COUNSELOR ASSIGNMENTS 2009-10

Sheila Gorham is the guidance director. She oversees and schedules all college representatives visits, coordinates the college catalogue collection, and publishes and distributes The Cavalier, a monthly guidance information publication.

Catherine Delaney is in charge of SAT Information, AP Testing, Financial Aid, and NCAA Clearinghouse.

Cheryl Hummer works with Virginia Boys and Girls State, ACT and ASVAB Testing, Military Liaison

Paulette Mitchell handles Career Information, Career Kaleidoscope Newsletter, Guidance Advisory Committee, Tech Prep Liaison

Lance Waite is in charge of PSAT and AP testing.

All counselors are involved in some capacity on the SST committee or with the ISAEP testing. All counselors are responsible for initial 504 plans and distribution of existing 504 plans. All counselors may have other duties as assigned.

State Mandated Tests

SOL (Standards of Learning)
SOL Tests are criterion-referenced tests which will be direct measures of the new Virginia Standards of Learning. The first full administration of these tests began in the spring of 1998. Students are now requred to pass SOL tests in the four core areas of study: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, in order to graduate.

Pre-College Admission Tests
Preliminary Scholastic Test (PSAT) is usually given in October of each year to interested students with an emphasis on college-bound sophomores and juniors. This is a practice SAT which enables students to get an idea of what the SAT is like. The results should be used to assist in preliminary college planning and provide an opportunity for students to review strengths and weaknesses before taking the SAT.

College Admission Tests - Test Dates
The SAT-I. sponsored by the College Board, is a two-part test (verbal and math) which is a basic admission requirement for many colleges and universities in the state and country. Students should take the SAT-I in the spring of their junior year and again in the fall of their senior year. Study guides and registration materials are available in Guidance.

The SAT-II. formerly called the Achievement Tests, are a part of the basic admission requirement for many of the more competitive colleges and universities. The usual requirement is three tests (English, math and one area of strength as selected by the student) Check with the college admission office to see if these are required.

The ACT is required for admission to some college and universities. This test covers 4 subject areas: English, math, social studies, natural science. Students can take both the ACT and the SAT.

Advanced Placement Tests
AP Exams are administered each May. Students enrolled in AP courses at Princess Anne are required to take these College Board exams. Colleges evaluate scores (5 is the highest score) and MAY grant college credit for high school courses. The cost of each exam is $83.00 in 2007.

ASVAB
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is given each year at Princess Anne by the Armed Services. The purpose of the test is to assess vocational aptitude in the areas of mechanical~crafts, business~clerical electronics~electrical, health and technology. The ASVAB also provides academic achievement scores in math and verbal areas. This test is given at no cost to the student. Listen for additional information concerning the test date.