January Regents Exams: 1/21/25 - 1/24/25

End of Q2: 1/24/25

End of Q3 Progress Report: 3/7/25

End of Q3: 4/4/25

End of Q4 Progress Report: 5/16/25

June Regents Exams: 6/10/25, 6/11/25, 6/17/25, 6/18/25, 6/20/25-6/25/25

End of Q4: 6/16/25

Scheduling Information for the 2025-2026 School Year

The time has come to start thinking about classes of interest for the 2025-2026 school year! As we begin the scheduling process, please be sure to review our online course selection guide and discuss course options with your teachers and family members. Remember, all students are scheduled for an individual meeting with their school counselor to review course selections, based on fulfilling graduation requirements and personal interest! These meetings will start in January with the current junior class (letters have been mailed home to each junior with the date/time of their individual meeting).

Award for Volunteer Action

Soroptimist International of Saratoga County (SISC) is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Young Women Making a Difference Award which honors young women between the ages of 14 and 18 for their volunteer activity. An online application can be found here. For more information about the organization, visit the website here. Application Deadline: January 15, 2025. See flyer below for additional information.

Precollege Programs

Dartmouth Precollege Online Program - students 13+ have the opportunity to explore college-level courses across a variety of subjects, all designed by top instructors. Course offerings include Finance, Psychology, Regenerative Medicine, and Biology. More information can be found here.

Driver Education Course

Starting in February, WSWHE BOCES will be offering a 48-hour non-credit program designed to educate students on appropriate driving skills and habits as well as playing a responsible role in the highway transportation/safety system. In addition to the classroom, there will be 24 hours of concurrent in-car instruction (6 hours behind the wheel and 18 hours of observation). Successful completion of this course may satisfy the 5-hour pre-licensing course requirement. More information can be found on the flyer below:

Financial Aid

On December 11th, Michele Sprague, the Assistant Director of Financial Aid at SUNY Adirondack, was on hand for our annual Financial Aid Program. Please find the presentation from that program here. There is an wealth of information about all things related to financial aid.

FAFSA Workshop hosted by SUNY Adirondack

Whether you plan to attend SUNY Adirondack or not, the members of their Financial Aid Office are ready to help with your FAFSA completion. See the flyer below for more information.

• Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation provides postsecondary scholarship support (averaging $3,500 per year) to every eligible child of a Marine. Application deadline: March 1, 2025
• Brown Hudner Navy Scholarship Foundation provides support in postsecondary STEM programs to children of sailors. Application deadline: March 1, 2025

Upcoming SAT/ACT Testing Information

The SAT and the ACT will be offered on the following (Saturday) National testing dates during the 2024-2025 school year. The cost of the SAT is $68. The ACT has a basic fee of $55.50, with an optional writing test (cost with writing is $70.25). If the cost of these tests presents a hardship, you may be eligible for a fee waiver. Please check with Mrs. Rust or Mrs. O'Brien.

SAT Test Dates (Registration Information)

March 8, 2025 (February 21, 2025)

May 3, 2025 (April 18, 2025)

June 7, 2025 (May 22, 2025)

**Be sure to take advantage of free Official SAT Practice at Khan Academy®. Become more confident on test day by taking practice test!

ACT Test Dates (Registration Information)

February 8, 2025 (January 3, 2025)

April 5, 2025 (February 28, 2025)

June 14, 2025 (May 9, 2025)

July 12, 2025 (June 6, 2025)*

*No test centers are scheduled in New York for the July test date.

School Day SAT will be offered on Friday, March 14th!

Interested 11th grade students will be able to take the SAT examination on Friday, March 14th, in the High School, starting at 9:00 am. Below are a few things to keep in mind:

• The standard SAT Reasoning test will be offered.
• Students must sign up with Mrs. Lyon in Student Services by January 27, 2025.
• Cost: $60.00 (cost for students who receive free/reduced lunch is $20.00).
• Checks should be made payable to Schuylerville Central School and must be submitted when signing up for the test in Student Services.

Please note: the SAT is being administered on a Superintendent’s Conference Day and transportation will not be provided by the District. Students interested in taking the test will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the school on Friday, March 14, 2025. Additionally, the test is approximately 2 hours long and students will be dismissed at approximately 11:30am. More information will be mailed home regarding the School Day SAT. If you have questions, please call Student Services at 695-3255 ext. 2239.

New Visions Health Careers Exploration Program

If you are interested in exploring a one year pre-college program in the field of Health Careers Exploration, please see your counselor immediately!! This New Visions programs offer an academically rigorous program for the college bound senior. A representatives from this program will be visiting our school on February 11th at 1:10 pm to share more information about the programs and help answer any questions interested students may have.

Looking to visit some colleges this spring?

Planning a college visit can be overwhelming! Be sure to check out these useful tips from Advantage College Planning to help lessen the stress:

1. Scheduling: use an online scheduling tool because it provides a record of your visit, which can be useful if the college is looking at a student's demonstrated interest.
2. Variety: make sure you check out a variety of schools (small, large, city, rural, etc.).
3. Don't overdue it: if you visit more than two schools a day, your head will likely spin; keep track of what you like/dislike from each visit to keep each visit clear in your mind.
4. Students, you take the lead: be sure you respond to questions, share your thoughts / feelings with parents, and be an active participant in the visit.
5. If you're not able to get on campus for a visit, virtual visits are a solid alternative! Remember, keep track of what you like/dislike, just as you would do for in-person visits.

BOCES Information

On Thursday January 16th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm, the F. Donald Myers Education Center (BOCES) will be hosting an Open House for prospective students. This is a great time for students and parents/guardians to see what the Career & Technical Education (CTE) Program is all about! Click here for more information about the CTE programs at BOCES. Register for an Open House here. See flyer below for more information!

Early College Career Academy at SUNY Adirondack

BOCES continues to partner with SUNY Adirondack to offer two-year early college programs to our students, starting in the junior year. Each program combines academics with exposure to the industry and cutting edge technologies. Depending on the program, students are eligible to earn up to 32 college credits prior to graduating from high school. The five programs offered through the ECCA program are:

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Business & Entrepreneurship
• Information Technology / Computer Networking
• New Media
• Pathways to Teaching (*new)

If you are interested in learning more about these program offerings, please be sure to see your counselor by January 17th! Please see the flyer below for more information about their upcoming Open House!

In March, we will begin our individual parent/counselor/student scheduling meetings. During this meeting, we will review your progress in 9th grade, discuss graduation requirements, and select courses for your 10th grade year! Please be sure to review our course offerings using our online Course Description Guide. Meetings will take place in-person in Student Services. Conferences will run about 30 minutes. We will try to schedule these with the least interruption to the student's day (ie: during a study hall, lunch, etc). If the selected meeting time does not work for your parent/guardian, please contact Student Services to reschedule for a more convenient time. We look forward to meeting with you soon!

Schuylerville Dollars for Scholars® is a nonprofit foundation supporting academic success in the Schuylerville Central School District. This organization aims to help students achieve their educational goals by raising scholarship funds, establishing endowments, providing assistance with college readiness and the financial aid process, and distributing scholarships each year. Be on the lookout for various fundraising events coming up and be sure to follow the Dollars for Scholarship social media pages for important updates / information. For those interested in volunteering with the Dollars for Scholars organization, please reach out to the President, Emma Foster, for additional information!

Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Lyon

(518) 695-3255, x 2239

School Counselors

Mrs. O’Brien (Grades 10 - 12, A-K)

Ms. Bean (Grade 9; Career Education & AP Coordinator)

Mrs. Rust (Grades 10 - 12, L-Z)