Virtual Visit St. John's University
Virtual Visit Lycoming College
Virtual Visit-University of Pittsburgh
Lynn University Virtual Visit
Virtual Visit Pennsylvania College of Technology
Virtual Visit Sacred Heart University
Hofstra Virtual Visit
Virtual Visit Towson University
Virtual Visit Rockland Community College
Mercy College Virtual Visit
https://mercy.zoom.us/j/96361576513?pwd=eHUrdUtNZVBmbkdyL05vbXZWc3BTQT09
Virtual Visit Syracuse University
Virtual Visit Penn College of Technology
Virtual Visit LeMoyne
Virtual Visit Mt. St. Mary College
Virtual Visit-SUNYPotsdam
https://zoom.us/j/99394142087?pwd=U0dneDlNR2VYR1hFKzRQV25td0V1Zz09
Virtual Visit Ramapo College
Virtual Visit SUNY Geneseo
https://geneseo.zoom.us/j/94677437668?pwd=cDd0bHNaWkhZcVRzYUlVRHJrM2xFZz09
Virtual Visit Rutgers
When? November 4, 2020 from 7pm -8pm. the following University of California Campuses will be represented:
UC Riverside
UC Davis
UC Irvine
UCLA
UC Merced
UC Santa Barbara
UC San Diego
UC Santa Cruz
Go to: https://connect.ucr.edu/register/UCNYStudentNight to register.
More than 600 college and university representatives will be available. Select which colleges you'd like to learn about and sign up to attend their live and interactive Zoom sessions. The fair will be held on the Sunday , November 8, 2020 from 1-10pm.
Go to Virtualcollegefairs.org to register. Registering allows students to communicate with college reps on the day of the event. Many colleges will also hold information sessions and allow students to set up and appointment or one-on-one conversations.
See flyer for more information.
The Manhattan College Admissions Office will welcome more than 1000 guests to their virtual open house on Sunday, October 25t from 1pm to 3pm. Registration for the Open House 2020. Their virtual Fall open House programs will provide a wide array of sessions and opportunities to engage with their faculty, staff and students.
Click here to register. Open House 2020
Colleges of the Fenway, which includes Emmanuel College, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
University, Simmons University, and Wentworth Institute of Technology will hold a virtual presentation and question and answer session on October 29, 2020 at 7pm.
To register for this event click HERE
You will have the opportunity to connect with colleges and universities through group, private, and video chats.
You must register for this event and once students registered you will need to remember the link to enter again the day of the fair.
Register at: gotocollegefairs.swoogo.com
Fair will be held on November 20, 2020 from 11:00-5:00.
The fair will also be giving away 10 $25 gift cards for those students who visit the most colleges.
See attached flyer for additional details.
The Excelsior Scholarship, in combination with other student financial aid programs, allows students to attend a SUNY or CUNY college tuition-free.
Please note that the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically reduced state revenues and the processing of new applications is pending on Federal assistance, which has been delayed since April. Excelsior Scholarship awards may have to be reduced and/or prioritized for current recipients as provided for under the program.
The federal adjusted gross income limits have changed to $125,000 or less.
For more information go to the website below.
Nyack High School Guidance Department is committed to supporting families and school communities with resources on mental health challenges, please see attachment on how to manage stress and anxiety during the winter.
Are you a high school student concerned about climate change?
Do you want to make a meaningful difference here in Rockland County?
Join the Rockland County 4-H Youth for Climate Action, where
you can enhance your knowledge of the issues, develop leadership
skills, and work with your peers to address climate change.
Youth for Climate Action webpage
Apply online at Bit.ly/YCAApply
Attached is the schedule of college visits which will be done virtually. This schedule will be updated as we receive requests from the colleges and universities. All visits will take place between 10:30 and 11:15 so be sure to tune in.
Securing Working Papers While Attending School Virtually due to COVID 19 or After Returning To School This Fall
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Pi Psi Omega Chapter of Rockland County, explains what an HCBU is and the benefits of attending one as well as how to apply to an HCBU. Alpha Kappa Alpha is also offers scholarship opportunities. Remember to look for this sorority when you are applying for scholarships later this school year.
The Center for Safety and Change is sponsoring Student Activists Ending Dating Abuse (SAEDA) training. The training will take place November, 2-6 & 9-13 (3PM-4:30PM on Zoom) plus there is 1.5 hrs of daily independent activities required.
Deadline to apply is October 15, 2020. Participating students will receive 28 hours of community service and $50 at the end of training.
Click below to apply. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by phone and email. Please note that spaces are limited.
Harcum has provided a virtual tour of their facility for students interested in studying Veterinary Nursing.
Take a virtual tour (Open in new window)
Later this semester Harcum will be hosting virtual information sessions where you can learn more about specific programs, meet with program directors, and have all your questions answered.
Meals on Wheels need you!
Seeking Volunteers for Telephone Reassurance Phone calls!
This is a great opportunity for anyone who is interested in volunteering from home!
We started this program to help alleviate feelings of isolation among our seniors. Volunteers will be calling to check-in on the health and mental wellbeing of our seniors in the form of friendly conversation. Genuinely listening to someone is an act of kindness. Ask someone to share their story with you and the conversation will be a gift to you both.
Looking for:
How it works:
If you are interested or have any questions please email Catie Stone- Cstone@mowrockland.org
This award recognizes outstanding volunteer service. Local, State, and National awards are given. Your application must be completed and submitted to a school principal or the head of an officially designated local organization by NOVEMBER 10, 2020. More information is available at spirit.prudential.com or nassp.org/spirit
An opportunity for Rockland County high school sophomores to develop leadership skills and connect with peers and community leadership through interactive seminars. This program takes place during the school year, but interviews for the program will take place virtually over the summer. See attached flyer for more information.
1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, please share your story.
2. The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?
3. Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?
4. Describe a problem you’ve solved or a problem you’d like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma — anything of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution.
5. Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.
6. Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?
7. Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you’ve already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.
Guidance Department Office: telephone (845) 353-7120 fax (845) 353-7119
Lorraine Longing - Director of Guidance K-12, 845 353 7123 - llonging@nyackschools.org
Guidance Counselors:
Maggie Gershonovitz 845-353-7130 mgershonovitz@nyackschools.org
Tara Heinemann 845-353-7133 theinemann@nyackschools.org
Sean Cavanagh 845-353-7125 scavanagh@nyackschools.org
Alejandro Peña 845-353-7128 apena@nyackschools.org
Diana Wright 845-353-7126 - dwright@nyackschools.org
Dr. Renee Eschmann, 845-353-7182
Mimi Madan, 845-353-7131
Dornzella Milligan, 845-353-7134
Guidance Support Staff
JeanMarie Maldonado - Records Secretary (845) 353 7121 jmaldonado@nyackschools.org
Jean Lauturner - Secretary (845) 353-7120 jlauturner@nyackschools.org
2020 - 21 School Year :
| counselor | 9th GR | 10 GR | 11 GR | 12 GR |
| Mrs. Gershonovitz | A- Co | A-C |
A- Cr AVID |
A-B McG- Nuz |
| Ms. Heinemann | Col - Hogan |
D-F AVID |
Cu- H | C- Fi |
| Mr. Cavanagh |
Hope - Mars AVID |
G - Mas | J- K | Fo - Maz |
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Mr. Pena ENL |
Mart - Q | Maz - P | L - P | Mc - R |
| Mrs.Wright | R- Z | Q- Z | Q- Z | S- Z |
Being out of school since March and preparing for the return remotely or in person, might increase stress and anxiety. If you need someone to talk to, be sure to reach out to your guidance counselor through email.
Information on how to help your child with increased anxiety about returning to school: https://childmind.org/article/back-to-school-anxiety-during-covid/
For information on teen depression in English: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/teen-depression/teendepression_20-mh-8089_150205.pdf
Para Información Sobre la Depresión Adolescente en Español: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/espanol/la-depresion-en-la-adolescencia/19-mh-8089s_157885.pdf
Grief work may be helpful to provide support for students and families to process their grief over what was lost at the end of the school year.
High School Students and Parents/Guardians- click here for Naviance http://connection.naviance.com/nyack
Click to access : Instructions for Naviance Student for Parents.pdf
BROWSE SCHOLARSHIPS NOW
NEW THIS YEAR: You will be able to download scholarship applications directly from this page.
Welcome to the site for scholarship opportunities for the class of 2021. Scholarships are arranged by category. These categories will include scholarships awarded solely to Nyack High School students, Rockland County and neighboring county scholarships, New York State scholarships, and National scholarships. The National scholarships have the earliest deadlines, mostly in October and November.
The bulk of the scholarship deadlines are between February and May, but do not neglect to look for deadlines as early as October through February as we have a few sizable ones. If you are planning on studying Engineering, Nursing, Education, Business, or are a Volunteer Firefighter, there are scholarships specifically for these areas of study.
Many scholarships require a resume, so this is a good time to start yours. If you do not have paid work experience, you can list volunteer positions and sport teams that you are involved with. You will almost always be requested to include a transcript and a recommendation. Please see your guidance counselor for these items and they will direct you accordingly.
The Guidance Department at Nyack High School hosts a scholarship awards night each year in June to recognize and award scholarships to all winners.
Deadlines for submission of applications are firm and late submissions will not be accepted by the guidance department or our donors.
A final thought, scholarship submissions should be filled out in a professional manner. DO NOT submit a scholarship application written in pencil or colored ink. If you need a pen with blue ink, we have enough pens to supply you with one. Don't be shy. Good Luck!
Click on the link below to view Scholarships. We are posting the deadline dates to the corresponding scholarship on this list as soon as we are made aware. Check back often so that you do not miss a good opportunity.
Dual enrollment classes allow students to take college level courses, helping to prepare them for college and earn credit at a reduced rate while enrolled at Nyack HS. NHS offers college level courses in Art, Business, English, History, Math, Music, Science and World Languages. In addition, students who are enrolled in Project Lead the Way, have an opportunity to earn college credits from PLTW Affiliations. Students will take classes at Nyack HS and will be taught by a college approved Nyack HS teacher who follows the college course syllabus. These courses fulfill both high school and college credit requirements. Students must register with the appropriate college and successfully complete the course in order to receive the college credit, which may be transferable to other colleges and universities. In order to get college credit, students must request official transcripts from the affiliated college to be sent directly to the college the student is attending after graduation. Students who are enrolled in Rockland Community College Dual Enrollment Classes cannot take more than 11 RCC credits per semester.
Please note to enroll in Rockland Community College's High School Program you must use Online Registration (Paper Forms are no longer accepted)
HSProgramIntakeRegistrationChecklist
The following are college level courses offered at Nyack High School
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Art
Business
English
Math
Music
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Project Lead the Way (PLW)
Science
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Social Studies
World Language
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2020-2021 Scheduling Information: Scheduling for the 2020- 2021 school year begins on January 2, 2020. Please see attached information of when your English class will be called down to guidance to meet with your counselor to select your classes. We encourage you to look through the Program of Studies prior to your meeting, to get an idea of what classes interest you. Your schedule will be developed based on your selections. Any questions, please contact your guidance counselor.
9th Grade Parent List for Student Scheduling
10th Grade Parent List for Student Scheduling
11th Grade Parent List for Student Scheduling
View: Nyack High School Profile 2020-2021
View: K - 12 Nyack School District Guidance Plan 2019-2020 1.pdf
ACT Registration test center # for Nyack High School: 161270
SAT Registration test center # for Nyack High School: 33-720
CEEB CODE: 334255
Please see copies of forms used in the guidance office:
Need a transcript? - If you have graduated from Nyack high school, please go to http://www.parchment.com/u/registration/18178/account to request a transcript. To request a transcript, click on the link and create a New Learner Account. Class of 2019, your official transcript has been mailed to the college you are attending in the fall. Any questions, please contact your guidance counselor. Current students can obtain a transcript by contacting their guidance counselor.
Summer between Junior and Senior Year
For more important information:
http://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/resources
https://student.collegeboard.org/css-financial-aid-profile
http://www.bestcolleges.com/features/best-financial-aid/
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVES: Currently we are anticipating scheduling only virtual visits for the the 2020 -2021 school year. To accomplish this we must limit these visits to 1 per day. They will be held between 10:30 and 11:15 and they will be available every Monday through Friday that school is in session. Please schedule these visits as you have in the past on Repvisits and include the information students will need to access your visit. Appointment scheduling is now available. Please feel free to call if you would like to speak about anything else. 845-353-7120.
