Welcome to the Voorheesville Central School District's Counseling Program. Our goal is to assist children and their families throughout high school.

Guidance and advisement as to course selection, academic programs, and career planning is offered between ninth and twelfth grades. As students prepare for life after high school, attention is placed on the options of college, employment or military service. The college selection process involves choosing a school that meets the abilities and interests of each student. We can also assist in the financial aid process.

Counseling services address personal crises, peer interactions, and other issues of mental health. Consultation services include assistance in parent/teacher communication and referrals to community resources.

The school psychologist is an integral part of our team of counseling professionals. She works with students and families who may be experiencing academic, behavioral, social and emotional difficulties and helps generate plans to help students succeed in the academic environment.

Senior News

• Scholarship information is available by clicking on "Scholarship Bulletin" under Quick Links.

• Community Service Opportunity:  Volunteers needed to participate in a Cystic Fibrosis Dinner Benefit on Saturday, March 13, 2010.  For details, please contact Junior, Spencer Glaser at 765-5057 or Mrs. Bates in the High School Main Office at 765-3314 ext. 213.

• Students in Advanced Placement classes were recently given a copy of the AP Bulletin for Students and Parent.  In it are rules and regulations regarding the exams, what to bring to the test, what not to bring, rules about guesssing, and information about sending AP scores to colleges.  Parents are encouraged to ask their student about this publication.

• VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for PTA Fun Fest held at the Elementary School on Saturday, March 20th from 10AM-2PM. We need you to sign up for a 2-hour shift that might involve running games, serving food, face painting, or other misc. fun activities. Please contact Darcy Morrison at 765-2255 or hotburnow@hotmail.com and log in some community service hours!!!

• Walk Along For Lupus Mall Walk, March 21
  Great community service opportunity!  The Lupus walk is a fundraising event which supports the efforts to provide services to Lupus patients and their families and find the cause and cure for Lupus.  It is being held Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 8:30am at the Crossgates Mall in Albany.  If you would like to register or volunteer please go to www.lupuswalk.org

• Take Steps Be Heard For Crohns & Colitis
  Great community service opportunity!  This is a Crohns & Colitis national evening walk and celebration event to find a cure for these digestive diseases.  You can register online at www.cctakesteps.org to receive your walker manual with fundraising tips and materials.   The walk will take place On May 1, 2010 at 3pm at The Crossings in Colonie, NY.
   

Junior News

• Scholarship information is available by clicking on "Scholarship Bulletin" under Quick Links.

• Community Service Opportunity:  Volunteers needed to participate in a Cystic Fibrosis Dinner Benefit on Saturday, March 13, 2010.  For details, please contact Junior, Spencer Glaser at 765-5057 or Mrs. Bates in the High School Main Office at 765-3314 ext. 213.

• VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for PTA Fun Fest held at the Elementary School on Saturday, March 20th from 10AM-2PM. We need you to sign up for a 2-hour shift that might involve running games, serving food, face painting, or other misc. fun activities. Please contact Darcy Morrison at 765-2255 or hotburnow@hotmail.com and log in some community service hours!!!

• Walk Along For Lupus Mall Walk, March 21
  Great community service opportunity!  The Lupus walk is a fundraising event which supports the efforts to provide services to Lupus patients and their families and find the cause and cure for Lupus.  It is being held Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 8:30am at the Crossgates Mall in Albany.  If you would like to register or volunteer please go to www.lupuswalk.org

• Take Steps Be Heard For Crohns & Colitis
  Great community service opportunity!  This is a Crohns & Colitis national evening walk and celebration event to find a cure for these digestive diseases.  You can register online at www.cctakesteps.org to receive your walker manual with fundraising tips and materials.   The walk will take place On May 1, 2010 at 3pm at The Crossings in Colonie, NY.

• The Capital District YMCA is looking for outstanding Sophomores and Juniors who have shown a commitment to community service.  If you would like to nominate a student or nominate yourself, please stop in to the guidance office to pick up an application.  Winners will join students from Guilderland, Berne, Ravena, and Bethlehem for a very nice awards breakfast in their honor later in the spring.

• Students in Advanced Placement classes were recently given a copy of the AP Bulletin for Students and Parent.  In it are rules and regulations regarding the exams, what to bring to the test, what not to bring, rules about guesssing, and information about sending AP scores to colleges.  Parents are encouraged to ask their student about this publication.

• Registration for the May 1 SAT or SAT2 is March 25.

Sophmore News

• Sophomores who took the PLAN test back in October are receiving their results this week (2/9/10). At the same time, blue course requests sheets for the 2010-2011 school year are being sent home for parents to review and return.

• Community Service Opportunity: Volunteers needed to participate in a Cystic Fibrosis Dinner Benefit on Saturday, March 13, 2010. For details, please contact Junior, Spencer Glaser at 765-5057 or Mrs. Bates in the High School Main Office at 765-3314 ext. 213.

• The Capital District YMCA is looking for outstanding Sophomores and Juniors who have shown a commitment to community service.  If you would like to nominate a student or nominate yourself, please stop in to the guidance office to pick up an application.  Winners will join students from Guilderland, Berne, Ravena, and Bethlehem for a very nice awards breakfast in their honor later in the spring.

• Students in Advanced Placement classes were recently given a copy of the AP Bulletin for Students and Parent. In it are rules and regulations regarding the exams, what to bring to the test, what not to bring, rules about guesssing, and information about sending AP scores to colleges. Parents are encouraged to ask their student about this publication.

• Registration for the May 1 SAT II is March 25.

Become a New York State certified lifeguard

Students who are at least 16 years old may apply to become a New York State certified lifeguard. Students must pass a water test and a CPR practical exam. Exams are given at various locations throughout the Capital District. Candidates should register two weeks prior to the test date to ensure admittance. Interested students should visit the guidance office or call 584-2000, ext. 120 for more information.