School Counselors
Ms. Molly Clokey Attendance & Guidance Secretary 412.429.2270 mclokey@cvsd.net Ms. Sherri Gillim Support Secretary 412.429.2262 sgillim@cvsd.net SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Ms. Molly Clokey
- Attendance
- Educational Trip Requests
- Former Student Transcript Requests
- Graduation/Employment Verification
- Request for Academic Records
- Student Withdrawals
Ms. Sherri Gillim
- Schedule Appointments
- Obtain Student Work Permits
- Scholarships
- Student Job Postings
College Reps & Recruiters
Chartiers Valley uses RepVisits Set up in person or virtual visits quickly and easily -
SChedule visit @ cvhs
RESOURCES
- ABOUT YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELORS
- CAREER EXPLORATION
- COLLEGE in HIGH SCHOOL & PLTW
- COLLEGE & APPLICATION RESOURCES
- COLLEGE PLANNING CHECKLISTS
- COMMUNITY SERVICE
- FINANCIAL AID
- GRADUATION PATHWAYS
- NAVIANCE
- NCAA ELIGIBILITY
- NEW STUDENT RESOURCES
- PARKWAY WEST CTC
- PERSONAL/MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
- SCHEDULING
- SCHOLARSHIPS
- STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SAP)
- SUMMER SCHOOL ~ ENRICH & CREDIT RECOVERY
- TESTING (SAT/ACT/ASVAB)
- TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORMS
- TUTORING RESOURCES
- US GOV/ARMED SERVICES
- WORK PERMITS
ABOUT YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELORS
About Us...
Mrs. Kunkel earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Penn State Erie and Master of Arts in Counseling from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. She holds a Level II Secondary School Counselor Certification from PDE.
WHO ARE WE? OUR ROLE?
Activities for High School Counselors?
CAREER EXPLORATION
High School Career Portfolio Schedule
CAREER EXPLORATION RESOURCES
Naviance Student serves as each student's Individualized Career Portfolio. Students' experiences and learning will be documented, updated, and stored in this digital portfolio.
Our goal is to support every student’s journey in exploring career paths. Naviance Student is utilized through classroom lessons presented by teachers and school counselors, Advisory lessons, as well as for post-secondary planning.
Some of the career features include:
Career Interest Profiler
This tool helps students discover careers that match areas of their interest. Students are asked to answer “like”, “unsure”, or “dislike” to 180 different work activities. They then are given a listing of careers that best match their interests. Each listed career has a profile with detailed information such as job descriptions, education requirements, related occupations, related college majors, knowledge and skills required, common work activities/tasks, and wage outlook. All 10th grade students complete this assessment with a lesson presented by the counselors. This is then utilized to support their research for the writing of a career research paper in the English class.
Personality Type Assessment
The Do What You Are® Self Discovery Personality Type assessment will generate a report that will provide the student with important information about personal characteristics. They will learn about careers that are matched to their personal strengths and blind spots, how they negotiate in daily life, and a host of other useful information.
The Cluster Finder
OTHER CAREER RESOURCES
US Bureau of Labor Statistics -The Occupational Outlook Handbook can help you find career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations.
COLLEGE in HIGH SCHOOL & PLTW
College in the High School (CiHS) allows high school students to simultaneously earn high school and college credit by completing courses at their high school. Curriculum is approved by the cooperating college/university and delivered by CV teachers.
CiHS Resources
- Duquesne University CiHS website
- CV - Duquesne Univ CiHS Procedures
- University of Pittsburgh CiHS website
- MSOE - Biomedical Sciences (PLTW)
- PLTW Credit Application
- NOCTI
AP vs CiHS
Will my CiHS credits Transfer to another institution?
One way to research the answer is to use TransferologyWe can not guarantee college credits will transfer. The credit transfer depends on the receiving school’s evaluation, policies, and your chosen major. Inquire with admissions if your CiHS credits will transfer. Historically, students have been able to utilize CiHS credits, and have found it worth purchasing at the discounted rate.
COLLEGE & APPLICATION RESOURCES
COLLEGE SEARCH
Presentations & Seminars
- Seniors - College Applications & Essays
- CV Process, Procedures, & Steps
- Juniors - Post Secondary Seminar
Resources & Links
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Common Application (CA)
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CA Essay Prompts
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Coalition for College
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Application/Admission Types
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NACAC Admissions Definitions
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CCAC
Naviance Video Tutorials
If your application requires a counselor recommendation, please notify your counselor via email or in person.
Transcript requests will NOT be accepted during Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, or on days the district is closed.College Rep Visits at CVHS
COLLEGE PLANNING CHECKLISTS
COMMUNITY SERVICE
FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Resources
Amy Sawdey, our PHEAA representative, offers events to review the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process each October. She guides students and families through a step-by-step process of filing the FAFSA and state grant application.
Registration information is shared to students and parents via email, peachjar, and the district website.
Seniors
Juniors
Financial Aid webinars "Junior Jumpstarts" are offered each spring. Information is available on the district website and sent via email.
Financial Aid 101 Jumpstart Slides
CSS Profile
The CSS Profile, short for the College Scholarship Service Profile, is an online application created and maintained by the United States-based College Board that allows college students to apply for non-federal financial aid.
Resources
GRADUATION PATHWAYS
PA Pathways to Graduation
(ACT 158)
Effective with the graduating class of 2023, students have the option to demonstrate postsecondary preparedness through one of four additional pathways that more fully illustrate college, career, and community readiness.
Keystone Exams will continue as the statewide assessment Pennsylvania uses to comply with accountability requirements set forth in the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Although students will no longer be required to achieve proficiency on the Keystone Exams to meet the statewide graduation requirement, students must take the Keystone Exams for purposes of federal accountability.
Details and Requirements of each Pathway:
Chartiers valley credit requirements
NAVIANCE
NAVIANCE
The student's log in is a Single Sign On process (SSO) using their cvsd email address.
NAVIANCE STUDENT LOG INNaviance is a web-based software platform that provides students with a variety of features, including college research and matching tools, course planning, career assessments, and personality tests, and surveys to help students connect what they are doing in school to what they would like to do once they complete their education.
Naviance provides additional functionality to School Counselors to track the progress of individual students, communicate and collaborate with students and families, or create reports on their entire student population. Additionally, Naviance’s integration with "The Common Application" facilitates the submission of college applications, as well as online submission of transcripts, school forms and recommendations through Naviance eDocs.
Naviance helps students reach their goals by developing skills critical for college, career, and life.
NCAA ELIGIBILITY
How to register
- NCAA Student Guide
- DI & DII Worksheets
- Division Breakdown
- Initial Eligibility
- DI Requirements
- DII Requirements
CV NCAA Approved Courses
NCAA COVID-19 Response FAQs
NEW STUDENT RESOURCES
PARKWAY WEST CTC
PARKWAY WEST CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER
Parkway West CTC offers specialized trade and technical courses that are not available at the high school. Students may apply for the Parkway West CTC programs during their freshman year.
Chartiers Valley High School students grades 9 - 12 can attend CV for a half-day and the other half will be spent at Parkway West CTC.
Upon completing the course of studies at the technical school and the high school, the student may receive a certificate from Parkway West and a diploma from Chartiers Valley High School. Parkway West CTC aids graduates with job placement in their fields of study.
Website: www.parkwaywest.org
Instagram: @Parkwaywestctc
Address:
Parkway West CTC
7101 Steubenville Pike
Oakdale, PA 15071
Phone: (412) 923-1772
PERSONAL/MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
Personal Support Programs
School Counselors are available to meet with students and make appropriate community counseling referrals. Such as...
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Student Assistance Program (SAP)
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SAP Permission Form
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AHN Chill Room & School Based Therapist
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Confidential Legal Release
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Counseling Resources
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AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention)
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Mental Health & COVID - 19
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Self Care
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Crisis, Mental Health, D&A Resources
re:solve Crisis Network
1.888.796.8226
SCHEDULING
School counselors are available to review the Program of Studies, online course request procedures, and distribute important scheduling information. Students are encouraged to take the most rigorous courses possible based on academic ability and their capacity to manage all aspects of life such as athletics, clubs and activities, and commitments outside of school.
Please review your child's course selections for the next academic year. Students are required to print & return their course request summary with a parent/guardian signature.
If you have questions about scheduling or need additional assistance, please contact your high school counselor. We look forward to working with students to reach their individual goals.
Student Request Portal Open: Feb 13 - 21.
Printed/Signed summaries due to English Teachers:
February 22-23.
Scheduling Resources
- Program of Studies 2023 - 2024
- Video Presentation HS Scheduling 101
- HS Scheduling 101 (pdf)
- 8th Grade Request Worksheet
- HS Course Request Worksheet
MORE...
OTHER...
SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIPS
TIPS ON SEARCHING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS! (PHEAA pdf)
STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SAP)
The primary goal of the SAP is to help students overcome barriers so that they may achieve, remain in school, and advance. SAP is a systematic process using techniques to mobilize school resources to remove barriers to learning. The core of the program is professionally trained to identify problems, determine whether or not the presenting problem lies within the responsibility of the school and to make recommendations to assist the student and the parent. When the problem lies beyond the scope of the school, the SAP team will assist the parent and student so they may access services within the community. The student assistance team members do not diagnose, treat, or refer to treatment; but they may refer for a screening or an assessment for treatment.
School personnel, peers, students themselves, or family members may refer students to SAP. Any person who is concerned about a student is encouraged to refer that student by submitting a SAP referral online.
Some signs and symptoms of students who may be referred to SAP are:
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SAP - Community Resources
EMERGENCIES/CRISIS |
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Resolve Crisis Network |
1-888-796-8226www.upmc.com/resolvecrisis |
Crisis Text Line |
Text HELLO to 741741Crisis Text Line Info |
CHILD ABUSE |
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Allegheny County CYF |
412-473-2000 |
Pennsylvania CHILDLINE |
1-800-932-0313 |
Pittsburgh Action Against Rape(24 hour hotline) |
1-877-338-8255412-687-8005 |
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DRUGS/ALCOHOL |
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Allegheny County D/A Administration(Crisis Intervention Hotline) |
412-350-33281-888-424-2287 |
Gateway Rehabilitation Center |
1-800-427-1177 |
AL-A-Teen, AL-Anon Family Groups |
412-572-5141 |
Narcotics Anonymous Helpline |
412-255-1155 |
Outreach Teen & Family Services, Inc. |
412-561-5405 |
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EATING DISORDERS |
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Pittsburgh Educational Network for Eating Disorders |
412-366-9966 |
WPIC's Center for Overcoming Eating Disorders |
412-624-9329 |
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GRIEF/LOSS |
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The Caring Place |
1-888-244-4673 |
Cancer Caring Center |
412-622-1212 |
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HEALTH INSURANCE FOR UNINSURED CHILDREN |
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Caring Foundation for Children |
1-800-543-7105 |
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HELP-LINES & HOT-LINES |
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Runaway Hotline |
412-661-1800 |
Contact Pittsburgh |
412-820-4357 |
HOMELESSNESSSara Salopek - Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness Program, Allegheny Intermediate UnitFood Bank of Bethany Presbyterian Church |
412-394-5936
412-221-5132 |
RAPE/VIOLENCE |
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PAAR |
1-800-363-7273 |
Women's Center & Shelter |
412-687-8005 |
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MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES |
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American Psychological Association |
1-800-621-4000 |
Allegheny MH/MR Administration |
412-350-4457 |
Chartiers Community Center, Inc |
412-221-3302 |
Family Line |
412-344-7645 |
STAR Clinic (at Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic) |
412-246-5754 |
Vista Behavioral Associates |
412-641-7016 |
Cranberry Psychological Associates, Inc. |
412-220-0144 |
Intercare |
412-831-0355 |
Allegheny Clinical Association |
412-279-9500 |
Allegheny General Hospital - Child & Psychiatric Services |
412-330-3041 |
Southwood Psychiatric Hospital |
412-257-2290 |
Southwest Human Services |
412-831-8821 |
Stepping Stones Psychiatric Care |
412-221-7770 |
Outreach Teen & Family Services, Inc |
412-561-5405 |
PREGNANCY |
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Allegheny County Health Department(Maternal & Child Health Program) |
412-247-7950 |
Genesis of Pittsburgh |
412-766-2693 |
Mom's House of Dormont |
412-531-6667 |
Mom's House of Pittsburgh |
412-271-2229 |
McGee Womens Hospital(Education & Outreach) |
412-641-1000 |
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SUMMER SCHOOL ~ ENRICH & CREDIT RECOVERY
Summer School
Credit Recovery
Enrichment
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CV CYBER ACADEMY - CREDIT RECOVERY
Registration: Now thru June 1 Program: June 1 - June 30
EDUCERE
2023 Virtual Credit Recovery - Abbreviated Courses
Abbreviated courses are NOT eligible for NCAA needs. Original Credit version must be taken if you are a prospective NCAA Division I and II student-athlete.
Waterfront Learning (WFL)
Click here for registration
Enrich
For students in grades 9 - 12 who would like to advance academically by taking additional courses over the summer. Enrichment courses are not condensed; students should allow enough time to complete a full year’s worth of work during the summer session.
2023 Enrichment Course Offerings
Courses are not an option for students seeking NCAA eligibility.
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Recover Now!
For students in grades 9 - 12 who have already taken a course during the regular school year were not academically successful.
2023 Recover Now! Course Offerings
Courses are not an option for students seeking NCAA eligibility. |
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Project Succeed @ Keystone Oaks
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
TESTING (SAT/ACT/ASVAB)
SAT & ACT Resources
Test DATES
If you are sending test scores as a part of your college application you must send them directly from the SAT or ACT websites
PSAT & ASVAB are held during the school day annually - mid October.
All CV Juniors elect to take one or the other.
Free online practice
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Khan Academy (SAT)
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ACT Academy (ACT)
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORMS
TUTORING RESOURCES
ACADEMIC SUPPORT RESOURCES
Course Teacher – First line of support. A student can speak to their teacher to set up an individual or series of sessions for tutoring.
After School Academic Support – This resource is available after school and provides additional support in English, Math, and Science. Please contact your teacher or school counselor for more information.
Outside Services – Please note students/family are responsible for expenses associated with these programs, as well Chartiers Valley School District does not endorse any specific program.
3RPrep (ACT/SAT tutors)
www.3RPrep.com
412-855-5535
Club Z Tutoring
In Home Tutoring -Pittsburgh
Club Z! offers affordable, one-on-one tutoring in the student's home.
Office: 412-348-8599
Website: www.clubztutoring.com/
Huntington Learning Center
hlcsouth@comcast.net (http://huntingtonhelps.com/)
1-800-CAN-LEARN
Axios Tutoring
http://www.axiostutoring.com/
412-833-6060
Mathnasium
https://www.mathnasium.com/mountlebanon
300 Cedar Blvd, #2
Pittsburgh PA 15228
(412) 213.8696
mountlebanon@mathnasium.com
Omega Learning® Center - South Hills
521 Washington Avenue
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(724) 949-0770
Southhills@omegalearning.com
Debbie Sekel
Deb's Tutoring
412/855 1268
debbie@dsekel.com
Math/Science
Robin Satty, Teacher/Tutor
Specialty: Science
512.458.0527
robinsatty@gmail.com
Tracy L Smith Owner, Finding Physics
info@findphysics.com
412.440.7535
Sean Palermo, Founder/Instructor Online Tutoring Phone: (412) 999-0369 Mobile: (412) 956-5796 Email: Sean@palermoprep.com Web: www.palermoprep.com
US GOV/ARMED SERVICES
The U.S. military has five branches of service: the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps. The requirements to join are similar for all five.
USAGov is the Official Guide to Government Information and Services
Your School Counselor can provide you with recruiter contact information. Recruiters also schedule visits in the HS Commons during lunch periods.
Local Air Force Recruiter
WORK PERMITS
WORK PERMITS
- APPLICATION FOR WORK PERMIT
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Permit can be obtained from the High School office from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm daily.
In Pennsylvania, minors between the ages of 14–18 must obtain a Work Permit. Work Permits cannot be issued to children under the age of 14. Work Permits are issued by the school district in which the student resides. It is only valid for employment within the State of Pennsylvania.