School Counseling

No matter what grade you are in, it's never too early to begin planning and preparing for College.  Middle School is important for building a academic foundation. 

• Form strong study habits by being prepared, studying and doing your homework every night.
• Stay focused , set academic and personal goals and work towards achieving those milestones.
• Get organized, develop a calendar, to keep track of important test dates and assignment and project due dates. 
• Get and stay involved in extracurricular clubs  - getting involved in different clubs and activities helps to develop your interests and you will feel more engaged in your school experience.
• Visit a nearby college campus
• Browse through the resources available to you in the Naviance program.  Begin to develop a resume.  Search colleges.  Complete a Career Cluster Finder, or Strength Explorer.
• Meet with  your school counselor.  Your counselor is a valuable resource for you. 

Comprehensive School Counseling/Guidance Plan

• Nyack School District's Comprehensive School Counseling/ Guidance Plan English: K-12 Nyack School District Guidance Plan 2025-26
• Nyack School District's Comprehensive School Counseling / Guidance Plan Spanish: K-12 Nyack School District Guidance Plan 2025-2026
• Nyack School District Comprehensive School Counseling / Guidance Plan Creole: K-12 Nyack School District Guidance Plan 2025-26_ H CREOLE

Parent Resources

The Governor has opened an Emotional Support Hotline: 1-844-863-9314, more information can be found at: https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/covid-19-resources.html

Safety supports 

• National Suicide Prevention and Crisis Line:  988
• Or text TALK to 741741
• Behavioral Health Response Team - 845-517-0400

Center for Safety and Change - providing Safety , changing lives

• 24- Hour hotline: 845 - 634 -3344
• 24- Hour Mobile Text: 845 286 - 4997
• 24- Hour Web chat: centerforsafetyandchange.org

• 26-27 8th to 9th Grade Scheduling Letter
• High School Freshman Transition Guide: Freshman Transition Guide 2026-2027 1.pdf
• HIgh School Freshman Transition Guide (Spanish):  Freshman Transition Program 2026-2027 SPA.pdf
• HIgh School Freshman Transition Guide (Creole)  Freshman Transition Program 2026-2027 HAI CRE.pdf
• Our 8th grade parent orientation is scheduled for January 21, 2026 at 6:30 at the high school in the school auditorium. 
• 8th grade students will receive information about High School Elective Courses during the week of January 5, 2026.  Students will receive a program of studies, plus a elective sheet and worksheet. 
• Program of Studies worksheet:  Your high school Plan of Studies worksheet.

Powerpoint from our 8th grade Parent Orientation scheduled on January 21: Coming soon!