School Counseling
Counseling Office: (203) 245-6360
Fax: (203) 245-6356
CEEB/SCHOOL CODE: 070370
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Our school counselors are committed to supporting all students at D.H.H.S. We connect with our students individually, small groups settings, in the classroom and via google classroom. If you would like to connect with your child’s counselor, we are available by phone or email. On occasion, we also give updates in the PTO Meetings for parents/guardians. The best way for students to reach their counselor, is to stop by our offices!
Your children's continue success is important to us. Feel free to reach out at any time.
Thank you!
The School Counseling Department
School Counseling Calendar
SAT School Day 2024
As a participant of the SAT School Day program, DHHS administers the exam to all juniors on a designated weekday during the school year next Spring.
Additional information will be provided this Fall.
AP 2024 Exams
The AP Program and DHHS will again support in-school testing again in 2024 because administering exams in schools maximizes access and opportunity. The exams cover the full content in each course, so students have the opportunity to receive college credit and placement. Exams will be given during the first 2 weeks of May 2024. See the full schedule below
Monday, May 6
- 11:30 a.m. Chemistry
Tuesday, May 7
11:30 a.m. Statistics
Wednesday, May 8
- 7: 30 a.m. English Literature & Composition
- 11:30 a.m. Computer Science A
Thursday, May 9
- 7:30 a.m. Chinese
- 11:30 a.m. Psychology
Friday, May 10
- 7:30 a.m. European History
United States History - 11:30 am Macroeconomics
Monday, May 13
- 7:30 a.m. Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Tuesday, May 14
- 7:30 a.m. English Language & Composition
- 11:30 a.m. Physics C: Mechanics
Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism
Wednesday, May 15
- 7:30 a.m. FrenchLanguage & Culture
- 11:30 a.m. Music Theory
Thursday, May 16
- 7:30 a.m. Spanish Language & Culture
- 11:30 a.m. Biology
Friday, May 17
7:30 am Physics 1 Algebra Based
11:30 a.m. Latin
The information and registration packet will be mailed home and available in class in early October, with the deadline for sign-up and payment November 3, 2023. Feel free to reach out to the School Counseling Department with any questions or check with your AP teacher.
PSAT / NMSQT
The PSAT/NMSQT will be administered to all DHHS sophomores and juniors on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 during the school day. Additional information will be provided to students and their families in the near future.
For additionall practice, you may visit the College Board PSAT/NMSQT website. If you have any questions please contact the Daniel Hand High School Counseling Department at 203-245-6360.
How to Pay for College
On October 17, 2022, Daniel Hand High School welcomed one of New England's leading experts on college funding strategies to show options and offer insights. Charles Wareham, Financial Advisor from Vaylark Financial Services, shared numerous ways to assist in financing college, including:
- The most effective way to save and invest for college
- Best loans in today's economy and types you should avoid
- How to make the most of the financial aid system
- How to negotiate your financial aid package
- Resources for scholarships and when to apply
- Top myths about who qualifies for financial aid
Vaylark Financial Services
750 Main Street, Suite 400
Hartford, Connecticut 06103
(860) 218-2048
www.Vaylark.com
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Attention Parents/Guardians:
The School Counseling office frequently sends important information via Naviance to parent/guardian emails. Please make sure that you have an active email account in Naviance.
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