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 Throughout the year, informational meetings for parents and
students are held in the evening. These meetings cover such topics
as understanding the college application process and applying for
financial aid.

 Students in ninth, tenth, and eleventh grade take a series of on-line

career interest inventory tests to help students understand their own
interests, talents, and skills and to explore potential careers. This
career information may be useful in determining college application
plans.

 The guidance website contains helpful information about the

process of planning a career and applying to college.

Reporting of a Change of Address

 Any change in demographic information such as a home address,
home phone number, or work phone number should be reported to
the district enrollment coordinator, Jill Welch.

Student Assistance Program (SAP)

 SAP provides students and parents, a link to school and community
based supports and services for students who are experiencing
difficulty succeeding in school for a variety of reasons.

 The SAP team is composed of SAP trained teachers, counselors, and
administrators who meet on a weekly basis to identify appropriate
supports and services to support struggling students.

 The SAP process begins with a confidential referral process initiated
by students, parents and/or school personnel.

 Requests for student assistance services can be made by contacting
anyone on staff.

 For more information on SAP, contact the guidance office.

PSAT, SAT, and ACT Tests
 The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) is a good

practice test for tenth and eleventh grade students planning to
take college boards Scholastic Aptitude Test(SAT).

o All juniors will take the PSAT during the school day.
o Interested sophomores may also sign up for this test at cost

to the family.
 Students are advised to understand the testing requirements of the

colleges to which they are seeking admission.
 All college-bound eleventh and twelfth grade students should take

the SAT. Juniors usually take this test in March or April. Seniors
usually take the SAT in October or November.
 Students are encouraged to take SAT tests in individual subject areas
as well.
 The ACT is taken at the completion of eleventh grade.

 Further details, sign-up information, and registration packets

regarding the PSAT, SAT, and ACT are available in the guidance
office.

Keystone Tests

The Keystone Exams are end of course assessments administered by
the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Beginning with the
class of 2020, all students are required to demonstrate proficiency in
Algebra, Biology and Literature in order to graduate. Students will