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DHHS School Counseling
School Counseling
Counseling Office: (203) 245-6360
Fax: (203) 245-6356
CEEB/SCHOOL CODE: 070370
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Welcome to the School Counseling Department at Daniel Hand High School,
We are proud to be part of your child’s high school journey and are committed to supporting their academic, social-emotional, and post-secondary development every step of the way. High school is a time of significant growth, exploration, and preparation for the future, and we are here to help guide students—and their families—through it all.
We recognize the important role families play in a student’s success. Whether it’s navigating academic challenges, planning for college or careers, or addressing personal concerns, we value collaboration and open communication with parents and guardians.
We encourage you to reach out to your child’s school counselor at any time with questions or concerns. Counselors are available by email or phone, and we often provide updates through PTO meetings and school newsletters.
Your partnership is important to us, and we look forward to working together to support your child’s continued growth and success.
Warmly,
The School Counseling Team
School Counseling Calendar
Starting in the 2024-2025 school year, Schoolinks has replaced Naviance as a more modern and user-friendly platform for college and career planning. Schoolinks offers a streamlined experience for students to explore post-secondary options and track academic progress. It includes personalized tools for career exploration based on students' interests and skills. The platform also helps students search for colleges, manage applications, maintain documentation of achievements, and track deadlines. To familiarize yourself with the program, Daniel Hand Guidance Counselors recorded three demos for parents over Zoom in the Spring of 2025.
- Video One: Schoolinks General Overview
- Overview of different tools like clusters, hot careers, resume builder, personality assessments, and college planning.
- Video Two: Job Discovery
- More in-depth look at tools for exploring careers and a demo on how to set up your own parent account.
- Video Three: College Exploration
- A deeper look into college searches and the data students can access to learn more about different schools.
To access your parent Schoolinks account, invite yourself via your student's account settings (see a demo in video two above, to see where to find this setting).
SAT School Day 2025
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 2025 Exams
The AP Program and DHHS will again support in-school testing again in 2025 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 2025. See the full schedule below
Monday, May 5
- 7:30 a.m. Biology
- 7:30 am Latin
- 11:30 am European History
Tuesday, May 6
11:30 a.m. Chemistry
Wednesday, May 7
- 7: 30 a.m. English Literature & Composition
- 11:30 a.m. Computer Science A
Thursday, May 8
- 7:30 a.m. Statistics
Friday, May 9
- 7:30 a.m. United States History
- 11:30 am Chinese Language and Culture
- 11:30 am Macroeconomics
Monday, May 12
- 7:30 a.m. Calculus AB
Calculus BC - 11:30 am Music Theory
Tuesday, May 13
- 7:30 a.m. French Language and Culture
Wednesday, May 14
- 7:30 a.m. English Language and Composition
- 11:30 a.m. Physics C: Mechanics
Thursday, May 15
- 7:30 a.m. Spanish Language & Culture
Friday, May 16
7:30 am Physics 1 Algebra Based
11:30 a.m. Psychology
The information and registration packet will be mailed home and available in class in early October, with the deadline for sign-up and payment online in IC by November 1, 2024. Feel free to reach out to the School Counseling Department with any questions or check with your AP teacher.
Financial Aid Night Thursday September 26th 6:00 PM
Please join us for Financial Aid Night with Lew DeLuca, Director of Student Financial Literacy and Advising at SCSU.
Mr. DeLuca will share valuable information about navigating the financial aid process. You will learn about the required forms and begin to understand how financial aid packages are awarded. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to get answers to your specific questions and concerns about funding a college education. The program will take place in the Dining and Assembly Hall from 6-7 PM. Parents with students in any grade level are welcome.
For more financial college information, visit the DHHS website for Financing College.
PSAT / NMSQT
PSAT's will be administered to all sophomores and juniors on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 and Wednesday, October 2, 2024 during the school day. All students are pre-registered and additional information will be provided as we get closer to the dates. Any questions please contact the School Counseling Office at 203-245-6360.
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