Guidance

Welcome to the Abington Heights Guidance page

Peter Smith: Director of Student Services

[email protected], 570585-5307

High School School Counselors:

Mrs. Donna McCreary- students last names A-G

[email protected], 570-585-5330

Mrs Sarah Pardue- students last names H-O

[email protected], 570-585-5329

Mrs. Susan Corwin- students last names P-Z

[email protected], 570-585-5322

Ms. Cindy Copley- Crisis Intervention Counselor

[email protected], 570-585-5316

Mrs. Jessica Ferretti- School Social Worker

[email protected], 570-585-5364

Middle School Counselors:

Mrs. Katie Melillo- students last names A-G

[email protected], 570585-4336

Ms. Amanda Nitowski-students last name H-O

[email protected], 570-585-4364

Mrs. Shelby Watkins- students last name P-Z

[email protected], 570-585-4316

Elementary School Counselors:

Mr. Jason Munley- Clarks Summit Elementary

[email protected], 570-585-7306

Mrs. Megan Johnson- Clarks Summit Elementary

[email protected], 570-585-7130

Mrs. Jacquelyn Gaidula- Newton Ransom Elementary

[email protected], 570-585-8306

Mrs. Alexis Johnson- Waverly Elementary

[email protected], 570-585-6306

Mrs. Tessa Werner-Brooks- South Abington Elementary

[email protected], 570-585-2106

Forms

Transcript Request Form

Alumni Transcript Request Form

PSAT 2026 Memo and Registration Form

Advanced Placement Memo and Registration Form 26-27

 

Post Secondary Planning Resources:

Timeline for Postsecondary Planning

College and Career Information Seminar

College Application Cheat Sheet

STARS Student Help Guide

Planning your SAT Practice

Questions to Ask a College Admissions Counselor

Alternatives to a 4-year College

Standardized Testing Information

SAT and ACT Testing Calendar 2026-2027

Planning your SAT Prep

SAT vs ACT- which is the right test for you?

NCAA Information for prospective Student Athletes

Registering with the NCAA Eligibility Center

Guide for the College-Bound Student Athlete

NCAA Eligibility Exercise- enter NCAA-approved courses, convert to the Core-Course GPA, and predict your NCAA eligibility using this worksheet

College Affordability and Transparency Center Use this site to gather information about affording college.

My Smart Borrowing Research career ideas and match them with colleges. Find out salaries in your state and base your borrowing on this data.

 

 

 

Paying for College/Vocational Education  

 FAFSA (Free Application Federal Student Aid):  

PHEAA: https://www.pheaa.org/

PHEAA Webinar: Financial Aid 101

Creating Your StudentAid.gov Account

Understanding and Comparing Financial Aid Offers

Loan Repayment Calculator

 

PA State Grant Money: 
https://www.pheaa.org/grants/state-grant-program/index.shtml

 

Scholarship Search:


Highly Recommended Reading for Students and Parents on the topics of Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Positive Psychology, and Goal Setting

The Optimistic Child: A Proven Program to Safeguard Children Against Depression and Build Lifelong Resilience
by Martin E. P. Seligman

What You Can Change . . . and What You Can't*: The Complete Guide to Successful Self-Improvement
by Martin E.P. Seligman

One Day University Presents: The Amazing Power of Mind Over Body 
by One Day University

Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being 
by Martin E. P. Seligman

One Day University Presents: Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness (Harvard's Most Popular Course)
by One Day University

Goalsbook: Embracing Personal Responsibility in an Age of Entitlement 
by Biagio "Bill" Sciacca (Author)

Fluent Forever: How to Learn Any Language Fast and Never Forget It 
by Gabriel Wyner

10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works--A True Story 
by Dan Harris

Mental Rehearsal For Warriors: For Cops, Soldiers And Martial Artists (Meditation Book 1) 
by Loren W. Christensen

How to Become a Straight-A Student: The Unconventional Strategies Real College Students Use to Score High While Studying Less 
by Cal Newport

Authentic Happiness: Using the New Positive Psychology to Realize Your Potential for Lasting Fulfillment 
by Martin E. P. Seligman

The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy 
by Jon Gordon

Free online course: Raj Raghunathan , a.k.a. Dr. Happy Smarts, has done the upbeat A Life of Happiness and Fulfillment MOOC course. Enroll for free and get access to this excellent course material.

The Optimistic Child: A Proven Program to Safeguard Children Against Depression and Build Lifelong Resilience