeteria to provide information specific to their branch of the military and answer any questions. Students will be provided with resources and information they can take home to support continued family discussions about post high school goals and plans.

*NEW* Easy Login to Naviance

It is easier and quicker to log into your Naviance account! To explore potential careers, academic majors, and the colleges offering a pathway to your future goals, click on the Naviance logo at the bottom of your Google "waffle" menu. 

Official GPA & Rank

After all summer school grades are finalized work can begin to calculate official GPA and rank for our current seniors

A final, seven semester rank will be computed at the end of the first semester of the senior year.This provides the final decision for valedictorian, salutatorian and the top 25.  Once the rank is finalized, the School Counseling Department will begin sending mid-year reports with mid-year transcripts as directed by students who submit mid-year request forms. Mid-years will be sent about the 3rd week of February. Final rank will not be shared with members of the senior class until the honor graduates/top 25 are  announced by administration in March or April.

COLLEGE SPORTS & NCAA

Any college bound athlete with goals of playing a Division I or Division II sport must review NCAA guidelines for qualification. The NCAA Eligibility Center has many resources and there is a Guide for the College-Bound Student Athlete that is produced every year for reference. Athletes and families should also attend the NCAA presenation at our College Fair. There is much to learn, so do not wait until senior year to start reading! Some courses at MW do NOT qualify for NCAA credit so it is important to speak openly and often with coaches and your counselor about your plans. While faculty and staff can help share expertise, remember only NCAA can grant eligibility. Keep reading and asking questions to help keep you on the right path. 

ACCES-VR APPLICATIONS

Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) services are for individuals with disabilities that interfere with getting or keeping a job or who have difficulty advancing at their job. Information and the application will be sent home to all seniors with either a 504 or IEP around the second week of October. Only eligible students need apply. An ACCES-VR representative will be in touch with all applicants to review the next steps and the services that may be provided. An email was also sent to all applicable seniors and parents on the eveneing of September 15, 2023. 

SCHOOL COUNSELING TEAM

Counselor Check-in

Students partner with their school counselor for the duration of their high school experience. If you have a question or concern, please allow us the courtesy to assist you directly. 

Find your counselors in their respective house office. School psychologists, social workers, student assistance counselors, speech therapists and assistant principals are also in house offices. 

Not sure who your counselor is? In you portal, click on Forms -> additional student informaiton -> find your counselor's name. You're also welcome to stop into your house office and ask a secretary.

House A

Mrs. Susan Alicea

Ms. Gambino

Mrs. LaMontanaro

House B

Mr. Oakes

Mrs. Pelsue

House C

Mrs. Ruby Alicea

Mr. Diaz

Ms. Jerez

House D

Mrs. Hogaboom

Mr. Willams

Please Note:  Counselors in BOLD have students in multiple houses.

IMPORTANT DATES

MARCH

Mar 1 -  Transcript requests due for all Dec. 1 - Jan. 5 college                 deadlines

Mar 1 -  ASVAB Registration begins via Google Form

Mar 7 - BOCES Campus make-up visit

Mar 22 - Counselors complete individual scheduling request                  appointments

APRIL

Apr 7 -  ASVAB interpretation

Apr 9-12 - Post HS planning lessons in all 11th grade English classes

Apr 10 - College Admissions Representative visits begin for juniors

Apr 24 - SUNY Orange Instant Admission day

Apr 26 - Rockland Community College Instant Admission day