SHS School Counseling department
Counseling staff & contact information
Counselor Caseloads 2023-2024
Rachel Sturma, School Counselor and Department Chair
sturma@swampscott.k12.ma.us, 781-596-8830 x5511
Julie O'Neil, School Counselor
joneil@swampscott.k12.ma.us, 781-596-8830 x5512
Julie Mazzola, School Counselor
mazzola@swampscott.k12.ma.us, 781-596-8830 x5517
Lisa Brown, Administrative Assistant, AP Coordinator, Scholarship Coordinator
lbrown@swampscott.k12.ma.us, 781-596-8830 x5516
Upcoming events
Class 2025 11th Grade Info Night with SHS Counselors - Virtual
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - 6:30pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86453358395?pwd=rRv4r4O4JgYgLmmpqOhkpwSRr8DRJR.1
Meeting ID: 864 5335 8395
Passcode: 445786
SHS Counselors will give an overview of the post-secondary planning process, including timelines, areas to focus on this year, and tips for researching what comes next after SHS. If you cannot attend live, this will be recorded and sent out to everyone following the presentation as well as posted on this website under 11th Grade Information.Â
Counselors will present this information to all Grade 11 students in Junior Seminars during English classes the week of December 18, 2023.
OUR ROLE
Academics
4-year academic planning
Monitoring of academic progress
Goal setting
Teacher/class conflicts
Social/Emotional Support
Personal challenges
Medical issues
Bullying
Feeling overwhelmed
College/Career Planning
Post-Secondary Planning
College, Vocational, Military, Employment, Gap year
Career and Interest Inventories
Resume writing
Goal setting
College Preparedness
Standardized Tests
Applications
Scholarships
Financial Aid