Guidance

 

Director of Guidance: Mrs. Van Etten
 

Naviance

see useful links
Phone: 860-599-2180
 
Scholarship Information
Scholarships are now listed through the Naviance college and career planning site. Students/parents should log-on to Naviance, using the link provided on the riight, and then select "scholarships." If you do not have your log-on access code, please contact our guidance secretary, Judy Colshen, at 599-2180 or jcolshen@stoningtonschools.org.

PSAT Results Distributed to Students on12/14

Parent tutorial for understanding
2011 PSAT/NMSQT results

Video Tutorial
     
 
Freshman Houses

Career Center

College Visits:
Seniors need to sign up on Naviance. Juniors need to sign up with Mrs. Houle in the career center. Parent permission is required for juniors.
     
The Guidance Department seeks to address the needs of students comprehensively by providing programming and services that will help them make an orderly progression through the high school years and prepare for post-graduation endeavors.
"School counselors work with all students, including those who are considered 'at risk' and those with special needs. They are specialists in human behavior and relationships who provide assistance to students through four primary interventions: counseling (individual and group); large group guidance; consultation; and coordination." (American School Counselor Association, 1999.)

Counselors and Useful Links

 

Counselor Assignments
2011-2012
email the counselors by clicking on their names
  Grade 9
(initial of last name)
 Grade 10
(initial of last name)		 Grade 11
(initial of last name)		 Grade 12
(initial of last name)		  
Ms. Sylvia
A-Z
WISE
ePortfolio
TLC – Gr. 9

Ms. Muntimuri

Long-term sub for Mrs. Capalbo
A-Z
CAPT
NOCTI
ASVAB
TLC – Gr. 10
Ms. Dentch
A-J
A-G
 Tech Prep
SAILS
SAT Site Coordinator
Ms. Sullivan

K-Z
H-P
 Bear Essentials
Mrs. Van Etten
Q-Z
 Director Duties
 

College Application Process

Steps you need to follow at SHS to apply to college
 

The College Board

SAT, PSAT, AP, and more!
 

Colleges & Universities

 Find information about hundreds of colleges, schools, and universities. Independently researched and categorized.
 

ConnectEdu

A program counselors use with juniors, seniors, and parents
 

SAT Prep Options

Local and online resources
 

SAT Prep

Student-rated links to help prepare for the SAT

 

SAT Prep

Helpful articles on the SAT, ACT, PSAT; writing and vocabulary prep; and a free SAT Diagnostic Test
 

SAT Prep

 Practice questions and study tips
 

iApply

College Bound Students and parents: iApply is a quick way to get started on the college application process! 
 

FastWeb

Financial Aid Information tailored to your individual qualifications!
FastWeb's free scholarship search and college directory can help you find the right college and scholarships to help pay for it. FastWeb is provided completely free and Stonington High School is a proud FastWeb member school.

 

Scholarship Information

Parents and students are encouraged to check this web site on a regular basis for guidance department information, and to stay informed about available scholarships that have been announced by the Guidance Department. Also see the latest issue of Bear Essentials on line and check with the guidance department. Watch those deadlines!
 

Stonington High School Profile

A (pdf) description of our curricula; statistics on the Class of 2010; listing of co-curricular offerings; and more
 

Selective Service

A special message for 17 and 18-year old men
 

FAFSA

Compete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on line, faster than on paper. Also obtain the Pin Number
 

NCAA

The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a source of information for the student athlete.
 

Students.gov

 Student gateway to the U.S. Government
 

Degree Directory

 A directory of college degree programs and career education.
 

Careers and Colleges

 Everything you need to know to survive life after high school
 

"Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do.
Attitude determines how well you do it."

-- Lou Holtz
 
 
 
 
It is strongly suggested that each student initiate a meeting at least once a semester with his/her counselor to:
–Discuss the development and implementation of career plans
–Check on progress toward graduation
–Develop and/or adjust class schedule
–Cooperatively solve problems and make decisions.
Academic, career, and life planning is a cooperative endeavor that, at its best, involves those people who play a significant role in a student's life. Students should work cooperatively with parents, teachers, counselors, and community members to move toward achieving desired goals.
The Guidance Department has many resources available to assist in decision-making, such as:
– College catalogs
– Scholarship information
– Part-time job postings
– Computerized career/college information
– Internet links (http://stoningtonhigh.org/guidance)
Students can make individual appointments with their counselor either directly, or by leaving a message with the guidance secretary. Parents are welcome to visit the Guidance Office and can schedule a meeting with a counselor by calling 599-2180.

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