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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:
Counselors |
Ext. |
Grade 9-12 |
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85612 |
A - C |
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85616 |
D - Ham |
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85613 |
Har - L |
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85610 |
M - R |
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85614 |
S-Z |
Class Registration for 2010-2011 courses (next year)
November 9 & 10 - IB registration for rising Seniors
December 7 & 8 - IB registration for rising Juniors
November 9 thru 20 - Other Rising Seniors
December 4 thru 14 - Other Rising Juniors
(January TBA) - Rising sophomores
Bus Schedules:
In-Zone Bus Route 2009-10
IB-Out of Zone Bus Route 09-10
Guidance Support Staff:
Susan Barnes, Data Technician Ext. 85630
Brenda Carver,. Secretary , Ext. 85611
Phone: (757) 648-5600 (new)
Fax: (757) 687-8300
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.

High School Curriculum Guide 2009-2010 (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 |
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. |