*Harmony Guidance Web Page*
Guidance Counselor: Mr. Matt Bonanno
Role and philosophy of the school counselor: Guidance services and school counseling is concerned with the educational, emotional, and social development of all students in relation to their total school experience. Guidance services and school counseling is an integral part of of the school program, consisting of a coordinated plan involving pupils, parents, and all members of the professional staff, as well as numerous specialists. The center of the school counseling program is the individual student for whom the counselor hopes to provide a meaningful educational experience.
Guidance News & Notes
PSSA Reading and Math Testing for Grades 3,4,5,6,7,8, & 11 will be March 31 - April 11.
PSSA Science Testing for Grades 4,8, & 11 will be April 28 - May 9.
Be sure to check out a great new tool sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. It is called the "fafsa4caster". This tool will now allow you to get an idea of what types of financial aid are available and how much you may be eligible to get. Check out www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov for more information.
If you do not want your name and address released to the military or institutions of higher education, please sign the form and return it to the guidance office. The form can be printed from the website at www.harmonyowls.com/miltsignoff.htm
Attention seniors going on to postsecondary education: The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) may be filed on-line or by paper anytime after January 1, 2008. Please stop in the guidance office if you have any questions about this process. For more information about financial aid check out www.harmonyowls.com/financialaid.htm
Seniors check out the following link to great information on some selected scholarships. Check out www.harmonyowls.com/scholarships.htm
Seniors: If you are applying to colleges/universities, be sure to get your application fee waiver from Mr. Bonanno. This allows you to apply free of charge.
Anyone 18 years or older interested in apprenticeship opportunities should contact the guidance office.
Attention male seniors that are 18 years of age or older: You must register with the Selective Service. Stop in the guidance office for information.
Senior Project information can be found by clicking the following link: www.harmonyowls.com/seniorproject.htm
Attention past graduates: If you need an official transcript, please submit a transcript request form which can be found using the following link. www.harmonyowls.com/transcript.htm
The Pennsylvania State Police will be holding its annual Camp Cadet at Clarion University for all interested boys and girls ages 12-14. Please see the guidance office for more information.
Seniors- Colleges, universities, technical schools, and business schools all have deadlines for applications. Find out what your schools deadlines are. (Some schools hand out financial AID early. If you are enrolled early, there may be more money available to you.)
Here are some Websites to help YOU!
Scholarships and Grants Web Page For Parents and Students of All Grade Levels K-12
Welcome to 
the nation's
publicly-funded resource for jobseekers and businesses
Find jobs--from entry level to technical to professional to CEO. Identify
job-ready workers with the right skills. Locate public workforce services in
your area. Explore alternative career paths, compare salary data for different
occupations, learn which careers are hot, get resume writing tips and job
interview strategies, and much more!
| Career OneStop www.careeronestop.org | Career OneStop was designed to meet the special employment needs of job seekers and employers. Information and services are offered without charge through these Web Sites and Toll-Free Help Line. The Career OneStop portal page allows you to view the list of services offered through the component Web Sites and to quickly access these services. |
| Americas Service Locator www.servicelocator.org | ASL and Toll-Free Help Line will connect you with offices in your area that provide unemployment compensation benefits, adult, dislocated worker, and youth employment and training opportunities, Job Corps training, apprenticeships, welfare to work services, vocational rehabilitation, and older worker programs. You can also find the location of the nearest public library throuh ASL. |
| Americas Career InfoNet www.acinet.org | ACINet
will assist
you in making informed career decisions. You can use ACINet
to:
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| Americas Job Bank www.ajb.org | AJB is one of the largest and
busiest job markets in cyberspace. Employers use AJB to post job
listings, create customized job orders, and search resumes to quickly
find the most qualified job applicants. As a job seeker you can
use AJB to:
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National Toll-Free Help Line 1-877-US-2JOBS |
You can use the Training and
Education Center of the Career InfoNet to:
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Click here to check out the careers at the Clearfield Career and Technology Center
OR try the military!
| Active Duty | Service | Reserve Duty |
| (800) USA-ARMY | U.S. Army | (800) USA-ARMY |
| (800) USA-NAVY | U.S. Navy | (800) USA-USNR |
| (800) 423-USAF | U.S. Air Force | (800) 257-1212 |
| (800) MARINES | U.S. Marine Corps | (800) MARINES |
| (800) 424-8883 | U.S. Coast Guard | (800) 424-8883 |
| Air National Guard | (800) TO GO ANG | |
| Army National Guard | (800) GO GUARD |
In addition, check out the military careers website at www.militarycareers.com. It is an excellent career information resource for the military world of work. It gives you details on enlisted and officer occupations as well as their civilian counterparts. This site also describes training, advancement, and educational opportunities within each of the major Services - Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. You can search the site to get a list of military occupations that match your interests, or you may browse occupations by category.
Financial Aid
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Websites |
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| www.braintrack.com | Braintrack University Index lists over 6,600 links to higher education institutions in 170 countries |
| www.justcolleges.com | An interactive guide listing over 5,000 colleges and universities around the world |
| www.universities.com | A listing of post-secondary schools including business, trade and technical schools, colleges, and universities |
| www.petersons.com | Provides facts and figures on schools in addition to web links for American schools |
| www.educationplanner.org | Comprehensive website for Pennsylvania students planning to attend college; covers financial aid, career center, school selection |
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Online Financial Resources: www.Educationplanner.org
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| Education Planner provides students with an online resource for planning for higher education and simplifying the application process for post-secondary schools in the Commonwealth. This website is sponsored by PHEAA (Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency). This free interactive Website is user-friendly, accessible 24/7. |
| The innovative features on the site allow students to search for the postsecondary schools that meet their interests, take virtual campus tours, communicate with schools via a free email account, and submit admissions and financial aid applications online. The Career Center assists students in selecting possible career choices through identified interests and abilities. A financial aid estimator helps students and their families estimate the amount of aid they can expect to receive. The site is also home to the world's largest scholarship database. This free scholarship search allows students to enter qualifying information and presents scholarships for which they may be eligible. |
Attention: Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, and now Freshman set up a time with Mr. Bonanno to schedule a job shadow opportunity. If you don't know where you want to do one, ask Mr. Bonanno.
* If anyone needs anything from the Guidance Office, stop in and tell us. If we are not in the office, leave a note with your name and what you need on it. * If you can't get out of the class to come to the Guidance Office, see Mr. Bonanno or Mrs. Weaver for a pass.
| SAT's | ACT's | America's Job Bank |
| College View |
CEEB School Code: 395210 | American Association of State Colleges and Universities |
SAT Test Dates and Registration Deadlines for 2007-2008
Saturday , October 6 Deadline: Monday, September 10
Saturday, November 3 Deadline: Tuesday, October 2
Saturday, December 1 Deadline: Tuesday, October 30
Saturday, January 26 Deadline: Wednesday December 26
Saturday, March 1 Deadline: Tuesday, January 29
Saturday, May 3 Deadline: Tuesday, April 1
Saturday, June 7 Deadline: Tuesday, April 27
Be sure to check out the Collegeboard website for practice tests and additional information.
CEEB Harmony School Code:395210
Application for Admission; College Search
| Mapping Your Future | Planning for College | College Search | College Search; Scholarships |
College Recruiters visiting Harmony for 2007-2008
Friday, September 14 - Juniata College
Wednesday, September 19 - Clarion University
Tuesday, September 25 - Penn State
Wednesday, October 3 - St. Francis
Thursday, October 11 - Westminster College
Tuesday, October 23 - Mt. Aloysius & Lock Haven University
Wednesday, October 31 - Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Monday, November 12 - Cambria Rowe Business College
Thursday, November 29 - Seton Hill University
Resources for Financing Your Education; Calculating such as EFC Calculators
Planning for Saving; Dept Management; Credit; Repayment
Check out these sites:
Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go though it, or work around it. - Michael Jordan
Harmony Assistance Program
In Pennsylvania, every middle and high school has a Student Assistance Program (SAP). A SAP team, made up of school and agency staff, is here to help you access school and community services. The Harmony Assistance Program will help you and your children find services and assistance within the school and, if needed, in the community. We do not diagnose, treat, or refer your child for treatment. Rather, we will provide you with the information; you make the choices. Our goal is to help your child succeed in school. For more information on the Harmony Assistance Program, please contact one of the following team members listed below.
Matt Bonanno, Guidance Counselor
Darlene Hoover, Learning Support Teacher
Amy Barrett, School Nurse
Terri McConnell, High School Principal
Kathy Weaver, Attendance Officer
Joe Zbieg, Clearfield-Jefferson Drug & Alcohol Commission
For more information concerning the Student Assistance Program, please follow the link below.
www.sap.state.pa.us/SchoolSites/MyWebSite.aspx?school=1039&SchoolName=Harmony%20Area%20HS