SCHOOL COUNSELING

Welcome to the Shelton High School School Counseling page! Here you will find commonly used forms, links, and resources. 

Mr. Erik Martire, K-12 School Counseling Curriculum Leader
Mrs. Lauren Kovarczi, Administrative Assistant
Career Center

Mrs. Lynn Giordano, School Counselor
Mr. Ed Hilser, School Counselor
Mrs. Lesa Fournier, Administrative Assistant
House 1

Mrs. Casey DeGennaro, School Counselor
Ms. Lisa Papa, School Counselor
Mrs. Debra Gallant, Administrative Assistant
House 2

Mrs. Kostandina DeRosa, School Counselor
Mrs. Lisa Girard, School Counselor
Mrs. Huggler, Administrative Assistant
House 3

• Students interested in applying to Full Sail University and who have completed multiple classes with Ms. Frederick and/or Dr. Mackniak, please use this link. Any questions, please see or email Ms. Frederick.
• PSAT score interpretation documents are available for students and parents. Click on the PSAT Quick Link below to access these materials.
• The FAFSA form is available on October 1; please note that October 1 is not the deadline for submission of FAFSA but rather the date it become available for the Senior class.
• Click here to register for upcoming virtual college fairs.
• Click here to register for ACT dates.

September 18, 2023- College Application Season presented by Mr. Erik Martire, K-12 School Counselor Curriculum  Leader

October 5, 2023- College Financial Aid Night presented by Ms. Colleen Mulrooney, Director of Student Financial Assistance of Sacred Heart University 

December 13, 2023-  Study Abroad Webinar  presented by CIEE, Council on International Educational Exchange 

February 6,  2023- SHS College Planning Night presented by Mr. Erik Martire, K-12 School Counselor Curriculum Leader

 AP Course Expectations Form  

 Common Application FAQs.pdf 

Common App/Naviance Instructions

Community Resource Manual: Intervention Services for Parents & Students

Connecticut Department of Labor (trades)

Connecticut Seal of Biliteracy Guidelines

CONNTAC--Educational Opportunity Center

NCAA 2022-2023 Guide for the College-Bound Athlete

NCAA Student Eligibility Center

SAT School Day 2020-2021 Student Guide

Senior "To Do" List for College 

School Profile

 Community Service Approval

Community Service Verification form

Course Level Change application

Diploma with Distinction application

Internship application

Military Opt-Out form

Online Course application

Seal of Biliteracy application

Transcript Request

Check Naviance for a listing of scholarship and award applications.

• Link  to video showing how to match Naviance and  Common App accounts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdlhoMzghIk 
• Link to SHS Counseling Department's  "Sophomore/Junior College Planning Presentation":  College Planning Presentation 1.pdf 
• Watch a brief video on how to take advantage of FREE community college after high school: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHNsS2H3zDY
• Link to the SHS Counseling Department's "Post High School Planning for Students and Parents": https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fX01_v3fTGEJdh8R2F8STgbSQs6hq3Yu/view
• Check out Dartmouth College’s Undergraduate Admissions Podcast Series: The Search: https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/follow/thesearch#s1
• The Common App is open for the Class of 2023. Click here to begin your college applications!
• Click here to register for ACT dates.
• Log in to Naviance to register for college visits. Each year, hundreds of college representatives visit Shelton High School to meet with students in small groups. You must be registered in order to attend one of these scheduled visits.
• Remember to ask former teachers for college recommendations. Give teachers plenty of advanced warning so that they can meet deadlines.