GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT NEWS
November 2011
Your School Counselor is an essential person in helping you to have a successful high school experience. Do not hesitate to ask your counselor questions. There is a lot of information and while it can seem very overwhelming, you are not alone in this journey!
Who is My Counselor?
Nancy Duffy / 589-2712 / A - BJessica Brox / 589-2732 / C - Dol
Doreen Rinas / 589-2739 / Dom - Gon
Diane Barbour / 589-2713 / Goo - Lam
Linda Sellner / 589-2706 / Lan - Mi
Lori Coutu / 589-2731 / M0 - P
Nicole LeClaire / 589-2705 / Q - Small
Jean Bennett / 589-2740 / Smith – Z
Jodi Callinan / 589-2736 / School Outreach Counselor
Report Cards
Quarter 1 grades will close on November 2nd and report cards will be sent home with students on Wednesday, November 16th.
Information for College-Bound Seniors 2012
College Application Procedures
Student Responsibilities:
Students are responsible for sending their own applications to colleges.
Note: Information you will need to fill out your application.
• High School CEEB Code: 300431
• Address: 36 Riverside Drive, Nashua, NH 03062
• Telephone: 603-594-4311
• Fax: 603-589-8722
• The e-mail address format for counselors is last name, first initial (one word)@nashua.edu
The Counseling Department will be sending all student records electronically. Students should determine the number of specific Teacher Recommendations required by each institution and request teachers to complete a letter of recommendation.
Complete the Consent for Release of Student Records for each school to which you are applying. Bring the forms tothe school Guidance Office and give them to your counselor. You must include a check made out to Nashua High South for $3.00 for each transcript that you would like sent. The $3.00 fee covers the cost of sending the initial transcript, mid-year report, and final grades. All requests for transcripts must be submitted to the Counseling Department at least 4 weeks before the application deadline.
Hey, College Bounder’s -
Log onto to win big!
Since February 2011, over $178,000 has been awarded in college cash incentives to college bound New Hampshire teens. Students have also received iPads and thousands of dollars in college gear! More importantly thousands of New Hampshire residents have visited the site and received inspiration, information and planning support to pursue higher education goals. NH Higher Education Assistance Foundation (NHHEAF) is getting ready for another year of encouraging New Hampshire students to make a plan for higher education! So, take the pledge, read some articles, do the promotion of the month and get credits to be entered to win! (The more credits, the better chance you have to win our monthly drawings!)
Psst! After you register and log-in, enter GUIDANCE in the bar on the homepage that says "Got a Code?" for an extra 100 credits!
The Common Application
The Common Application is a tool that can simplify the application process to 400+ member colleges across theUnited States. Students applying to colleges and universities which use the Common Application are able to complete one application and submit a copy to each member school they are applying to. The Common Application is given equal consideration to applications produced by the member college. Some Common Application memberschools require a short supplement in addition to the universal form. The Common Application, a list of member schools, and individual school contact information and requirements are available at
NCAA Initial Eligibility
Students who are planning to enroll in college and participate in Division I or II intercollegiate athletics musthave their eligibility status determined by the NCAA Clearinghouse. The NCAA Clearinghouse registrationform is available online at and should be completed by the fall of the senioryear. Students will need to print a copy of the Student Release Form and give it to the high school registrar.Once the NCAA has received the official six semester transcript, ACT or SAT scores, and required fee, a preliminary certification report will be available online. After graduation, if eligibility status is requested by a member institution, the Clearinghouse will review the final transcript and proof of graduation to make a final certification decision. Specific information regarding eligibility requirements is available at the NCAA web site.
FINANCIAL AID NIGHT -
Wednesday, December 7th6:00 – 7:30pm South Auditorium
Seniors and their parents are encouraged to attend the financial aid informational meeting on Wednesday, December 7th from 6:00PM-7:30PM in the South Auditorium. A representative from the New Hampshire Higher Education Foundation (NHHEAF) will be presenting important information on the financial aid process. Topics include filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (commonly referred as the FAFSA) funding, options, scholarship searches and the importance of deadlines. This is a very important presentation and we hope all of our seniors and their parents can attend.
Spanish speaking families are welcome to attend a presentation in the Career Center at the same time. We will have the Financial Aid Director from Nashua Community College giving the presentation in Spanish.
PSAT EXAM:
Thank you to all the students who participated in our first in-school administration of the College Board’s PSAT/NMSQT. The day ran smoothly and we are looking forward to receiving individual student results back some time in December. If you would like more information about how you can use PSAT/NMSQT scores for future planning, please visit Once students receive their score reports, they will be able to access the My College Quickstart Program to begin learning about different post-secondary options.
College Representatives Visiting South & College Fair Night
During the fall, many colleges come to South to visit with students in a small group setting. This is a great way for seniors and juniors to learn about the programs offered by various schools. Students may miss class to attend a college visit with their teacher’s permission, they may not miss a test or quiz. Students are required to sign up and get a pass in the Lower A Guidance Office. A listing of college visits is available on the guidance website.
We will also be hosting a college fair on the evening of November 7th. Over 200 colleges from across the country will be in attendance.
After School Academic Assistance
Teachers of available subject areas will be available after school on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 2:15-3:45 in the Media Center to provide small group tutoring to all interested students. Any parent or student interested in enrolling may contact Mrs. Jacalyn Lesser at 589.1542. When calling, please indicate student’s name, subject area(s), level of assistance/need and contact information on voicemail. Students are welcome to show up for tutoring without registering also.
The schedule for tutoring is as follows:
Tuesday: Homework help/study skills/Math and Science content help
Thursday: Homework help/study skills/English and Social Studies content help
SAT Prep
South will be offering free SAT test prep for the Critical Reading and Writing sections of the SAT exam. These sessions will prepare students for the November, December and January exams. For more information please visit your guidance office for a brochure.
2011-2012 SAT/Subject Test Dates2011-2012 ACT Test Dates
Testing DateRegular RegistrationTesting DateRegular Registration Deadline Deadline
November 5October 7December 10November 4
December 3November 8February 11January 13
January 28December 30April 14March 9
March 10 (SAT only) February 10June 9May 4
May 5April 6
June 2May 8
SAT and other College Board scores:
In order for your application to be considered and reviewed you must have your SAT Reasoning Test and SAT Subject Test scores sent directly from the College Board in Princeton, NJ. This can be done online at ACT scores can be requested online at Please pay attention to deadlines! Make an appointment to meet with your counselor, who is here to help you.