Mrs. Jessica Watson

Mrs. Jessica Watson is the CHS School Counselor for grades 7-12.

Mrs. Watson can be contacted in the following ways: Phone = 570-673-5134 ext. 320 or email jwatson@canton.k12.pa.us

Mrs. Jamie May

Mrs. Jamie May is the Administrative Assistant to the School Counselor.  Some of her duties include:

  • Grading – Report cards/progress reports, etc.
  • Transcripts, etc.
  • Applying to college/financial aid, etc.
  • Registrar/Student file maintenance
  • NTCC

Mrs. May can be contacted in the following ways: Phone = 570-673-5134 ext. 339 or email jmay@canton.k12.pa.us

11.20.2023 Community Service Activity Available

Canton is part of Salvation Army's Towanda Service Unit. Each holiday season, we ring the bell in local communities to raise money for those in need. The Salvation Army provides disaster relief (fires, floods, tornados), immediate needs (water, heat & rental assistance), and supports our local children & youth by providing free summer camp, back-to-school supplies, and Christmas gifts and meals for kids in need. You can be a part this holiday season by volunteering to ring the bell.  If interested, please contact Jackie Harper at jharper@lighthousecanton.com

11.15.2023 The Elmer Hafer American Legion State Police National Guard Youth Camp
https://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/The-Elmer-Hafer-American-Legion-State-Police-Nationa-Guard-Youth-Camp.pdf
AMERIAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA 1-717-730-9100

11.9.2023
11.7.2023 Bravo Company 1/109th IN
Pennsylvania Army National Guard

10.30.2023 Keystone Boys State (American Legion)
Ages 15-17 males
June 16-22, 2024

Keystone Boys Camp Summer 2024

10.19.2023 Pre-apprentice Program at PCT

Please see two pre-apprenticeship opportunities for high school students at Pennsylvania College of Technology:
EMT Pre-Apprenticeship Program & Advanced Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship Program

https://www.pct.edu/business/workforce-development/pre-ap16-22

Workforce Program Administrator
Northern Tier Regional Planning and Development Commission (NTRPDC)
312 Main Street
Towanda, PA  18848
570-265-1516 (phone)
570-265-7585 (fax)
check out our website at: www.northerntier.org

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MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND NUMBERS

Main Link Warm Line                                        6-10 pm daily
1-570-637-5964
Toll Free: 1-866-825-0277

Concern Inc. Crisis Line                                     24/7
1-877-724-7142

National Suicide Prevention Hotline               24/7
1-800-273-8255 
Toll Free: 1-800-273-8255

NORTHERN TIER CAREER CENTER 

8/25/2023
Students are earning tuition-free Pennsylvania College of Technology credits through Penn College Dual Enrollment while enrolled in their career and technology center!
SEE ATTACHMENT
https://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/NTCCPTC-credit.pdf

FORMS / REQUESTS

Letter of Recommendation
If you need a person to write a letter of recommendation, please fill out this form and give it to them so they have something to write about you that is based on your education, activities, awards, volunteer work, etc. 
Request for College / Military Visit
If you are a senior student in good standing academically you may use this permission slip to take 3 school days to visit colleges, universities and/or military and all other post secondary education facilities. Please let the office know that you will be out on (date) so that a phone call home is not sent for your absenteeism.
Request for Job Shadowing
If you are a senior student in good standing academically you may use this permission slip to take 3 school days to Job Shadow someone in the field of study you are interested in. Please let the office know that you will be out on (date) so that a phone call home is not sent for your absenteeism.

NEED SOME EXTRA GUIDANCE

College and Military Visits to CHS
School Year 2023-2024
Please stop in the Guidance Office for a pass
Location: Auditorium
College/University/Military/Post-Secondary Education

September 8, 2023 Commonwealth Universities (Mansfield, Bloomsburg, Lock Haven) 2pm with Trey Gibson    Auditorium

September 12, 2023 Lunch Table for Big Brother, Big Sister with Emilia Dinan

September 14, 2023 Messiah College, 10am with Lavonn, Cafe

September 15, 2023 Mansfield University Field Trip for interested Seniors 9:30am-2:30pm(sign up and permission slips available in the guidance office)

September 18, 2023 Misericordia University, 9am with Nick Mack, Cafe

September 21, 2023 Penn College of Technology, 9am with Joey Worth, Cafe

September 26, 2023 University of Pitt @ Bradford, 2pm with Collin Maines

October 10, 2023 Lycoming College, 10am Zac Cronk, Cafe

October 17, 2023 Penn State (Wilkes), 10am Alex Ellsworth, Cafe

October 19, 2023 Susquehanna Unversity, 2pm Cafe

October 19, 2023 Corning Community College, 11am Auditorium/Rm 123 TBD

October 23, 2023 Navy recruiter lunch table 11-1pm

October 24, 2023 Keystone College, 9am Sabrina Grey, Cafe

November 7, 2023 Keuka College, 10:15am Morgan Schultz  Cafe

November 8, 2023 Army Lunch Table, Staff Sgt Chew

November 13, 2023 Alfred University, 10am Cafe

November 14, 2023 Elmira College, TBA Taylor Szymanski Cafe

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November 8 at 8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Students are invited to join us for a day of hands-on STEAM activities and career exploration at Penn State Wilkes-Barre. Session topics will include Engineering, Biology, Information Technology, and Surveying.

Students - Please be sure to receive your school's approval to attend.

REGISTER HERE:  https://apply.psu.edu/register/?id=a2b11c6f-1700-47bd-9917-57d8ea20ffb9

As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out!

Alex Ellsworth

Associate Director of Admissions

Office: 570-675-9229
Email: abe5364@psu.edu

Penn State Wilkes-Barre
44 University Drive
Dallas, PA 18612

www.wilkesbarre.psu.edu

Get social with us! 
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National Guard Lunch Table Visits TBA: Sgt. Jon Kleiner 570-706-5325
Coast Guard and Coast Guard Reserve Contact
GMC Jonathan Gracia
USCG Recruiting Office
183 Franklin Mills Blvd
Philadephia PA 19154
Office: 1-215-632-0568
Cell: 1-267-249-6333

Hospitality Boot Camp!!

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GENERAL EDUCATION DIPLOMA

GED classes may be held locally.  Contact Bradford County Action for more information @ 570-265-4434
This GED study guide is completely free.

Summer Camps

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Community Service for Graduation

Volunteer Opportunities 
This can be started in 9th grade and you will need 60 hours. 

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

https://www.drugwatch.com/health/students/

The Student Assistance Program (SAP) at Canton Junior-Senior High School aids students who are experiencing difficulty in their academic pursuits.  These difficulties may arise from social (peers), emotional (stress), and/or physical (drugs and alcohol) problems.  This team is comprised of school personnel who respond to referrals about students who are referred by faculty, administration, parents, other students, or themselves.  All information about the referral is confidential.  Students are typically referred because they have exhibited noticeable changes in their academics, attendance, and/or behaviors. 

Parents and community members are able to refer a student to SAP.  Click here to refer a student.

After the SAP team gets a referral, they investigate the issue further by gathering information from other faculty members.  These faculty members complete a checklist for that student's observable behaviors, which consist of the following:  sleepiness, drop in grades, change in appearance, change in social group, lack of interest, etc.  After this information is compiled, the team must get parental and student permission so that the student can get the best possible help for his/her problem.  The parent also has input by filling out a survey about his/her child, and this helps the team with issues related to the home environment.  The SAP program is used as an intervention, not as a treatment or a cure.  A referral to the team does not mean that a student is in trouble, but it does mean that he/she is going to get the best assistance possible so that he/she can be successful in his/her academic life.  SAPs goal is to see that each student achieves his/her best success in his/her school endeavors.          

This year the professionals who have been specially trained to be members of the SAP Team are:

  • Jessica Watson (Coordinator and High School Counselor)
  • Don Cron (Dean of Students and Science Teacher)
  • Casey Aylesworth (Science Teacher)
  • Lisa Cole (Social Studies Teacher)
  • Pam Larcom (Math Teacher) 
  • Lucas Bailey (Math Teacher)
  • Jen Martin (Health Room Assistant)
  • Maria LaFleur (Bradford County Mental Health/Drug and Alcohol Liaison)
  • David Loomis (School Psychologist)
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NCAA INFORMATION 

(STUDENTS NO LONGER NEED SAT/ACT SCORES TO PLAY AT THE COLLIEGATE LEVEL) 

CURRENT NEWS

Did you know Penn State Wilkes-Barre offers academic and non-academic services to students who qualify as first generation college students, meet financial guidelines, and/or are students with disabilities?

Penn State Wilkes-Barre is one of two PSU campuses which offers Student Success Services (SSS), a federally funded TRIO program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. Program services include but are not limited to academic advising, math and writing tutoring, a textbook resource program, financial aid assistance, career counseling, academic, cultural and social activities, and campus transitioning.

If you have high school seniors who may benefit from applying to Penn State Wilkes-Barre, a small campus dedicated to student success, please contact the admissions office at 570-675-9238 and speak with an admissions counselor. For more information on the program, visit the Wilkes-Barre Student Support Services Page.

Employment Opportunity for Students not interested in College 

This is a union position. May be the perfect match for you or someone you know. 
iuoe542.com

Financial Aid Information

10.2.2023 Financial Aid Information

PHEAA UPDATE
Greetings from PHEAA’s Pennsylvania School Services! 
HAPPY FALL!!!  Lots of good information included here for your reading pleasure.  PHEAA News:

  • Please share our resources page to educate parents and students about financial aid opportunities. They can watch PHEAA’s “how to” videos, access publications, and find other financial aid information. These resources are designed to provide information on the entire financial aid process, including FAFSA® completion.
  • Federal Student Aid (FSA) has announced the 2024-25 FAFSA will not be released until December 2023. Please discuss with your Access Partner how that might impact your FAFSA Completion Sessions this fall.
  • Please remind students and contributors (biological or adopted parent, student’s spouse, spouse of a parent) who are required to provide information on the FAFSA form to do so prior to attending a FAFSA Completion Event. Because an identity match is required, we recommend that students and families create their IDs at least 2-4 days prior to completing the FAFSA. A verified email address will be required to establish an account. Contributors without an SSN or ITIN will be able to create an FSA ID using a knowledge-based identify verification process. Here is a video about how to create an FSA ID and some additional resources on how to create an FSA ID.
  • The 2024-25 FAFSA will use income tax information from 2022.
  • Students will be able to list up to 20 colleges on their online FAFSA form and 10 colleges on the FAFSA PDF.

PA Forward Student Loans

The new senior class is beginning to make their postsecondary plans, including how to pay for it.  Please remember our PA state residents have a great opportunity with the PHEAA PA Forward Student Loan Program, which has competitive interest rates, as well as benefits to help families afford their education.  Visit pheaa.org/PAForward for more information.
Industry News:
Big Changes to the FAFSA are Coming: How It Can Affect Your College Aid

The FAFSA is being revamped for the first time in 40 years. The changes are a result of the FAFA Simplification Act. Some of the most noteworthy changes include:

  • replacing the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) with the Student Aid Index (SAI)
  • expanding federal Pell Grant eligibility
  • automatically importing federal income tax data from the IRS

Financial Aid Night At CHS

Financial Aid Night will be held Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 5pm in the high school auditorium. This is an important presentation in the process of applying for financial aid for college. At least one guardian/parent and student should attend. THIS IS AN IMPORTANT INFORMATION SESSION.

Do not wait until the last minute to figure this out.

FAFSA Delayed: Federal Student Aid (FSA) has announced the 2024-25 FAFSA will not be released until December 2023.

    SAT AND ACT TESTING DATES AND REGISTRATION DEADLINES

    ACT/SAT test day- What to bring on test day!
    1. Admission ticket
    2. A valid photo ID
    3. No. 2 pencils with erasers
    4. An acceptable calculator with extra batteries
    5. Drinks and snacks (for the break)

    TESTING SCHEDULE

    2023-2024

     

    DATE                                              TEST                                                        GRADE

     

    AUGUST 26, 2023                  SAT                                                            11TH AND 12TH

     

    OCTOBER                             PSAT/NMSQT                                            10TH AND 11TH

             

    OCTOBER 28, 2023               ACT                                                            10th 11TH, 12th

     

    NOVEMBER 4, 2023             SAT                                                            11TH AND 12TH

     

    DECEMBER 4-15, 2023         KEYSTONE WINTER WAVE 1                 10TH AND 11TH

    JANUARY 3-17, 2024              KEYSTONE WINTER WAVE 2                 10TH AND 11TH

     

    JANUARY 18, 2024               ASVAB                                                      10TH, 11TH, 12TH

     

    MARCH  ??????                    SAT ONLINE                                             11TH AND 12TH

     

    APRIL 13, 2024                       ACT                                                           11TH AND 12TH

     

    APRIL 22-26, 2024                 PSSA ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS         7th AND 8th

    APRIL 29-MAY 3, 2024         PSSA MATH                                               7thAND 8TH

     

    APRIL 29-MAY 3, 2024         PSSA SCIENCE                                          8TH

    MAY 6-10, 2024                     PSSA MAKE-UPS                                      7TH AND 8TH

    MAY 6-17, 2024                     AP (ADVANCED PLACEMENT)              11TH AND 12TH

     

    May 13-24, 2024                     KEYSTONE SPRING                                 10TH AND 11TH

    JUNE ????                              SAT ONLINE                                             11TH AND 12TH

     

    JUNE 8, 2024                          ACT                                                            11TH AND 12TH