Meet the Counseling Staff
To contact one of the following individuals,
please call the Guidance Office at 849-3229 or the Main Office at 849-3251.
Mrs. Deborah James: Guidance Counselor, Grades 7-9
Miss Michelle Walker: Guidance Couselor, Grades 10-12
Mrs. Kimberly Capalongo: Social Worker, Grades 7-12
Mrs. Gerri Ann Hartnett: School Psychologist, Grades K-12
Miss Cris Colasurdo: Liberty Partnership Counselor, Grades 7-12
Mrs. Lisa Loomis: Family Health Network Counselor, Grades 7-12
Ms. Jane Crispell: Social Worker, Family Health Network, Grades 7-12
Counseling Resources in Cortland County
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Scheduling for students currently in grades 9-11 will begin in January for the upcoming school year. Course description books are available in the guidance office which outline graduation requirements and available courses.
Students who are currently in grade 8 will receive a letter in January inviting them and their parents to meet and create a 4 year high school plan. Graduation and testing requirements will be discussed at this meeting, along with options for fulfilling those requirements.
Students who are currently in Grade 7 can make a choice about continuing with Chorus and/or Band in 8th grade in April. A letter describing these options will be sent home.
In the spring, students in Grade 6 will receive information relative to foreign language and music options for 7th grade.
Graduation Requirements
Courses approved for TC3 dual college credit
TESTING SCHEDULES
Test Prep Resource
If you are looking for resources to help students prepare for exams, this Oswego.org web site provides an excellent resource for a wide variety of tests. Go to www.oswego.org and select the Study Zone from the left side. Options for Regents Prep, Middle School, Elementary and Literary Development will appear. Simply select the appropriate category to view the options.
Junior High Exams: All exams are given during class periods. The score on the final exam counts as 1/7th of the student's final average for that course.
SR High Exams:
Regents Exams: The AM Regents exams begin at 8:15 and PM exams begin at 12:00.
College Entrance Exams & Deadlines
PSAT- The PSAT is strongly recommended for all students who are thinking about possibly taking the SAT college board exam. Students can take the exam at school on Wednesday,October 14, 2009 and it is a good way for students to get an idea of a possible SAT score. In order to be eligible for the National Merit Scholarship, students must take the PSAT exam as a junior. The cost is $13.00. Pick up registration materials and sign up in the Guidance Office. A fee waiver may be available.
SAT - SAT registration materials can be picked up at the Guidance Office or students can register online. SAT review books can be borrowed from the Guidance Office. The fee for the SAT reasoning test is $45.00. A late deadline fee of $23 will be charged if you miss the registration deadline.
| SAT Date | Registration Deadline | Late Registration Deadline |
| November 10, 2009 |
September 9, 2009 |
September 23, 2009 |
| November 7, 2009 |
October 1, 2009 | October 15, 2009 |
| December 15, 2009 |
October 30, 2009 | November 12, 2009 |
| January 23, 2010 |
December 15, 2009 | December 30, 2009 |
| March 13, 2010 |
February 2, 2010 | February 18, 2010 |
| May 1, 2010 |
March 25, 2010 | April 8, 2010 |
| June 5, 2010 |
April 29, 2010 | May 13, 2010 |
ACT - ACT registration materials can be picked up in the Guidance Office or students can register online. Students can borrow ACT review books from the Guidance Office. The basic fee without the Writing Test is $32 and ACT Plus Writing is $47.
| ACT Dates | Registration Deadline | Late Registration Deadline |
| October 24, 2009 |
Septwember 18, 2009
| October 2, 2009 |
| December 12, 2009 |
November 6, 2009 | November 20, 2009 |
| April 10, 2010 |
March 5, 2010 | March 19, 2010 |
| June 12, 2010 |
May 7, 2010 | May 21, 2010 |
** Students should ask about fee waivers for the SAT and ACT before mailing registration materials or completing online registration.**
ASVAB TESTING: February 17, 2010
The ASVAB can be used as a tool to assess interests and skills which may be helpful for post-graduate planning. It may also be applicable for 11th grade students considering the military as a post-graduate option. The test is offered free of charge to all students in 11th grade. Students can sign up in the Guidance Office.
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College Application & Post Secondary Information
The application deadline for early admissions decisions at most colleges and universities is November 15. Students are encouraged to gather materials and request recommendations well ahead of the deadline.
For other college applications, December 1st should be the mailing deadline goal. However, some select colleges and universities have deadlines as early as September. Some colleges and universities accept applications through graduation or even as late as the summer. Students and parents are urged to check application deadline dates for specific colleges. However, please inquire at the Guidance Office for application eligibility regardless of deadline dates. Information relative to application deadlines can be found by selecting the admissions link for a specific college, in the college catalog, or the guidance office can assist students and parents in contacting a particular college.
Important information for Seniors - Inquire with the Guidance Department for a comprehensive look at a timeline for Senior Activities, information on college applications and financial aid forms, and options other than college.
General Guidelines for College Applications
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Check the deadline date for the application.
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Fill out the application NEATLY. You can even make a photocopy as a first copy and save the real application once you have gathered the information.
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Stop by the Guidance Office for information regarding post-secondary schools and available programs.
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Ask teachers, employers, or other individuals for recommendation letters well in advance of the application deadline.
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You may be eligible for an application fee waiver. If you aren't sure, stop by the Guidance Office.
College Athletics
If you are planning to participate in college athletics at a Division I or II level, you must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse in your senior year. Information booklets and forms are available in the Guidance Office, or online at http://www.ncaaclearinghouse.net/.
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- Open Houses
College and university open houses are good times to visit along with other prospective students. Most Open Houses for seniors are in September or October and juniors can attend during March-May. Sometimes they even offer free application opportunities on the Open House dates. Open House dates for any college can usually be found on the school's web site or by linking to the admissions office directly.
- Visitations
These are opportunities to see the college in more of a small group or individual basis. They are usually arranged by appointment with the admissions office, or a regular schedule is posted on the website.
College Representatives at High School
Admissions officers from various colleges regularly visit the high school. This is a good opportunity to meet with someone to ask preliminary questions and obtain catalogs or materials with more specific information about programs or admissions requirements.
Questions to ask during a college visit.
Occupational and Post-Secondary Training Options:
*CHOICES - Are you looking for information about a certain job or career? Maybe you would like to find out how your interests and skills match up with possible jobs? CHOICES is a computer program accessible at school that can help you find information about work possibilities and the necessary training and education. Talk to Mrs. James or Miss Walker if you would like more information or assistance in using the program.
*The Career Voyages web site from the Department of Labor and Department of Education includes comprehensive occupational information and listings of projected job openings over the next ten years.
*The NY Career Zone web site is maintained by the New York State Department of Labor and includes mini-assessments for career interests and options. Also available is NY Mentor, which is a database of NYS colleges and academic programs. You can also access a NYS Career Plan, which is a model of the Career Portfolio used by Marathon students starting in 8th grade.
*Also available is NY Mentor. It is a database of NYS colleges and universities and available academic programs.
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