September 2023
High School Student Services
Welcome Back!
We hope you've all had a relaxing summer and are ready for the start of another school year! Throughout the year, we will be sharing informational newsletters with you! Please make sure you read these newsletters so you're aware of what's happening in the world of Student Services! If you have any questions, stop by to see us, email us, or give us a call!
Below you will find information for students at each of the grade levels, 9-12. Keep scrolling until you find the information for your grade level!
Bell Schedule
A/B Day Rotation
Important Dates
1st Day of School: 9/7/23
High School Open House: 9/27/23 @ 6:00 pm
End of Q1 Progress Report: 10/6/23
End of Q1:11/9/23
End of Q2 Progress Report: 12/15/23
End of Q2: 1/26/24
New School Year Reminders
- If you are interested in making a change to your schedule, please reach out to your counselor during a study hall or your lunch period. All add/drops must be made by September 22, 2023.
- School Pictures will be on September 12th and September 13th. Information will be handed out during 1st period.
- Students will be allowed entry into the High School starting at 7:15 am. To assist in the flow of traffic on campus and throughout the building in the morning we will be using two entrances and exits: Main Entrance and the Concession Stand Entrance (see information below):
Looking For A Job?
The Schuylerville Elementary School's Out Program is hiring for after school positions! If you are at least 16 years old, interested in working with children, and are looking for a job, please stop by Student Services for an application. Students must be available to work at least 3 days a week after school. Shifts are available Monday - Friday from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm and 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm. Please contact Mr. Ciccolella, program coordinator, with questions.
The Old Saratoga Athletic Association is looking for students in grades 7-12 to referee OSAA soccer games this fall. Games will start on 9/9/23 and run for 8 weeks. Game times are: 9 am, 10:15 am, or 11:30 am. Interested? Register here.
Senior Information
Your senior year of high school is here! During the next several months, you'll probably experience a wide range of feelings from excitement to confusion to even a little stress! Please remember, we are here to assist you each step of the way as you navigate through this year and plan for your future. If you have questions about your courses, remaining graduation requirements, diploma type, etc., please be in touch with Mrs. Rust & Mrs. O'Brien. Also, please be aware, we will be meeting with all seniors (parents/guardians are invited to attend as well) in the coming weeks. You will be receiving a letter with your appointment date/time in the coming days. If you need to make changes to your meeting time, please reach out to your counselor.
College & Military Virtual Information Sessions
Visits from college / military representatives will be happening throughout the fall - see schedule below. Most of the informational sessions will be in-person with the representative from the Office of Admissions coming right into our high school. This schedule will be updated frequently, so please be sure to check the daily announcements, as well as your email for changes!
Binghamton University - 9/21/23 @ 11:30 AM
Emmanuel College - 9/25/23 @ 8:30 AM
Hofstra University (NY) - 9/25/23 @ 9:30 AM
UMass - Amherst - 9/25/23 @ 1:00 PM
St. Bonaventure University - 9/26/23 @ 8:30 AM
Merrimack College (MA) - 9/26/23 @ 9:30 AM
SUNY Oswego - 9/26/23 @ 10:30 AM
UMass Lowell - 9/26/23 @ 10:30 AM
University of Buffalo - 9/26/23 @ 1:00 PM
Hobart William Smith College - 9/27/23 @8:30 AM
Utica College - 9/27/23 @ 9:30 AM
Daeman College (NY) - 9/27/23 @ 10:30 AM
Florida Southern College - 9/27/23 @ 1:00 PM
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) - 9/28/23 @ 8:30 AM
SUNY Geneseo - 9/28/23 @ 10:30 AM
University of New Hampshire - 9/28/23 @ 1:00 PM
Fall College Caravan - 9/29/23 @ 9:20 AM
University of Vermont (UVM) - 9/29/23 @ 10:30 AM
Florida Institute of Technology (FL) - 9/29/23 @ 1:00 PM
Russell Sage College - 10/2/23 @ 1:00 PM
University of Rochester - 10/3/23 @ 1:00 PM
Hartwick College - 10/5/23 @ 1:00 PM
SUNY Delhi - 10/11/23 @ 10:30 AM
Landmark College (VT) - 10/17/23 @ 1:00 PM
University of Rhode Island - 10/20/23 @ 8:30 AM
SUNY Adirondack (Instant Admit) - 10/27/23 @ 11:00 AM
Keuka College - 11/7/23 @ 9:15 AM
HVCC (Instant Admit) - 11/9/23 @ 10:30 - 2:30 PM
SUNY Adirondack (Financial Aid Night / Instant Admit) - 1/24/24 @ 6:30 PM
Working on college applications? Here are a few things to keep in mind!
- As you're finalizing the schools you will be applying to, be sure to include a "safety school" (one where you meet most if not all of the admission criteria).
- Double check the admission procedures for your schools. Do they still require SAT/ACT scores or are they "test optional?"
- Determine the application procedure you will follow (Early Action, Early Decision, Regular Admission) and determine your application deadline! Please communicate this information with your counselor as soon as it is determined.
- Supplemental applications may be required (this varies by college/university).
- What items are generally included in an application?
- Online Application (Common App/SUNY App): install the Common App app to help in this process.
- Transcript: submitted by your counselor to your colleges/universities.
- Official SAT/ACT Scores (if still required by the school): you will send your scores directly from the College Board/ACT to the college/university (you will need our school code - 335140 - for registration).
- Essay: be sure to submit your best work; speak from the heart; write about something that will set you apart from others; make sure you and a teacher proofread your essay.
- Portfolio (varies school to school, as well as by major).
- Letters of Recommendation: one from your counselor; one or two others from a teacher, employer, and/or community member.
- Application Fee (varies school to school): must be submitted in order for your application to be reviewed; see Mrs. Rust or Mrs. O'Brien for questions regarding fee waivers.
- School Address: 14 Spring Street, Schuylerville, NY 12871
- Both class rank and GPA are unweighted.
- Counselor Name/Email/Phone: Sarah Rust/rusts@schuylerville.org; Janine O'Brien/obrienj@schuylerville.org (518-695-3255)
Please do not wait until the deadline (or a few days before the deadline) to communicate with Mrs. Rust & Mrs. O'Brien about your application!
Once your Common Application is submitted to your first college/university, the information CANNOT be changed. Make sure you proofread your information. Please feel free to have Mrs. Rust & Mrs. O'Brien review your application before submitting it!!
Upcoming SAT/ACT Testing Information:
The SAT and the ACT will be offered on the following (Saturday) National testing dates during the 2023-2024 school year. The cost of the SAT is $55. The ACT has a basic fee of $66.00, with an optional writing test (cost with writing is $91.00). If the cost of these tests presents a hardship, you may be eligible for a fee waiver. Please check with Mrs. Rust or Mrs. O'Brien.
SAT Test Dates (Registration Information)
October 7, 2023 (September 7, 2023)
November 4, 2023 (October 5, 2023)
December 2, 2023 (November 2, 2023)
March 9, 2024 (February 23, 2024)^
May 4, 2024 (April 19, 2024)^
June 1, 2024 (May 17, 2024)^
^Digital administration of the SAT
**Be sure to take advantage of free Official SAT Practice at Khan Academy®. Become more confident on test day by taking practice test!
ACT Test Dates (Registration Information)
October 28, 2023 (September 22, 2023)
December 9, 2023 (November 3, 2023)
February 10, 2024 (January 5, 2024)
April 13, 2024 (March 8, 2024)
June 8, 2024 (May 3, 2024)
July 13, 2024* (June 7, 2024)
For students taking a class through SUNY Adirondack or FMCC:
This summer you received information (via email) with instructions on how to obtain a Certificate of Residency (COR). Since you have the potential to earn college credit through these courses, there will be tuition due to the college. To be eligible for a reduced in-state tuition, you must prove you are a New York State resident. This is completed by obtaining a Certificate of Residency (COR).
Once you obtain your COR, please bring it to your school counselor in Student Services. This must be completed by September 8, 2023!
Competitive Award Opportunities at SUNY Albany
Interested in SUNY Albany? There are a variety of renewable scholarships that will be awarded to selected recipients based on supplemental application materials and interviews. Interested students must apply to the University at Albany through the Early Action option (November 15 deadline) and submit award application materials through their UAlbany application portal by December 1. More information can be found here.
Scholarships
Boston University Trustee Scholarship: eligible applicants rank at the top of their class and are strong leaders in both their school and their community. If interested in applying, students must submit their application for admission to Boston University, along with the Trustee Scholarship essay, by December 1, 2023
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship: eligible applicants must be a US Citizen; however, they do not need to be related to a member of the Elks; applicants will be judged based on leadership, financial need, and scholarship. Please be sure to use the pulldown box for the association Elks Lodge, which would be Saratoga/Wilton #161. Deadline: November 13, 2023
Elks Legacy Awards: eligible applicants must be a child or grandchild of a living Elk member in good standing; more information can be found online. Deadline: February 5, 2024
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation: this scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school; students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. Deadline: October 2, 2023
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation: scholarships offered to qualified students with demonstrated financial need. Deadline: November 16, 2023
Ron Brown Scholar Program: offers scholarships to African American high school seniors; this scholarship focuses on leadership and civic engagement. Deadline: November 1, 2023 (early), January 9, 2024 (regular)
Heisman High School Scholarship: this scholarship program will recognize the nation's most accomplished and community-minded male and female senior scholar-athletes. If interested in applying, please see flyer below and begin the application here. Deadline: October 17, 2023
Financial Aid Information
Completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is going to get a bit easier this year! Due to some big changes, the FAFSA will be open for completion in December 2023. Please see the flyer below for more important information about the changing FAFSA application:
Fall 2023 CASDA/CDCA Regional College Fair
On Monday, September 18th, HVCC will be hosting a Regional College Fair from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Admission is free and registration is not required. See the flyers below for a list of college fair participants, as well as well as tips on how to get the most out of attending a college fair!
Junior Information
Junior Year Planning
With your Junior year underway, you are one step closer to graduation and that inevitable question ... "What will I do with my life?" The first thing to do is begin planning NOW! Your Junior year is the time to brainstorm plans regarding your future (if you haven't already started).
Where should you begin?
- Research careers and/or colleges you are interested in and relate this information to your interests, academic aptitudes, school courses, grades, and any specific talents you may have.
- Meet with college admissions and military representatives who have set up visits with Schuylerville High School this fall (see the schedule of upcoming visits listed above in the senior section; please continue to check your email and the announcements for updates to the list of visits).
- Utilize the internet to access college admission and financial aid information.
- Speak with Mrs. O'Brien, and Mrs. Rust to become familiar with the various sources of career, military, and/or college information.
- Overall high school academic record and rigor of courses (strength of your schedule)
- GPA (Grade Point Average)
- Class Rank
- SAT/ACT scores (if required)
- Activities, athletics, clubs, and community service
PSAT Information for Juniors
One of the best ways to prepare for the upcoming SAT is by taking the PSAT (Preliminary SAT). Please remember that by taking the PSAT you can:
- Prepare for the upcoming SAT.
- Assess your critical reading, writing, language, and math skills.
- Gain access to Khan Academy, which provides you with free and personalized practice for the SAT.
- Receive specific suggestions on how to improve your academic skills.
- Compete for scholarships (ie: National Merit Scholarship Corporation Competition).
- Get started on the college search process.
More information to come regarding the upcoming PSAT on Saturday October 14th.
Freshman / Sophomore Information
Find out about SCS on SchoolMessenger
The district will continue to use the communication and mass notification system called SchoolMessenger, which provides families with important announcements and alerts via email and text messages. Parents must opt in due to federal laws and regulations. If you have not already opted in simply text "Y" to 67587. You will then be opted in to district text messages permanently. If you already opted in previously, there is no need to do it again--you're all set! If you have any questions, please contact the district’s Communications Director, Taryn Kane.
High School Student Services
Administrative Aide
(518) 695-3255, x 2239
School Counselor Contact Information
Mrs. O’Brien (Grades 10-12, A-K)
Ms. Bean (Grade 9; Career Education & AP Coordinator)
Mrs. Rust (Grades 10-12, L-Z)