SBHS school counseling Department
Welcome to the Guidance/SPS Department!
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The SBHS Counseling Office is a safe space for students to receive help and support for their academic, personal, and career needs.
School counselors help students form healthy goals, mindsets, and behaviors. With the aid of a school counselor, students learn to develop effective collaboration and cooperation skills, to practice perseverance, to develop time management and study skills, and to learn self-motivation and self-direction habits. (American School Counselor Association)
Important Dates 2023-2024
September 20, 2023: Financial Aid Night
Information about the financial aid process for college bound students will be shared. 6:30, Virtual
September 27, 2023: Frosh Parent Night
(5:30 PM start)/Back to School Night. In person.
October 4, 2023: Senior Parent Night
SBHS Counselors will explain the college registration process to parents of seniors. A thorough explanation of The Common App process and Naviance will be included in the presentation. 6:30, Virtual
October 18, 2023: FAFSA Financial Aid Workshop
State representatives from HESSA (Higher Education Student Assistance Authority) will discuss the FAFSA process. Information about State grants, loans and scholarships will also be shared. 6:30, Virtual
October 25, 2023: College Testing Night
A presentation emphasizing the difference between the ACT and SAT will take place. All parents are invited.
December 20, 2023: PSAT Now What?
Live online parent presentation 8pm - 10th & 11th grades
December 13, 2023: SPS College Night Panel
We will host a panel discussion with several college admissions counselors to discuss the application process, including deadlines, essay writing, test scores, etc. 6:30, Virtual.
January 17, 2024: 8th Grade Parent Night
Current 8th grade parents are invited to attend a presentation that will introduce high school programs and class placements. 6:30, Virtual
January 31, 2024: PSAT Night
Test scores will be interpreted. 6:30, Virtual
February 28, 2024: Financial Aid Night
How to Pay for College Without Going Broke — presented by Perry De Fontaine from College Insights
Information about the financial aid process for college bound Junior students will be shared. 6:30, Virtual.
April 24, 2024: College and Career Night
We will host this live event in the cafeterias at SBHS. College admissions officers, as well as representatives from trade schools, the military and local first responders, and other career services will be present to speak to parents and students.
May 8, 2024: College Night for parents of Juniors (this year- including Princeton Review)
Information about the college process for college bound junior students will be shared. 6:30, Virtual
June 12, 2024: Senior Awards Scholarship Night
All seniors receiving scholarships will be invited to attend this in person ceremony. Parents will also be invited to attend.