December Update

Whitney Point High School Counseling & Career Center

Dream Big, Work Hard: January Success Starts Now

January we will be starting to schedule Freshman students. So feel free to take a peek at the COURSE GUIDE in advance.

January 15 - New Visions Academy presentation for interested 10th and 11th graders in Room 108, 8th period.
January 20 - No school - Martin Luther King Day
January 21-24 - Mid-terms, ELA 11 Regents and Retakes NYS REGENTS EXAM
January 24 - End of 2nd Quarter
January 29 - No school - Asian Lunar New Year
February 19 - Parent Information Night at Broome Tioga BOCES for those interested in learning more about New Visions Academy
February 25 - Interested 10th graders will have an opportunity to visit the trades at Broome Tioga BOCES (Permission form will be mailed home)

Are YOU a past graduate?

Hi! We’d love to hear from you! Please take a moment to fill out this form and let us know where life has taken you since high school. Your journey inspires us!

Ideas for making the most of your holiday break . . .

While your on break, it's easy to get into lazy mode but there are things you can do to connect, stay strong and explore your interests.

Scholarship Opportunities

What is New Visions Academy?

New Visions Academy is an academically rigorous program for college-bound high school seniors interested in a career in either Business, Education, Health, Engineering, or Law & Government. Students spend each morning taking classes and working side-by-side with professionals, observing and participating in real-life experiences.

Students have the option of taking their Social Studies 12 credit via Syracuse University Project Advance. In addition, all student participate in English 12 through SUNY Broome, which is taught seminar style and focuses on college preparedness. All applicants must have a minimum GPA of 90%. The application process includes an essay and interview. Upon completion, students earn 4 high school credits.

New Visions representatives will be visiting us on January 15 at 12:42 pm in Room 108. If you would like to learn more please stop by, email, text or call and let your counselor know.

Click Here to learn more about the Benefits of Advanced Coursework

Financial Aid Completion Night

A huge THANK YOU to the amazing experts from SUNY Broome, Richard Griffis & Kristopher Lans and Binghamton University Talent Search, Christine McKnight, for guiding our students and families through the FAFSA and NYS TAP applications. Your expertise and dedication make a difference in shaping brighter futures!

Free College Credit?

YES! You read that right. These students and many more are taking advantage of free college credits through the Fast Forward Program at SUNY Broome. Our day included meeting their Success Coach, hearing about all the "perks" of being a college student, touring the campus/dorms and being treated to lunch. Thank you SUNY Broome for an amazing visit, your hospitality is always appreciated.

Broome Tioga Workforce

Many thanks to the Broome Tioga Workforce for taking the time to share what their services include. Our seniors had the opportunity to learn about the invaluable resources for students entering the workforce. They are planning to return to also help with resume writing and job searches. We can't wait to collaborate with them and help our seniors find their post secondary pathways.

WANT TO GET INVOLVED? 😍

WPHS offers different ways to showcase your interests: Community Service Club, E-Sports, Varsity Pep Club, Robotics Club, Table Top Gaming, Athletics, etc. Want to learn more? Stop by the Counseling & Career Center.

Feeling Overwhelmed? Here are some ideas to help with ACADEMICS

Is your child struggling with grades or with homework? Here's how WPHS can help:

Help is available everyday from teachers after school. No transportation, no problem. When they stay with a teacher they can obtain a bus card and ride the CEA Bus home.
Stop by and visit our Student Success Center. You can get help, ask questions or join a study group. Located in room 106 in the English/Science Hallway.
We can set up Parent/Teacher conferences.
Reach out to your students counselor and ask about adding additional support with Academic Intervention Support for Math and Social Studies. This is additional support from a teacher built into their schedule 2 days out of the 6 day cycle.

School Counselors 😁

Mrs. Konicki (Last Names A-K) ekonicki@wpcsd.org

Mrs. Westcott (Last Names L-Z) jwestcott@wpcsd.org
Website: https://www.wpcsd.org/o/wphs/page/school-counseling-career-center
Phone: 607-692-8209

Fax: 607-692-8286

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The mission of the Whitney Point Central School District Comprehensive School Counseling Program is to advocate and provide support for maximum student achievement in the areas of academic, career, and social/emotional growth. School counselors work with parents, educators, and the community to provide developmentally appropriate and comprehensive services that meet the needs of all students in order for them to become productive members of an ever-changing global society.