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Welcome To

White Plains High School

Meet the Counselors!

North House Counselors

Enrique Cafaro and Magda Martas

422-2149

ecafaro@wpcsd.k12.ny.us

422-2175

magdamartas@wpcsd.k12.ny.us

North House Counselors

Erin Harrison and Maria Csikortos

422-2150

erinharrison@wpcsd.k12.ny.us 422-2148

mariacsikortos@wpcsd.k12.ny.us

South House Counselors

Alvera Pollard and Denise Velasquez

422-2164

alverapollard@wpcsd.k12.ny.us

422-2163

denisevelasquez@wpcsd.k12.ny.us

South House Counselors

Karen Day and Jeff Hirsch

422-2167

karenday@wpcsd.k12.n.us 422-2232

jeffreyhirsch@wpcsd.k12.ny.us

South House Counselor

Lily Diaz-Withers

422-2147

lilliandiazwithers@wpcsd.k12.ny.us

Main Office Counselors

Genevieve Little and Sade Ortiz

422-2427

genevievelitte@wpcsd.k12.ny.us

422-2168

sadeortiz@wpcsd.k12.ny.us

Each of the counselors . . .

Has a caseload of approximately 185 students, divided evenly

among the grade levels.

Is the counselor for your child throughout high school; will have

your child if that counselor has/had your child’s older sibling. We

always try to maintain sibling matches with counselors.

Works closely with other PPS staff (social workers, psychologists)

to ensure that your child is successful in high school socially and

emotionally as well as academically.

Works closely with the house administrator with whom he/she

shares your child.

The Role of the School Counselor

Review Progress and Set Goals

Encourage Extra-Curricular Involvement

Career & Post High School Planning

Problem Solving Skills

Program Planning

Create a Caring & Trusting Relationship

Successful Transition to 9th Grade

Navigating the Building

Increased Responsibility

Effective Time Management

Enhancing Your Study Skills

Advocating for YOURSELF!!!

Get Involved

Clubs (Tiger’tivities)

Athletic Programs

Community Service

Get Busy!!!

Sara Hall

Student Activities Coordinator

High School Room C101

sarahall@wpcsd.k12.ny.us

(914)422-2182

Know the Graduation Requirements

4-year Academic Plan

Consider Courses that

are Competitive, Challenging

and Aligned with Your Goals

and Interests

Choose Electives

that You Will Enjoy

Bell Schedule Period

1 7:40-8:23

2 8:28-9:11

3 9:16-9:59

4 10:04-10:47

5 10:52-11:35

LUNCH 11:35-12:11

6 12:16-12:59

7 1:04-1:47

8 1:52-2:35

• 5 minutes in between classes

• Classes meet for 43 minutes

• Universal lunch period

• Attendance in all classes is

essential

• Be prepared and on time

What credits are required to graduate

from High School?

Regents Diploma

4 Social Studies

4 English

3 Science

3 Mathematics

1 World Language

2 Phys. Ed. (4 years)

1 Fine Arts

.5 Health

3.5 Elective

Advanced Regents Diploma

In addition to what is required for a

Regents Diploma, you must earn 2

more credits in World Language,

for a total of 3 World Language

credits.

These are the minimum requirements for graduation.

Plan on doing a lot more to be competitive for college admission

or the world of work.

You must also pass required

assessments in order to graduate.

You must pass Regents examinations in:

To earn an Advanced Regents Diploma you must pass additional exams in Math and also the LOTE B Assessment.

Mathematics

English

Global Studies

U.S. History

Science

Academic Resources

Academic Study Centers in the Media Center and B-1

National Honor Society Tutors

After School Programs

Teacher Support during lunch, before & after school

Community Resources – White Plains Library, Youth Bureau, Slater Center & Centro Hispano

Exploring College & Career Options

Naviance

College Board

Personality Assessments

Discover Strengths

Identify Interests

Explore Opportunities

“Exploring Career Pathways”

Reminders

Attendance

Parent Portal – for Parents and Students!

Update School Records

Visit the School Website and Check out The Monthly Guidance Bulletin

Stay Involved!!!

WPHS Guidance Department

Lesley Tompkins, Director

ltompkins@wpcsd.k12.ny.us

(914)422-2174

Thank You!!

Visit our Website: www.wpcsd.k12.ny.us

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