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.

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.

• 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.

• Sophomores interested in attending the Career and Technical School next year aka VOTEC are invited to visit the center on a field trip to be held on 2/23. Permission slips will be handed out on Thursday during the VOTEC presentation and must be returned, signed by a parent, the next day.

• 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.

• 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.