Guidance Newsletter

All Career Presentations will be in the Library during Lunch periods.

Career Presenters

January 15th- Mental Health Counselor

January 28th- Registered Nurse

Cafeteria Hallway, during Lunch periods

March 28th- Health Career Expo at BOCES

May 9th- Public Safety Expo at BOCES

What is the SAT?

The SAT is used by some colleges as an entrance exam. This test will show a student's readiness for college. There are two sections to the SAT: Math and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. The test is 3 hours long. Students can earn a score as high as a 1600.

To sign up for this test, students will need to go to the College Board website to create an account and register for the exam. You can get to this site by clicking HERE.

The SAT will be offered at APW Jr./Sr. High School on 3/8/2025. Our school code is 334410.Please see your school counselor if you need help with registering.

The Regents Exams are required exams depending on the classes that you are taking. The exams take place in January and June of 2025. Please see below the schedules for each so you can plan accordingly.

January 2025

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:a89aa8f2-533d-4c9e-8596-f6b9d6de6767

June 2025

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:48b9d08e-c9af-4490-b183-b8b04c271c01

We understand that the holiday season and the school year can be challenging for many students. To support your child’s well-being, we partner with several outside agencies that offer mental health counseling services during the school day. These services are designed to provide students with convenient, confidential support to help them manage stress, anxiety, and other challenges. If you are interested in learning more about these services or exploring options for your child, please contact Erica Freeborn at (315) 625-5258 or your child’s school counselor for more information. We are here to help ensure every student has the support they need to thrive.

Additionally, we want to remind families that the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7. This free, confidential resource provides support for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis, or emotional distress. Simply dial or text 988 to be connected with a trained counselor who can offer immediate assistance. Your family’s mental health and well-being are a priority, and help is always just a call away.

We are offering 211, a free service, that connects callers to critical health and human services in their community. Find the resources you need!
A navigator will provide resources that could help you. If you’re unable to find a service, please dial 2-1-1 for assistance.

December's focus is "Acting with Integrity," and the activities are designed to help students reflect on the importance of honesty, responsibility, and making ethical choices in various aspects of their lives. These lessons are aligned with our SEL goals for fostering character development and promoting a positive school culture.

All students are welcome, and participation is completely free. For more information or to sign up, please contact Erica Freeborn at (315) 625-5258 or efreeborn@apwcsd.org.

If you wish to learn more about this opportunity, please visit: https://www.artandwriting.org/scholarships/new-york-life-award/ or please feel free to contact me. Please encourage all students to check my Google Classroom for this month's SEL activities and to learn more about this opportunity.

Please use the link below for information or any questions about financial aid. If you have any further questions please reach out to your Guidance Counselor.

https://secure.smore.com/n/a1bq3

See the flyer for more information

For more information please visit: http://syracuse.cpcusociety.org/

https://www.hesc.ny.gov/school-counselors/college-application-month/site-coordinators/2024-nys-colleges-waiving-application/