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    On Tuesday, January 19th, The College Board announced they will eliminate the optional essay from the SAT and do away with subject tests amid a changing college admissions landscape, These changes are effective immediately.

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Contact Us

JJHS Counselors
Mrs. Marisa Merlino        (mmerlino@klschools.org)
Director of Guidance and Counseling

Ms. Carlyn Bochicchio  (cbochicchio@klschools.org) 
School Counselor - Grade 9-12

Ms. Rebecca Davidson      (rdavidson@klschools.org) 
School Counselor - Grade 9-12            

Ms. Beth DeBeer                  (bdebeer@klschools.org) 
School Counselor - Grades 9-12

Ms. Alexa Kauffman        akauffman@klschools.org
School Counselor - Grade 9-12   

Ms. Susan Tewksbury     (stewksbury@klschools.org) 
School Counselor - Grades 9-12

Ms. Joann Travis                     (jtravis@klschools.org) 
School Counselor - Grade 9-12

Psychologist

Jennifer Lovallo, School Psychologist      jlovallo@klschools.org      763-7213

Michael Costa, School Psychologist          mcosta@klschools.org     763-7215

Social Workers

Patricia K. Bragdon PH.D
LCSW-R 
pbragdon@klschools.org   763-7211
 

Welcome to the Counseling Center

The Counseling Department consists of six school counselors and a Director of Guidance & Counseling. Counselors meet with students, both individually and in groups, to work on academic, personal and social issues and to provide guidance to students as they prepare their academic programs and develop post-secondary school plans.

The counselors work to cultivate helpful and mutual partnerships with parents/guardians. This cooperation helps us provide care for students as they navigate the often challenging years of adolescence. Our reward is to watch students graduate with a positive sense of self and with a direction in regard to college and/or career.

We hope that you find this site helpful.

Phone:   (914) 763-7203      Fax:   (914) 763-3731

    

 

Upcoming Events

  • College Planning Night - Part I 7PM

    Counseling Center

  • Curriculum Night 7PM

    For parents of current 8th through 11th graders

    Counseling Center

  • ACT vs. SAT 7PM via Zoom

    Counseling Center

  • College Planning Night II - 7PM Virtual

    Counseling Center

  • PreACT (preregistration required) 7:45AM

    Counseling Center
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Resources

Post-Secondary Planning

     

 Please click here for important college planning resources and forms.

Financial Aid Night Presentation

Financial Aid Information

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

  • 6,175 Mental health professionals have signed up to provide online voluntary services for New York State.  Call: (844) 863-9314.  It is a completely free service.
  • In the event  Counselors/Clinicians identify a student or family member in crisis, they can call Four Winds Hospital directly and avoid the Emergency Room.  Four Winds admissions number is:  (800) 528-6624 or (914) 763-8151.  Follow the prompts.
  • Please click on the following link for further Mental Health Resources:   Mental Health Resources.pdf 

Anxiety in Youth - a conversation with Dr. Michael Costa

College and Career Planning for 9th and 10th Graders

Resources for Students with Disabilities

  

Please click here for information and resources for students with disabilities.