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COUNSELING

Welcome to the School Counseling Department at Peru Central School District!

Peru Elementary school counseling and psychology services
We are here to: Assist students in acquiring safe, respectful, and responsible attitudes. Advocate for all students encouraging them to develop to their fullest personal and academic potential. Consult and collaborate with other educators, parents, and community members on behalf of all students.

Summer 2023 Local Employment Opportunities – Click on links below for more information

  • CVPH – Nutrition Service Workers Flyer (link to Application)
  • Advocacy Resource Center (ARC)
  • Hannaford (link to Application)
  • Allsafe Sprinkler Company – B. Keleher Business Card
  • FedEx – Package Handlers – Available in Guidance Office
  • CV-TEC Job Fair 10/26/22

Graduation Requirements This link will open in a new tab.
This is a link to a chart outlining the minimum course requirements for graduation established by the New York State Education Department. Students must have 22 credits to graduate. *Students with an IEP eligible for low pass option. Some students with a 504 plan may be eligible for low pass option.

Profile Class of 2023 This link will open in a new tab.
This is a link to our school’s profile for 2022-2023 in an attempt to give an accurate picture of the student’s grades, activities, and accomplishments through both co-curricular and out-of-school pursuits.

Class Rank / Honor Roll This link will open in a new tab.
This link contains information on the weighting of grades in courses of elevated rigor such as Honors, Advanced Placement and College Advancement Program (CAP) courses.

Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership program
For Sophomores ONLY!
The Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership seminar for sophomores is being held at Silver Bay Resort on Lake George.

College Research Tools This link will open in a new tab.

This page contains information for college-bound students to explore, including a College Bound Process Checklist, steps of the college application process and tips for completing the SUNY application.

College Application Process Tutorials
College application season is upon us.
The Counseling Department has compiled a group of video tutorials to assist with the application process.

Course Catalog This link will open in a new tab.
This is a link to the current course offerings at PeruCSD, sorted by academic department. A short course description is provided.

Student Scheduling videos for the 2021-2022 school year by grade level.

Grade Level 9 video

Grade Level 10 video

Grade Level 11 video

Records / Transcript Request Form This link will open in a new tab.
This is a link to a fillable form provided by the Peru Central School Guidance/Counseling Office for authorization to release official student transcripts and/or immunization records. Download to access a fillable form.

Financial Aid Information This link will open in a new tab.
This page contains concise Financial Aid information for college-bound students from the Peru Counseling Department.

Scholarships This link will open in a new tab.
This page contains a collection of scholarships available for 2022-2023 students. Completed applications can be submitted directly to Ms. Durant in the HS Guidance office or by email to rdurant@perucsd.org.

Career Exploration This link will open in a new tab.
This website contains information on the NAVIANCE PROGRAM. We encourage students to utilize the variety of resources available in the NAVIANCE PROGRAM that we contract with. Here they can take a variety of inventories related to possible jobs they might like, their learning styles and much more. You can get to the Naviance log in by using the quick links menu of the Peru Junior/Senior High website or by clicking the link above.

RAMP

This website is another option for seniors who are undecided on what they want to do after graduation. “Earn a paycheck while exploring different industries and positions throughout the North Country. Develop your skills, build your network and earn a micro-credential career development badge in Advanced Manufacturing from Clinton Community College.”

 

Personal/Social Resources This link will open in a new tab.
This page contains extensive resources on Cyberbullying, Bullying, Anti-Drug, Depression and Anxiety.

Upward Bound This link will open in a new tab.
This website contains information on the SUNY PLATTSBURGH Upward Bound program. Upward Bound is an exciting educational opportunity for students who have the potential to continue their education beyond high school. Eligible students are from modest income households and/or whose parents are not four-year college graduates. This federal TRIO program is completely funded by the U.S. Department of Education with no cost to the student or family.

ACCESS-VR This link will open in a new tab.
This link directs you to the ACCES-VR website. The program helps to ensure that all youth with disabilities are prepared for employment, post-secondary education and community living when they leave school. ACCES-VR can provide a range of services to help eligible individuals reach an employment goal.

 

OUR COUNSELORS

NamePositionServingPhoneEmail
Tim LoughanCounseling Department CoordinatorHigh School (9-12)(518) 643-6433tloughan@perucsd.org
Susan MartinHigh School CounselorHigh School (9-12)(518) 643-6434smartin@perucsd.org
Adam CarterHigh School CounselorHigh School (9-12)(518) 643-6435acarter@perucsd.org
Rebecca DurantHS Counseling SecretaryHigh School (9-12)(518) 643-6430rdurant@perucsd.org
Kellie PorterHS/MS PsychologistHigh School (9-12)
Middle School (6-8)
(518) 643-6362kporter@perucsd.org
Bernadette NolanHS/MS PsychologistHigh School (9-12)
Middle School (6-8)
(518) 643-6485bnolan@perucsd.org
Lauren LaValleyMiddle School CounselorMiddle School (6-8)(518) 643-6307llavalley@perucsd.org
Claire Cantwell-JonesMiddle School CounselorMiddle School (6-8)(518) 643-6308ccantwell@perucsd.org
Keryn RaffertyHS/MS PsychologistMiddle School (6-8)
High School (9-12)
(518) 643-6341krafferty@perucsd.org
Laura HathawayMS Counseling SecretaryMiddle School (6-8)(518) 643-6304lhathaway@perucsd.org
Julie HoganElementary School CounselorPrimary/Intermediate (K-5)(518) 643-6133jhogan@perucsd.org
Kristin McAuliffeElementary School PsychologistPrimary/Intermediate
(K-5)
(518) 643-6135kmcauliffe@perucsd.org
Meghan TaptickPrimary School CounselorPrimary (K-2)(518) 643-6163mtaptick@perucsd.org
Joanne IseckePrimary School PsychologistPrimary (K-2)(518) 643-6124jisecke@perucsd.org
Rebecca FullerIntermediate School PsychologistIntermediate (3-5)(518) 643-6218rfuller@perucsd.org
Kathleen CavanaughIntermediate School CounselorIntermediate (3-5)(518) 643-6227kcavanaugh@perucsd.org
Audrey CrucettiBehavior AnalystAll Grade Levels(518) 643-6137acrucetti@perucsd.org

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17 School Street, Peru NY 12972

(518) 643-6000

(518) 776-1771

Mon - Friday : 7:00 - 4:00

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