Triple Check your Schedule

Please review your schedule to be sure it includes all core classes, plus PE. If you need it, is your world language on your schedule? What about electives like art and health? Did you fail a course and don't see it on your schedule OR did you pass a course and see it again? You can only take a class once for credit! While not every course you requested will be placed every year, focus on completing graduation requirements and keeping your schedule full with classes to help you explore your interests; both new and familiar. 

College Admissions Exams

The SAT will be administered on 10/7. 

The ACT will be administered on 12/9. 


Both are traditional, paper and pencil exams. Digital will begin for the SAT this spring. Click the test name for registration and test day details. Students are required to bring all needed materials and will be DENIED ADMISSION IF THEY DO NOT HAVE ACCEPTABLE PHOTO ID. Review all admission tickets and website instructions again shortly before your test 

College Admissions Visits

Seniors are approaching the final stages of applying to college(s) as they return to school this fall. To support this goal, we've lined up college admissions representatives from across the country to visit with the Class of 2024 from September to December during all lunch periods. Seniors must register for these small group sessions through Naviance by clicking the Naviance logo in your Google "waffle" for a new, seamless login to Naviance! 


To Register in Naviance:

 


This is a fantastic opportunity to put your face to your name on your college application and get your questions answered! 

PSAT Registration & Testing Accommodations

Emails were sent home in August to announce registration dates and deadlines for the Saturday, October 14th DIGITAL PSAT. As a reminder, registration will close on September 8th. Please visit RevTrac to register and pay the $35 exam fee. This is the first administration of the DIGITAL PSAT and due to College Board's registration criteria, late registrations cannot be accepted. Questions? See your counselor or email Mrs. Pokorny at kpokorny@mw.k12.ny.us. 


If you are a student with testing accommodations

from a 504 plan, IEP, or as an English Learner, you must request permission from College Board to use your accommodations on any College Board exams, including the PSAT. Families seeking accommodations for this upcoming PSAT were instructed to make their own requests for accommodations by College Board's August 21st deadline. The school can support you in the process for future College Board exams (SAT & AP). As a reminder, students not approved in advance cannot use accommodations on any College Board exam including the PSAT. 

Official GPA & Rank

After all summer school grades are finalized work can begin to calculate official GPA and rank for our current seniors. Students who attend MWHS for a minimum of four (4) semesters prior to senior year receive a rank and all other graduating students will be co-ranked. A six-semester rank letter will be posted to your portal about the 3rd week of October. Use this rank on your college applications. 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. 

*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. 

School Counseling Team

House A

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 on multiple houses but are located where indicated.

Mrs. Susan Alicea, Department Chair 

Located in House A

 Students! Join Our New Google Classrooms

Counselor Check-in

While every student is welcome to check in with their counselor, we put a special focus on calling all seniors and freshmen into our offices each fall. In addition to our in-class lessons for seniors, we verify that every senior knows their anticipated diploma type and is working towards their specific post-high school goals. Seniors are bubbling over with questions about college, trade school, military, and future employment and we love partnering with them as they work towards their not-too-distant goals! Equally important is the time we spend in our freshmen "Meet & Greets"! Whether in small group or individual meetings, students visit our office to learn where to find us, get comfortable accessing our services and better understand how to partner with us over their high school career. Students may visit their house office to schedule their own appointment or click their counselor's calendar link to grab a time slot. Otherwise, when called to your house office just show up! 

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

Important Dates

September

Sept 8 - PSAT Registration CLOSES

Sept 11 - Last day to add a course

Sept 10-13 - In-class post HS planning w/ seniors

Sept 15 - Counselor/Senior "Check-ins" begin & Transcript Request Forms due for all October college deadlines

Sept 19 - College Rep visits begin for seniors

Sept 27 - Open House

October

Oct 3 - Transcript Request Forms due for all

November college deadlines

Oct 6 - 1st Quarter mid-point/last day to drop 1st semester classes

Oct 7 - SAT Administration - Arrive by 7:30 AM

Oct 12 - College Fair, FA and NCAA Night (6 PM-8 PM)

Oct 14 - DIGITAL PSAT Administration - Arrive by

7:30 AM

Oct 24 - Freshmen "Meet & Greets" begin