K-12 Guidance Plan

Upper Darby School District Community Profile

School Counseling Personnel K - 12

Mission Statement

Belief Statements

Stakeholder Involvement

Role of the School Counselor

Program Goals

K-12 Comprehensive School Counseling Program

Elementary School Counseling Program Timeline

Middle School Counseling Program Timeline

High School Counseling Program Timeline

Guidance Delivery System

External Resources by Career Cluster

PA Career Education & Work (CEW) Measures

Post-Secondary Planning Activities

Upper Darby School District serves the residents of Upper Darby Township, Clifton Heights Borough, and Millbourne Borough, each of which collectively represent a residential suburb of about 93,000 residents. Upper Darby School District is located in Southeast Delaware County, Pennsylvania and is one of the largest school districts in Pennsylvania, with over 12,500 students, approximately 1,600 employees, 1,000 professional staff, and 550 support personnel. The district has 13 schools – 1 high school, 2 middle schools, 9 elementary schools, and a Kindergarten Center.

Upper Darby School District covers 8.3 square miles. In this community of neighborhoods, residents reflect a great diversity of socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds. There are over 80 birth countries and 100 home languages represented by the students of Upper Darby School District. The township's wide range of housing options include apartment complexes, townhouses, duplexes, and single-family homes. The community may be characterized as essentially middle-income with occupational representation at the semi-skilled, technical, and professional levels. The School District enrolls over 2,050 students served in its English Language Learner program, over 2,400 students in its special education programs, and 178 high school students attend career and technical programs in two county-level schools. There are 138 CTE students outside of the school district. There are 40 CTE students in the Cosmetology program.

The District has a budget of over $269 million, with a millage of approximately 25.1224 and an average property value assessment of $165,000. The Upper Darby School District provides transportation services to and from school for approximately 5,000 students attending over 130 public, charter, and non-profit schools. These services are offered through a combination of vehicles and public transit options.

Established on July 4, 1839, Upper Darby School District has a long and distinguished history of providing public education for its residents. The first School Board President was Dr. George Smith. According to A History of Upper Darby (1972), Dr. Smith was a “botanist, an educator, a farmer, a geologist, an historian, a physician, a judge, a scientist, a senator, and a servant of his friends and neighbors.” In 1836, Dr. Smith was Chairman of Pennsylvania’s State Senate Education Committee and drafted the final version of Pennsylvania’s Free Public School Act. The Act, approved on June 13, 1836, overcame years of opposition to the concept of free education for all children, and authorized state funding for local school districts. For more information about Dr. Smith see the Upper Darby Historical Society website.

Upper Darby School District boasts a diverse group of alumni who live across the globe and who proudly represent the spirit of the Royals in demonstrating Excellence, providing Opportunity , and promoting Unity in their chosen professions in their ways to make our world a better place. We want to tell their stories and celebrate their successes through the Alumni Wall of Fame.

Upper Darby School District works closely with the Upper Darby Township, the Upper Darby Township Sellers Memorial Free Public Libraries, the Upper Darby Township Police Department, the Upper Darby Township Fire Department, parent groups, and civic and faith-based entities to enhance the quality of life for all students, families, and residents. In 2010, the District was awarded the “Great Place to Work” Award by the Philadelphia Inquirer.

In the Upper Darby School District, comprehensive school counseling services are provided by School Counselors assigned to each elementary school. Additionally, there are fourteen School Counselors assigned to the middle schools and sixteen School Counselors assigned to the high school.

Developmental Social Work Services are provided in grades K-12; one social worker is in each of our elementary schools, two social workers are assigned to each middle school, and four are assigned to each grade level at the high school, with an additional social worker assigned to assist students with attendance and truancy issues. Social Workers at the secondary level work in collaboration with the counselors to help provide Tier III social/emotional interventions, provide referrals to, and serve as liaisons with, outside mental health and social service agencies and personnel.

The Upper Darby School District’s comprehensive school counseling program reflects the values of Opportunity, Unity, and Excellence. Founded on the belief that all students deserve equitable access to academic, personal/social, and career development, the program empowers students to thrive in a diverse, changing world. Through collaboration with stakeholders, counselors use data-driven practices to promote resilience and personal growth. As leaders and advocates, they remove barriers, foster systemic change, and prepare students for lifelong learning, leadership, and meaningful contributions.

Belief Statements

We believe:

• Every student can learn, grow, and achieve.

• All individuals are unique and have the right to be treated with respect and dignity.

• Successful learning experiences build self-esteem.

• Learning is most effective in a caring and supportive environment where high standards of social interaction are maintained.

• Education should encourage individuals to acquire knowledge and attitudes necessary to live in a changing global society.

• Critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making are essential life skills.

• In keeping with the PA Career Education and Work Standards, we believe all students benefit from time to consider post secondary options and develop career-ready skills.

• Professional development of all staff is vital to meet the changing needs of students and to reflect current best practices.

• The counseling program must meet the needs of all learners and be responsive to the needs and resources of the community.

• The Board is committed to providing school environments and a counseling program that promote social and emotional wellbeing as part of the total learning experience for students.

• Cultural and ethnic diversity is a valued strength of our community.

• Society benefits when individual rights are balanced with the needs of the group as a whole.

• Lifelong learning is essential for all individuals.

• Education is the responsibility of the entire community, the school, the family, and, most importantly, the individual.

Students
Students actively shape our counseling program by participating in yearly course selection meetings, aligning their academic paths with personal goals. They collaborate with counselors and administrators, providing valuable input on program offerings, extracurricular activities, and school initiatives. Through College and Career Day, peer mentoring, and small-group sessions, students share experiences, helping to build an inclusive and supportive peer community.

Parents
Parents are essential partners, significantly contributing to their child’s personal growth and our program’s effectiveness. Their attendance at back-to-school nights provides insights that help support their children academically and socially. By assisting during course selection, parents ensure informed decisions align with their child’s goals. Participation in events like College Information Night strengthens the home-school connection, promoting student success.

Post-Secondary Institutions
Partnerships with post-secondary institutions enhance our counseling program by preparing students for a successful transition beyond high school. Colleges provide essential resources, information sessions, and application guidance, empowering students to pursue their academic and career aspirations confidently. These collaborative efforts establish clear and seamless pathways, supporting students’ readiness for their next educational phase.

Educators
Educators directly experience the benefits of our counseling program through improved student well-being and academic achievement. By integrating social-emotional learning into the curriculum and identifying students who need additional support, teachers actively partner with counselors. This close collaboration ensures a holistic approach to student development, promoting success both academically and emotionally.

Businesses
Businesses connect academic learning to real-world opportunities, enriching student experiences through internships, mentorships, job shadowing, and participation in career fairs. They offer industry-specific insights, practical workshops, and networking opportunities that equip students with valuable professional skills. This collaboration prepares students to confidently enter the workforce and succeed after graduation.

Community Agencies

Community agencies strengthen our counseling program by providing crucial resources for students’ social, emotional, and mental health needs. Their partnership ensures access to mental health support, family services, crisis intervention, and community outreach. By collaborating closely with school counselors through small-group sessions and peer mentoring programs, these agencies deliver comprehensive care, helping students and families thrive.

As a Leader:

School counselors lead the charge in fostering an inclusive and supportive school climate where opportunity thrives. They employ data-driven strategies and evidence-based practices to design and implement programs that ensure all students achieve academic, career, and social-emotional success. By inspiring excellence in education, counselors serve as pivotal figures in advancing equity and access for every learner.

As an Advocate:

Grounded in a commitment to student well-being, school counselors champion the rights and needs of all students. They actively remove barriers to learning, advocate for fair access to resources, and empower students to realize their fullest potential. In promoting unity, they collaborate with families, educators, and community stakeholders to ensure that every student’s voice is heard and valued.

As a Collaborator:

Understanding the power of partnerships, school counselors build strong connections with teachers, administrators, parents, and community organizations. Through teamwork and collective efforts, they deliver innovative and tailored solutions that address the unique needs of their students. By uniting diverse stakeholders, they promote a shared vision of excellence in education.

As an Agent of Systematic Change:

School counselors play a critical role in transforming school systems to be more equitable and inclusive. Using data to identify disparities, they design and implement initiatives that close achievement and opportunity gaps. Their work in creating systemic changes reflects a steadfast commitment to advancing opportunity for all students while fostering unity across the school community.

The Upper Darby School District’s school counseling program is grounded in the district’s mission and slogan, "Opportunity, Unity, Excellence." By fostering growth in academic, career, and personal/social areas, the program creates a supportive and inclusive environment for all students.

Academic Counseling Goals

The school counseling program is committed to fostering academic excellence. By providing access to challenging coursework and personalized support, counselors help students build the skills and self-awareness they need to succeed. Through data-driven strategies, counselors track progress, provide targeted interventions, and celebrate achievements, ensuring every student can overcome barriers to learning. Improving attendance and encouraging participation in academic support programs are key priorities that help students reach their full potential and ultimately prepare them for post-secondary success.

Career Counseling Goals

Creating the opportunity for students to explore their personal interests and futures is a central goal of the counseling program. Counselors guide students in identifying their strengths and interests through tools like career assessments, self-reflective interest inventories, and career awareness experiences. By collaborating with local businesses, colleges, and families, the program ensures students have access to valuable experiences that prepare them for life after high school. These opportunities empower students to set meaningful goals and take confident steps toward their careers.

Personal/Social Counseling Goals

Developing strong social-emotional skills and fostering a sense of community and unity are core to the counseling program’s mission. Through individual counseling, group activities, and SEL lessons, counselors help students connect with others and build a sense of belonging and unity. Initiatives like peer mentoring, anti-bullying campaigns, and family engagement events create a welcoming environment where every student feels supported. Addressing attendance challenges is a key focus, with counselors working to remove obstacles and ensure consistent participation.

GOAL STATEMENT

• Academic - All K-5 Classrooms will participate in at least one attendance-focused lesson or initiative in a given school year.

• Career - At least 98% all 5th grade students will meet the PA Statewide Standard of 6 Career Education and Work Artifacts
• Personal/Social - All K-5 classrooms will have completed at least two Second Step SEL lessons in a given school year.

SPECIFIC: What is the specific issue based on your schools’ data?

• Academic - Inconsistent attendance impacts student learning and engagement.
• Career - Students need early exposure to career exploration activities to align with PA Career Education and Work Standards.
• Personal/Social - Students in grades K-5 need support in developing problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.

MEASURABLE: How will we measure the effectiveness of our interventions?

• Academic - Counselors will track lesson completion and participation in attendance initiatives, ensuring 100% of K-5 classrooms have engaged in at least one activity.
• Career - Student progress will be measured through Naviance Task Completion
• Personal/Social - Counselors and teachers will track student participation in Second Step SEL lessons, ensuring that at least 90% of students in grades K-5 complete a minimum of two lessons.

ATTAINABLE: What outcome would stretch us but is still attainable

• Academic - This goal is achievable within the given timeline.
• Career - This goal is achievable within the given timeline.
• Personal/Social - This goal is achievable within the given timeline.

RESULTS: Is the goal reported in results- oriented data (process, perception, outcome)?

• Academic - Process Data: Number of K-5 classrooms completing an attendance-focused lesson. Perception Data: Student knowledge on the importance of attendance. Outcome Data: Comparison of attendance rates before and after lessons to measure impact.

• Career - Process: Number of career lessons delivered. Perception: Student knowledge on career awareness. Outcome: Number of students completing career artifacts.

• Personal/Social - Process Data: Number of students completing at least two Second Step lessons. Perception Data: Student confidence in problem-solving and conflict resolution. Outcome Data: Reduction in peer conflict referrals and increased student self-reported ability to resolve conflicts independently.

TIMELINE: When will the goal be accomplished?

• Academic - By June of the current school year, all K-5 classrooms will have participated in at least one attendance-focused lesson or initiative
• Career - By May 1st in 5th grade
• Personal/Social By June of the current school year, all K-5 classrooms will have completed at least two Second Step SEL lessons

GOAL STATEMENT

• Academic - 90% of students continuously enrolled from 6th to 8th grade will complete an Interest Profiler by the end of 8th grade.
• Career - At least 98% all 8th grade students will meet the PA Statewide Standard of 6 Career Education and Work Artifacts
• Personal/Social - 90% of Students Will Complete a Goal-Setting Lesson Using SMART Goals

SPECIFIC: What is the specific issue based on your schools’ data?

• Academic - Completing the Interest Profiler supports academic planning by helping continuously enrolled 6th-8th grade students align course selection with their career interests.
• Career - Students need early exposure to career exploration activities to align with PA Career Education and Work Standards.
• Personal/Social - Students need structured goal-setting strategies for academic and personal success. Counselors will facilitate lessons on creating SMART goals.

MEASURABLE: How will we measure the effectiveness of our interventions?

• Academic - Completion rates will be tracked through Naviance
• Career - Student progress will be measured through Naviance Task Completion
• Personal/Social - Student completion of SMART goal lesson reflection in Naviance.

ATTAINABLE: What outcome would stretch us but is still attainable

• Academic - This goal is achievable within the given timeline.
• Career - This goal is achievable within the given timeline.
• Personal/Social - This goal is achievable within the given timeline.

RESULTS: Is the goal reported in results- oriented data (process, perception, outcome)?

• Academic
• Process Data: Percentage of students who complete the Interest Profiler.
• Perception Data: Student knowledge of self interests
• Outcome Data: Increased student engagement in career-focused course selection, pathway planning, and post-secondary decision-making.
• Career
• Process: Number of career lessons delivered.
• Perception: Student knowledge on career awareness.
• Outcome: Number of students completing career artifacts.
• Personal/Social
• Process: Number of students completing the goal-setting activity.
• Perception: Students’ understanding of goal-setting (survey).
• Outcome: Increase in students following through on personal goals.

TIMELINE: When will the goal be accomplished?

• Academic -By May of 8th grade
• Career - By May 1st in 8th grade
• Personal/Social - By the end of the School Year.

GOAL STATEMENT

• Academic - 100% of high school students will have participated in a course selection meeting.
• Career - At least 98% all 11th grade students will meet the PA Statewide Standard of 4 Career Education and Work Artifacts
• Personal/Social - All Juniors will take a Course to assist with planning their personal post-secondary pathway

SPECIFIC: What is the specific issue based on your schools’ data?

• Academic - High school students need individualized course selection meetings to ensure their schedules align with graduation requirements, career interests, and post-secondary goals.
• Career - Students need early exposure to career exploration activities to align with PA Career Education and Work Standards.
• Personal/Social - Students struggle with identifying their personal post-secondary pathway. The required career exploration course will provide structured activities to build confidence in decision-making.

MEASURABLE: How will we measure the effectiveness of our interventions?

• Academic - Counselors will track student participation in course selection meetings to confirm 100% completion.
• Career - Student progress will be measured through Naviance Task Completion
• Personal/Social - Students will learn how to create a post-Secondary plan, measured through Naviance and Schoology

ATTAINABLE: What outcome would stretch us but is still attainable

• Academic - This goal is achievable within the given timeline.
• Career - This goal is achievable within the given timeline.
• Personal/Social - This goal is achievable within the given timeline.

RESULTS: Is the goal reported in results- oriented data (process, perception, outcome)

• Academic
• Process Data: Number of students who completed course selection meetings.
• Perception Data: Student confidence in course choices and understanding of graduation requirements.

• Outcome Data: Increased alignment between student schedules and post-secondary pathways
• Career
• Process: Number of career lessons delivered.
• Perception: Student knowledge on career awareness.
• Outcome: Number of students completing career artifacts.
• Personal/Social
• Process: Completion of pathway exploration activities.
• Perception: Increased confidence in the post-secondary pathway.
• Outcome: More students identifying a clear post-secondary plan and taking action toward it.

TIMELINE: When will the goal be accomplished?

• Academic - By the end of April
• Career - By May 1st in 11th grade
• Personal/Social - During the 11th grade School Year

• To provide guardians the opportunity to meet the social worker/school counselor and ask questions in order to learn about supportive services
• K-5th
• Orientation/ Open house/ Back to School Night
• August-September
• Social Worker, Administrator, Teacher, Counselor, Guardian
• Academic Personal/Social

• To provide information to staff about the role of the school counselor, social worker, how to access services, and review relevant district policies and procedures.
• K-5th
• Presentation at Faculty Meeting
• August-
• September
• Social Worker, Administrator, Teachers, School Counselor
• Academic Personal/Social

• To gather information from/transfer information to the social worker and school counselor of the sending/receiving school for students at risk/those in need of extra support that will be promoted to the middle school or moving between schools in the district.
• K-5th
• Transferring of student information to/from other counselors
• August-
• September
• Social Worker, MS Counselors, Elementary Counselors
• Academic Personal/Social

• To assist classroom teachers in supporting new/transfer students to the school (inclusion in social skills groups to promote social interaction if necessary)
• K-12th
• New Student Program
• Ongoing
• Social Worker, Administrator, Students, Teachers
• Academic Personal/Social

• To provide guardians, teachers, and Social Workers the opportunity to meet and discuss student’s school progress
• K-5th
• Report Card Conferences
• Fall and Spring
• Social Worker, Teachers, Guardians
• Academic Personal/Social

• To engage in educational activities with a focus on anti-bullying, compassion, communication, ATOD prevention, enhancing school community (Tier 1)
• K-5th
• Red Ribbon Week Activities
• October
• Social Worker, Administrator, Teachers, Students
• Academic Personal/Social

• To teach students about college options
• K-12th
• College Sweatshirt Day
• November
• Teacher/School Counselor
• Career

• To help students identify their interests and passions and how these can help pave their future career choices
• 3rd
• How Will I Change the World?
• December
• School Counselor
• Career
• Personal/Social

• To help students explore and identify career options they can pursue right out of high school
• 4th
• Careers You Can Start After High School
• Winter
• School Counselor
• Career

• To help students explore different Military options
• 4th
• Military Careers
• Winter
• School Counselor
• Career

• To teach students about businesses and encourage students to pursue their dreams
• 5th
• Entrepreneurship
• Winter
• School Counselor
• Career

• To teach students about businesses and encourage students to pursue their dreams
• 5th
• Entrepreneurship
• Winter
• School Counselor
• Career
• To teach students about businesses and encourage students to pursue their dreams
• 5th
• Ice Cream Business Lesson
• Winter
• School Counselor
• Career
• To help students identify areas of need and create a plan to address that area
• 6th-8th
• SMART Goals
• November
• School Counselor
• Career
• To help students explore and identify career options
• 6th-8th
• Career Reflection Survey
• Winter
• School Counselor
• Career
• To help students explore and identify career options
• 7th-8th
• Career Pathway Survey (Act 158)
• Spring
• School Counselor
• Career
• To help students identify their interests and passions and how these can relate to course programming
• 6th
• 6th Grade Elective Reflection Survey
• Spring
• School Counselor
• Academic
• To help students identify their interests and passions and how these can relate to course programming
• 7th
• 7th Grade Elective Reflection Survey
• Spring
• School Counselor
• Academic
• To provide group support to students in need of friendship / social skills development
• K-5th
• Social Skills
• (8-12 sessions per group)
• October- May
• Social Worker, School Counselor, Students
• Academic Personal/Social
• To provide Tier 1 classroom intervention to provide support and education around social skills development/ problem solving/ conflict resolution.
• K-5th
• Classroom lessons
• Second Step curriculum
• October- May
• School Counselor, Teachers, Students
• Academic Personal/Social
• To provide targeted Tier 2 individual and group interventions for students identified through behavioral/discipline referrals.
• K-5th
• Student Groups
• Second Step curriculum
• October- May
• Social Worker, School Counselor, Administrator, Teachers, Students, Guardians
• Personal/Social
• To provide information regarding services in the community, child development, parenting strategies, and child health/welfare
• K-5th
• Parent Resource table
• Fall & Spring
• Social Worker, Service Agency Personnel, Guardians, Students
• Personal/Social
• To provide students the opportunity to tour and learn about middle school
• 5th
• Middle School Visitation
• Spring
• Social Worker, MS Counselors, Administrators, Teachers, Students
• Academic
• Career
• Personal/Social
• To provide supportive services to students and guidance/resources to families experiencing difficulties.
• K-12th
• Individual/group support for students, Family support, Referrals to community agencies and resources
• Ongoing
• Social Worker, School Counselor, Students, Guardians
• Academic
• Personal/Social

• To provide support for students and their family experiencing acute mental health/behavioral issues.
• K-12th
• Individual risk screening of those in mental health/behavioral crisis, Referral to outside mental health agencies, Assistance with transitioning back to school
• Ongoing
• School counselor, Social Worker, Service Agency Personnel, Guardians, Students
• Academic
• Personal/Social
• To assist students in learning how to resolve conflict by encouraging effective and positive communication.
• K-12th
• Peer mediation & conflict resolution
• Ongoing
• School Counselor, Social Worker, Teachers, Administrator, Students
• Personal/Social
• To support at-risk children, develop interventions, and monitor outcomes to determine further interventions
• K-12th
• Student Support Team Meetings / Response to Instruction and Intervention (Tier 2 & 3)
• Ongoing
• School Counselor, Social Worker, Administrator, Teachers, Guardians, Students
• Academic
• Personal/Social
• To provide supportive services to students and their families with the purpose of enhancing the students’ academic engagement and social skills.
• K-12th
• Individual and Family Support Referral to, and collaboration with, community resources, Consultation and Collaboration with Faculty
• Ongoing
• School counselor, Social Worker, Teachers, Service Agency Personnel, Guardians, Students
• Academic
• Personal/Social
• To actively participate in team meetings when developing plans for intervention and support
• K-12th
• IEP/GIEP/504 Meetings
• Ongoing
• Social Worker, Teachers, School Psychologist, School Counselor, Guardians, Students
• Academic
• Personal/Social
• To provide support and referrals for students with excessive absences from school.
• K-12th
• Completion of Attendance Improvement Plans, Referral to outside resources, Gathering of documentation for processing of students involved with Truancy Court
• Ongoing
• School Counselor, Social Worker, Administrator, Service Agency Personnel, Guardians, Students
• Academic
• Personal/Social
• To provide assessment and interventions to students who are experiencing exceptional barriers to achieving academic and social/emotional growth
• K-12th
• Student Assistance Program
• Ongoing
• School counselor, Social Worker, SAP Team, Teachers, Guardians, Students
• Academic Personal/Social

• To provide leadership and guidance to stakeholders following crises that impact the student body and/or community at large.
• K-12th
• Crisis Management Team
• Ongoing
• School counselor, Social Worker, Administrator, School Psychologist, Teachers, Guardians, Students
• Personal/Social

• To participate in ongoing professional development through the district and professional organizations.
• K-12th
• Faculty/Department Meetings,
• In-service/Staff Development
• Ongoing
• School Counselor, Social Worker, Administrator, Teachers
• Academic Personal/Social
• To plan and deliver in-service lessons to faculty as identified through needs assessment and/or requests of administration.
• K-12th
• Faculty/Department Meetings, In-service/Staff Development
• Ongoing
• School Counselor, Social Worker, Administrator, Teachers
• Academic Personal/Social
• To assist with planning and implementation of civic/school engagement activities to enhance student and parent connection with the school community.
• K-12th
• Food drives, fundraisers, literacy activities, MLK day drive
• Ongoing
• Social Worker, Administrator, Teachers, Guardians, Students
• Academic Personal/Social
• To provide career exploration-focused classroom guidance to students in grades 3-5 to promote career development and collect PDE-mandated artifacts, per the Career, Education, and Work Standards.
• 3rd-5th
• Classroom guidance using Naviance
• Ongoing
• School counselor, teachers, administrator
• Academic
• Career
• To provide guardians with the opportunity to learn about programs pertinent to a student’s life at school
• K-12th
• Website/Recorded phone messages/ Emails
• Ongoing
• Counselor
• Academic
• Career
• Personal/Social
• To provide guardians with the opportunity to learn about programs pertinent to a student’s life at school
• 9th-12th
• Naviance Home Page as a newsletter
• Quarterly
• Counselor
• Academic
• Career
• Personal/Social
• To provide guardians the opportunity to meet the counselor and ask questions in order to learn about counseling services
• K-12th
• Open house
• September
• Counselor, Teacher, Guardian
• Academic
• Career
• Personal/Social
• To provide guardians the opportunity to meet the counselor and ask questions in order to learn about counseling services
• K-12th
• Parent-teacher conferences
• Ongoing
• Counselor, Teacher, Guardian
• Academic
• Career
• Personal/Social
• To provide guardians the opportunity to meet the counselor and ask questions in order to learn about counseling services
• 9th-12th
• Naviance communications; open house
• Ongoing
• Counselor & Guardian
• Academic
• Career
• Personal/Social
• To provide guardians with information and the opportunity to give input into their student’s needs for school success.
• K-12th
• IEP/GIEP/504 Meetings
• Ongoing
• Administrator, Counselor, Teacher, Student, Guardian
• Academic
• Career
• Personal/Social
• To provide guardians the opportunity to learn about curriculum and course selection
• 6th-12th
• Course Selection Night; using an electronic guide with the link posted on various sites
• Winter
• Administrator, Counselor, Guardians
• Academic
• Career

• To provide students and guardians the opportunity to tour and learn about their new school
• 5th
• MS Fun Day
• Spring
• Administrator, Counselor, Teacher, Guardian, Student
• Academic
• Career
• Personal/Social
• To provide students and guardians the opportunity to tour and learn about their new school
• 8th
• Top 100
• October-November
• Administrator, Director of Guidance, Teacher, Guardian, Student
• Academic
• Career
• Personal/Social
• To provide students and guardians the opportunity to tour and learn about their new school
• 9th
• Freshman Orientation
• August
• Administrator, Counselor, Teacher, Guardian, Student
• Academic
• Career
• Personal/Social
• To provide students and guardians the opportunity to tour and learn about their new school
• 6th-12th
• New Student Orientation
• Ongoing
• Counselor, Guardian, Students
• Academic
• Career
• Personal/Social
• To provide the guardians, teachers, and counselors the opportunity to meet and discuss student’s academic progress
• 9th-12th
• Parent/Teacher/Counselor Conferences
• Ongoing
• Counselor, Teacher, Guardian, Student
• Academic
• To provide students with access for individual counseling
• K-12th
• Individualized counseling as needed
• Ongoing
• Counselor, Student, Social Worker, Student
• Academic
• Career
• Personal/Social
• To provide guardians the opportunity to learn about the college search and admissions process, required tests and financial aid timelines
• 9th-10th
• College Awareness Night
• May
• Counselor, Guardian, Student
• Academic
• Career
• To provide guardians the opportunity to learn about the college search and admissions process, required tests and financial aid timelines
• 11th
• Parent Chats
• Monthly
• Counselor, Guardian
• Academic
• Career
• To provide guardians the opportunity to learn about the college search and admissions process, required tests and financial aid timelines
• 11th
• Junior College Planning Night
• March-
• April
• Counselor, Guardian, Student, College Admissions Officers
• Academic
• Career
• To provide students with the opportunity to select technical training
• 10th-11th
• DCTS recruiting presentation and application process
• November-
• January
• Counselor, CTE Liaison, Student
• Career
• To provide students with the opportunity to select technical training
• 10th
• DCCC recruiting for 2+2 programs
• January-
• May
• Counselor, Student, DCCC Liaison
• Career
• To provide students with information on positive decision making in regards to high school academic requirements
• 9th
• Classroom guidance lessons on decision making skills in regards to high school academic records and future planning
• Fall
• Counselor, Student
• Academic
• Career
• Personal/Social

• To provide students with the tools used to investigate their futures
• 9th
• Classroom guidance to introduce the Naviance program
• Spring
• Counselor, Student
• Academic
• Career
• To provide students with the tools used to investigate their futures
• 11th
• Classroom Guidance as a Q & A set up
• April-
• May
• Counselor, Student
• Academic
• Career
• To orient students to the main high school program related to that academic year
• 10th-11th
• Classroom guidance sessions to introduce counselors to the cohort, discuss the 10th/11th grade timeline, discuss expectations
• September-
• October
• Counselor, Student
• Academic
• Career
• To assist student in developing SMART goals
• 10th
• Naviance classroom guidance lesson on Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timely goals for personal and academic growth
• December
• Counselor, Student
• Academic
• Career
• Personal/Social
• To assist students in developing a resume
• 10th
• Naviance classroom guidance session using resume builder
• May
• Counselor, Student
• Career
• To assist students in understanding assessment results and review tools to utilize for improvement
• 10th-11th
• Group sessions to review PSAT results, set up accounts with College Board and Khan Academy
• Winter
• Counselor, Student
• Academic
• Career
• To assist students in understanding assessment results and review tools to utilize for improvement
• 11th-12th
• Offer Applications to Free SAT/ACT Prep programs offered by supporting organizations
• Ongoing
• Director of Guidance, Counselor, Student, College Access Center
• Academic
• Career
• To assist students in following the process to register for standardized testing-SAT/ACT/ASVAB
• 11th-12th
• Provide websites, deadlines and fee waivers when criteria is met
• Ongoing
• Counselor, Guardian, Student
• Academic
• Career
• To provide students the opportunity to have ongoing college mentoring
• 11th-12th
• Offer applications at the end of 10th grade for qualified students to work with College Possible
• Ongoing
• Counselor, Student
• Academic
• Career
• To provide students with various post-secondary options so that each student finds a good fit
• 9th-12th
• NCAA Night to understand the process for college athletics
• November
• Director of Guidance, Coaches, Student, Guardian
• Academic
• Career
• Personal/Social
• To provide students with various post-secondary options so that each student finds a good fit
• 9th-12th
• Post Secondary Planning for Students with Disabilities
• October
• Director of Guidance, Post Secondary Coordinator, Transitions Coordinator, Student, Guardian
• Academic
• Career
• Personal/Social

• To provide students with various post-secondary options so that each student finds a good fit
• 10th
• Naviance sessions: Using the Career Interest Inventory to then look at occupations and post high school education/training
• December- March
• Counselor, Student
• Academic
• Career
• Personal/Social
• To provide students with various post-secondary options so that each student finds a good fit
• 10th-12th
• College and Career Fair at UDHS
• March-
• April
• Counselor, Student,
• Post Secondary Coordinator
• Academic
• Career
• Personal/Social
• To provide students with various post-secondary options so that each student finds a good fit
• 10th-12th
• Field trip to at least 1 off campus college fair
• Fall or Spring
• Counselor, Student,
• Post Secondary Coordinator
• Academic
• Career
• Personal/Social
• To provide students with various post-secondary options so that each student finds a good fit
• 11th
• Classroom Guidance to find a good fit exploring occupations, branches of the military, trade/technical schools and colleges
• December- March
• Counselor, Student
• Academic
• Career
• Personal/Social
• To provide students with various post-secondary options so that each student finds a good fit
• 12th
• Seniors “Still Deciding” Event
• May
• Counselor, Student,
• Post Secondary Coordinator
• Academic
• Career
• Personal/Social
• To assist students in selecting course options that align with their individual goals and plans beyond high school
• 8th-11th
• Individual and group meetings on course offerings at the high school
• December- February
• Counselor, Student
• Academic
• Career
• To provide students with the opportunity to meet post high school representatives and learn more about various offerings
• 11th-12th
• In house meetings with college admission representatives
• September- November
• Post Secondary Coordinator, College Admissions Rep, Counselor, Student
• Academic
• Career
• To provide students with the opportunity to meet post high school representatives and learn more about various offerings
• 11th-12th
• In house meetings with admissions representatives from technical programs
• September- November
• Post Secondary Coordinator,
• Technical School Admissions Rep, Student
• Academic
• Career
• To provide students with the opportunity to meet post high school representatives and learn more about various offerings
• 11th-12th
• Meetings with Military Officers for the academies and enlisting
• Ongoing
• Post Secondary Coordinator,
• Military Recruiter, Cadet, Student
• Academic
• Career
• To provide students with information on an alternative to a regular diploma
• 9th-12th
• Discussion of Job Corp program or DCCC’s Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Ongoing
• Counselor, Guardian, Student
• Career, Personal/Social
• To provide students with alternative options to learning the required curriculum
• 6th-12th
• Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth (AEDY) referral
• Ongoing
• Administrators, Counselors, Planning and Placement Team
• Academic Personal/Social

• To provide students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school
• 10th-12th
• AP Potential and other test data to be reviewed to level students into Advanced Placement Courses
• Winter
• Counselor, Teacher, Student
• Academic
• To provide students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school
• 10th-12th
• Dual Enrollment collaboration with DCCC
• Ongoing
• Counselor, Student, Guardian, DCCC Dual Enrollment Liaison
• Academic
• To provide students the opportunity to graduate early to begin their postsecondary plan.
• 11th-12th
• Early graduation
• Spring
• Counselor, Student, Guardian, DCCC liaison
• Academic
• To provide resources to students and guardians to assist in the financial aid process
• 11th-12th
• Scholarship search through Naviance
• Spring
• Counselor, Student
• Academic Personal/Social
• To provide resources to students and guardians to assist in the financial aid process
• 11th-12th
• Postings of Scholarships on Naviance
• Ongoing
• Post Secondary Coordinator, Student
• Academic Personal/Social
• To provide resources to students and guardians to assist in the financial aid process
• 11th-12th
• Financial Aid Night
• Fall
• Counselor, Director of Guidance, Post Secondary Coordinator, Student, Guardian
• Academic Personal/Social
• To provide resources to students and guardians to assist in the financial aid process
• 11th-12th
• FAFSA Completion Night
• Fall-
• Winter
• Counselor, Director of Guidance, Post Secondary Coordinator, Student, Guardian
• Academic Personal/Social
• To provide resources to students and guardians to assist in the financial aid process
• 12th
• UDSD Scholarship Program
• January
• Counselor, Student, Guardian, Scholarship Committee
• Academic Personal/Social
• To provide students and guardians the opportunity to learn about substance abuse prevention
• 9th-12th
• Assemblies where presenters come to speak to the different grade levels
• Ongoing
• Student Assistance Program coordinator and team members
• Personal/Social
• To provide social/emotional and substance use/abuse support and guidance to students and guardians
• 9th-12th
• Student Assistance Program weekly meetings and assessments as scheduled
• Ongoing
• SAP Coordinator, Intervention Specialist, Counselor, H&S Visitor, Administrator, Student, Guardian
• Personal/Social
• To provide education and support to small groups of students (6-12) which are based on the relevant needs at that time
• 9th-12th
• Grief Groups
• Weekly
• Counselor, Students
• Personal/Social

• To provide education and support to small groups of students (6-12) which are based on the relevant needs at that time
• 9th-12th
• Positive Decision Making/Self Esteem/Social Skills
• Weekly in Fall and Spring
• Counselor, H&S Visitor, Intervention Specialist
• Personal/Social
• To ensure student success
• K-12th
• Student Support Team Meetings and follow up
• Ongoing
• Counselor, Administrator, Teacher, School Psychologist, H&S Visitor, Guardians
• Academic
• Career
• Personal/Social
• To provide academic, social and/or emotional support and guidance to students
• K-12th
• Communication with educators and attend problem solving meetings with stakeholders
• Ongoing
• Counselor, H&S Visitor, Teacher, Additional Stakeholders
• Academic Personal/Social
• To provide academic, social and/or emotional support and guidance to students
• K-12th
• Individual Counseling
• Ongoing
• H&S Visitor, Counselor, Student
• Academic Personal/Social
• To provide academic, social and/or emotional support and guidance to students
• 6th-12th
• Teacher teams with regular meetings and follow up
• Weekly
• Counselor, Teacher, Administrator
• Academic Personal/Social
• To provide academic, social and/or emotional support and guidance to students
• 9th-12th
• Concussion Management Team follow up
• Ongoing
• Counselors, Teachers, Nurses, Athletic Trainer, School Psychologist
• Academic Personal/Social
• To provide student with additional social/ emotional support with links to outside resources
• 6th-12th
• Referral to H&S Visitor
• Ongoing
• Counselor, Student, Guardian, H&S Visitor
• Personal/Social
• To provide leadership and guidance to stakeholders in the event of a crisis
• K-12th
• Crisis Management Team meets, determines plan, and debriefs
• Ongoing
• Administrators, Counselors, H&S Visitor, School Psychologist
• Personal/Social
• To provide risk assessments on students who present to be in crisis
• 9th-12th
• Individual risk assessment of those in immediate crisis with referral to social worker
• Ongoing
• Counselor, H&S Visitor, Administrator, Student, Guardian
• Personal/Social
• To assist students in learning how to resolve conflict with peers and faculty
• 9th-12th
• Individual meetings, peer mediations, and conflict resolution meetings
• Ongoing
• Counselor, Student, Teacher
• Personal/Social
• To assist students in understanding the importance of social interaction and involvement in extracurricular activities
• 9th-12th
• Review the various activities at orientations, all class meetings, and individual sessions
• Ongoing
• Counselor, Student
• Academic

August

• Back to School Night
• Introductory Lessons
• Planning and preparation
• Lesson Prep
• Welcoming new families

December

• Student of the Month Assembly
• Begin small group instruction
• Holiday Outreach
• Monthly Counselor Newsletters

January

April

May

Ongoing Responsibilities

• Individual Counseling

• Orient new students

• 504 Case Manager

• Attend SAP Team meetings

• Attend Tier 2 Team meetings

• Data track for artifact completion

• Lunch Bunches/small group counseling

• SEL group lessons - see this link for a sample lesson timeline

• Serve as school’s PBIS team/as the coach

• Participate in weekly core team meetings

• SST and MDET Team meetings

• Family engagement events

• Schoolwide spirit weeks

• Consultations with teachers and families

• Attend Parent Meetings

• PSSA test assistant

• Attend grade level meetings (when requested)

• Collaborate with mental health providers

• Attend IEP meetings (when requested)

August

• New student testing and scheduling & records request
• Scheduling corrections
• Summer School grade reporting
• 5th-6th grade orientation

December

• Map testing/ new student scheduling & records request
• College Prep class visit
• NJHS ceremony
• UDHS scheduling

January

April

• Map testing/ new student scheduling & records request
• PSSA coordination & testing
• Failure warning letters
• Parent/teacher conferences

May

Daily/ weekly responsibilities:

• Individual/small group counseling
• SAP team members
• Student Support Team members
• Data team members
• Tier II members
• Truancy/ attendance team members
• PBIS CORE team members; 504 case managers
• Consultation with teachers, parents, administration
• Completing private school applications and recommendations

August

• Scheduling/schedule changes
• Transcript Review
• Record transfer for retained/ promoted students
• New student orientations
• Freshman Summer Orientation
• Develop Classroom Guidance Plan utilizing Naviance
• College/Career Readiness (all grades)
• College Application Process for UDHS seniors

December

• 2nd quarter interims
• Prepare for Course Selection Process
• College Chats – Junior Parents
• 11th grade classroom guidance - “Finding a Good Fit”
• FAFSA Completion night
• Leveling Day #1 – Course Selection

• January
• 2nd quarter grades
• UDHS Scholarship Assembly
• College Chats—Junior Parents
• PSAT return
• Coordinate Student Support Groups through SAP
• Semester failures
• Leveling day #2 – Course Selection
• FAFSA Completion nights
• Schedule changes due to data

• April
• College and Career Fair – led by Sophomore counselors and College/Career center
• College Chats—Junior Parents
• Schedule revisions due to data
• Continue Course Selection review with parents, students, and teachers
• Classroom Guidance using Naviance - 11th grade college application tutorial
• 11th grade College Planning Night
• 9th & 10th grade career/college awareness program

The School Counseling Program of Upper Darby High School provides comprehensive and developmentally appropriate services to students and their families to support the student’s academic, social, personal, and career development needs.

The timeline provided above delineates many of the services, tasks, and duties the school counselors perform throughout the school year. In addition, the counselors provide the following services on an ongoing basis throughout the year.

• Individual counseling occurs daily to support student success and all aspects of their academic, personal/social, and career development.

• Counselors collaborate with our social workers to support the social/emotional needs of our students through Tier III support and referrals to outside resources.

• Counselors engage in ongoing communication and consultation with teachers, administrators, and parents to promote student success.

• Counselors serve as case managers 504 Service Agreements.

• Counselors serve as active participants on IEP Teams, Student Support Teams, Planning & Placement Committee, and the SAP Team; and on various school and district-wide committees.

• In the event of virtual school counseling due to an extended closure, school counselors are able to facilitate the events and services above that are not highlighted in red. These services and events may be provided using virtual videoconferencing or Schoology conferences. Materials associated with virtual events (powerpoint presentations, screen captures, recordings of large group events, etc) may be sent out to students and parents via schoology, parentlink, or Naviance email blast.

Guidance Curriculum: Introduces a structured guidance program that fosters academic, social, and emotional growth.

• Purpose - Guide the development of social/emotional, academic and career readiness skills and awareness
• Academic - Assist students in developing essential classroom skills, including learning strategies, collaborative teamwork, decision-making, goal setting, attention focus, impulse control, and stress management.
• Career - Help students identify and explore their personal strengths and interests while teaching them how these connect to growth and future careers
• Social/Emotional - Second Step Curriculum
• Counselor Role - The counselor actively participates in all of the above programs, both individually and in group settings.

Prevention, Intervention, and Responsive Services: Identifies and responds to students' needs through classroom lessons, small groups, and individual support.

• Purpose - Provide prevention, intervention, and responsive services at the individual, group, and school-wide levels
• Academic - Kindergarten visits, 5th to 6th grade Middle School transition, responsive counseling, behavior management, Guidance curriculum, SAIPs
• Career - K-5th Guidance curriculum
• Social/Emotional - Open House, new student orientation, individual and small group counseling as needed, classroom guidance, assist with SST and SAP
• Counselor Role - The counselor actively participates in all of the above programs, both individually and in group settings.

Individual Student Planning: Helps students build foundational skills for goal setting and decision-making.

• Purpose - Proactively promote student achievement, self-awareness and responsibility for learning.
• Academic - Develop and coordinate 504 service plans; student observations; data conferences, SST, Attendance
• Career - Develop career awareness and exploration
• Social/Emotional - Individual responsive counseling; 504 service plan coordination; class grouping meetings; parent teacher conferences; MTSS
• Counselor Role - The counselor actively participates in all of the above programs, both individually and in group settings.

System Support: Supports school-wide initiatives, staff development, and program effectiveness.

• Purpose - Ensures the effective delivery and support of counseling services.
• Academic - Organize and share transition data, assist with assessments, attendance meetings, 504 Meetings,
• Career - Program delivery and support
• Social/Emotional - School-wide Positive Behavior Support, Red Ribbon Week, bullying prevention, Title IX prevention
• Counselor Role - The counselor actively participates in all of the above programs, both individually and in group settings.

Guidance Curriculum: Delivers a structured and comprehensive guidance program to all students in grades 6-8

• Purpose - Develops students’ academic, social, and career readiness skills needed to achieve academically and be career and college ready by graduation
• Academic - Career guidance lessons and/or small group meetings:
• support systems, time management, goal setting, organizational skills, study skills
• Career - Naviance Lessons and Self-assessments, Middle School Career Day
• Social/Emotional - Career Guidance lessons 6-8th grade, Peer Mediation, Middle school orientation 6th grade Transition to UDHS 8th grade
• Counselor Role - The counselor actively participates in all of the above programs, both individually and in group settings.

Prevention, Intervention, and Responsive Services: Assess and support the needs of the students at the whole school level, grade level and small group level. Addresses personal, academic, and behavioral concerns

• Purpose - Prevention, Intervention and MTSS to group and/or individual
• Academic - track and meet with failing students, create plan for students at risk, collaborate with MTSS team and data meetings, coordinate student support services, restorative practice, decision making counseling
• Career - Naviance Lessons and Self-assessments, Middle School Career Day
• Social/Emotional - SAP, SST, Student Support Specialists, Threat Assessments, Risk Assessment screening support
• Counselor Role - The counselor actively participates in all of the above programs, both individually and in group settings.

Individual Student Planning: Assists students and parents in development of academic and career plans

• Purpose - Personalized academic and career planning, decision-making, goal setting, and preparation for academic transitions for individual students.
• Academic - Schedule new students, consult on student placement (regular ed, IEP, 504), coordinate 504 accommodations, communicate with parents and staff, document interventions
• Career - Naviance Lessons and Self-assessments, Middle School Career Day
• Social/Emotional - Coordinate and facilitate transition 504 meetings to high school, Consult and assist in facilitation of 504 meetings to middle school
• Counselor Role - The counselor actively participates in all of the above programs, both individually and in group settings.

• Purpose - Program delivery and support
• Academic - Attend team, faculty, child study, and department meetings; 504 case managers; assessment support
• Career - Naviance Lessons and Self-assessments, Middle School Career Day
• Social/Emotional - School-wide Positive Behavior Support, bullying prevention, Middle School Career Day
• Counselor Role - The counselor actively participates in all of the above programs, both individually and in group settings.

Guidance Curriculum: Delivers a structured and comprehensive guidance program to all students in grades 9-12.

• Purpose - Enhancing student awareness, skill development, and application of essential skills for academic success and readiness for college and careers by graduation.
• Academic - 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade guidance programming, Individual 12th grade college planning, 9-11 course selection planning and graduation requirements
• Career - 10th grade Career Interest Profiler, 9-12 individual student conferences, Large group college process assembly, 11th Grade PA Future Focus: Career Exploration
• Social/Emotional - Groups, varied subjects, 9th grade and new student orientation, Individual curriculum support
• Counselor Role - The counselor actively participates in all of the above programs, both individually and in group settings.

• Purpose - Prevention, Intervention and Responsive services to group and/or individual
• Academic - Meet with failing grade students, Grade/IPR weekly grade reports, Royal pride, Tutorial services through honor societies, MTSS meetings and interventions
• Career - 11th Grade PA Future Focus: Career Exploration
• Social/Emotional - MTSS (student support team), Peer mediation, Student Relations outreach
• Counselor Role - The counselor actively participates in all of the above programs, both individually and in group settings.

• Purpose - Individual student academic and occupational/career planning, decision making, goal setting, and preparing for academic transitions
• Academic - Course selection grade level meetings, open house, Financial aid night. FAFSA completion night, College night, Naviance programming, College Possible
• Career - Individual Course Selection Meetings
• Social/Emotional - Personal counseling, individual conferencing for future planning for career/post-secondary goals
• Counselor Role - The counselor actively participates in all of the above programs, both individually and in group settings.

• Purpose -Program delivery and support
• Academic - Tutorial services through honor societies, Course selection counseling, assist with assessments, PSAT testing
• Career - Career Day
• Social/Emotional - MTSS, SAP
• Counselor Role - The counselor actively participates in all of the above programs, both individually and in group settings.

Career Clusters

• Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

• Architecture & Construction

• Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications

• Business Management & Administration

• Education & Training

• Finance

• Government & Public Administration

• Health Science

​Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources – Agriculture, Agricultural Mechanization, Agricultural Production Operations, Agricultural & Food Products Processing, Horticulture/Horticultural Operations, Animal Sciences, Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician & Veterinary Assistant, Agriculture Operations & Related Sciences, Natural Resources Management & Policy, Forestry Technology/Technician

• Department of Agriculture | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

• CareerSafe https://www.careersafeonline.com/

• Delaware County Conservation District https://www.delcocd.org

• Pennsylvania Forestry Association https://paforestry.org

• Pennsylvania Resources Council https://prc.org

• John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum

Architecture & Construction – Architectural Drafting & Architectural CAD/CADD, Mason/Masonry, Carpentry/Carpenter, Lineworker, Electrical & Power Transmission Installers, Building/Property Maintenance, Painting/Painter & Wall Coverer, Plumbing Technology/Plumber, Well Drilling/Driller, Construction Trades, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

• Delaware County Technical School Career & Technical Education / School of Construction Technology School of Construction Technology - Delaware County Intermediate Unit

• Delaware County Community College Pathways (Carpentry) https://www.dccc.edu/highschool/open-enrollment

• National Safety Council https://www.nsc.org/

• Pennsylvania Career Link PA CareerLink® | Registered Apprenticeship

• Pennsylvania Department of Education Architecture & Construction Career and Technical Education | Department of Education | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

• Philadelphia Building Trades Council https://www.philadelphiabuildingtrades.com/

• Regional Council of Carpenters https://www.kmltf.org/

• Local 542 Operating Engineers https://www.iuoe542.com/

Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications – Graphic Design, Digital Media Production, Audio/Video Technology, Journalism, Film & Video Editing, Broadcasting & Sound Engineering, Printing Technology, Animation & Special Effects

• Delaware County Technical School Career & Technical Education / School of Engineering & Computer Science - Delaware County Intermediate Unit

• Pennsylvania Department of Education Arts, A/V Technology & Communications (pa.gov)

• Certiport https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/

• Delaware County Arts Consortium https://delcoarts.org

• Community Arts Center | Delaware County Artist Opportunities | Community Arts Center

Business Management & Administration – Business Administration & Management, Office Management & Supervision, Human Resources Management, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Customer Service Management, Operations Research

• Franklin Mint Credit Union https://www.fmfcu.org/

• Delaware County Chamber of Commerce https://www.delcochamber.org

• Junior Achievement of Southeastern PA https://southeasternpa.ja.org/

• Foundation for Free Enterprise Education https://www.pfew.org

• Pennsylvania Department of Education Business, Management & Administration (pa.gov)

Education & Training – Early Childhood Education, Elementary & Secondary Teaching, Special Education, School Counseling & Guidance Services, Educational Administration, Corporate Training & Instructional Design, Library Science

• Delaware County Technical School Career & Technical Education / School of Hospitality, Tourism, & Human Services - Delaware County Intermediate Unit

• Delaware County Community College (Pre-teaching Pathway Program) https://www.dccc.edu/highschool/open-enrollment

• Pennsylvania State Education Association PSEA Home https://www.psea.org/

• PAREAP Pennsylvania Teaching Jobs - Where Pennsylvania School Teachers & Administrators Find Jobs - PAREAP www.pareap.net

• Peace Corps Peace Corps | Peace Corps

• AmeriCorps Home | AmeriCorps

• City Teaching Alliance https://cityteachingalliance.org

• Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development PA Department of Community & Economic Development

Finance – Accounting & Auditing, Banking & Financial Services, Financial Planning & Wealth Management, Insurance & Risk Management, Investment Banking & Securities, Taxation, Actuarial Science

• Franklin Mint Credit Union https://www.fmfcu.org/

• Junior Achievement of Southeastern PA https://southeasternpa.ja.org/

• Foundation for Free Enterprise Education https://pfew.org

• Next Gen Personal Finance https://www.ngpf.org/

• Corporate Finance Institute Explore Careers in Finance & Banking | Interactive Career Map

Government & Public Administration – Public Administration & Policy, Urban & Regional Planning, International Relations, Emergency Management, Military Science, Political Science, Legal Studies

• Local Government Agencies https://www.pa.gov

• Public Service Careers https://www.publicservicecareers.org/

Health Science – Nursing, Medical Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Pharmacy Technology, Radiologic Technology, Physical & Occupational Therapy, Health Information Management

• American Heart Association First Aid and Adult CPR and AED www.redcross.org

• CareerSafe (OSHA) https://www.careersafeonline.com/

• Explore Health Careers Home | explorehealthcareers.org

• Delaware County Technical School Career & Technical Education / School of Health & Biosciences - Delaware County Intermediate Unit

• Delaware County Community College Pathways (Pre-Nursing)

• Mayo Clinic College and Medicine and Science - Careers A-Z - Explore Healthcare Careers - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science

Hospitality & Tourism – Hotel & Lodging Management, Restaurant & Culinary Arts, Travel & Tourism Management, Event Planning, Recreation & Amusement Services, Food & Beverage Service

• Delaware County Technical School Career & Technical Education / School of Hospitality, Tourism, & Human Services - Delaware County Intermediate Unit

• ServSafe https://www.servsafe.com/

• Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association https://prla.org

• Visit Delco Home - Visit Delco PA https://visitdelcopa.com/

• Visit Philadelphia Official Philly Tourism and Visitor Information - Visit Philadelphia

Human Services – Social Work, Psychology & Counseling, Substance Abuse Counseling, Child & Family Services, Personal Care Services, Community Health Services, Cosmetology

• Delaware County Technical School Career & Technical Education / School of Hospitality, Tourism, & Human Services - Delaware County Intermediate Unit

• American School Counseling Association https://schoolcounselor.org/

• National Organization for Human Services https://www.nationalhumanservices.org/

Information Technology – Computer Programming, Cybersecurity, Network & Systems Administration, Software Development, Data Science & Analytics, Web Design & Development, IT Support & Help Desk

• Delaware County Technical School Career & Technical Education / School of Engineering & Computer Science - Delaware County Intermediate Unit

• Certiport https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/

• Jobs for the Future Building a future that works - Jobs for the Future https://www.jff.org/

Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security – Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice, Firefighting & Emergency Services, Legal Studies & Paralegal Services, Homeland Security, Private Security & Investigation, Forensic Science

• Upper Darby Police Department - https://udpd.org/

• Delaware County Technical School Career & Technical Education / Emergency and Protective Services School of Health & Biosciences - Delaware County Intermediate Unit

• National Security Agency U.S. Intelligence Community careers - NSA career fields

• Public Service Careers https://www.publicservicecareers.org/

• Military

• Space Force

• https://www.navy.mil/

• https://www.marines.com/

• https://www.airforce.com/

• https://www.army.mil/

• https://www.nationalguard.com/

• Philadelphia Fire Department https://www.phila.gov/services/working-jobs/city-jobs-and-internships/join-the-fire-department/

• Upper Darby Fire Department https://www.upperdarby.org/departments/Fire

Manufacturing – Machining & CNC Programming, Industrial Maintenance Technology, Welding Technology, Robotics & Automation, Quality Control & Safety, Production Planning & Operations

• Boeing https://www.boeing.com/sustainability/education#anchor1

• Delaware County Technical School Career & Technical Education /School of Construction Technology - Delaware County Intermediate Unit

• American Welding Society https://www.aws.org/

• Steamfitters Union Local 420 https://www.lu420.com/

Marketing – Advertising & Promotions, Public Relations, Market Research & Analytics, Sales & Business Development, Digital Marketing & Social Media, Brand Management

• O-NET https://www.onetonline.org/find/career?c=14

• National Retail Federation Foundation https://nrf.com/

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) – Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, & Aerospace Engineering, Environmental Science & Sustainability, Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics & Astronomy, Laboratory Technology

• Delaware County Technical School Career & Technical Education / School of Health & Biosciences - Delaware County Intermediate Unit

• Delaware County Technical School Career & Technical Education / School of Engineering & Computer Science - Delaware County Intermediate Unit

• Eaton https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us.html

• Road2Research University of Pennsylvania Penn | PennR2R

Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics – Commercial Truck Driving, Supply Chain & Logistics Management, Aviation Technology & Piloting, Marine & Port Management, Automotive Technology, Freight & Warehouse Operations

• Philadelphia International Airport https://www.phl.org/working-at-phl/airport-positions

• Delaware County Technical School Career & Technical Education / School of Logistics, Distribution, & Transportation - Delaware County Intermediate Unit

Elementary Publications and Literature:

• Whose Hat it This? Sharon Katz Cooper

• Oh the Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss

• Someday by Eileen Spinelli

• When I Grow Up by Al Yankovic

• Rosie Revere Engineer

• Issy Peck Architect

• What Do You Do With an Idea

• Social Studies Alive “Me and My World!”

• Being a Writer

• Ms. Nelson is Missing by Harry Allard

Online Resources:

• www.naviance.com

• https://succeed.naviance.com/career-cluster/

• http://www.thenedshow.com/career-exploration-for-kids-3.html

• www.mynextmove.org

• http://www.educationplanner.org/

• https://pacareerlinkdelco.org/

• Pacareerstandards.com

• Pacareerzone.com

• www.educationplanner.org

• www.onetonline.org

• www.pacareercoach.org

• www.myfuture.com

• www.careertech.org

• www.careertech.org/resources/clusters/interest-survey.html

• www.roadtripnation.org

• www.asvab.com

Intermediary Organizations

Delaware County Intermediate Unit

200 Yale Avenue, Morton PA 19070

610-938-9000

Paoli Hospital

255 W. Lancaster Ave, Paoli PA 19301

484-565-1000

Bryn Mawr Hospital

130 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

484-337-3000

Lankenau Hospital

100 E. Lancaster Ave, Wynnewood PA 19096

484-476-2000

Upper Darby Police Department

7236 West Chester Pk, Upper Darby Township, PA 19082

610-734-7693

Holcomb Behavioral Health

290 Kirk Lane Media, PA 19063

610-566-5411

Peter’s Place

336 King of Prussia Rd. Wayne, PA 19087

610-687-5150

Umbrella Organizations

Delaware County Chamber of Commerce

1001 Baltimore Pike Suite 9LL, Springfield PA 19064

610-565-3677

Main Line Chamber of Commerce

175 Strafford Ave, Wayne, PA 19087

(610) 687-6232

Delaware County Economic Development Corporation

2 West Baltimore Ave., Suite 200

Media, PA 19063

(6100- 566- 2225

Community/State Agencies

PHEAA - Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency

https://www.pheaa.org/

granthelp@pheaa.org

800-692-7392

Networking Opportunities

Main Line Regional College Fair Main Line Villanova College Fair

NACAC Philadelphia National College Fair

DCCC Career Fair

Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Career Fair

Workforce Information:

• www.bls.gov/k12 – Bureau of Labor Statistics! Many resources and information for students and educators.

• www.paworkforce.state.pa.us – PA Workforce (labor market data, high-priority occupations, etc.).

• www.careeronestop.org – Sponsored by the US Department of Labor.

• winwin.workforce3one.org/– Labor market Information, many resources, sponsored by the US Dept. of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.
  www.bl.gov/ooh – Occupational Outlook Handbook. Number of new jobs (projected); Growth rate (projected)
  www.keystoneedge.com – Innovation, technology and entrepreneurship in PA
  money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings – US News Best Jobs (Top 100)
  www.cwds.state.pa.us – Commonwealth Workforce Development System, PA CareerLink. Information for job seekers and employers in PA.

• www.guintcareers.com – Great site for job seekers of any age. Tips on numerous job search- related topics.

• www.educationplanner.org – Free website from PHEAA. Outstanding Pa. site for college and career information.

• www.gettingthemthere.org – Developed by Pa. Bureau of Career and Technical Education for Post-Secondary.

• www.mymajors.com – College major website.

• www.myplan.com – College Board site. Excellent major finder

• www.whatcanidowithismajor.com – Connects majors to careers.

• www.bls.gov/ooh - Bureau of Labor Statistics - career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations.

• https://www.onetcenter.org/ - O-net resource center

College Planning - Costs / Financial Aid:

• www.collegeboard.com - prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success — including the SAT and the Advanced Placement Program.

• www.pheaa.org/ – PHEAA's home page.

• www.fafsa.gov – Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

• www.finaid.org – The SmartStudentTM Guide to Financial Aid.

• www.fastweb.com – Free scholarship search.

• www.youcandealwithit.com – Paying back that student loan; budgeting tips.

• https://studentaid.gov/ – General financial aid info.

• William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program – U.S. Department of Education's Direct Loan Program.

• www.collegenavigator.gov - Find the right college for you!

• www.finaid.org - Find everything from loans and grants to graduate school fellowships and education tax benefits to tuition payment plans.

The Career Education and Work Standards, Chapter 4 of Title 22, are part of the State Board of Education’s regulations of required education for all students in Pennsylvania.

The Career Education and Work Standards address four areas of knowledge:

• Career Awareness and Preparation

• Career Acquisition (Getting a Job)

• Career Retention and Advancement

• Entrepreneurship

The PA Career, Education, and Work Standards (CEW) encourage students to explore postsecondary options, consider their interests, values, and skills, and evaluate how these traits may influence their post-secondary choices. Students must demonstrate that they have participated in activities and lessons aligned with the CEW Standards by generating a reflective artifact. Artifacts take the form of short reflections submitted electronically, journal entries, or tasks completed in Naviance. At the elementary level, completed artifacts are stored in the Career Zone website. At the middle school level, completed artifacts are stored in Naviance. At the high school level, completed artifacts are stored in Naviance and as google sheet reflections. The diversity of artifacts at the high school level is due to using PBIS lessons, classroom guidance lessons, and reflections from events (such as college & career week) as artifacts.

Artifact Collection Overview

Pennsylvania's Future Ready PA Index emphasizes a holistic approach to evaluating schools, requiring students to participate in College & Career Ready activities throughout K-12, culminating in 20 "artifacts" by the end of junior year.

Students begin building their career portfolios in elementary school through career lessons, using Career Zone for storage. Middle and high schools utilize Naviance and Google Docs for this purpose. Evidence collection includes:

• Elementary School (Grades 3-5): Two artifacts per year.

• Middle School (Grades 6-8): Two artifacts per year.

• High School (Grades 9-11): Eight artifacts total by junior year.

Activities are integrated into PBIS and developmental guidance lessons. Transfer students must earn one artifact per semester to meet district requirements. School counselors or principals manage and maintain the portfolios.

November

December

Winter

Winter

Winter

Middle School Artifact Collection

November

November

Winter

Spring

Spring

Spring

Other activities

Middle School Life Skills/Autistic Support Artifact Collection

November -May

Grade 6 – Option 1

Middle Schools Life Skills/Autistic Support CEW Standards Artifacts Checklist

Students complete two activities per year. All relevant forms and documentation are uploaded into PowerSchool as an attached document.

Student Name:

ID Number:

Anticipated Graduation Year:

• Functional writing practice: writing an email

• Social skills guided worksheet

• College sweatshirt reflection

• Evaluation of activities completed in vocational skills

Teacher’s name:

Teacher’s signature:

Date:

Upper Darby High School Artifact Collection

Naviance Tasks

How to log into Naviance: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1wU8kOAscPGqD-9QWAOc99MqQeIyCNa7pOQTC48hbsK0/edit?usp=sharing

Colleges I am Thinking About-Add colleges to your 'colleges I am thinking about' list. year.

Career Cluster Help you learn what career clusters may be a good match for you based on activities that interest you, personal qualities that you have and subjects that you enjoy studying in school.

Career Interest Profile. The interest profiler has 180 questions about work activities that people do at their jobs. The more accurately you answer each question, though, the better your results will be..

Career Interest 10th grade Lesson Survey Reflection on completing the CIP and the career lesson.

Strengths Explorer Help uncover your talents and reveal your potential strengths to you and the people in your world. l answer 78 short questions. 2.

Resume document that sums up an applicant’s qualifications, skills.

Personalized Career Plan Brief survey where you write your post-high school plans as well as any anticipated roadblocks.

College/Career Fair Reflection Short survey that captures what you learned at the college/career fair.

Academic Goal Set an academic goal for the year. Use next steps to break down your goal into smaller steps..

Goal Reflection Survey Follow-up to goal setting activity where students reflect on their implementation of their academic goal.

College/Career Sweatshirt Day Reflection Short survey that asks students to reflect on teacher lead discussion of their college/career path

Course Selection

PBIS Lessons

Students can earn artifacts through their participation in PBIS Lessons during the year. “Career Ready” PBIS lessons are created using resources such as “Habitudes: Images that Form Leadership Habits and Attitudes” by Tim Elmore, feedback from teachers, counselors, and community resources on what skills students need to develop in order to be successful in implementing their post-secondary plan. Students complete these tasks in extended homeroom PBIS lessons and complete google form reflections that serve as an artifact.

PBIS Lessons (Students must complete the survey at the end of the lesson→ the completed survey becomes the artifact):

PBIS Iceberg Lesson

Complete the survey following the PBIS career readiness lesson on positive character traits. This lesson is to show you how being career ready is more than having a job. There are numerous characteristics that can help you be successful. Please review the slides and then complete the google survey.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1owW3oao2UWxTEhFexe5k2xGNmf0qUg3_TDFnjX7Fips/edit?usp=sharing

PBIS “Success in the New Economy” Lesson

Complete the survey following the PBIS career readiness lesson on career pathways. This lesson is to show you that being career ready doesn’t always include college. There are numerous pathways you can take to a good career. Please watch the video and complete the google survey.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19SjENB_PeLuC9If890TVE0mA_LRupYL1OQXyk59AK6I/edit?usp=sharing

PBIS “Chess versus Checkers” Lesson

Complete the survey following the PBIS career readiness lesson on career pathways. This lesson is to show you that being career ready often means developing transferable skills, such as leadership. Please review the slides and complete the google survey.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/15KljK82X8EiRQVLBlF3o9DW98oNsIRAcEQb5k87Fb80/edit?usp=sharing

PBIS “Camera ZOOM IN & OUT” Lesson

Complete the survey following the PBIS career readiness lesson on career pathways. This lesson is to show you that you need to stay flexible to achieve your goals. Please review the slides and complete the google survey.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1iVhFIALqoYiGi_xZjmqIPCVHG4o8rnOi7O4fyukSHWQ/edit?usp=sharing

PBIS “Windshields and Rearview Mirrors” Bonus Lesson

Complete the survey following the PBIS career readiness lesson on career pathways. This lesson is to show you that to reach your goals you might have to take some risks. Please review the slides and complete the google survey.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/129gdvROfVnEkNLTIDXdiKmQ6v0dLVPZ2dlfF4cYztLI/edit?usp=sharing

PBIS “Rivers and Floods” Lesson

Complete the survey following the PBIS career readiness lesson on career pathways. This lesson covers focus, self-assessment, and self care. Please review the slides and complete the google survey.

https://bit.ly/2HTzoym

Pre-college Planning survey: Complete this survey to tell us about what your plan is for after high school. We will use this to drive our conversations senior year (juniors only, please) https://forms.gle/GLSqVh95T213qBnG9

UDHS Autistic Support and Life Skills Programs Artifact Collection

The following are uploaded in PowerSchool

Artifact #2

Artifact #3

Artifact #4

Artifact #5

Artifact #6

Artifact #7

Artifact #8

***Work-based learning requirement will be fulfilled by Muffin of the Month.

High School: Developmental Program CEW Artifacts Checklist

Students complete three activities per year. All relevant forms and documentation are uploaded into PowerSchool as an attachment.

Student Name:

ID Number:

Anticipated Graduation Year:

Ninth Grade

• Naviance career exploration (career cluster finder or interest profiler)

• Naviance goal setting

• Transferable skills reflection

• Career survey

• Job application practice

• Success resume

• Employability skills checklist

• Job reflection

Teacher’s name:

Teacher’s signature:

Date:

UDHS Newcomer EL Students CEW Standards Artifacts Checklist

Career cluster finder (translated via google translate and stored in Naviance)

Strengths Explorer (translated via google translate and stored in Naviance)

Interview summary (completed with the tutors)

Paragraph about career choice

Career Research reflection

Resume -- adapted

US Cultural expectations about work reflection

Business Plan

Representative Visits: During the school day meet virtually and in person with post secondary

institution's admission officers who visit UDHS in the fall.

College Fairs: Parents and Students: Please check the Class of 2025 Schoology page for updates. Furthermore, check the College and Career center counselors (255)

Open Houses: Often on weekends, check college and technical school’s websites.

Career/College Search: Through Naviance–Career Interest Profiler, Road Trip Nation, Strengths Explorer, finding a good fit activity, Super Match school search

Individual Post High School Planning Session: Student meets with counselor. Parents are welcome to attend.

SAT and/or ACT: Historically required college entrance exams. Students must register themselves for these exams

AP Examinations: Taken in May while enrolled in the appropriate course.

Military Academies: Application process begins in Junior year.

Campus Visits: Preferably when the school is in session.

PRE- PLANNING

• YOU - The first step in selecting a program or school is to know yourself.
• ACADEMIC - Check HAC and Naviance for scores!

Find out your cumulative GPA (grade point average-we have a 100 point scale)

Your Highest SAT/PSAT/ACT score

Strongest subject, Favorite subject, Weakest subject

• INTERESTS

What school activity is important to you?

What leadership positions in or out of school that you held while in High School? (Don't forget to add these to your resume on Naviance!)

What personal quality are you proud of?

FINDING A GOOD-FIT

Questions to Consider When Searching for the Right School For You:

Do you want to commute or live on campus?

Location Preference - city, small town, suburban, rural

Distance from home: 1 hour, 2-3 hours, 4 or more

Do you expect to attend a: ____ two year college ____four year college ____ technical school

Desired college student body size: (Keep in mind that Upper Darby High School has 4200 students).

____ under 5,000 ___ 5,000 to 10,000 ___ more than 10,000

Extracurricular activities important to you–clubs, music, performances, etc.

Intercollegiate Athletics? Intramural Sports?

What majors are you considering? What do they do for those who are undecided?

How diverse of a school do you want to attend? Do you want to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU)?

Use Naviance to begin a list of "colleges I'm thinking about"

COLLEGE TESTING

Upper Darby High School CEEB Code: 394965

Located in Drexel Hill

Please note that many colleges are test optional and some are test blind. The tests should only be taken if they are going to benefit you in the application process or scholarships awarded. https://fairtest.org/test-optional-list/

All registration is through the testing organization online. Apply online for SAT at www.collegeboard.org or ACT at www.act.org . You must register approximately five weeks before the test date. Payment must accompany all registrations. Fee waivers for both tests are available for students who qualify. If you need a Sunday administration for religious reasons, check the website for the process.

Anticipated SAT Test dates 25-26:

August 23, 2025

September 13, 2025

October 4, 2025

November 8, 2025

December 6, 2025

March 14, 2026

May 2, 2026

June 6, 2026

Anticipated ACT Test dates 25-26:

September 6, 2025

October 18, 2025

December 13, 2025

February 14, 2026

April 11, 2026

June 13, 2026

July 11, 2026

SAT - used for admissions by some four year colleges and universities.

Evidence based Reading and Writing and Math

ACT - used for admission by some four year colleges and universities.

Reading, English, Math, Science, Writing

AP - Advanced Placement Tests - used for college credit or placement.

PSAT/NMSQT The Practice SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test - gives students experience with college testing in Sophomore and Junior years. It identifies National Merit Scholars as well as outstanding African American and Hispanic students.

TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language - tests the English proficiency of students whose native language is not English.

MILITARY TESTING

ASVAB-Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Test

Categories of Colleges

Most Competitive 96% or 4.0 GPA SAT 1350-1600; ACT 30-36

Highly Competitive 92% or 3.5 GPA SAT 1200-1400; ACT 27-29

Very Competitive 87% or 3.0 GPA SAT 1050-1250; ACT 24-26

Competitive 82% or 2.4 GPA SAT 900-1100; ACT 21-23

Less Competitive 70% or 1.0 GPA SAT less than 950; ACT < 21

Non-Competitive High School Diploma

Tuition, Room and Board Costs

INSTITUTION, COMPETITIVENESS*, TUITION, ROOM/BOARD

Arcadia University, Very Competitive, $45,320, $14,050

Cabrini College, Competitive, $33,845, $12,965

Cheyney University, Less Competitive, $10,900, $11,352

Clark Atlanta University, Competitive, $21,695, $10,098

Delaware County, Non-Competitive, $6,380, N/A

Community College

Delaware State University, Less Competitive, $16,900, $11,054

Drexel University, Highly Competitive, $56,200, $16,008

Hampton University, Competitive, $25,442, $11,218

Howard University, Very Competitive, $28,440, $15,650

IUP-Indiana University of PA, Competitive, $13,114, $12,744

LaSalle University, Competitive $39,800, $13,940

Lincoln University, Less Competitive, $13,816, $10,969

Moore College of Art, Competitive, $46,900, $18,034

Morgan State University, Competitive, $18,798, $14,756

Neumann University, Less Competitive, $32,960, $14,260

New York University, Most Competitive, $50,442, $17,664

Penn College of Technology, Non-Competitive, $17,610, $11,340

Penn State University,

Brandywine, Competitive, $15,284, N/A

University Park, Very Competitive, $19,286, $12,984

St. Joseph's University, Very Competitive, $47,940, $14,840

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, Less Competitive, $8,450, $9,670

Temple University, Very Competitive, $16,970, $12,766

Thomas Jefferson University, Competitive, $39,130, $12,290

University of Pennsylvania, Most Competitive, $55,564, $15,616

University of Pittsburgh, Highly Competitive, $19,080, $10,950

The University of the Arts, Competitive, $46,680, $17,630

University of the Sciences, Very Competitive, $39,994, $15,938

Villanova University Highly, Competitive, $57,460, $14,975

West Chester University, Competitive, $10,423, $9,494

Widener University, Competitive, $48,575, $13,701

York College of PA, Competitive, $20,100, $12,430

*Stats found on the Naviance website and range from 2017-2021 school years **SAT scores are out of 1600, ACT scores are out of 36

Questions to ask when speaking to a College

Representative/College Visit

Academic Program

Which departments are the largest and strongest?

Must I declare my major as a freshman?

Is there an internship program in my field?

Is study abroad encouraged?

Can I get a bachelor's degree in fewer than four years?

What are your general education requirements?

What supports are available?

Are classes taught by professors or assistants?

Student Body

What is the size of the undergraduate enrollment?

What is the typical class size?

Is the population diverse?

Are there any students from Upper Darby enrolled there now?

What do students do on weekends?

Admission Requirements