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MISSION:: The mission of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools High/Middle/Elementary School Guidance Program is to partner with parents, community, faculty, and staff, to provide a comprehensive, developmental counseling program addressing the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students, thus preparing them with the knowledge and skills to be productive members of society.
Guidance Counselors and the students they serve including IB students: All extensions below are the new extensions as of January 28, 2008 Counselors Ext. Gr: 9-11 12 Mrs. Merritt 85615 A - C A - Cl Mr. Waite 85616 D - Han Cm - F Mrs. Hummer 85613 Hao - L G - J Ms. Gorham 85610 M - Pe K - M Ms. Mitchell 85614 Pf - S N - S Mr. Breckenridge 85612 T - Z T - Z High School Curriculum Guide 2008-09 (pdf) The information in this guide is designed to assist students in grades sixth through twelve and their parents with the selection of courses in the middle and high school levels. Students and parents are encouraged to study this publication and talk with guidance counselors and teachers as part of the course selection process. An Overview to Virginia Beach City Public Schools’ Guidance/Counseling Services Bus Schedules: InZone and Express Routes for 2007-08 (pdf) Guidance Support Staff: Susan Barnes, Data Technician Ext. 85630 Brenda Carver,. Secretary , Ext. 85611 Phone: (757) 648-5600 (new) Fax: (757) 473-5004 Guidance Hours   6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Counselor Hours:  7:10 a.m. to 2:35 p.m.	College Testing, Information, and Career Planning Links College Board - All about the SAT's. Career Overview - Information for Career Planning. Test Prep Review - College test information plus free practice tests. Tech Prep at TCC - Free College Credits at TCC. Contact Ms. Mitchell SAT Prep Plan -- A good site for preparing for the SAT's Scholars $$$ - PAHS scholarship info. Visit this page for free money. This site has been moved to Inside PA and is password protected. Please ask you child for the password. Trade Schools.Net - Compelete directory of universities, colleges, and trade schools. Career Kalaidoscope (pdf) May issue - latest job openings. Do you have a favorite link? Send the address to the webmaster. Summer School Princess Anne High School will be the summer school site for Princess Anne, Bayside, and Cox High School students.  Summer school fees for a new course will be $500.00 for a year course and $250.00 for a repeated year course.  Students who have a completed free/reduced lunch form on file and have been determined eligible for reduced price or free meals during the regular school year are also eligible to receive reduced summer school tuition in all high school summer programs except enrichment programs.  Parents or guardians who would like the school to determine their child’s eligibility for free and reduced tuition must sign the release section of the registration from.  This will permit school officials to assess the necessary information to award the tuition benefit.   NOTE:  FREE/REDUCED LUNCH FORM APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE FILLED AT THE STUDENT’S HOME SCHOOL BY JUNE 13, 1008.  Summer register will take place June 18th and 19th at the designated summer school sites from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.
Students, have you ever thought of becoming a teacher? Next year, PA will offer a brand-new course called Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow designed for juniors and seniors interested in the field of teaching. Students will experience the profession as they are guided through the history of education and the functions of schools and school divisions. Additionally, students will experience the classroom as they become acquainted with teaching on a personal and professional level, including a brief internship in a classroom setting. Enrollment is taking place now. See Mrs. Gantt in room 209 or email her for more information (Carrie.Gantt@vbschools.com). SPRING SAT PREP COURSE AT PRINCESS ANNE Attention Students: You have less than two weeks to register for the Horizons SAT Improvement Class which begins at Princess Anne High School on Monday, May 12th.  You may register at www.horizonseducation.com.  Act now before classes fill.

COUNSELOR ASSIGNMENTS 2007- 2008

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. She is also the Kuder liaison. In addition, Ms. Gorham supervises the on-site registration and administration of the SAT at Princess Anne High School.

Cheryl Hummer works with the ninth grade transition team. She also coordinates Boys and Girls State student selection. She coordinates ASVAB testing. She also works with military involvement in the schools, ROTC scholarships, and academy appointments. She also oversees testing materials for the ACT.

Virginia Merritt is in charge of financial information. She conducts classroom and evening workshops on obtaining financial aid assistance for college bound students. She also oversees testing materials for the SAT. Mrs. Merritt will also coordinates NCAA Clearinghouse guidelines for college entrance qualifications.

Paulette Mitchell serves as Princess Anne High School's tech prep coordinator and oversees career counseling programs including career planning and tracking, employment and volunteer opportunities, publication of the Career Kaleidoscope Newsletter, Kuder Career Training System, and Career Connections night. She is also the facilitator of the PAHS Guidance Advisory Committee.

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.