Guidance

The Counseling Department at North Quincy High School provides support services that demonstrate a commitment to developmental guidance for all students. Counselors guide students to effectively set goals and to develop broad-based educational and career plans that reflect interests, abilities, and talents.

School Counselors offer students support in the personal/social, career/college and academic areas. They regularly work with parents/guardians, teachers, and administrators to ensure student success. Counselors meet with students individually and in groups. Students can make appointments to meet individually with their counselors at any time throughout the year. Students are advised to sign the log sheet outside the counselor’s office if the counselor is not available. Parents/guardians are welcome to contact their student’s counselor with concerns or to schedule a meeting.

Follow us on Facebook at North Quincy High Guidance and on Twitter @NQHSGuidancefor academic, career, college, financial aid and scholarship information.

CEEB Code: #221660

Counseling Contact Information

Counseling Office:

Phone: 617-984-8747
Fax: 617-984-8871

Counseling Office Department Head:

Helena Skinner 617-984-8985

School Counselors:

Virginia Cushman 617-984-8983
Susan DeCoste 617-984-8988
Rebecca Nutley 617-376-1235
Shaue Fung Peng 617-984-8984
Mary Lee 617-984-8981

School Psychologist:

Peggy Farren 617-984-8982

PASS Program Counselors:

Deborah Parrish 617-376-1545
Francesca Quintero 617-376-1545

Counseling Office Secretary:

Janice Donovan 617-984-8747

Guidance Services

Academic Counseling & Monitoring
Classroom Presentations
College & Career Counseling
Course Selection Planning (see Course Selection section below)
Crissis Intervention
Group Counseling
Parent/Gaurdian Presentations & Resources
Personal/Social Counseling
Referrals
Standardized Testing Information
Transcripts

Transcript Requests

Please download the Transcript Request Form and follow the instructions on how to obtain your transcript or email Mrs. Donovan.

Transcript Request Form

Guidance Events

NQHS Student Support Services Events & Important Dates 2015-2016

Course Selection

NQHS Course Selection

Career & College Counseling

Through individual meetings with students and classroom presentations, information about college and career options are presented to students. Below are helpful information and forms:

Helpful College Related Websites

Helpful Career Related Websites

Financial Aid Resources & Scholarships

Naviance Family Connection

Naviance is a comprehensive website that is specific to our school and provides course, career and college planning. The website is used by the Guidance Office to keep track of students’ college admission data, to assist with career and college exploration, and to develop academic course plans.

Naviance Family Connection

Naviance Family Connection Parent Instructions

Standardized Tests

The following is a list of standardized testing offered to students. Please see the websites for more information on testing programs, dates and centers.

ACT (American College Testing)
Advanced Placement (AP) Testing -Testing is usually scheduled the first 2 weeks of May every year. Registration for AP testing is done through students’ classes and Counseling Office. For more information, please contact the Counseling Office at 617-984-8747.
PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) – Testing is usually mid-October of every year. Students are recommended to take it in their sophomore and junior year. The test needs to be taken in junior year for students to qualify for a National Merit Scholarship. For more nformation, please contact the Counseling Office at 617-984-8747.
SAT Reasoning Test – Testing is offered in October, December, November, January, March, May & June. Students are recommended to take it in the spring of their junior year and/or fall of the senior year. If you are eligible for a Collegeboard fee waiver, please see your counselor.
SAT Subject Tests – There are many subjects to choose from. Colleges that require these tests usually require that you take at least 2 tests. Sometimes certain subject tests are required for certain majors. Make sure you research your school’s admissions requirements.
TOEFL (Test for English as a Foreign Language) – If English is not your primary language, this test will measure your ability to listen, read, speak and write in English. This test may be required by some schools. Please see your counselor for more information.
SAT Practice
SAT study guides for students: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/inside-the-test/study-guide-studentsFull length practice tests: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice/full-length-practice-testsPersonalized SAT practice through Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/sat
YouTube Videos
Linking College Board and Khan Academy Accounts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vhfaw8w4G2wDaily Practice for New SAT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8f-jif9itgUnderstanding PSAT score report: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzCSIilL3WQ

Test Preparation

Bridgewater State University – 508-531-1250
Kaplan
Massasoit Community College – 508-588-9100 ext. 1509
Princeton Review
Revolution Prep

Military Websites

Tutoring & Academic Help

In-school Tutoring Options:

The best way to get extra help in a class is to see the teacher. Many teachers offer time before and/or after school for extra help.
AFJROTC Kitty Hawk Honor Society offers peer tutoring in many subjects. Students may see Sgt. DeLorenzo (Room 401) for more information.
National Honor Society offers peer tutoring. Please see Miss Pekarcik (Room 431) for more information.
Talk to your counselor; she/he may have more options for you.

Private Fee-based Tutoring:

Eastern Nazarene College – Offers private tutoring for surrounding communities. If you would like to request a tutor, please complete the online form at http://www1.enc.edu/form.aspx?ekfrm=2259 or contact the Center by phone at 617-745-3838.
Khan Academy – On-line tutoring available.
Kumon Learning Center – Located in Quincy
Quincy Tutoring Network
Tutor.com – On-line tutoring available.

Personal/Social Counseling

Group Counseling at NQHS:

Anger Management
Children of Immigrants
College & Career Exploration
Grief & Loss
Reviving Ophelia
Self Defense
Study Skill
Teen Dating Safely
Transition to high school

Groups are run by need. If there is a need for a group around a certain topic, it may be added.

Local Area Counseling Agencies

Helpful Phone Numbers & Websites

Above the Influence – A website about living drug and alcohol free.
Alanon & Alateen – For friends and families of problem drinkers.
Alcoholics Anonymous – or call the local office at 617-426-9444
Asian Shelter and Advocacy Project from Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence – or call 617-338-2355
Common Reactions to Stress & Trauma in Children
Department of Children & Families Local Area Office (Weymouth) – 781-682-0800
Bridge over Troubled Waters – For high-risk, runaway and homeless youth in Boston or call 617-423-9575/ 1-800-RUNAWAY (after 5 PM)
DOVE – DOmestic Violence Ended – or call 617-471-1234
Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center (MARC) – for information and support about cyberbullying and bullying.
Narcotics Anonymous
PFLAG – Parents, Families, & Friends of Lesbians and Gays
Quincy Asian Resources, Inc. (QARI)
Quincy Medical Center – or call 617-773-6100
Quincy Police Emergency – Call 911
Quincy Police Non-Emergency – 617-479-1212
Samariteens – Suicide Prevention Hotline for teens. 1-800-252-TEEN (8336)
South Shore Mental Health Crisis Number – 617-774-6036

Presentations for Parents/Guardians & Students

Below are informational presentations we have created to help you are your student with their transition to high school and their transition to life after high school. Please contact us if you have any questions.