Each student is assigned a counselor. We have one counselor assigned for students entering ninth and tenth grade and another counselor for those entering eleventh and twelfth grades. Parents may contact counselors by telephone (724) 265-5320 or by fax (724) 265-5303 for information or to arrange an appointment. You may also contact either counselor via email at the addresses listed below:
Tina Pascucci, 9th and 10th grade counselor tpascucci@dlsd.k12.pa.us
Susan Oliver, 11th and 12th grade counselor soliver@dlsd.k12.pa.us
District Profile
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2012-2013 Checklist for SeniorsPa. State Police Youth Week
June 9 - 15, 2013
This is a 6-day camp used to introduce students in all procedures of law enforcement. Cadets march to their classes in platoon formation and have drill competition. The program includes physical training, self defense, forensics, canine, crime codes, bomb squad, SWAT team, riot control, prison systems, drug laws, radar, marksman course, and familiarity with weapons. You need to be physically fit, have a good academic record to be able to participate. THIS IS NOT A RECREATIONAL CAMP!
Eligibility:
Any female/male students who have COMPLETED 10th or 11th grade.
Fee:
$150 which includes meals, water bottle, cap, 3 t-shirts. This fee is non-refundable.
There are scholarships available - please visit their website @ www.pa-legion.com for more information.
WAYNESBURG UNIVERSITY CSI CAMP
DATES: JUNE 16 - JUNE 21, 2013
Students will learn from certified experts in the areas such as surveillance techniques, forensic science, canine workshops and speakers on topics like wrongful convictions and the role forensic evidence plays in court cases.
To find out more about CSI Camp 2013, please visit their website @ csicamp.waynesburg.edu or email admissions @ rdbarnha@waynesburg.edu.
St. Vincent College
~The New Challenge Camp~
The Challenge Program is a week long summer camp that provides students with a pre-college academic experience. Operated by the St. Vincent College Education Department, students stay on campus for one week. Students participate in fun enriched classes, elective activities, and planned evening events.
The camp runs from July 7 - 18, 2012 and is open for students in grades 3 - 12. For more information or an application, please visit their website @www.stvincentchallenge.org
College Visits
IUP Northpointe will be having an Information Session on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 from 6:00 - 7:15 PM in Room 132. This is an opportunity to learn about admission, dual enrollment, financial aid and more. For more information, please call 724/294-3311.
There are no college visits at this time.
Students interested in visiting a school can sign up in the guidance office.
Educational Resources
- College Majors 101 - A Web site dedicated to teach students about different college majors in depth so that they can make more informed college and career choices.
TRANSCRIPTS
COLLEGE-BOUND INFORMATION
Listed below are a series of "Who Gets In" articles from the Post-Gazette.
- Make College Possible - Pennsylvania Treasury's 529 College Savings Program
- Activities outside class can make a difference (.pdf)
- Admissions officers asking race question (.pdf)
- College admissions officials offer their advice on -- admissions (.pdf)
- Discipline history should include all explanations (.pdf)
- Gender can be blessing or curse in college admission (.pdf)
- The key to admission remains a mystery (.pdf)
- They got in (.pdf)
- Two-year schools may fit better (.pdf)
- What's behind good grades, test scores? (.pdf)
- Virtual College Fairs