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Warwick Valley High School

Guidance Counseling

The Guidance and Counseling Office helps students plan their education and future, as well as helps them navigate the day-to-day challenges of high school.

As high school graduation nears, students and parents have many questions and concerns. It is extremely important for students and parents to work with their counselor. Please don’t hesitate to call the Guidance Office to make an appointment. More information for seniors and their parents.

The Naviance Family Connection is a comprehensive tool to assist students and parents with career and college planning. Learn more about Naviance

Work Permit Directions

Here is the procedure:
1. Go to this website:  www.p12.nysed.gov    Print out form AT-17 (APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATE)
On the APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATE:
PART I – Fill in and have a parent or guardian sign.
PART II – Fill in, we will verify from your schooling record.
PART III – You must have a physical exam within one year of the date you apply for the permit. We will verify the date of your last physical exam in our database. If your physical exam has expired, you will need to email us proof of a current physical from your physician. If you are not sure of the date of your last physical exam, call Paula at 845-987-3050 ext. 12526. She will return your call as soon as possible.
PART IV – Does not need to be filled out.
PART V – Does not need to be filled out.
PART VI – Does not need to be filled out.
 
2. Once the application is completed as indicated above, email it to: DDoucette@wvcsd.org    
 
3. We will mail you the working permit to the mailing address you indicate on the application.
 
4. When you receive it, be sure to sign the permit before giving to your employer. You may also want to keep a copy for your records.

College and career planning

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Decision Day at WVHS!

What do you want to do after high school? Here are some resources to help you decide and plan:

  • The Post Graduate Planning Guide offers great tips and information to help with your decision-making and keep you organized. The Guide includes sections on important tests, the college visit, and college application information.
  • This College Planning Checklist will help you keep track of tasks, events and deadlines.
  • The College Kick-Off: A Parent’s Playbook page is a great resource for helpful information.
  • The Admission Game is a blog geared toward those planning to go to college and is helpful to juniors, seniors and their parents as you gear up for life after high school.
  • A career doesn’t always mean completing a four-year college degree. Part of a successful career-planning strategy is to understand what excites and motivates you. Visit Career Corner to learn more.
  • Go! CollegeNY takes you through the step-by-step journey to college. 

Scholarships and awards 

There are scores of local and regional scholarships and awards available to Warwick Valley seniors, and you can learn more about what’s available and how to apply on our Scholarships and Awards page. Check the page often – new scholarships are added often.

Also, Naviance, click on “colleges” and then “scholarships & money” for an extensive, searchable database of local scholarships, many available exclusively to Warwick Valley students.

Advanced Placement (AP)

Each Advanced Placement (AP) course has a corresponding exam that is administered at our school in May. The exam is a course requirement and necessary to receive an AP score from the College Board for possible college credit. Please read this important information if your student is enrolled in an AP course.

Financial Aid Night and the Financial Aid application process

Opportunities for student-athletes

The NCAA is a nonprofit association committed to providing opportunity for more than 460,000 student-athletes who compete annually in college sports. A commitment to academics and student-athlete success in the classroom is a vital part of the NCAA’s mission to integrate athletics into higher education.

Colleges, universities athletic conferences and other affiliated organizations are NCAA members. The NCAA national office staff in Indianapolis supports the members. 

Visit the NCAA Eligibility Center website

Resources for parents of students with disabilities

All students should leave high school prepared for living, working and future learning. In New York, there are more ways than ever for students to leave school with a meaningful credential that represents how much they’ve accomplished.

ACCES-VR (Vocational Rehabilitation assists students with disabilities to achieve and maintain employment and to support independent living. Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) starts with the presumption that all individuals with disabilities can benefit from vocational rehabilitation services, and should have opportunities to work in jobs integrated within their communities. 

Prepping for standardized test

The battery of standardized tests – including the PSAT, SAT I, SAT II, ACT and AP exams – require preparation.

All WVHS students in grades 10-12 have access to a free online study guide for the SAT and ACT. “PrepMe” can be accessed via a link on the student’s Naviance homepage.

Although the WVCSD does not offer test preparation courses there are many available, including: