Welcome To Palmer High School Guidance

4105 Main Street
Palmer, MA 01069
Phone (413)283-2625
Fax (413) 283-3476

Our Guidance Staff:

Mr. Fred DiLeone - Grade 8 school counselor
Mrs. Marissa Cautino - Grades 9-10 (Last Names: A-K), Grades 11-12 ( Last Names:A-L)
Ms. Kristina Dobiecki - Grades 9-10 ( Last Names: L-Z), Grades 11-12 ( Last Names: M-Z)
Mrs. Kathryn Hoy - Guidance Secretary

Office Hours are Monday - Friday from 7:30a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or by appointment.

GUIDANCE SERVICES

The primary function of the Guidance staff is to help the student plan for the future and survive the present. Counselors are available to assist students to understand themselves so that educational and vocational planning will be based upon sound information. The Guidance office is the place where students can go and talk about themselves.

The Guidance Service can help students become more aware of their special interests and abilities and can assist in matching these abilities with various occupations.

The Guidance Department is constantly evolving and adapting to keep pace with current changes in the academic world in order to assist students. Guidance personnel are familiar with academic testing such as the PSAT, SAT, and MCAS and are available to assist students with being successfull at taking these tests.

Student Enrollment Procedure:
Students new to Palmer and Palmer High School, may be registered on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Palmer High School Guidance department from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m., by appointment. Materials necessary for registration need to be submitted 24 hours in advance. Appointments for registration can be made by contacting the Palmer High School guidance department at 413-282-2625.

Click here to view or download the 2010 - 2011 Palmer High School Program of Studies

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News from the Palmer High School Guidance Department

SAT SCORE REPORTS

What are Score Reports?
Score Reports from College Board are official reports with your scores listed. Many colleges like to receive official copies of these reports with your application.

Free Reports
When you register for the SAT, you will get 4 free score reports. You must choose four colleges to send your scores to by the deadline (which is 9 days after the test date). Otherwise you forfeit the 4 free score reports and will have to pay for them at a later date. The cost to send a report to each college is $9.50

Fee Waiver
If you use a fee waiver you get an additional 4 free flexible score reports. The 4 free flexible reports can be used at anytime. You only get these 4 flexible reports once, not every time you register.
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One Free STCC course for eligible high school seniors

Registration for Summer and Fall College Now classes begins Tuesday, April 20, 2010. The deadline to apply and register for Summer Session I, Summer Session II and Summer Online classes is Thursday, June 3, 2010. The deadline to apply and register for Fall College Now classes is Thursday, September 2, 2010.

Eligible high school seniors (Class of 2011) may enroll in one STCC credit course each semester free of charge. STCC will waive tuition and fees. Students will pay for books, supplies, and must provide their own transportation. Students may take any credit course for which they meet the academic requirements (prerequisites) including day, evening, weekend and on-line offerings. Courses taken must be applicable to the high school diploma. Developmental/remedial, ESL, and non-credit courses may not be taken. A course can be taken in the summer, fall or spring following the completion of the junior year of high school.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Students must be Massachusetts residents.
• Signature of high school guidance counselor or other official designated by the school system is required as indicated on the participation application.
• A parent or guardian signature is required for students under age 18
• Students must meet all course prerequisites including, if necessary, the appropriate STCC assessment test prior to registering for the course. Students will be informed during the advising/ registration appointment if an assessment test is required.

For more information please visit: http://www.stcc.edu/collegenow/_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Parents of Juniors!
With summer fast approaching, juniors should be starting the college application process. On Tuesday, June 8th, our high school Guidance Counselors are hosting a presentation for parents on the "college admissions process." Please join us for the morning session at 7:30 am or afternoon session at 2pm. The presentation will last for about 45 minutes and will be in the high school band room. Please call guidance (283-2625) or have your son/daughter stop by to register. We hope to see you there!

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