GUIDANCE

Auria Torres, School Counselor atorres@g.essextech.org (973) 412-2242

Toni Evans, Counseling Office Secretary t.evans@g.essextech.org (973) 412-2232

"One can never consent to creep when one feels the compulsion to soar".
Helen Keller

Welcome to the West Caldwell School Counseling Department. Our mission, in partnership with parents/guardians, faculty, and administrators, is to enhance students educational experience. Students will receive services in their academic progress, career planning, social and emotional development in order to lead successful lives and become an integral part of society.

JUNIOR/SENIOR COLLEGE INFORMATION College Representative Visits: Posted on bulletin board Sign-up sheet circulated in CTE class Graduation requirements: www.nj.gov/education/ser/grad/reqchart.htm College Admission Exams: www.collegeboard.com (contact office fee waivers available) www.ACT.org/aap

FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION Federal Student Aid:  http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ Scholarships: www.hesaa.org www.collegescholarships.com www.scholarships4students.com www.iPivoted.org www.collegeboard.com

Marking period timeline: Semester 1: 9/2/2011-1/26/2012 Semester 2: 1/27/2012-6/12/2012 Quarter 1: 9/2/11-11/7/11 QQuarter 3: 1/27/12-4/9/12 Quarter 2: 11/10/11-1/26/12 Quarter 4: 4/10/12-6/12/12