Pepperell Guidance

Alyson Lansdell Graduation Coach Mrs. LansdellI identifies and works with students (9-12) who are at-risk of not graduating with a regular high school diploma within four years. Students may be behind in credits, having difficulty passing all 5 parts of the GHSGT, falling behind in their current classes, having poor attendance, or having personal problems that prevent them from doing their best at school.	*Upcoming Testing Dates:* *ACT* Testing Date Registration Deadline December 8 November 2 February 9 January 4 April 12 March 7 June 14 May 9 Talk to Mrs. Perry before you register to take the ACT test. Remember to sign the list in guidance to let us know when you plan to test. *SAT* Testing Date Registration Deadline December 1 October 30 January 26 December 26 March 1 January 29 May 3 April 1 June 7 May 6 STUDENTS REMEMBER: Please see Mrs. Perry before you sign up to take the SAT. You must have completed the SAT prep class before you register to take the SAT!!
Geraldine Nixon Freshman/Sophomore Counselor Geraldine Nixon is primarily counselor for the ninth grade and the tenth grade students. She creates schedules for all incoming ninth grade students and evaluates all tenth and eleventh schedules. She meets with 9th, 10th, and 11th enrolling students to determine what is best for them at PHS. She also evaluates all incoming student transcripts. She creates and updates all the advisement folders at PHS. She meets with all High School 101 students, to reinforce the desire of making graduation in four years one of their major goals. Career Fairs, Health Fair, mandatory testing, and the Governors Honors Program are blended around the personal, academic, and career counseling. Parent conferences are always welcomed and promptly scheduled.
Teresa Perry Junior/Senior Counselor Mrs. Perry coordinates junior and senior conferences and makes it a priority to meet individually with each senior and his/her parents or guardians to provide timely information concerning college or technical school, financial aid, and scholarships. Conferences are scheduled through Mrs. Jean Sheffield, guidance secretary. Small group conferences with juniors usually begin in January; however, parents are welcome to call for a personal conference when needed. Academic, personal-social, and career guidance are provided in an on-going manner with any student and/or parent willing to take the time to schedule a conference.