WARWICK VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE STAFF

You may contact your counselor by email (click on counselor's name below)
or by phone, at 987-3050, ext. 12601. FAX: (845) 986-8982.

Michael Careccia A-Cot	Ms. Serena Sze Cou-Han	Julie Sekelsky Hao-Lor
Colleen Amideneau Los-P	Timothy O'Dwyer Q-T	Mary Fox, Guidance Director U-Z

2012-13 WVHS Curriculum Guide and Course Selection Sheets

The 2012-13 Curriculum Guide and Course Selection Sheets have been posted online.

WVHS Class of '98 Grad Christopher Wystepek Featured Guest on "Your Schools" Radio Show on WTBQ

WYSTEPEK SPEAKS ABOUT COLLEGE ADMISSIONS AS WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITY'S ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS

March, 2012 - Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ray Bryant speaks with WVHS alum Christopher Wystepek, who is now an Associate Director of Admissions for Western New England University, about what he looks for when making admission decisions.
Click here to listen. (approx. 25 min.)

Thinking About College but Don't Know Where to Start?

This website from HESC will take you through the journey step by step to get you where you want to be -- COLLEGE.

Check out subjects like: Why go to college? Your High School Plan, Different Careers,
Find Your College, Ways to Pay and Steps to Success

FAFSA Assistance Hotline

Help with the FAFSA from HESC

HESC’s special FAFSA Assistance Hotline, 1-800-808-1790, offers live help for students and their parents each Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 5:00 pm to answer any questions about completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

The FAFSA Assistance Hotline continues Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon – 5:00 pm through February 28 to promote Student Financial Aid Awareness.

Tell your seniors who are planning to attend college next year and their parents if they have questions about the FAFSA:

■Call the FAFSA Hotline: 1-800-808-1790 Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon – 5:00 pm
■Email anytime at FAFSAhelp@hesc.org

Visit the website for more information.

Want a Chance to Attend a Four-Week Residential Program at The New York State Summer School of the Arts?

Portfolio Reviews to Take Place in Feb. and Mar. as Part of Selection Process for 2012 NYSSSA School of Media Arts and the NYSSSA School of Visual Arts

Please refer to the links below for selection site details, application forms, submission requirements and other program details:

NYSSSA Website: http://www.oce.nysed.gov/nysssa/
Media Arts Poster: http://www.oce.nysed.gov/nysssa/Flyers/2012MediaFlyer.pdf
Media Arts Page: http://www.oce.nysed.gov/nysssa/SMA/
Visual Arts Poster: http://www.oce.nysed.gov/nysssa/Flyers/2012VisualFlyer.pdf
Visual Arts Page: http://www.oce.nysed.gov/nysssa/SVA/
NYSSSA All-Programs Poster Link: http://www.oce.nysed.gov/nysssa/Flyers/2012NYSSSAColorFlyer.pdf
Please contact the NYSSSA office at 518-474-8773 for further information, or email:
NYSSSA@mail.nysed.gov

Post Congratulatory College Admission and Scholarship Messages to Members of the WVHS Class of 2012 

Recognize their hard work and accomplishments of members of the WVHS Class of 2012 by posting a congratulatory message on the district website. Please e-mail the student's name, the name of the college they've been accepted to, any scholarship award information and your congratulatory message to mwestphal@wvcsd.org or ktracy@wvcsd.org. Click here to read the posted messages.

Congrats to WVHS National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
and Commended Students

WVHS students Sarah Angle, Thomas Keane and Daniel Kim have been named to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation's 2012 list of semifinalists, making them eligible to compete for designated academic scholarships. Named as National Merit Scholarship Commended students were Timothy Beyer, Pavel Gorelov and Emma Tomko.

WVHS Offers Free
Online PSAT and SAT Prep Course

Sept. 26, 2011 - To help students get ready for the PSAT and the SAT, the high school has partnered with Triumph College Admissions to offer a PSAT and SAT prepartation course. This online course is available to all WVHS students free of charge. Students will need to enter a school code the first time they log on.
The school code is 1628136348.
Get more information and Link to online site.

Missed Financial Aid Night on Nov. 30?

Some great information from the evening's PowerPoint presentation about financial aid, grants, loans, scholarships and the FAFSA, prepared by Marist College, is available here, in pdf format.

NYC Fashion Summer Camps for High School Students….

Banson NYC is offering two New York City Fashion Summer Camps for high school students entering grades 9 – 12. Each week-long session begins on June 24 and July 15, 2012. The sessions will teach students the fundamentals of the fashion industry by providing an insider’s perspective. MORE (pdf)

If You Missed College Kickoff Night....

If you missed the info. session on Sept. 14 about the college application and admissions process, please click the link below to view the slide presentation from that evening, which includes important information about Naviance.
VIEW SLIDE PRESENTATION (pdf)

Undergraduate Program in Educational Theatre at
New York University

Sept. 19, 2011 - NYU offers a baccalaureate degree in Educational Theatre that provides a four-year liberal arts curriculum to prepare students to use theatre as a means to teach and transform lives, both in the classrooom and on stage. This program meets the academic requireemnts for initial New York State teacher certification in Theatre, Grades K-12. Click here to learn more. (pdf)

 

 

 

CONNECT TO NAVIANCE -
YOUR COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING RESOURCE

Naviance's Family Connection is a comprehensive tool to assist students and parents
with the career and college planning process.

Click here (pdf) to learn more.

Click here to open the Family Connections page of Naviance.

 

CEEB Code

The CEEB Code for Warwick Valley H.S. - 335790
Click here for other information about WVHS that you may need for college applications.

 

2011-12 WVHS CURRICULUM HANDBOOK

Please note: listed courses are subject to change based on enrollment

The Warwick Valley High School 2011-12 Curriculum Handbook (pdf)

 

REGENTS EXAM REVIEW COURSES OFFERED LOCALLY

Regents review courses are being offered at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh.

Go to Passtheregents.com for more information.

 

 

"THE ADMISSION GAME" - A BLOG FOR COLLEGE PLANNING

"The Admission Game" is a blog geared toward those planning to go to college.
It might be helpful to juniors, seniors and their parents as you gear up for life
after high school. Some of the recent blog posts include:

“Letters of Recommendation That Make a Difference” 9/1/11

“Having Dreams—and Managing Expectations” 8/25/11

“Finding the Student’s Voice in the College Planning Process” 8/18/11

“A Good College Fit: The Importance of Getting It Right” 8/10/11

Click here to check out "The Admission Game" blog.

 

POST GRADUATE PLANNING GUIDE

What do you want to do after high school? Please read the Post Graduate Planning Guide (pdf) from the high school guidance office for some great tips and information to help with your decision-making and keep you on track and organized during this exciting time. Don't forget to fill out the WVHS Pre-Application Packet (pdf) and return to your guidance counselor.

 

 

PLANNING TO ATTEND COLLEGE IN NEW YORK STATE?

Learn about a new State-sponsored, fixed rate student and parent loan program called NYHELPs (New York Higher Education Loan Program.)

• Fact Sheet about NYHELPs - (pdf)

• Go to the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) website and learn about a number of programs that help individuals and families pay for college.

 

COLLEGE PLANNING FOR SENIORS
Click here for lots of important information for seniors who are planning to go to college.

 

FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION

FAFSA, Financial Aid timeline and MORE

 

SENIOR SOURCE

Congratulations! Welcome to your senior year. You and your parents are likely to have many questions and concerns as you move towards completing your high school career. It is extremely important for seniors and parents to work with their counselor during this time of year. Please don't hesitate to call the Guidance Office to make an appointment if you have any questions or concerns.

MORE information for seniors and their parents.

 

IMPORTANT TEST DATES

Information about tests and important upcoming test dates and deadlines. MORE

 

COLLEGE TEST PREP COURSES

The battery of standardized tests you will be taking - including the PSAT, SAT I, SAT II, ACT and A.P. exams - require preparation. It is not the intent of the school district to endorse or promote test prep courses. However, there is clearly evidence to suggest that the more familiar and prepared you are with a particular test, the greater the likelihood that your performance will be enhanced. Although the Warwick Valley Central School District does not offer test preparation courses, there are many courses available in the area. Below are some links to help you decide whether or not to take a course and if so, which one:

Sylvan Learning Center

Kaplan Educational Services Center, Inc.

Princeton Review

Number2.com

College Board

Educational Services Center, Inc.

Score Prep - Call: 1-800-PREP182

 

CAREER CORNER

Thinking about a career doesn't always mean completing a four-year degree. Determine what is right for you. Part of a successful career-planning strategy is to understand what it is that excites and motivates you. MORE

 

MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND SUICIDE

As a part of our continued effort to educate, inform, and raise awareness, the students of Warwick Valley High School were a part of a presentation addressing mental health issues and suicide. This presentation consisted of the video "The Truth About Suicide," a question and answer period, and a student questionnaire. Each social studies classroom teacher was joined by two school counselors so that students viewed this important presentation in a safe, nurturing environment.

Click here to learn about the warning signs of depression, how to "ACT" if a friend is in crisis, and what resources for help are available to you, including resources located at the High School.

Click here to read the letter Principal Linkens sent home to parents regarding the presentation. (pdf)

Click here to view the questionnaire students were given as part of the presentation. (pdf)

GUIDANCE FORMS

The following forms are available to download and print out. They are posted as PDF files. To view or print PDF files, you must have the Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer. If you don't already have it, you can download it for FREE from the Adobe Website.

PAST GRADUATES of WVHS: Past Graduate Transcript/Immunization Request Form (pdf)

CURRENT WVHS students: Schedule Change Request Form (pdf)

CURRENT WVHS students: Transcript Request Form (pdf)