Guidance

WELCOME TO THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

Find up to date information on our AH School Counselors Facebook Page. This information can also be found on this page
High School Counselors:
Mr. Peter Smith- Director 570-585-5307 [email protected]
Mrs. Susan Corwin Last Names- P-Z 570-585-5322 [email protected]
Mrs. Sarah Pardue  Last Name H-O 570-585-5329 [email protected]
Mrs. Cindy Copley-Crisis Intervention 570-585-5316 [email protected]
Mrs. Donna McCreary Last Name A-G 570-585-5330 [email protected]

Guidance Phone: 570-585-5321, 570-585-5306

Guidance Fax: 570-585-8274

Middle School Counselors:
Mrs. Shelby Watkins  Last Name P-Z 570-585-4316
Ms. Amanda Nitowski Last Name H-O 570-4366 [email protected]

Mrs. Katie Milillo Last Name A-G 570-585-4336 [email protected]

 

Elementary School Counselors:

Newton-Ransom
Mrs. Jacquelyn Gaidula 570-585-8306 [email protected]

Clarks Summit
Mr. Jason Munley 570-585-7306 [email protected]

South Abington
Tessa Werner-Brooks 570-585-2106 [email protected]


Waverly Elementary
Mrs. Alexis Johnson 570-585-6306 [email protected]

Elementary (K-4)Crisis Counselor:

Mrs. Megan Johnson 570-585-7130 [email protected] 

Important 2025 Presentation regarding Drug Trends in our Community:

Dr. Arianne Scheller, CEO and owner of Endless Mountains Extended Care and Mr. Peter Smith, Director of Student Services at Abington Heights SD provided must-see information for parents of middle and high school-age students. EMEC is a residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility for men in Factoryville, PA. Dr. Scheller has been a therapist for over 25 years and CEO of EMEC for the past 7 years. Pete Smith has been Director of Student Services since 2003 at AHSD. Click on the link above to view the presentation.

CHOOSING A SCHOOL


Planning Resources for Junior Students and Parents

 

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORMS


MAKING APPLICATIONS


STANDARDIZED TESTING


ADDITIONAL RESOURCES


ABINGTON HEIGHTS STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM


Drug and Alcohol Resources for Students and Parents

Online Therapy for Addictions Counseling: https://www.onlinetherapy.com/addiction-counseling/

Finding substance use/abuse counseling for adolescents can be difficult in our area of the state. This website has some recommendations for online counseling services

60 Digital Resources for Addressing Substance Use Disorders, Addiction and Recovery: 

https://www.onlinemswprograms.com/resources/social-issues/resources-addiction-and-recovery/

For those who experience addiction, there is no magic switch for living substance free. Recovery is a process that includes daily mental and physical challenges, as well as setbacks. But with sustained support from peers, friends, family and professionals such as social workers and counselors, addiction recovery can succeed. OnlineMSWPrograms.com gathered a list of organizations and digital resources that support individuals working toward recovery and that offer advice to their families, friends and communities on how to aid in the process. 

   

 

Paying for College/Vocational Education

Financial Aid Night Presentation 2020
Financial Aid Night Presentation 2020 Youtube

 FAFSA (Free Application Federal Student Aid): 

https://fafsa.ed.gov/spa/fafsa/#/LOGIN?locale=en_US


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

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


 Reporting Income on the FAFSA® – TIPS 
Completing the FAFSA can be a challenge. Share these 11 common FAFSA mistakes with your students and their families. 

 Savings Bond Calculator 
Find out what savings bonds are worth with this Online Calculator, including Series EE, E and I savings bonds and saving notes.


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

Coach to Coach: Emotional Intelligence and Leadership for Winning Coaches 
by Sara Smith

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

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