Counseling

Mental Health

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.

School Profile
K-12 Comprehensive Student Support Plan

VCS Virtual Calming Room

College Credit for High School Courses

Dual Enrollment Overview

FLCC: GEMINI Registration Information

What is Gemini?
SUNY/FLCC Gemini courses are called “Concurrent Enrollment” courses. Students earn both high school and college credit simultaneously during the school day without ever leaving our high school. To enroll in Gemini classes, you must be a junior or senior in high school, although some sophomores may be eligible to enroll in certain courses. Check with your counselor if you have any questions.

Gemini teachers at Victor High School were approved by SUNY/FLCC to deliver certain college courses at VCS. These courses match the curriculum taught in that same course at SUNY/FLCC. Through a special agreement between SUNY/FLCC and local high schools, students enrolled in these courses pay a fee of only $5 per credit hour = $15 for each 3-credit class or $20 for the 4 credit AP Bio class. Please Note: This fee is waived completely for students who are eligible for free and reduced meals.

Gemini registration will be open from September 11th through the registration deadline of October 4th for the following Fall 2024 Gemini courses and full-year courses:

AP Biology
Personal Money Management
Leadership
Public Speaking
French 5 (FLCC calls it French VI)
Spanish 5 (FLCC calls it Spanish VI)
AP US History
AP Government
AP Economics
French 4 (FLCC calls it French V)
Spanish 4 (FLCC calls it Spanish V)
Pre Calculus - G
AP Psychology

*Note: All other Gemini courses will register in the Spring semester.

To successfully register for this course, you will need to complete the following:

Gemini Registration
Gemini Payment Form for Fall 2024
Residence Affidavit only for students who live in Monroe County

Payment Form/fees:

ALL students are required to complete the Gemini Payment Form for Fall 2024 (with SS # included) and mail it in to FLCC with your payment.
Pay for all your Gemini courses with one form. Don’t mail separate forms for each class.
The Gemini fee is $7.00/credit. (ex: ENG 101 = 3 credits = $21.00)
Please pay by check. Do not mail cash. Credit card payment is not preferred.
The Gemini fee is waived for students receiving free/reduced meals based on the stated household income guidelines. If you receive the fee waiver, you still need to submit the payment form with SS# included.

Dropping a Gemini Course

**In addition to dropping the Gemini course from your high school schedule, you must also withdraw from the course through FLCC if you have registered for the Gemini credits through FLCC.

The Gemini Add/Drop period for Fall 2024 extends until October 25, 2024. Email Gemini@flcc.edu if you need to add or drop a class, or if you made an error on your registration form. You can drop a course without financial or academic penalty until October 25.
To withdraw from a course after October 25, please complete the Gemini Drop Request form. The withdrawal deadline is November 15, 2024.
If you miss the withdrawal deadline, contact the Gemini office at Gemini@flcc.edu for the late withdrawal petition.
Withdrawals after October 25 will receive a “W” grade on their FLCC transcript (which will average into your SUNY GPA), and are still responsible for the Gemini fee.
January 20, 2024 is the last day of instruction, and the last day to petition for late withdrawal.
January 28, 2024 is when Fall Gemini grades are posted by high school faculty.

Any questions?

See Mr. Hooper or Mrs. Platzer in the Counseling Office
Everything else you need to know about Gemini is on the FLCC Gemini website.
Please contact the FLCC Gemini Office at (585) 785-1669 for further information.

SUNY MCC: College Now

RIT: Project Lead the Way (PLTW)

Scheduling Options

Considering your options for scheduling? Check out these Video Links about our Electives and read our Course Descriptions further down this page for more information on grade level eligibility and pre-requisites!

2025-2026 Course Selection Parent Letter Spanish version
2025-2026 Senior Privilege Form

Course DropsNo drops will be allowed until after the fourth day of school.

Full Year Courses
Approved drops that occur after the first quarter will result in "WP" (Withdraw Passing) or "WF" (Withdraw Failing) on the report card and on the transcript. Once the second semester begins, full year courses cannot be dropped without administrator approval. Students must still maintain the minimum course load.

First Semester Courses
Approved drops that occur after the fifth week of semester one classes will result in "WP" (Withdraw Passing) or "WF" (Withdraw Failing) on the report card and on the transcript. No drops will be allowed after quarter one without administrator approval. Students must still maintain the minimum course load.

Second Semester Courses
Approved drops that occur after the fifth week of semester two classes will result in "WP" (Withdraw Passing) or "WF" (Withdraw Failing) on the report card and on the transcript. No drops will be allowed after quarter three without administrator approval. Students must still maintain the minimum course load.

Course Catalog VICTOR HIGH SCHOOL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

WFL BOCES Program Guide

Check it out!
Check out the Career/Work-Based Learning page for information about how employers and schools can help students cultivate broad, transferable skills for both postsecondary education and the workplace through hands-on learning experiences, immersing them in the meaningful world of work.

Also, 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.

Mission Statement

We believe…

That all students:

Are valued as individuals who possess unique abilities.
Deserve equal opportunity for learning.
Have an individualized path of success and achievement which evolves over time.

That effective student support personnel:

Maintain an open and positive perspective about students.
Advocate for student needs.
Assist to provide a safe environment for students.
Collaborate with students, teachers, parents, administrators, and outside service providers.

That our comprehensive student support program:

Addresses the social, emotional, academic, and character development of our students.
Recognizes the diversity of our student population.
Assists in the development of resiliency, courage, coping, problem solving and collaborative skills in our students.
Uses data to assist with determining individual student needs and goals, monitor and celebrate progress and growth.
Supports student transitions throughout their school experience and post-secondary plans.
Values collaboration with colleagues and partnerships with community agencies and resources.

Programs of Study

Advanced Placement Courses

The Advanced Placement Program is a cooperative effort between high schools and colleges. It is a way for high schools to give academically stronger students an education appropriate to their abilities and interests, with reasonable assurance that these studies will not be repeated in college. Some colleges and universities award immediate sophomore standing to students presenting qualifying grades in enough Advanced Placement examinations.

By taking AP courses, students can save time and money and open more college opportunities. For example, they can enter advanced college courses more quickly or gain a year for broader exploratory studies, independent learning, work or travel.

With sufficient enrollment, Victor offers Advanced Placement courses in English, American History, Calculus, Statistics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Art, Economics, Government, Environmental Science, World History, European History, Psychology and Computer Science. These courses are designated by the term “Advanced Placement” before the course title. The courses are taught at an introductory college level by Victor teachers. All students choosing to take these courses are expected to take the AP examination in May. The cost of the exam is approximately $93. If the student achieves a qualifying score on the AP exam, college credit and/or some kind of advanced status in college courses may be given. More information is available at APstudent.collegeboard.org.

SUNY/FLCC "Gemini" Dual Enrollment Program

Dual Credit Programs allow high school students the opportunity to enroll in college level courses. The courses are taught by high school faculty at the high school sites. Students who successfully complete the course receive both high school and college credit. Both high school and college faculty are involved in course development and implementation. Click the link below for more information on the Gemini program and registration.

Gemini Registration Q&A document

Project Lead the Way

This is a four-year sequence of courses which, when combined with traditional mathematics and science courses in high school, introduces students to the scope, rigor and discipline of engineering prior to entering college. However, those not intending to pursue further formal education will benefit greatly from the knowledge and logical thought processes that result from taking some or all of the courses provided in the curriculum. The courses are: Design and Drawing for Production, Principles of Engineering, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Digital Electronics, Engineering Design and Development and Civil Engineering and Architecture. For more information, visit the Project Lead the Way website.

Vocational Training

An extensive number of technical and career courses are available at the Finger Lakes Technical and Career Center , a division of Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES. Technical education gives students a head start on their college career and/or preparation for a job after graduation. Students in their junior and senior years may elect to enroll in a technical program. Technical programs offer students the opportunity to earn four credits per year.

MCC College Now

Welcome to MCC College Now Spring 2023

Our MCC College Now spring 2023 semester is quickly approaching, below are a few program updates and reminders:

College Now Office Updates: MCC College Now Program welcomes Lauren Bunnell to the office. Lauren will serve as the Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator and will oversee the College Now Program. Please continue sending all communications to collegenow@monroecc.edu

Student Course registration: February 1, 2023 – March 10, 2023

The online registration portal will open on 2/1. Any student desiring to earn college credit must officially register in the college section. All course registrations will be completed through the MCC College Now system at https://mycollegenow.monroecc.edu Students who were not registered for any fall or full year courses, will need to complete a new online application in the MCC College Now portal. Any student that was registered in the fall or is currently taking a full year course, will simply log into their MCC College Now portal to register for spring classes. Attached you will find the student guides for online course registration for new and returning students. Feel free to share with students and families.

Course Enrollment Minimums: The 2022-2023 course enrollment minimum is one student. Any course not meeting the minimum student enrollment may be at jeopardy of being cancelled by the college. The College Now office will send low enrollment notification emails to schools throughout the course registration period.

Course prerequisites verification: All MCC English and Mathematics courses have prerequisites. The prerequisite verification process will be completed in the MCC College Now system. Once Spring 2023 course registration is open, you have the ability to verify student course prerequisites. Attached you will find the College Now Guide to Course prerequisite verification and all MCC course prerequisite details. A weekly email will be sent to your attention if there are any pending prerequisite verifications.

Student scholarship opportunities:

Inspiring Every Day Scholarship: Covers tuition and fees for College Now courses. This opportunity is available for any student eligible for free or reduced fee lunch. Students can self-identify during the online course registration process. No separate application is required.

Wilson Grant Scholarship: Covers tuition and fees for College Now courses. This opportunity is available to any student enrolled in courses with the prefix ELT, EMS, HVA, MET, OPT, and TAM. No separate application process is required.

High School Instructor College Now System Access: All high school instructor will have access to the College Now system. A separate email will go out to all high school instructors with log-in instructions and student registration details.

Access to College Now System: https://mycollegenow.monroecc.edu

College Now Spring and Full-Year Important Dates:

Spring Term: February 6, 2023 – June 23, 2023
Full Year Term Dates: September 12, 2022 – June 23. 2023

February 1, 2023	College Now Spring Course Registration Opens
March 10, 2023	Spring Registration Closes
April 14, 2023	Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of a W (Full-Year Courses)
April 18, 2023	Spring Course Tuition Due
April 27, 2023	Drop for Non-Payment (Spring Courses)
May 1, 2023	Course Withdrawal period begins (Spring Courses)
May 25, 2023	Last day to Withdraw with a Grade of W (Spring Courses)
June 23, 2023	Final Grades Due (Spring and Full Year Courses)
June 23, 2023	Last Day of Spring and Full-Year Courses

Scheduling Process

Using the Course Guide, teacher information, parental input, and counselor meetings, students will select courses early into the second marking period. They will have an opportunity in April and early May to review their selections and make changes as necessary. Click here for a copy of the course selection letter sent to parents (click here for Spanish).

Freshmen, sophomores and juniors are expected to take at least 6.5 credits each year.
Seniors are expected to take at least 5.5 credits senior year.

Level Change Requests

If parent, student, teacher and counselor agree that a level change is necessary, the change can be made without a conference.
If any one of the above is in disagreement with the level change, a conference will be held to discuss the proper course placement.
If a student changes to a less rigorous course before the end of September, no grades will be transferred to the new course. If a student changes levels after the end of September, pro-rated grades will be transferred to the new course. Once a student changes levels, the receiving teacher will have discretion to determine the need for make-up work and re-testing.

Course Adds

Students may not add courses after the second full week of that class, unless a level change is recommended and approved by the teachers and parent.

Course Drops

No drops will be allowed until after the fourth day of school.

Graduation Requirements

College Planning

College Planning Checklist

College Entrance Exams

SAT

The SAT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. It is a multiple-choice, pencil-and-paper test administered by the College Board.

The purpose of the SAT is to measure a high school student's readiness for college, and provide colleges with one common data point that can be used to compare all applicants. College admissions officers will review standardized test scores alongside your high school GPA, the classes you took in high school, letters of recommendation from teachers or mentors, extracurricular activities, admissions interviews, and personal essays. How important SAT scores are in the college application process varies from school to school. Overall, the higher you score on the SAT and/or ACT, the more options for attending and paying for college will be available to you.

In addition to the SAT exam, the College Board also administers SAT Subject Area Test. Each SAT Subject Test is a multiple-choice test administered over the course of one hour, of which there are 20 to choose from. When taken strategically, these tests serve to improve your chance at admission to colleges by highlighting unique subject-specific knowledge that might otherwise not be apparent. If you're applying to a selective college, you'll probably need to submit scores from at least two SAT Subject Tests. Remember that if a school “recommends” Subject Tests, you should go ahead and take them.

SAT Registration Link

ACT

The ACT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. It is a multiple-choice, pencil-and-paper test administered by ACT, Inc.

The purpose of the ACT test is to measure a high school student's readiness for college, and provide colleges with one common data point that can be used to compare all applicants. College admissions officers will review standardized test scores alongside your high school GPA, the classes you took in high school, letters of recommendation from teachers or mentors, extracurricular activities, admissions interviews, and personal essays. How important ACT scores are in the college application process varies from school to school. Overall, the higher you score on the ACT and/or SAT, the more options for attending and paying for college will be available to you.

ACT Registration Link

PSAT

The PSAT/NMSQT is the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The PSAT is a great primer for the SAT, and even the ACT, but it’s more than just a trial run. PSAT scores are used to identify National Merit Scholars and award merit scholarships. More than 3.4 million high school students (mostly juniors and sophomores) take this nationwide, multiple-choice test every year. The PSAT is offered nationally every year in October. Please note: The PSAT is strictly for practice – while it will provide insight into a student's readiness for the official SAT exam, it cannot be used for college admissions.

The PSAT will be held at Victor Senior High School on October 12th, 2024. Please see your counselor to register.

Pre-ACT

PreACT assessments provides information that can help students select the right high school courses, think about ways to target areas for improvement, and even begin discussions about college and career. The PreACT is designed to provide students with an indication of their educational progress in the context of preparing for the ACT® and exploring postsecondary educational and career options. PreACT assessments include four multiple-choice tests: English, math, reading, and science. Please note: The PreACT is strictly for practice – while it will provide insight into a student's readiness for the official ACT exam, it cannot be used for college admissions.

The Pre-ACT will be held at Victor Senior High School on March 1st, 2025. Please see your counselor to register.

College Admission Counselor Visits

Many colleges and universities send representatives to Victor High School for visits with students, to help students get to know more about their college or university and answer any questions students might have. Mrs. Jacobs, our College Coordinator, sends out weekly notices of upcoming visits through Google Classroom. Visits are also listed in the Student Victor View, an email publication sent to students' Victor email addresses every Friday morning.

Students sign up for college visits in Naviance.

Scholarships

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