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Welcome to the Voorheesville Central School District's Counseling Program. Our goal is to assist children and their families throughout high school. Guidance and advisement as to course selection, academic programs, and career planning is offered between ninth and twelfth grades. As students prepare for life after high school, attention is placed on the options of college, employment or military service. The college selection process involves choosing a school that meets the abilities and interests of each student. We can also assist in the financial aid process. Counseling services address personal crises, peer interactions, and other issues of mental health. Consultation services include assistance in parent/teacher communication and referrals to community resources. The school psychologist is an integral part of our team of counseling professionals. She works with students and families who may be experiencing academic, behavioral, social and emotional difficulties and helps generate plans to help students succeed in the academic environment. School CEEB code: 335740 Our staff The High School Guidance office phone number is (518) 765-3314. Guidance Counselors Mrs. Amy Riddell (A-K): Ext. 203, E-mail: ARiddell@vcsdk12.org Mr. Timothy Kelley (L-Z): Ext. 205, E-mail: TKelley@vcsdk12.org School Psychologist Mrs. Martha Kemp, Ext. 215, E-mail: MKemp@vcsdk12.org School Social Worker Ms. Mariel Chu: Ext 401, E-mail: mchu@vcsdk12.org Guidance Secretaries Lori Saba: Ext. 201, E-mail: LSaba@vcsdk12.org Anne Smolen: Ext. 202, E-mail: ASmolen@vcsdk12.org Mission Statement We believe that all children can learn, and that the education of each child is everyone’s responsibility. The educational success of each student depends upon a commitment to excellence on the part of teachers, administrators, support staff, parents, community members, the Board of Education, and the students themselves. The goal of the District is to provide each student with a strong foundation of knowledge and experiences to prepare him/her to be a productive citizen and to value life-long learning. 2007-08 Curriculum Guides Business Graduation Requirements Academic Policies College Planning Guide Scholarships Opportunities To view a list scholarships, click here. SchoolSoup.com - Search the world's largest database of scholarships Internet links
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Career and College Search via echoices FinAid (Financial Aid Resource) Community Resources HelpLines: Nine-Line Middle Earth Peer Assistance Helpline for the Albany
community Samaritans-Suicide Hotline Rape Crisis Center Therapists, Psychologists, Psychiatrists: Speak with your school counselor for a referral. Reproductive Health and Education Planned Parenthood, Birth control, HIV testing Community Maternity Services Help for specific concerns: Haven Grief Counseling Center Wave Riders-Grief Program Rape Crisis Center Al-anon/Alateen, alcoholism support Hope House, outpatient and residential treatment for
substance abuse Eating Disorders, Capital Region Group CREAD Albany County Youth Bureau, homeless youth support Equinox Youth Emergency Shelter Center for Law and Justice, information regarding
criminal justice issues Four Winds - Saratoga, adolescent treatment for
mental health/eating disorders Ellis Hospital, adolescent inpatient treatment for
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