Recent ActivityWelcome to the Interboro High School Counseling Department!
On this site, you will be able to find helpful resources, as well as a calendar of events illustrating happenings in our department throughout the year.
Please do not hesitate to contact your child's counselor if you have any questions.
We look forward to working with your student!
The counselors in Interboro School District believe:
A comprehensive counseling program should:
Counselors will:
On this site, you will be able to find helpful resources, as well as a calendar of events illustrating happenings in our department throughout the year.
Please do not hesitate to contact your child's counselor if you have any questions.
We look forward to working with your student!
Counseling Department Philosophy:
The counselors in Interboro School District believe:
· All students, grades K-12, have the right to access the state-certified, Master’s level, full-
time school counselor as needed.
time school counselor as needed.
· Each student is a unique contributing member of our community capable of achieving
self-sufficiency and success.
self-sufficiency and success.
A comprehensive counseling program should:
· Provide developmental, preventative and remedial services for all students.
· Be tailored for the needs of the Interboro community with available resources.
· Utilize data and standards to guide services.
· Advocate for the personal/social development, academic development, and career/life
planning success.
planning success.
Counselors will:
· Abide by the American School Counselor Association professional code of ethics.
· Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities.
· Collaborate with pupil services staff, school psychologists, school social workers, faculty,
staff, administrators and other agencies to best meet student needs.
staff, administrators and other agencies to best meet student needs.
Mission Statement:
The mission of the ISD school counseling program is to enhance the academic, career and personal/social needs of all students. The IHS counseling staff will encourage the development of moral, ethical, contributing members of society. In cooperative partnership with administrators, teachers, parents, community resources, social workers and other support staff, we aim to prepare and assist students in their pursuit of personal post-secondary goals.
Department Announcements Former Governor's School Summer ProgramsThe University of Pittsburgh Health Career Scholars Academy (UPHCSA) and the Pennsylvania School for Global Entrepreneurship (PSGE) at Lehigh University are accepting applications for the 2012 summer programs. Current high school sophomores and juniors are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply is February 15, 2012. Further information about the programs may be found at www.iacocca-lehigh.org and www.hcsa.pitt.edu
Widener Engineering Camp for GirlsSponsored by the Society of Women Engineers for girls grades 9 through 12
When: Saturday, February 4, 2012 from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM For more information, contact Widener Dep’t of Civil Engineering 610-499-4042 or visit at www.widener.edu/engineering/girlsminicamp Automotive Training Center Scholarship CompetitionScholarships valued over $200,000
When & Where: ATC Exton Campus on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 6:00 PM Register on-line at www.autotraining.edu/news_events.html#story5 Penn State Brandywine Quick Decision DayMonday, February 20th from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Designed for students who have not yet applied to Penn State Brandywine and who are interested in attending for the summer/fall 2012 semester. An admission decision will be made within 48 hours. To reserve a time, visit brandywine.psu.edu/Admissions/admevents.htm or call 610-892-1200. National Engineering Career Day at DCCCThursday, February 23, 2012 from 5:00-8:00 PM
(Snow Date: March 1) Academic Building Lobby at the Marple Campus www.dccc.edu/EngineeringDay or call 610-723-4000 for details Sponsored by The Boeing Company Williamson School PresentationThere will be a presentation in the auditorium on Friday, October 28th during 3rd period for any student interested in going to Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades. If students would like a pass to attend, please send them down to the Guidance office. Vo-Tech PresentationThe Annual Vo-tech Presentation for students interested in attending Vo-Tech next year will be held on Wednesday October 19th during 3rd Period in the Auditorium. (This is for students who are not already participating in the Vo-Tech program this year.)
Students can get a Pass to attend the Presentation in the guidance office.
PSAT's at Interboro High SchoolDate: Saturday, October 15, 2011
Time: 7:30 A.M. Cost: $20.00 Where: Interboro High School Please bring registration form and payment Ms. Magee in the guidance office or register at Back to School Night October 6th at the table in front of the guidance office. Registration will be taken on a first come, first served basis as there are a limited number of tests avaible. There will be NO REFUNDS! **Please remember to bring a #2 pencil(s) and a calculator the day of the test, these will NOT be provided. See link under "Department Files" below for registration form! SAT Test DatesPlease see the "Test Dates" website link for SAT test dates. Please note: the SAT test will ONLY be offered at Interboro on the November, March and May test dates.
Seniors - Be sure to sign up for the SATs in the Fall if you have not already taken them or if you'd like to take them again! Juniors - Plan to register for the test by the Spring to the get yourself familiar with the test prior to your senior year!  Free Application for Federal Student AidCollege-bound Seniors - Make sure to file your FAFSA form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). For more information, visit www.fafsa.gov. FAFSA forms should be submitted as soon as possible after January 1, 2012 and before May 1, 2012 (the Pennsylvania deadline for state aid from PHEAA).
Department Web Pages Unsure of what you'd like to do after high school? Take unique inventories to assess areas of study you could pursue at the college or trade school level and/or potential careers that are in demand in our area and across Pennsylvania. Steps for students to take to start the college exploration process broken down by high school year. Resources for parents and students to explore. Practice questions and preparation resources Additional Student Support SAT and ACT test dates and registration deadlines for the 2011-12 school year.
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