Welcome to the Deer Lakes High School Counseling Page! Mrs. Pascucci and
Mrs. Yuhasz work with the high school students across various domains such as academic success, career readiness, and emotional support. You can find either one of them in their individual office's holding meetings, in a classroom delivering important information, or simply out and about around the building. Both Mrs. Pascucci and Mrs. Yuhasz are also a part of the many layers of mental health support we have across the district.

Any student needing their transcript, and any other required documents, sent to a college/univ./trade school or submitted to the Common App for a January 1st deadline MUST have their Transcript Request/Release form and the documents in to the School Counseling Office by no later than Monday, Dec. 11th  or they will not be sent out or uploaded until after Christmas break, when school resumes on Tues., Jan. 2nd.   School will be closed to students AND faculty & staff starting at 11:30 AM on Friday, December 15 thru Monday, January 1, 2023.      
E-mail and voicemail will not be checked during this time!

Whenever you need your transcript sent to a college, university, or trade/tech. school, you MUST complete & submit a Transcript Request/Release Form to Mrs. Gacci in the School Counseling Office.    There are 2 different forms:

 

 You can either e-mail your form Mrs. Gacci @ [email protected] or drop it off to her in the School Counseling Office.

You MUST sign up to attend a college/school visit by filling out a College-School Visit Sign Up Form.pdf.    Hard copies are also available in the School Counseling Office.   Either e-mail your form to Mrs. Gacci at [email protected].  or hand it in to her in the School Counseling Office by the noted deadline.  Students will receive a hallpass on the day of visit so they can attend.  

Penn State New Kensington will be offering an SAT Prep course – formatted for the new Digital SAT Test - beginning Saturday, January 27 through Saturday, February 24, 2024.    The class will be held at the Penn State New Kensington Campus on Saturdays from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.   The cost is $200.00.    Click HERE for more information & how to register.

 

More than 100,000 high school students from across the country have participated in our transformative Spirit of America Youth Leadership program. Students engage directly with the first principles of freedom and they debate both their constitutional rights and responsibilities in our Freedom Summit while learning about economic freedom, entrepreneurship and the free enterprise system.  Along with a thorough understanding of civic responsibility, students leave inspired to do their part in securing the liberties that only an active citizenry can safeguard in their own communities, guided by a greater appreciation for our history, ideals, and the relevance of our country’s charters of freedom. 

 

It's an incredible program that receives high praise time and time again from students, parents, and teachers! Share this opportunity with your high school student or friends and ask them to apply for our in-person 2023 Spirit of America Youth Leadership programs today.    

SEE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION → New SOA Promo Flyer.pdf

 

Questions can be directed to [email protected] or by phone at 610-933-8825 ext. 221.

DATES:   June 9 – 15, 2024

LOCATION:    Messiah University,  Mechanicsburg, PA

The Elmer Hafer American Legion-State Police-National Guard Youth Camp brings together the PA National Guard, the American Legion and the State Police to give students firsthand experience in many areas of law enforcement and the military.   This program enhances leadership skills, discipline and self-esteem to morally, intellectually and physically prepare cadets as future leaders.

The Youth Camp is a six day program for students ages 15 – 17 interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement or the military.   Cadets must be Pennsylvania residents between the ages of 15 – 17 before entering the camp on June 9th.   

Cadets should be physically fit, in good health and have a good academic record.   This is not a recreational camp!!

A fee of $175 includes meals and lodging.  The fee is paid by a sponsoring post, unit, or other civic group and is nonrefundable. (Cadets must take their application to their local American Legion Post!!)  Price is subject to change.   Transportation is the responsibility of the sponsoring group or the Cadet’s parents.

Click  HERE for more information and the application.  Copies are also available in the School Counseling Office.

WHEN:    June 16 – June 23, 2024

WHERE:   Messiah University

COST:       $200 – PAID BY LOCAL AMERICAN LEGION POST

 

ELIGIBILITY:   High School students who have completed their Junior year and have at least one semester remaining before graduation.

 

Keystone Boys State is an educational workshop for high school student leaders.   Students selected to attend KBS have the opportunity to gain leadership skills through an intensive wee-long summer program.   The focus of KBS is its hands-on simulation of municipal, county and state governments.  Click HERE for the Brochure.  Copies are also available in the School Counseling Office.   

For more information & to apply, go to:   https://pa-legion.com/programs/student-and-youth/keystone-boys-state-program/  

The Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Sciences (PGSS) at Carnegie Mellon University is now accepting applications from talented high school Juniors for the summer 2024 program. PGSS is an intensive, five-week summer residential program that emphasizes cooperative learning and hands-on laboratory research for high school Juniors pursuing careers in science and mathematics.

Accepted applicants will receive a full scholarship to the program. Costs are underwritten through matching funds provided by PGSS Campaign, Inc., the school’s alumni, Carnegie Mellon University, parents, and corporations.   Awarded scholarships will cover the costs of housing, meals, and all instructional materials.

 

DATES:           June 23, 2024 - July 27, 2024

LOCATION:     Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA

ELIGIBILITY:   Must be a high school Junior at time of application

Click HERE for more information.

Find Your Path to Success.   Helping you with your next step in college, career and life planning.  Get help with planning for college, finding college majors, searching for college, applying for free college scholarships, and STEM education.     https://www.nextstepu.com/ 

NACAC’s favorite perennial resource, the Guide to the College Admission Process, has been updated for 2022 to reflect current trends, tasks, and additions to the college search and application experience. This guide offers sound advice on every step of the process, from getting in the right mindset, to researching universities, to completing application materials. This is a fantastic go-to source for students, families, and counselors!   NACAC GUIDE TO THE COLLEGE ADMISSION PROCESS

Please read this informational and very helpful college planning guide that York College of PA has put together.    It applies to ALL students, no matter what college/univ. they may be interested in, and is NOT specific to York College.      

“The College Tour Show” is a new TV series brought to you by Emmy-nominated and multi-award-winning producers.  The series tells the story of colleges and universities around the world.

 Each episode of The College Tour will focus on a single college or university.  From campus life, academics, housing, sports, activities, and much more… each student driven segment will give young people an inside look at what it’s truly like being a student at the featured college or university.

Check it out at https://www.thecollegetour.com/tour-colleges