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Welcome From Guidance

The Developmental School Counseling Program of Bellport secondary schools is a comprehensive plan of academic, career, and personal development.  It is an integral part of the total school program and supports the goals established for all students.

The Bellport Counseling Program emphasizes the relationship between student and counselor.  It is the key to a successful program.  Through a series of sequential and developmental activities, the counselor ensures that he/she is meaningfully involved with each student during each year of the secondary school experience.  In this way the student is in the best position to learn, plan, and make positive decisions with the ongoing support and assistance of a counselor who knows him/her well.

Integral to the success of a comprehensive, developmental program is a team approach that requires the cooperation and involvement of parents and staff members.

Bellport High School, grades 9 – 12, offers a broad variety of subjects including Advanced Placement courses in all major academic areas, Regents level courses, and programs for students with disabilities.  Bellport High School also provides varied learning experiences through math and science research programs, electives in the humanities and interdisciplinary education.

A professional staff of over 120 members serves a population of over 1,400 students.  The co-curricular program includes musical performing groups, publications, service and subject area clubs, and athletic teams.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CLASS OF 2010

 

            NEW YORK STATE COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

 Successful completion of requirements in English, Mathematics, Science, Global History and U. S. History and Government.

 BELLPORT HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE SERVICES FOR STUDENTS

 Grade 9

·        Small group student orientation to Guidance services
·        Evening parent orientation workshop (during 8^th grade)
·        Programming for grade 10 - classroom introduction and student course selection meeting
·        Guidance Newsletter mailed home quarterly
·        Career assessment
·        Classroom presentation regarding study skills, ,character education, time management, decision making, stress management, and conflict resolution.
 

Grade 10

·        Programming for grade 11 – classroom introduction and student course selection meeting
·        Guidance Newsletter mailed home quarterly

Grade 11

·        College testing information – classroom orientation to content of and registration for PSAT, SAT I, II and ACT
·        Internet college research opportunities – small group meetings with unlimited follow-up
·        Programming for grade 12 – classroom introduction and individual student course selection meeting
·        Individual parent/student conference in Spring –exploration of post-secondary opportunities
·        Guidance Newsletter mailed home quarterly
·        College Information Program for parents and students (all grades welcomed)

Grade 12

·        Senior meetings with counselors to review transcripts, graduation requirements, future plans
·        SAT/ACT registration
·        College transition workshop for students
·        Publication of scholarship, financial aid, college, military, and employment information
·        Financial Aid Night for parents
·        College Information Program for parents and students (all grades welcomed)
·        College representatives visits

SERVICES FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS

·        Individual and group counseling
·        Special education guidance and counseling
·        Employment opportunities – part-time work
·        Academic advisement
·        Scholarship information
·        Vocational opportunities
·        Career exploration
·        Psychological/Social Work liaison and referral services
·        College video library
·        Guidance resource center
·        Free Application for Federal Student Aid on the Web (www.fafsa.ed.gov)

 

Updated 7/14/10 BS//JBJS, 3/31/10 BN/BS/DD/JBJS//MC