Guidance Information

Counselor Assignments

	Class 2021	Class 2022	Class 2023	Class 2024
Mr. James Laliberte, x172	A-Bilis	--	A-C	A-B
Mrs. Diana Hernandez, x170	Xổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trướcBitar-Goyette	A-Garb	D-J	C-H
Ms. Julie Walker, x171	Gravel-Morin	Gav-Mont	K-Q	I-P
Mr. Corey Gendron, x173	Morrill-Z	Moran-Z	R-Z	Q-Z

Mrs. Melissa Boucher, Guidance Secretary
mboucher@dcrsd.org or ext. 175

Adjustment Counselors
Mr. Darin Haig (Class 2022 & 2023) - dhaig@dcrsd.org or ext. 166
Mrs. Jennifer McGrail (Class 2021 & 2024) - jmcgrail@dcrsd.org or ext. 122

Guidance Google Classrooms
By joining our grade specific Google classrooms, students (and parent/guardian) can view the many opportunities available.

Seniors - Class of 2021 () Juniors - Class of 2022 ()
Sophomores - Class of 2023 () Freshmen - Class of 2024 ()

Click on "Innovation Pathway" above to download information and application. To view a detailed webinar on the Innovation Pathway, click below.

Innovation Pathway Information Session

Miscellaneous

Guidance Dept. Objectives

The main objective of the Guidance Department at Shepherd Hill Regional High School is to assist students in all aspects of their high school experience.

Xổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trướcBelow are listed the general categories of services provided for students:

Course Selection
Career Counseling
Progress Monitoring
Problem Solving (academic - personal)
Group-Counseling
Statewide and National Testing
College and Post Graduate Education
Outside Agency assistance and Referral
Peer Tutoring
Provision of Guidance Bulletins
Orientation of New Students

The Shepherd Hill Regional High School Guidance Department is proud to have developed a curriculum based on the Comprehensive Model of Counseling. This model systematically provides allstudents with information throughout their high school career. The following topics will be covered or activities will be conducted:

Freshman year: Freshman Facts Brochure - information with regard to where to obtain help, mid-term and final exams, credits required for promotion and GPA

Sophomore year: Career Interest Inventory - students will complete an inventory that will be utilized for course selection and college/technical school searches

Junior year: Post graduate planning - topics revolving around the essential question: How do I ready myself for making informed college/workplace decisions?

Senior year: College application process - review of the internal practices to meet college application expectations, where to find scholarship information.

Graduation Requirements

Xổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trướcAll students must carry enough courses during a school year to accumulate a mimimum of 5.75 to 6.0 credits. A greater number of credits may be elected should space be available in courses, if they serve the best interests of the pupil, and if they have been approved by the student’s parents and Guidance Department. The following requirements must be met by students in order to graduate:

Four credits in English
Four credits in Mathematics
Three credits in Social Studies
Three credits in Science
Three 1/4 Credits in Physical Education successfully passing in grades 9-12

As mandated by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education:

A Competency Determination with a score of 240 or a score of at least 220 with an EPP (Education Proficiency Plan) in the areas of English Language Arts and mathematics.
A Compentency Determination with a score of 220 in the area of Science/Technology.
A Compentency Determination with a score of 220 in the area of U.S. History (beginning with YOG 2012). NOTE: In February 2010 the DESE voted to postpone this requirement

Requirements for Promotion. **Beginning with the YOG 2014: The minimum number credits required for promotion and graduation are as follows:

To be considered a sophomore 5.00
To be considered a junior 10.00
To be considered a senior 15.75
For Graduation 22.00

Grading System

A - Excellent Performance
B - Above Average
C- Average
D - Below Average
F - Failing
P - Passing
I - Incomplete (work to be finished within two weeks)
M - Medical

Calculation Formulas

How to Calculate Honor Roll

Xổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trướcThe Shepherd Hill Honor Roll is computed at the end of each marking period. Honor roll is calculated based on a student’s numerical averages in their courses. Independent Studies, no credit-classes (such as music assistant) and ¼ classes (PE and health) are not included. The following table applies.

If the average is 92 or greater, the student earned First Honors.
If the average is 89 or greater (but below a 92), the student earned Second Honors.
If the average is 85 or greater (but below an 89), the student earned Recognition.
The overall average will not be rounded up.
A student may not have a grade lower than C- (69) for honors consideration.

How to Calculate National Honor Society Eligibility

The Shepherd Hill National Honor Society is also computed at the end of each marking period. To be eligible for NHS membership a student must maintain a cumulative average of 3.5.

Xổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trướcThe following scale is utilized: A+ = 4.3, A = 4.0, A- = 3.6, B+ = 3.3, B = 3.0, B- = 2.6, C+ = 2.3, C = 2.0, C- = 1.6. Add up the values for each class, and divide by the total number of grades. Independent Studies, no-credit classes (such as music assistant) and ¼ classes (P. E. and health) are not included.

How to Calculate Grade Point Average

Please click the PDF link below to access the formula to calculate the GPA. The GPA is a weighted, cumulative system.

How to Calculate GPA

Honor Roll Announcement

Access to Student Records

Access to Student Records
Military Recruiters and Post Secondary Education Institutions

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 requires that all schools receiving federal funds must provide the names, addresses and telephone numbers of secondary students to military recruiters and institutions of higher education. The act also requires that military recruiters be given the same access to students that is given to recruiters for post secondary education institutions and employers. If a parent objects to releasing this information he/she should notify the guidance office before the end of the first week in September.

Clubs & Activities

Academic Decathlon, Ms. Curtis, Room 107
Astronomy Club, Mr. Sullivan, Room 325
Bible Club, TBA
Book Club, Mrs. Kennedy, Library
Booster Club
Bowling Club, TBA
Concert Choir*, Mrs. Bussiere, Music Room (*scheduled class during the school day)
Drama Club, Ms. Griffiths, Room 227
Envirothon Club, Mr. Sauvageau, Room 124
Friends on the Hill, Mrs. Danner-Connole, Room 105
Gamers Club, Mr. Santic, Room 304
Gay Straight Alliance, Ms. Walker, Guidance
Global Awareness Club, Mrs. Pierangeli (mpierangeli@dcrsd.org)
HillProv (Improvisation & Comedy), Mr. Foley, Room 200
Hill TelegRam, Mr. Stefan, Room 201
Junior Booster Club, Mrs. Covill, Room 101
Library Assistants, Mrs. Kennedy, Library
Math Team, Mrs. Richard, Room 111
National Art Honor Society, Mrs. Lashua, Room 219 & Mrs. Hines, Room 223
National Honor Society*, Mr. Stefan, Room 201 (*opens to grades 10-12 by invitation & application)
Peer Tutoring, Mr. Gendron, Guidance
Principal's Advisory Council, Mr. Chaplin, Main Office
Prom/Victory Dance Committee, Jr. Class Advisor
Robotics Club, Mr. Hennigan, Room 125
Science & Engineering Fair Club, Mrs. Lebeau, klebeau@dcrsd.org
Show Choir*, Mrs. Bussiere, Music Room (*audition required)
Ski Club, Mr. Cormier, Room 204
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SAAD), Ms. Sullivan, Room 103
Student Council, Mr. Kane, Room 316
Yearbook, Mrs. Hines, Room 223

Resources

AP Testing Information

Xổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trướcStudents may register for multiple Advanced Placement exams. Registration is through the guidance office (Mr. Gendron). Payment must be in the form of check or money order payable to SHRHS. To register just drop off a check(one check only), make sure your name, student ID number and AP course name(s) are on the check. Cash will not be accepted. The cost per exam is $95.00 per student. Free or reduced lunch student exams cost $53.00. If the state should decide to further reduce this price, we will reimburse free or reduced lunch students at that time.

Students enrolled in ELA, math, or science Advanced Placement courses are required to take the exam. All other exams are optional. However, students are encouraged to take exams in each of their AP classes. Should a student not pay for a required exam, the test will be ordered and a bill will be assigned to the main office that will be due prior to the end of the student’s Shepherd Hill career, if a senior, or before underclassmen can sign out.

Any questions should be directed to Mr. Gendron at 508-943-6700 x173 or cgendron@dcrsd.org

SAT/PSAT Testing Information

Students sign up for testing at and will need a credit card for the process.

Testing dates may be viewed at:

IMPORTANT: SAT Registration requires uploading a picture for identification purposes the day of the test.

The picture MUST:
1. Be a portrait (head shot only)
2. Be EASILY identifiable as the student to a stranger (you cannot rely on people knowing you)
Xổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trước3. Have ONLY the student testing in the frame

CAREFULLY READ THE PHOTO REQUIREMENTS BEFORE YOU REGISTER:

The DAY of the TESTING
1. The student must have the Admission Ticket
2. Two number two pencils
3. An acceptable calculator (see College Board checklist link)
4. The student MUST have an ID card with an identifiable photo.

Acceptable ID cards are:

COLLEGE BOARD TESTING DAY CHECKLIST:

COLLEGE BOARD REQUIRES THAT STUDENTS CANNOT BE ADMITTED IF THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PROPER REGISTRATION MATERIALS OR PHOTO ID.

Please contact Amanda Holton at aholton@dcrsd.org with any questions.

PSAT Testing

TESTING DATEXổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trước: Wednesday, October 16, 2019

TESTING TIME: 8:00 a.m.

TESTING LOCATION: SHRHS

JUNIORS - Sign up with the guidance secretary. The cost is $17 (check payable to SHRHS; No cash). By taking the PSAT in the 11th grade, you may be eligible for scholarships and other academic recognition, including:

National Merit Scholarship Corporation:
Other scholarship and recognition programs:

To learn more about the PSAT/NMSQT, visit .

SOPHOMORES - There is no charge for you. A list of the rooms will be posted on the second floor a few days before the testing.

Please forward any questions you may have to Diana Hernandez at dhernandez@dcrsd.org

Parent/Student Portal

Peer Tutoring

Team of Tutors

Forms

Transcript Request

To request a transcript from Shepherd Hill you must:

Complete the Request for Transcript form
Forward two dollars for each transcript (this can be cash or a check payable to SHRHS) to the guidance office
You may stop by the guidance office, *fax the form to 508-943-5956, or mail the form and payment to:

Shepherd Hill Regional High School
68 Dudley-Oxford Road
Dudley, Massachusetts 01571
Attn: Guidance Secretary

Xổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trước*The transcript will be mailed upon receipt of the two dollars per transcript.

Transferring In/Out of SHRHS

Senior Transcript Information Sheet

Student Recommendation Letter/Interview Sheet

Course Selection Pages 2021-2022
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12

College Bound Students

Great Resources

Xổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trước - all sorts of college information

- The SAT test plus all sorts of testing and college preparation information

- the ACT test and other resources

Xổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trước - Federal Student Aid Site for students, parents and counselors

- Student aid resource site

-MEFA is a not-for-profit state authority, established to make college education more accessible for with help at every step of the way.

- search for student aid resources by state

- avoid scholarship scams - don't pay!

Personality and Career Assessment

- link your favorite subject in school to a possible career

Reading Lists for Students

- 101 great books for the college bound readers

Search for Colleges

- links and searches to colleges and universities

- online education and degree program information

Xổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trước - find colleges by degree programs of interest

Online Education Links

- degree programs listed by professional focus

- includes financial aid info

- includes links to all campus locations

College Rankings

- a list of different ranking sites

Two Year College Resources

Xổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trước - profiles of community and junior colleges

- online education offering associate degrees

Xổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trước - international consortium of community colleges

Military Careers

- Military (general)

- Army

- Navy

Xổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trước - Coast Guard

- Marines

- Air Force

Virtual Tours

- virtual campus tours

- collection of on line view books

- non promotional videos of colleges

What are my Chances at This School?

Testing Calendars

Health and Safety for Students

- learn what you can do to enjoy college the safe and healthy way!

- student health insurance quotes and plans

About the Different Tests

- used for college admissions, an alternative to the SAT

- information about AP testing

- Sat Subject Test Requirements at different schools

Xổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trước - about the CLEP program

Xổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trước - often used for entrance into private high schools

- Preliminary SAT

Test Prep Resources

- by Stanford Testing Systems

- online registration and prep for ACT

- Eureka One on One Review, LLC

- fun ways to improve your vocabulary

Scholarship Search

Xổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trước - finding scholarships

- Financial Aid and Scholarship Search

- College, Career, Scholarship Search

- scholarship search

Xổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trước - SallieMay site for financial aid

- tools for planning to pay for college

Financial Aid Calculators

- financial aid calculator

Xổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trước - calculator on the ACT website

Financial Aid Links

- Federal Student Aid Site or call 1-800-433-3243 (TTY 800-730-8913 for hearing impaired)

- Student aid resource site

- online FAFSA application

For Minority, Low-Income, First Generation Students

- minority aid site

- english and spanish information on planning - free publications

- United Negro College Fund

- universal black pages

- American Indian fund

- American Indian Higher Education Consortium

- the Black Collegian

Xổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trước - Black Excel: The College Help Network

- Jewish resource for colleges

Xổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trước - Gates Millennium Scholars Fund

- Hispanic scholarships

- Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities

- Journal of Blacks in Higher Education

- Quality Education for Minorities

Xổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trước - Tribal Colleges, Native Studies Programs, and Indian Education

Students With Disabilities

Xổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trước - Association of Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)

- Attention Deficit Disorder Association

Xổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trước - Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders

- Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)

- Learning Disability Resources

- National Center for Learning Disabilities

- Federation for Children with Special Needs

- Learning Disabilities Online

- National Adult Literacy & Learning Disabilities Center

Application Process & Information

IF YOU ARE APPLYING EARLY ADMISSIONS OR EARLY DECISION... PLEASE STOP IN TO SEE YOUR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR RIGHT AWAY.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN to fill out the applications (paper or online):

1. Submit your Senior Transcript Information Sheet Xổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trước to the Guidance Secretary at least two weeks before you begin any applications.

2. Complete the Student Recommendation Letter /Interview Sheet and submit it to your counselor. You will give one copy of this form to each person you ask to write a recommendation.

Xổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trước3. Request letters of recommendation (WELL IN ADVANCE OF YOUR DUE DATES, 2 weeks prior is a minimum) from two teachers and/or coach and/or employer.

4. Ask your guidance counselor for a recommendation if one is required (one is needed for the Common Application).

FILLING OUT PAPER APPLICATIONS:

NOTE: This work must be completed at least two weeks prior to the application deadline – YOU are responsible for knowing your deadlines.

Please keep these approximate guidelines in mind:

Xổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trướcEarly Decision October 14 Early Action October 14

Xổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trướcRegular Admissions December1

A word regarding deadlinesXổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trước - as a rule, it is not in your best interest to wait until the end of a deadline window to apply to a college. Programs can fill quickly and financial aid availability may be effected as well. Also, State Universities and Colleges are currently experiencing a significantly increased number of applicants.

1. Remember to spell Shepherd Hill Regional High School correctly

2. Shepherd Hill Regional High School's CEEB # is 220698 (For SAT and ACT)

Xổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trước3. Be sure to fill out ALL of information on the application

4. Be sure that your and/or your parents sign the application

Xổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trước5. Enclose the college application fee:

Make the check payable to the college (do NOT send cash)

Write your Social Security number on the check

Xổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trước6. Make copies of your essays

7. Have your official SAT scores sent to the college from College Board (colleges only consider them official if sent by the College Board). Make the request at There is a $10 fee and a $29 fee for rush requests and a credit card is required.

Xổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trước8. Have your ACT scores sent to the college from

There is also a fee for this transaction and a credit card is required.

Xổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trước9. Bring your completed materials to your guidance counselor.

FILLING OUT APPLICATIONS ONLINE:

Set aside at least 30 minutes to complete the application and have these items on hand:

Your social security number

Xổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trướcA list of your activities and/or awards

Xổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trướcA credit card to pay the application fee (Some schools will waive the processing fee if you apply online). If you do are not able to pay online, you must bring a check or money order payable to the college and it will be sent with your official transcript.

Xổ số miền bắc chủ nhật tuần trướcIf an essay is needed, you will likely be asked to “paste” it onto your online application

ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED AN ONLINE APPLICATION

1. Your guidance counselor must send an official high school transcript and any letters of reference that may be needed. You must sign a release with your counselor. Your online application is incomplete until an official transcript is sent.

2. Send your official SAT and/or ACT scores as explained above in # 8 and #9.