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Counseling Department / Counseling Department

 

 

The goal of the School Counseling Program at North Haven High School is to assist all students toward success academically, personally/socially, and vocationally. The School Counseling Department is located within the Student Services Office. It is located on the first floor of the building and serves as a primary source of information throughout high school. Please encourage your child to stop by at any point with questions or concerns! We are always happy to see you and help! 

 

SCHOOL COUNSELING RESOURCES

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

FOR FRESHMEN 

 

FOR SOPHOMORES

 

FOR JUNIORS

  • Junior Parent Night Presentation was held on November 21, 2024. An overview of the post-secondary process was presented by Ms. Brittany Bauch, Assistant Director of Admissions/Coordinator of International Admissions from Albertus Magnus College. 
  • During the month of December, Counselors meet with all their juniors to review the post-secondary planning process. Post-Secondary Planning Workbook: This workbook is designed to direct students in the post-secondary process. Student have been giving a printed copy and more copies are available within our office. 
  • Junior Student & Parent Post-Secondary Meetings - Each counselor will meet individually with junior students to discuss their senior year and post-secondary plans. Parents are encouraged to join us for these important conversations, which will take place throughout February and March. Official invitations with designated dates and times will be sent out in mid-February. 

 

FOR SENIORS

  • Transcript Release Form
  • Senior Post-Secondary Planning Guide: This is the step-by-step guide on how to apply to college, community college opportunities, Armed Forces and local Trade / Technical Programs. 
  • School Profile 2024-2025
  • Funding College/Financial Aid Night: Tuesday, September 30th 5p-7:30p in the NHHS Auditorium
    • 5:00pm: How to Pay For College Evening event presents a variety of strategies to make your college dreams more affordable. Charles Wareham of Vaylark Financial Services will give tips and next steps for how to fund your college goals while discussing how Vaylark Financial Services can help in this process.
    • 6:00pm: Getting to Know FAFSA is a presentation where a representative from CONNTAC Inc. discusses FAFSA, how financial need is determined, how to apply for FAFSA, and tips for doing so. They also explain what CONNTAC is and how they can help you while enrolling in College
  • Class rank and GPA will be released by September 30th. Students will be able to access this information in their Naviance account. Please don't hesitate to reach out to their counselor for more information. Rank is out of a total of ___ students; it is weighted and exact. GPA scale is out of a 4.0 weighted scale. We do not report unweighted GPAs.
  • Transcript Review - From Advisory, January 30, 2025

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ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Public Schools of Choice

In accordance to State of Connecticut law (Connecticut Education Law 2001-Sec. 10-220d), each local and regional board of education shall provide access to technical high schools, regional agricultural centers, interdistrict magnet schools, and charter schools. Below you will find links to various schools of choice and information about the various applications.

 

New Haven Public Schools of Choice

Charter/ACES Schools

CT Technical High Schools

   

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How are School Counselors different than a "Guidance" Counselor?
 
Historically, the term “guidance counselor” was used to refer to counselors working in the schools. This term has evolved to “school counselor” as the scope of duties has changed and evolved. Although some schools still used the outdated “guidance counselor” term, the American School Counselor Association encourages the use of “school counselor” to more accurately reflect the role. (ASCA, Guidance Counselor vs. School Counselor)
The main difference in our current role is the focus on being proactive, data-driven school leaders and providing all students with education and support.
 

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Student Services

221 Elm Street,  North Haven, CT 06473

Phone: 203.239.1641 Ext. 2800 Fax: 888.734.6239