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Saranac High School Counseling News

April 2024

Saranac High SchoolCounseling NewsApril 2024

Happy Spring!

Tomorrow, April 12th, we close out the 3rd quarter. Report cards will be available via SchoolTool on Monday, April 24th.


We are currently finishing with our sophomore individual progress reviews and then will move on to freshmen. Monday the 15th and 22nd we will begin using Xello, a career and college readiness platform, formerly known as Career Cruising with our freshmen in their ELA classes. Freshmen individual progress reviews will begin after those classroom lessons. We hope to have access to the student accounts available to parents/guardians before the end of May. If you have any questions do not hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Rosenbaum (A-K) or Mr. Johnson (L-Z).

Event Information

Screenagers Under The Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs, and Alcohol in the Digital Age

Please join us for this screening followed by a Q & A with local experts including our very own Charlena Lechuga, prevention counselor. Refreshments will be provided!

When?

Thursday, Apr 25, 2024, 05:30 PM

Where?

70 Picketts Corners Road, Saranac, NY, USA

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About Screenagers Under The Influence

About Screenagers Under The Influence

Join Screenagers filmmaker, Delaney Ruston as she examines the impact of our digital age on teens' decision-making in relation to substances such as vaping, alcohol and drugs.

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Senior Commitment Day May 1st (or later!)

Typically, seniors that have been accepted to a four year college must put down a deposit by May 1st, declaring their commitment to attend in the fall. Please check with your child's college to make sure you do not miss this important deadline as many of the colleges/universities have adjusted this deadline based on the changes to the FAFSA. If you have any questions about this, please contact us as soon as possible.

Adk Career Connect-Freshmen

The freshmen class will be attending Adk Career Connect on May 9th at the SUNY Plattsburgh Field House. The freshmen will attend in the morning. This is the culmination of their career project. Students can expect the following:


  • Interactive career exploration experiences
  • Summer jobs, internships, apprenticeships, and post-secondary opportunities
  • Giveaways

Online Webinar Options in April

Below you will find a few webinar options. April is Autism Awareness Month so we have a few webinars relating to Autism as well as some others relating to mental health and special education. Webinars are listed in order by date offered.


  • What is an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for Families of School-age Students
  • Promoting Cognitive Flexibility in Children with Autism CARD Albany
  • Creating the Optimal Classroom for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder CARD Albany
  • Unlocking Engagement: Effective Strategies for Enhancing Attention and Motivation in Students with ASD CARD Albany
  • Special Education Mediation for Families

CARD Albany Trainings on April 17th

CARD is offering three different training opportunities for parents and school personnel on April 17th. Attend one or all of them! The link below will allow you to register for all three.

  • Promoting Cognitive Flexibility in Children with Autism 9:00-10:15am
  • Creating the Optimal Classroom for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder CARD Albany 11:00-12:15pm
  • Unlocking Engagement: Effective Strategies for Enhancing Attention and Motivation in Students with ASD CARD Albany 1:00-2:15pm

Series for School Personnel

Supporting Students with ASDA Series for School Personnel and Parents ALL WEBINARS ARE OFFERED THROUGH ZOOM. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. EACH PARTICIPANT MUST USE THEIR INDIVIDUAL EMAIL ADDRESS TO REGISTER AND LOG-IN. ZOOM LINKS ARE NOT TO BE SHARED.

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North Country School-Age Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Center Trainings on April 15th and April 30th

North Country SA FACE is offering two different special education trainings.

  • What is an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for Families of School-age Students on April 15th from 10:30-1:30pm
  • Special Education Mediation for Families on April 30th from 4:00-5:30pm
What is an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for Families of School-Age Students?

What is an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for Families of School-Age Students?

The purpose of "What is an IEP? For Families of School-Age Students" is to gain a foundational understanding of the entire IEP process, including but not limited to, the Committee on Special Education (CSE), the roles and responsibilities of all parties, the various components of the IEP, and the transition planning process.

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Special Education Mediation for Families

Special Education Mediation for Families

This PD Package provides information on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the New York State Education Department (NYSED) Special Education Mediation process, to encourage the use of this voluntary process statewide.

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Important Dates

  • 4/13/24 ACT exam (register at www.act.org)
  • 5/4/24 SAT exam-digital exam (register by April 19th at www.collegeboard.org)
  • 5/6/24 AP Government and Politics Exam
  • 5/8/24 AP English Literature Exam
  • 5/10/24 AP U.S. History Exam
  • 5/13/24 AP Calculus AB Exam
  • 6/1/24 SAT exam-digital exam (register at www.collegeboard.org)
  • 6/4/24 Algebra I exam
  • 6/8/24 ACT exam (register at www.act.org)
  • 6/10/24 Junior Parent/Guardian and Student Night
  • 6/14/24 ELA Regents and Living Environment Regents
  • 6/18/24 U.S. History Regents and Global II Regents
  • 6/20/24 Earth Science Regents and Chemistry Regents
  • 6/21/24 CC Geometry Regents
  • 6/24/24 CC Algebra II Regents
  • 6/25/24 Physics Regents
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Contact Us

Website: https://hs.saranac.org/counseling
Location: 60 Picketts Corners Road, Saranac, NY, USA
Phone: 518-565-5810

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