NSHS Counselor Connection
Back to school 2018-2019 Edition!
2018-2019 NSHS COUNSELOR ASSIGNMENTS
As we enter the 2018-2019 Academic year, please be aware of the following changes to the structure and organization of the School Counseling (Guidance) office. Mrs. Comtois is moving on to North Smithfield Elementary School to be the first School Counselor that North Smithfield has had at the elementary level. We know she will excel in her new role.
In order to best serve students at North Smithfield High School, we have decided to split the caseloads by grade instead of by alphabet.
The counselor caseloads for 2018-2019 at North Smithfield High School are listed below:
Mrs. Gibbons, grades 10 & 12, Classes of 2019 and 2021.
Mr. Pepin, grades 9 & 11, Classes of 2020 and 2022.
Each counselor will rotate with their grade level and stay with them for all four years.
The long term goal is to provide the students of the school district with an outstanding K-12 School Counseling Curriculum based on standards from the American School Counselor Association, the National Association of College Admissions Counseling, that also aligns with 21st Century Learning Expectations, and meets all educational mandates from the State of Rhode Island.
Google Classroom Accounts for School Counseling
The NSHS School Counselors have created Google Classroom Accounts for each grade level. Please encourage your child to join and to share with you. We post information on summer programs, scholarships, college visits, and more on a weekly (sometimes daily) basis.
Class of 2022
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Class of 2021
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Class of 2020
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Class of 2019
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Scheduling requests
Attention High School Students and Parents,
Student schedules for the 2018-2019 school year will be available on the IC portal on Monday, August 27, 2019 after the freshman orientation. Students may request a schedule change by filling out the Google Form on Google Classroom for any schedule changes. The add/drop period will close on September 6th.
Good reasons to request a change include:
1. Empty block on schedule
2. Need a class for graduation
3. Already have a credit for class on my schedule
4. Need to discuss a conflict with my school counselor.
Bad reasons to request a change:
1. Don't like the teacher.
2. No friends in that period.
3. Want to duplicate my friends schedule.
PSAT Registration
NSHS Counselor Meeting Schedule for 2018-2019
Quarter One
9th Grade-NS 101 meetings
10th Grade-Counselor Check ins
11th Grade-Counselor Check ins
12th Grade-College & Career Readiness Meetings
Quarter Two
9th-12th Grades-Academic Check ins
9th-12th Grades-Individual Learning Plan (ILP) Activities
11th Grade PSAT Score Delivery & Explanation
12th Grade-College & Career Readiness Meetings
Quarter Three
9th-12th Grades-Academic Check ins
9th-12th Grades-Individual Learning Plan (ILP) Activities
9th-10th Grades-Scheduling Meetings
11th Grade Scheduling and College & Career Readiness Meetings with Families
12th Grade-College & Career Readiness
Quarter Four
9th-12th Grades-Academic Check ins
9th-11th Grade-Transition Meetings
12th Grade-College & Career Readiness
NSHS Contact Information and Counselor Assignments:
Please contact the Guidance Office at (401) 766-2500. Our Fax number is (401) 597-6198. Counselor assignments are listed below. Please click on the name of a counselor in order to email that person.
Mrs. Gibbons Grades 10 & 12
Mr. Pepin Grades 9 & 11
DO NOT email a counselor if you are in crisis. Please ask to see a counselor immediately. If it is after school hours, please call 911 if you are in crisis.
Website: http://nshs.northsmithfieldschools.com/content/k-12-comprehensive-school-counseling
Location: 412 Greenville Road, North Smithfield, RI, United States
Phone: 401 766 2500
Twitter: @NSGuidance