Director:  Mrs. Carole Anne Dominello Intermediate Unit Counselors: Jeanne Holt-Brabson ~ Monday, Wednesday & Thursday John McGranaghan ~Tuesday & Wednesday Guidance Office Assistant Father William Chiriaco ~ Period 7

Mission Statement

The Guidance Department serves the academic, social, psychological, spiritual and emotional needs of its students mindful that “What you do to these the least of My brethren you do unto Me”.  Issues are dealt with in a caring and professional manner. 

"No Child Left Behind Act" Information

If you do not wish the military to acquire your son's or daughter's name and address, you must submit the request in writing to Mrs. Dominello in the Guidance Office.

From the Guidance Office

Thanks to the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit #23, our sophomores were given a career and job interest inventory called Ideas financed by them. John McGranaghan and Jeanne Holt-Brabson administered the test. Each student created a personal Ideas Profile showing career and job interest in 16 different areas. They plotted their scores on a graph and compared them with others their age. The interest areas are: mechanical fixing, protective service, nature/outdoors, mathematics, science, medical, creative arts, writing, community service, educating, child care, public speaking, business, sales, office practices, and food service. Students were given a workbook that will be very helpful to them now and in the future.

What Do Teens Need To Succeed?

College Night Sampler ~ 2008/2009

SAT Preparation

Youth At Peace

• Founded by Rev. Paul C. Brandt and Mrs. Carole Anne Dominello in 1995, the facility was named “Chillville”.  Contact Mrs. Carole Anne Dominello for more information.

• United Way Donor Option Number: 008441

Just some of the services offered to all students in the Guidance Office include:

• Group Work on adolescent issues

• College and Career Development

• Colleges and Universities

• Individual counseling

• Computer work introducing Internet navigation

• Failure Warning Interviews

• Behavior contracts for disciplinary issues

• Tobacco Cessation Program

• College Night

• Course Selection Assistance

• Assistance with Study Habits and Organizational Skills

• College Applications

• NCAA Clearinghouse Application

• Personal Interviews

• Alcohol Education

• Crisis Counseling

• Anger Management

• Asian Leadership ~ "Sunto"

• Referrals to outside professionals

• Behavior Modification

• Leadership

• Parent Conferences

• Advice on ACT/SAT preparation

• Sending Mid-Term Grades

SAP (Student Assistance Program)

• Meetings are held every week.  The purpose is to assist students at risk for drug and alcohol abuse, suicide, and depression.  Contact any team member listed below for more information.

Team Members:

• Jeanne Holt-Brabson

• Rev. William Chiriaco

• Mr. Jack Rutter

• Mr. Albert Achuff

• Mrs. Carole Anne Dominello

• Mrs. Rosemary Naab

• Mr. John McGranaghan

Black Excel ~ College help network for black, minority students to gain admission & scholarships to college.

Careers ~ A list of career schools.

College Board ~ Extensive information about colleges, majors, SAT dates, practices tests, etc.

College Net ~ This is a searchable database of colleges, scholarship opportunities, and academic resources.

College View ~ A database of  2year & 4year colleges lets you gather information about colleges, majors, etc.

Education Planner ~ College/Career planning site.

Fast Web ~ A database of scholarship opportunities.

Guide To Pennsylvania's Post Secondary Schools ~ Information about career schools in Pennsylvania.

Making It Count ~ Includes parent timeline, lists etc.

Pennsylvania States System Of Higher Education ~ Info about Pennsylvania’s state universities.

Princeton Review ~ The Princeton review site.  Testing info, college searches, their ratings of colleges.

LifeWorks ~ Learn about careers in the health & science fields. Also has detailed timelines for grades 8 – 12, and links to online campus tours, financial aid, college searches, etc.

U.S. Department of Labor ~ U.S. Department of Labor. Go to the home page. On the left hand side under occupations click on the Occupational Outlook Handbook.  Also on the home page, click on Kid’s Page at the bottom right for additional information about careers.

Help Is Available!

Youth Crisis Line ~ 1-800-448-4663

First Call for Help ~ 215-568-3750

Alanon/Alateen (Drug/Alcohol Abuse) ~ 215-222-5244

Alateen Website

Child Line (Child Abuse) ~ 1-800-932-0313

Runaway Hotline ~ 1-800-621-4000

DHS 24-Hour Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline ~ 215-683-6100

Voyage House ~ 215-545-2910

Samaritans Website

Employment Opportunities

• Willow Grove Park Mall

• Groove Job

Important Links

• Montgomery County Intermediate Unit

• Catholic Social Services ~ Family Services

• ACT Test Registration

• SAT Test Registration

• SAT Preparation

• Scholarships 2009

• PHEAA

Materials Available

• Senior Packet – In September

• Junior Packet – In September and February

• Scholarship material

• Summer College Programs

• The Governor’s School Opportunities

• Web Sites for Colleges and Financial Aid

• College Preparation Magazines

• Postcards Preaddressed to Colleges