Riverhead High School Guidance Department

GUIDANCE COUNSELORS

Ms. Mouyiaris - A - Con
Mr. Martin - Coo - G
Mr. Korobow - H - L
Ms. Volcy - M -Pes
Ms. Maurino - Pet - Ste
Ms. Salerno - STI - Z

GUIDANCE SECRETARIES

Patti Contino - 369 - 6728 / 6729 / 6730
Jeanne D’Alsace - 369 - 6728 / 6729 / 6730
Kathy Smith - 369 - 6728 / 6729 / 6730

See Week at a Glance for Guidance Events for the 2008-09 School Year.

See this List for Upcoming College Representatives' Visits in Guidance Office for the 2008-09 School Year.

Registration Deadlines and SAT Dates for 2008-09

Must register by September 26 for November 1, 2008 SAT Test
Must register by November 5 for December 6, 2008 SAT Test
Must register by December 26 for January 24, 2009 SAT Test
Must register by February 10, 2009 for March 14, 2009 SAT Test
Must register by March 31, 2009 for May 2, 2009 SAT Test
Must register by May 5, 2009 for June 6, 2009 SAT Test


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Method Test Prep is an online course that helps students build their math, reading, writing and SAT prep skills. Set up an account at the following link:
http://methodtestprep.com/sign_up.php?regtoken=tkn.54480237.

Students can listen to math, verbal and writing tutorials. Each tutorial is accompanied by a quiz to test student mastery. The program is highly adaptive and keeps track of a student’s strengths and weaknesses. Students have access to a large pool of practice questions and receive instant feedback upon completion of each question. Method Test Prep is interactive and time efficient. The website can be accessed at any time from anywhere with internet access.

SAT PREP LOG-ON INSTRUCTIONS

Mapping Your Future, a public-service Web site providing college, career, and financial aid information that’s sponsored by the New York State Higher Education Services.

Course Offerings - High School Classes - Course Offering Booklet

Extra Help Guide for RHS

RHS Student Handbook - a pdf with information concerning attendance, the bell schedule, and other policies.

Junior Handbook - a pdf with steps to take to get into college

Services offered by the Guidance Department

A FABULOUS List of Links--College/Job Links

SAT Online Registration--Collegeboard.com
10 Ways to Jumpstart College Planning
AP (Advanced Placement) Subject List
Test Prep Review

Occupational Outlook Handbook

For hundreds of different types of jobs—such as teacher, lawyer, and nurse—the Occupational Outlook Handbook tells you:
* the training and education needed
* earnings
* expected job prospects
* what workers do on the job
* working conditions
In addition, the Handbook gives you job search tips, links to information about the job market in each State, and more.

Need extra help getting into college or training for a job? Patrick Harris, from the Urban League, has an office at RHS. Phone him at 369-7798.

Check Calendar for Financial Aid Nights

Parents are reminded that any student planning on attending college in the fall should file a FASFA after January 1. Learn to file online.

VISIT FAFSA ON THE WEB: WWW.FAFSA.ED.GOV.

New York State's College Financial Aid Awareness Network provides financial aid information. For questions about financial aid, either visit the websites listed below OR call 1.888.NYS.HESC (1.888.697.4372)

The New York State Financial Aid Administrators Association (NYSFAAA) was founded in 1968 by a group of people involved in the financial aid process.

www.nysfaaa.org

HESC is the state agency that helps people pay for college. HESC administers the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), guarantees federal student and parent loans, provides guidance for college planning and provides a highly-rated 529 college savings plan.

www.hesc.org

The guidance office has a current listing of some websites for various companies that are offering scholarships.

List of 2008-09 Scholarships

Background information on NY Competition for Scholarships for Academic Excellence.

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

Announcement: “The search is on to find our top youth volunteer. If you are selected, you could receive $1000, an impressive silver medallion, and a trip to Washington, D.C. next May. If you feel you’ve made a positive difference through a volunteer activity during the past year, visit the Guidance Office for more information on the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.”

Please read the local scholarship cover letter and download and fill out the application for scholarships. The applications must be returned by January 31.

The guidance office is the liaison between RHS students and Eastern Suffolk BOCES. Eastern Suffolk BOCES Career and Technical Education programs provide great opportunities for high school students to get a head start on preparing for a rewarding career and/or college.

The H.B. Ward Technical and Academic Center (only a few steps from the back door of Riverhead High School) is an integrated career, technical and academic campus. Their mission is to provide high quality education to a diverse population of secondary and adult students, empowering them to open doors of success in post-secondary education and/or career choices.

For more information, talk to your guidance counselor and/or visit their website at http://www.sricboces.org.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

In an effort to keep you informed, please read the very important information pertaining to your child that is stated below.

All U. S. high schools across the nation are required to provide a directory of juniors and seniors to military recruiters under a provision of the No Child Left Behind Act, which was enacted in 2001.

Parents must sign a form to keep their child off the directory list we must provide to the military.

High School Club & Activity Guide - A list of co-curricular activities at RHS. See CollegeBoard.com for advice on how to utilize co-curricular activities as a resource for career and college planning. Also, see RHS School Profile.