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Grade 9 Counseling

Welcome to Grade 9 Counseling! Freshman year is an exciting transition to high school and a time to build a strong foundation for future success. On this page, you'll find important information, resources, and guidance to help students and families navigate the academic, personal, and social aspects of ninth grade.

Counselor Assignments 2026–2027

Counselor

Grade 9

Ms. Capitelli

A - DA

Mrs. Kuber

DE- GAB / AVID 9

Mr. Cavanagh

GAL - NIE

Mrs. Arias

NOE-SAL / ENL 9th GR

Ms. Lynch

SAN-Z

 

Freshmen College Planning Tips

  • Be sure to take challenging yet realistic courses and take an elective course that interests you.
  • Work hard in your courses to get the best grades possible; all your grades are important, and your grades make up your transcript.
  • Work on developing good study habits. Do your homework every night. Study for tests and quizzes. 
  • Get involved! Join and fully participate in a few school clubs.
  • During the fall, visit mini college fairs on Mondays during lunch and begin to gather information about what you might like in a college. 
  • Take a career survey in the Naviance program.  Go to: https://student.naviance.com/nyack
  • Begin to explore colleges and careers using Naviance.
  • Draft a resume in Naviance and start recording all your extracurricular activities, part-time jobs, and community service hours.
  • Continue to volunteer! 
  • Get scholarships from colleges for your achievements in high school through RaiseMe.

 

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