Berlin’s Counseling Office offers a variety of services to students, including academic planning and support, college and career planning, support with the college application process, and social emotional support.
Mission Statement
In support of our district’s four pillars, it is the mission of the school counseling program that we advocate for all Berlin students to receive an equitable education and work to facilitate the growth and development of academic, personal, social, and career readiness skills. Every student will have access to support services for their individual student needs, to foster academic success, encourage lifelong learning, and engage students in becoming independent and responsible citizens.
| Mrs. Rachel Harrison High School Counselor |
rharrison@berlincentral.org Ext. 1072 |
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| Mr. James Taylor-Shaw Middle School Counselor |
jtaylorshaw@berlincentral.org Ext. 1073 |
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| Ms. Christine Demick Secretary |
cdemick@berlincentral.org Ext. 1070 |
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Middle School Resources
NEWS
Attention BHS Families: Financial Aid Night
October 16th at 6 pm
Berlin Middle High School Library
Come and learn about the college financial aid process and have your questions answered.
Financial Aid Night
Presented by the Berlin Middle High School Counseling Office and Siena College Financial Aid Office.
See Mrs. Harrison to sign up, more information on the flyer below!
Please RSVP by October 14, to cdemick@berlincentral.org or call 518-658-1500 ext 1070
Notice from the BHS Counseling Office:
SUNY is excited to bring back Free Application Week! Beginning Monday, October 21st, and ending Sunday, November 3rd, students can apply to up to five SUNY campuses with no application fee! This includes all campuses, no matter which application vehicle the student uses. Details are available here: www.suny.edu/apply
Please remember that students can submit their application during this time, but supplemental materials such as transcripts and letters of recommendation can be submitted after Free Application Week.
Over the next few weeks, The State University of New York will be holding a variety of virtual events to help your students and their families prepare for Free Application Week. Some topics include:
Which SUNY Are You?
How to Apply to SUNY
A full list of programming can be found at www.suny.edu/studentevents.
Attention current sophomores & juniors – here’s your chance to learn about Career & Technical Education! You & your families are invited to attend our Open House where you can learn about our programs & tour our school. We can’t wait to meet you! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3TJ5QHN
The guidance office is scheduling college visits for October. Find upcoming visit information on the flyer below. Please stop in the guidance office to sign up for any college visit you wish to attend. Questions? BHS Counselor rharrison@berlincentral.org
BERLIN MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE BOARD PRESENT:
PSAT EXAM
REGISTER IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE BY WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11TH.
October 22nd, Periods 1-5
Cost is $18 Cash or check made out to Berlin CSD
Fee waiver available for qualifying students.
Please see Mrs. Harrison with any questions rharrison@berlincentral.org
Seniors Save the Date:
Hudson Valley Community College
Instant Admission Day
@Berlin Middle High School
Tuesday, 10/29/2024, 8:30 AM
Please note Mrs. Harrison will be meeting with seniors in the coming days to share more about this day. Questions? BHS Counselor rharrison@berlincentral.org
Fall 2024 Regional College Fair at Hudson Valley Community College
Notice from the Berlin Counseling Department
Please find a webinar opportunity in the flyer below and more information https://owautism.com/events
Important Counseling Links
- Berlin Middle High School Course Selection Guide for 2024-25
- Comprehensive Counseling Plan
- NYS Education Department’s Guide to Graduation Requirements
- Scholarship Information
- Click here to learn about the Excelsior Scholarship
- SAT Dates and Deadlines 2024-25
- ACT Exam Dates and Deadlines 2024-2025
New Student Registration Information
BCSD Transcript Request Form
Scholarship Information and Applications
Ongoing Counseling Activities
Grades 6-12
- Register and Orient New Students
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Crisis Counseling
- Participation in Student Support Team meetings
- 504 Management/Coordination
- Coordinate Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Refer Students for Outside Counseling as Appropriate
- Monitor Academic Performance of Students
- Participate in School/District Activities and Committee Meetings
- Maintain Accurate Student Records and Academic Transcripts
- Participation in Open House and Parent Conference Days
- Facilitating all student schedule changes
Grades 9-12
- College Representative Visits (September-December)
- Testing Administration (PSAT, AP, ASVAB)
- Military Advisement
- Provide communication between students, teachers and parents
9th and 10th Grades
- Introduction to Questar III CTE programs and the student application process (10th grade-November-January)
- Course Selection Fair (January)
- CSE Annual Academic Reviews/Scheduling (February)
- College and Career Exploration Activities (April)
11th Grade
- PSAT Administration (October)
- PSAT Results Interpretation (December)
- Introduction to Questar III New Visions programs and the student application process (November-February)
- Junior Parent Information Night Post (January)
- Course Selection Fair (January)
- Junior Meetings: Post High School Planning (February – March)
- CSE Annual Reviews/Scheduling (February)
- ASVAB Administration and Score Review – includes career research and an interest inventory (March – April)
- SAT Registration (February – June)
Seniors
- Individual Senior Conferences (September-November)
- Financial Aid Presentation (October)
- FAFSA Night (November)
- Scholarships (November – May)
Questar III BOCES CTE
Programs include:
Questar III 2024/2025 Calendar
Two-Year Educational Programs for Juniors (Class of 2026):
– Automotive Technologies
– Construction Technologies
– Cosmetology
– Criminal Justice
– Culinary Arts
– Gaming & Multimedia
– HVAC/R & Green Technologies
– Heavy Equipment Repair & Operations
– Welding/Metal Fabrication
One-Year Educational Program for Seniors (Class of 2025):
– Nurse Assistant
Career Studies programs for students requiring a smaller class setting:
– Automotive Services
– Introduction to Food Services
Reach out to Mrs. Rachel Harrison, BHS Counselor rharrison@berlincentral.org
News and Information
NOTICE from the BCSD Counseling Department
The AFSP New York Chapters are hosting 2 learning sessions on August 21 at 10:00 am and 6:30 pm to create awareness around suicide prevention. Newly updated, Talk Saves Lives™: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention was first launched by AFSP in 2015 to help foster dialogue around mental health and encourage help-seeking to prevent suicide and suicide attempts. AFSP has recently updated the program to best reach diverse groups and community settings where it is presented, and it incorporates the latest approaches for having supportive and lifesaving conversations.
Taking a public health approach to preventing suicide, the presentation aims to educate community members about:
- Scope of the Problem: The latest data on suicide in the U.S.
- Research: Information from research on what causes people to consider suicide, how certain communities are impacted by suicide differently, as well as contributors to suicide risk
- Prevention: An understanding of the protective factors that lower suicide risk, and strategies for managing mental health and being proactive about self-care
- What You Can Do: Guidance on warning signs and behaviors to look for, how to start a conversation with someone you are concerned about, and ways to seek and offer support and crisis resources for yourself or others.We hope you will join us at one of the two sessions being offered and share the information with your networks. Register today at https://nytsl82124.attendease.com/ !Talking is the first step in preventing suicide. To learn more about the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Talk Away the Dark online campaign, visit https://talkawaythedark.afsp.org/ .
Contact
17400 Route 22, Cherry Plain, NY 12040
Mailing address: PO Box 259, Berlin, NY 12022
Phone: 518-658-1500, x1070
Fax: 518-658-0483
Berlin HS CEEB Code 330410