Guidance

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
2008-2009

email the counselors by clicking on their names
	Program	Grade 9	Grade 10 (initial of last name)	Grade 11 (initial of last name)	Grade 12 (initial of last name)
Mrs. DeSimone	S.A.I.L.S.		A-F	A-E Tedeschi, L.	A-G Huard, M Raffo, P. Shafer, R
Ms. McCurdy	Clinical Program		G-M Calmar, I (Grade 9) Bavassp, Madison	F-N	H-K Emery, S Mageau, B. Tranchida, M.
Mrs. Van Etten	SEAS		N-Z	O-Z McGrath, K.	L-Z
Ms. Capalbo	TLC Program	Brown, White, and Gold houses

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

Student-rated links to help prepare for the SAT

SAT Prep

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

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 2007; 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.

Updated August 08

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	Director of Guidance: Jennifer McCurdy	Phone: 860-599-2180
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© 2008 Sharleen Rustici	Updated August 08	Questions or problems with the site? E-mail the webmaster