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FHUHS Guidance

33 Mechanic Street, Fair Haven, VT 05743Phone: (802) 265 4966 Fax: (802) 265 3602

Welcome to the Guidance Department

 

VSAC Workshops

One of the many strong partnerships the Guidance Office works with is the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC).  Their goal is to provide grants, loans, scholarships, career and education planning, and general information about how to get an education.  Monda Kelley is the VSAC representative who comes to Fair Haven Union High and assists our students and families.  She and VSAC have several upcoming events helpful for attending college that are notable:

VSAC Financial Aid Forms Night

Feb 8th  3:00pm to 6:30 pm – Monda will be here at FHU to review questions and forms for the financial aid process, including the FAFSA, CSS Profile and the Vermont Grant

 

The VSAC College Pathways is a free college planning event for high school sophomores, juniors, and parents. Go to vsac.org to register for one of the following dates:

March 17th  at St. Michael’s College

March 24th  atCastletonState College

March 31st  atLyndonState College

 

The  Program of Studies 2011-2012 is now available electronically.  All students should be making an appointment with their counselor to discuss schedules for the 2011-2012 school year.

Incoming 9th grade students can access the revised edition here: Program of Studies 2011-2012 Incoming Freshmen.

 

Here is a pdf version of the FHUHS graduation requirements FHUHS Graduation Requirements.  This is helpful as you chart the courses needed for graduation.

Attention all previous year FHUHS graduates, if you need a copy of you FHUHS transcript, follow this link Transcript Request Form – Former Student, you may also request a transcript by calling Doreen Anderson at 265-4966.  For current year graduates, please complete this form:

2011-2012 College Application Checklist

Please click to see the FHUHS 2011-2012 School Profile.

Please be sure to follow the links to all the guidance web pages.

Class Pages:

 

Other Pages:

 

 

 

Attention Student Athletes:

Information on how student athletes can compete in intercollegiate athletics can be found at:

NCAA Student Athlete Eligibility and Recruiting

College applications are available in the Counseling Office.

Meet the Counseling Department -

You can contact anyone in the Counseling Office at: 802-265-3636 (by fax 802-265-3118).

Doreen Anderson (Administrative Assistant) Email: danderson@arsu.org

Kelly Stewart (Counselor for students A-F) Email:      kstewart@arsu.org

Karen Roddy, Director of Guidance (Counselor for G-L) Email: kroddy@arsu.org

Debby Pelkey (Counselor for students M-Z) Email: dpelkey@arsu.org

Natalie Houde (School Based Clinician) Phone: 802-265-4966 x 297 Email: nhoude@arsu.org

Rob Festa (SAP Counselor) Phone: 802-265-3636 Email: rfesta@arsu.org

Sarah Keifer (School Based Clinician) Phone: 802-265-4966 Email: skeifer@arsu.org

 

The High School Counselor Can Help A Student:

  • Assess Strengths and Limitations
  • Improve study skills/habits
  • Make thoughtful, informed decisions
  • Develop Positive Attitudes
  • Address Personal Issues (with family, peers, teachers, etc.)
  • Choose appropriate Courses
  • Discover Talents and Abilities
  • Find Further Assistance through a Referral
  • Plan For Further Education
  • Address a Crisis
  • Seek Employment
  • Explore Career Choices
  • Assist with referrals for IEP, 504 services

Activities may include:

  • Classroom presentations
  • Small group counseling
  • Individual meetings
  • Coordinate parent/teacher conferences
  • Summer Transition Day (Schedule, Building tour)

The above lists are not all inclusive, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your student’s counselor.

Making an Appointment with the School Counselor

Students should meet with their counselor regularly throughout the year.  Students can arrange a meeting with their school counselor by going to the Guidance Office and requesting an appointment from Mrs. Anderson, the Guidance Secretary.  In the event of a situation where a counselor is needed immediately, Mrs. Anderson can locate the counselor.  It is important to keep all appointments that are scheduled, whether they are arranged by the student or the counselor.  Parents may also arrange to meet with the school counselor by calling Mrs. Anderson at 265-3636 to make an appointment.

 

Updated: February 1, 2012 by Mrs. Pelkey
Fair Haven Union High School, in partnership with the community, will promote in all students the knowledge and skills necessary to become independent thinkers, effective communicators, and responsible, productive citizens in the global community.