Counseling

High School years are full of growth, promise, excitement, frustration, disappointment and hope. It is the time when students begin to discover what the future holds for them. Our Counseling Team has an impact on these years by implementing a Comprehensive School Counseling Program which aligns with the American School Counselor Association Learning Standards: "Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success". Our program includes the following:
  • Direct Student Services to all students in large and small groups 
  • Individual Planning to develop education, career and personal goals
  • Responsive Services to address the immediate concerns of all students
  • Indirect Student Services which include referrals and consultation with school staff, parents and the community to create a safe and respectful learning environment. 
  • Advocating for School Programming to support academic, career and social/emotional development. 

Our work supports students in their quest to achieve optimal personal growth, acquire positive social skills and values, set informed career goals and realize their full academic potential to become productive, contributing members of the global community.

Scheduling for 2023-2024 

Student course selections for next year are now locked. Changes in Course Requests will only be made at this time for unforeseen reasons (to meet CSE Recommendations, or class failures, or summer school results).

Schedules:

  • Will be made available for viewing on School Tool to students and parents in mid-August.

  • Students will need to attend the courses they are scheduled for during the first 4-day cycle in September 2023.

Drop/Add Week will begin after the first 4 days of school (one ABCD cycle) for students to meet with counselors to request schedule changes needed due to incomplete summer assignments or a changed mind regarding a course selection.

GEMINI Program

Check it out!
Check out the VCS Virtual Calming Room to help alleviate some of the extraordinary stress students and families are experiencing. 

Check out the College and Career Center page and Virtual College/Financial Aid Night! Important information pertaining to College and Career planning will be updated weekly, including job opportunities, scholarships, summer programs, college announcements and information, and career spotlights. This page is for ALL students, so all grade levels should take advantage of it! Questions? Contact your CCC – contact info is on the page. 

District Phone Number: 585-924-3252
Counseling Fax: 585-742-7043

Senior High School Counseling Team

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Mary Banaszak

Mary Banaszak

Titles: Coordinator of Counseling K-12 and School Counselor (A-CL)
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: ext. 6418
Suzette Cannan

Suzette Cannan

Titles: Psychologist's Secretary
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: ext. 6405
Cara Donaloio

Cara Donaloio

Titles: School Psychologist
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: ext. 6421
Travis Hooper

Travis Hooper

Titles: School Counselor (Co-F)
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: ext. 6415
Tara Hopson

Tara Hopson

Titles: School Psychologist (G-O)
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: ext. 6502
Erin Jacobs

Erin Jacobs

Titles: College Coordinator
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: ext. 6423
Geoffrey Mandile

Geoffrey Mandile

Titles: School Counselor (Si-Z)
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: ext. 6416
Kathryn Mandile

Kathryn Mandile

Titles: School Psychologist (Last Names A-F)
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: ext. 6421
Cindy Mereness

Cindy Mereness

Titles: Career Planning and Internship Coordinator
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: ext. 6424
Moira Platzer

Moira Platzer

Titles: School Counselor (P-Sh)
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: ext. 6422