Guidance Department

Welcome to the Scotia-Glenville High School Guidance Department. The purpose of this site is to provide you with updated information pertaining to academic requirements, post-secondary planning, standardized testing information, important upcoming dates, informational links, and various other resources.

It is important for you to give some thought to your direction and individual goals. What you want to achieve in the future will, in most cases, determine the courses and activities you choose while in high school. The selection of courses should be carefully thought out from year to year, giving consideration to your interests, abilities, and future plans. You counselor is one person who can help you sort out all possibilities and aid you in making both educational and career decisions. There is extensive information in the guidance office and online to aid you in your decision making process.

No matter what you want to do in the future, you need to continually check your progress toward graduation and achievement of your goals. Your counselor is here to help you with that process.

We hope that you find this website helpful and we would certainly appreciate any feedback!

The Guidance Department is also the place to go for:

  • Personal Counseling
  • Course Scheduling
  • Agency Referrals
  • School Records
  • Liaison for administration, parents, teachers, and students
  • Parent Conferences
  • Crisis Intervention

January 23 and February 27

At these events, prospective students and families will receive assistance from SUNY financial aid professionals in completing the free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Many host campuses will provide access to the online FAFSA.

These workshops are offered free of charge and are available at many different campus locations. Visit www.suny.edu/studentevents to see a list of all participating campuses. Students and families should attend the program that is most convenient.

Pre-registration for SUNY's Statewide Student Financial Aid Day is available at www.suny.edu/studentevents or by contacting the SUNY Recruitment Response Center at 800-342-3811.

Invitations have been sent directly to students.

College Planning Night
for Parents of 11th grade students
Tuesday, February 9 at 6:30 PM
High School Auditorium

The presentation will contain information on graduation requirements and course selections will be reviewed, post-graduate options will be presented, and the college planning process will be discussed. We will review the steps to begin your college search, college applications, essays, recommendation letters, and activity sheets. This should be an informative evening.

You will also be invited to attend your child's Junior Annual Review. These are done in April and May, and will provide you with another opportunity to meet with the school counselor to discuss topics/issues specific to your child.

If you have questions regarding this presentation, please contact the Guidance Office at 382-1251.

IMPORTANT SCHEDULING DATES:
Grade 11: Course selection Sheets due to Guidance by February 12, 2010.

SAT Exam: May 1, 2010 - Registration deadline - March 25, 2010:

  • Scotia-Glenville High School CEEB Code - 335150.
  • Visit College Board for registration info., test preparation books, fees, etc.: www.collegeboard.com.
Voice: (518) 382-1251
Fax: (518) 386-4257
CEEB CODE: 335-150
 
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Renee Ramsey ,
Youth Service Coordinator
Phone#: 399-4624
 
VESID Web site
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VESID offers access to a full range of services that may be needed by persons with disabilities through their lives. Enter VESID website for more information.
What is GIVE at SGHS?
GIVE is a student-run Service Learning program in which students perform service and take classes to help them reflect on that service. For more information, enter GIVE link:
Where are you going after high school?
Are you college-bound or do you want to go right to work? Either way, the Capital Region Career and Technical School – Career & Tech for short – is a good place to get a head start on establishing a rewarding career.
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College Information Blog
College and Career
The following websites can help you find the college that is right for you, as well as, career search information. Don't forget to talk with your counselor about all that you find!

Welcome to BrainTrack
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Established in 1996, BrainTrack is referenced by thousands of sites, including: universities like Stanford, Harvard, and Yale; government organizations like the U.S. Library of Congress; and publishers like the New york Times and Elsevier.

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Welcome to Guidance Direct
Career Connections from Guidance Direct is an interactive online college and career planning resource where students can... find colleges and scholarships that meet their needs and preferences... review detailed profiles on thousands of colleges and scholarship... take a validated career interest assessment... identify career related interest areas... discover careers that match their interests... research in-depth reports on hundreds of occupations and more - all in one convenient place.

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Welcome to the Common Application
The Common Application is a not-for-profit organization that serves students and member institutions by providing an admission application---online and in print --- that students may submit to any of our 391 members.

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Financial Aid, Grants, Student Loan
The following websites can help you locate financial information!
Career & Technical Colleges
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