• Meet with rising ninth-graders to discuss the transition to high school and again to make course selections

• Assist ninth-graders with the transition to the high school during Move Up Day and Freshman Orientation

• Deliver curriculum to all ninth-graders that includes goal setting, career and four-year planning, and transcript awareness

• Meet with all ninth-graders for course selection for 10th grade

• Provide Career & Technical Education Presentation through Forbes Career and Technical Center representatives.

• Deliver curriculum to all 10th-graders that focuses on career research and connecting potential college majors to course selection

• Administer PSAT and assist students with the analysis of results

• Students will have the opportunity to participate in a college fair

• College representatives will be accessible to meet with students

• Conduct post-secondary planning unit in English and social studies classes regarding career and post-secondary educational goals for both college-bound and non-college-bound students, and provide a timetable and planning procedures for college admissions process.

• Meet with students (and parents) individually to plan for the post-secondary process

• Administer PSAT and assist students with the analysis of results

• Assist in the timeline for SAT registration

• Students will have the opportunity to participate in a college fair

• Deliver post-secondary planning unit to all seniors and then counsel in small groups in regards to senior timetable

• Follow-up individually with all 12th-grade students for post-secondary planning/graduation plan

• Provide a financial aid/FAFSA presentation through PHEAA for all 12th-grade parents at the fall open house

• Students will have the opportunity to participate in a college fair

• Access to the Partner Up Program

The counselors serve as resources for both students and parents by assisting with the following:

• Course selection and scheduling

• Standardized test interpretation

• Grade level individualized planning sessions

• Junior student interviews

• Junior Post Secondary Planning Classroom Meeting

• Senior individual post graduation planning

For All Students:

• Meet with students in need of personal and social support, and make appropriate referrals

• Course selection and scheduling

• Participate in the IEP and GIEP process for identified students

• Conduct Section 504 Evaluations and act as case managers for identified students

Many enrichment opportunities are brought to our attention throughout the course of the year.

We do not endorse any programs but list them for your convenience in Naviance.

Please see your counselor to inquire about summer school