The College and Career Counseling Department serves all students in a variety of ways. Our services are
designed to meet the academic, career, and personal counseling needs of PHS students at each grade level.
Our goal is to assist students in achieving their maximum academic potential while encouraging social
and extracurricular experiences that promote personal growth.
The school counseling program is available to assist students in making appropriate academic choices
while also helping students cope with and manage challenging emotional and social situations. Services
are delivered through individual counseling, group counseling, and classroom presentations. When
necessary, referrals to outside therapeutic personnel and/or mental health counseling resources will be
made.
College and career activities are conducted on a regular and planned basis with the goal of providing
students with experiences to help them grow and develop to their fullest potential, and to become
responsible, contributing members of their community. Department personnel will assist students and
families in developing a comprehensive 4-year high school plan to meet individual college and career
goals.
Each student is assigned to a school counselor who is available to students throughout the school day;
however, to ensure availability, students are encouraged to make an appointment by stopping by the
College and Career Counseling Department or by emailing their school counselor. This practice also helps
students develop emerging adult behavior that prepares them for responsible and self-managing skills
necessary after high school.
School counselors also encourage team planning which includes the student, parent/guardian, and
teachers to ensure optimum success. Parents and students are encouraged to contact the teacher directly
with academic concerns while apprising their school counselor. School counselors are available to assist
students and parents with possible solutions for academic concerns or if academic conflicts arise.
Throughout the school year, the College and Career Counseling Department provides additional services
to students and parents including:
● Biweekly Newsletter
● Freshmen Orientation
● Pelham High School Showcase
● PSATs (9th grade)
● PSAT/NMSQT (10th /11th grade)
● Club Fair
● Naviance Training (College and Career Planning Tools)
● College Visits
● College Fairs
● Sophomore College and Career Project
● Junior College Planning
● College Night for Juniors
● College Scholarship Opportunities
● Military Visits
● Financial Aid Workshop
● Individual Freshman meetings
● Freshman Strengths Career Project
● Career Pathway Fair
● Course Selection Counseling
● NHSAS Testing
● Signs of Suicide
● Group Counseling
● Guest Speakers
● 4 Year Planning
● Senior College Project