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Guidance Department
As counselors we are an integral part of the total school program, providing direct assistance to students, parents, and educational staff to promote a positive school environment. This is accomplished through strategies that influence the academic, social, emotional, and developmental needs of students. Student counseling (individually or in small groups), parent and staff consultation, and classroom guidance instruction are interventions used to promote positive adjustment and to assist in maximizing each student's potential.
What exactly does a guidance counselor do?
Mrs. Susan NedzaDirector of GuidanceSchool Counselor for Grades 10-11-12Phone number: (315) 463-8133E-mail: snedza@syrdiocese.org Mrs. Jaqueline MustoADA-PEP/Personal Counselor, All GradesVirtus Training Coordinator/Contact PersonPhone number: (315) 463-8133E-mail: jmusto@syrdiocese.org Mrs. Nicole McDonald School Counselor for Grades 7-8-9Phone number: (315) 463-8133E-mail: nmcdonald@syrdiocese.org Graziella ShimerGuidance SecretaryPhone number: (315) 463-8133
Address Change
Please be sure to notify the main office if you have a change of address, phone number(s), email address, or emergency notification information. This will assist us in keeping our records current and assure that you receive all necessary information about your student and Bishop Grimes.
Guidance News
Please download and complete the appropriate course selection form(s) below for you student(s). Have your child submit the completed form to their homeroom teacher by Tuesday January 18th. If you have questions call Mrs. Susan Nedza, Director of Guidance at 463-8133.
Course Selection Forms
Grade 7 - 1st Semester Course Selection Form
Grade 7 - 2nd Semester Course Selection Form
Grade 7 - Language Selection Form
Grade 8 - Course Selection Request Form
Grade 9 - Course Selection Request Form
Grade 10- Course Selection Request Form
Grade 11 - Course Selection Request Form
Grade 12 - Course Selection Request Form
Information Night Power Point Slide Shows
College Planning
Financial Aid Information
Financial Aid Information Night Power Point ( PDF)
Summer job, camp and college course opportunities available now. See Guidance for details.
Johns Hopkins University Center For Talented Youth is holding their annual Academic Talent Search. Eligible 7th and 8th grade students should visit www.cty.jhu.edu to apply. To qualify for the Talent Search, a student must have scored in the 95th percentile or higher in a reasoning section of a nationally-normed test. Students with state test results categorized at the highest levels of performance (such as advanced, distinguished, exceeds, honors) are also eligible to participate. For questions about who may apply or for an application/brochure stop by the guidance office and speak with Ms. Daily.
Scholarships for Academic Excellence
According to New York State Department of Education guidelines: an average of regents exam scores on the ELA (weight 3), Math B (weight 3), Global (weight 1), US History (weight 1), Earth Science (weight 1) and Living Environment (weight 1) were used to nominate seniors for the Scholarships for Academic Excellence through the New York State Department of Education.
Seniors will be notified at the end of the school year if they were awarded these scholarships.
College Peas Scholarship
The College Peas Standout Student Scholarship
Links
>Campus Tours - Virtual Campus Tours
>SAT Test Dates and Registration
>ACT Registration and Test Dates
> HESC New York State Higher Education Services Corporation - Your Student Aid Agency
> Federal Student Aid - Federal student assistance information and tools
> College & Financial Aid Websites
> Camps and Summer Programs at Colleges in New York State
> FastWeb - Free online college and scholarship search