DRRHS Guidance Newsletter

Welcome back Falcons. Guidance is in full swing. Schedule changes concluded last week, on Wednesday we presented college planning in all senior English classes, and our individual meetings with seniors will begin next week.

All senior college athletes, please contact Mrs. Shillan if you are planning to play D1 or D2 sports. There are NCAA forms that need to be completed. Her contact is: KShillan@drregional.org.

Please see below for your child's guidance counselor, School Adjustment Counselor, and Assistant Principal, based on grade and last name

OCTOBER 7TH • 5:00 - 6:00 PM

Financial Aid Q&A

A Financial Aid representative will be available in person to meet with families and answer individual questions.

All college rep visits are in-person. Students are to sign up on Naviance for any visit. There is a 5 visit maximum. All of our college visits are listed in Naviance, where you can register by following these steps:

1. Click on Colleges tab

2. Click College visits

3. Click on the visit you would like to register for. Follow the prompts to register

4. Register by the deadline. Not late sign ups are allowed.

5. Be mindful of how many you sign up for as there is a cap of 5 visits maximum per school year allowed. If you need to exceed this, please see your guidance counselor.

These visits are with a college representative from the college and are held in the media center. Students should use their confirmation email as a pass to attend the session.

SAT's are offered here at DR on November 7th
The regular and late deadline has passed for the October 3rd SAT. The next available date is November 7th.

Juniors and Seniors

Not all colleges require standardized testing (SAT/ACT) so please check the college website or www.fairtest.org

For the link to SAT testing, please visit www.collegeboard.com or click on photo to the left.

Fall SATs now open to register!

SAT® registration is now open for fall 2026. Many colleges require or consider SAT scores as part of their holistic admission and placement decisions, and your score is a great way to show colleges you’re ready. This year, it will be more convenient to take the SAT on your schedule, with dates available every month through the end of the year, beginning in August, and the ability to join the Waitlist if the date or test center you prefer is already filled.

Most juniors take their first SAT in the spring, and many take it again in the fall of their senior year to improve their score. The SAT can help you keep your college options open, demonstrate your unique strengths, and even qualify for scholarships. And with 100% free practice resources, now including enhanced tailored practice based on your prior test scores and free small-group tutoring, you’ll have everything you need to get prepared.

PSAT Registration

Please use the button below to find out more information about and sign up for the PSATs at DRRHS being held on October 17th.

If you would like to learn more about financial aid, there will be representative here the night of Parent/Teacher conferences.

SEE YOU YOUR SCHOOL'S FINANCIAL AID DEADLINE

Some Colleges and Universities also require, in addition to the Fafsa, the CSS Profile

Participating Schools are here

CSS Profile HERE

See your guidance counselor if you are in need of a tutor.

Make sure to register on NCAA if you are planning to play division 1 or II sports. You will also need to request a transcript to be sent. www.ncaa.org or click here. Please let Mrs. Shillan know if you plan to play Division 1 or 2 sports so she can complete and upload your NCAA paperwork.

Guidance Google Classroom Code MXVGBKP - students can sign up for google classroom

Aspen Grading Portal

Naviance Platform

All students should be using the Naviance platform for college and career planning.

Students have their own unique login and password that they can share with their parents. Please use your school email and log your password somewhere you can remember it. To access Naviance Student Login Click the Naviance icon above or click HERE

Please see below for how to connect with us

lmaidment@drregional.org x5611

jpayne@drregional.org x5608

jtremblett@drregional.org x5610

Secretary, Mrs. Kathy Shillan 508-252-5050 x5605