SC Jr/Sr HS -- Guidance Office
2384 Route 34B -- Aurora, NY 13026
Phone: 315.364.7111 x2114 -- Fax: 315.364.8207
Welcome to the Southern Cayuga Jr/Sr High School Guidance Website
Ms. Lisa Carnicelli, Sr HS Counselor/College & Career Planning
carnicellilisa@southerncayuga.org
Mr. Nate VanHall, Jr HS Counselor & DASA Coordinator
vanhalln@southerncayuga.org
Ms. Kim Bergen, Guidance Office Secretary
bergenk@southerncayuga.org
Ms. Jayda Calhoun, NYS LMHC
calhounj@southerncayuga.org
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SCCS Support Services Plan
Community Student Support Services
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2025-26 Grade 7-12 Program of Studies/
Course Offerings Guide
Workforce and Apprenticeship
- Job Shadow
- Write a resume and cover letter (use Naviance to help with this)
- Interview someone in the field
- Use Naviance to search and explore different careers
College and Trade School
- Visit over the summer
- Participate in Open House Events
- Bring your transcript for review to ensure you have all the courses you need to apply
- Use Naviance to Super Match (discussed during class and individual meetings)
- Use Naviance to search careers and pathways
- Complete a resume
- Input honors/awards into Naviance to prepare for applications
- Decide if Early Decision and Early Action are of interest
- Sign up for SAT or ACT
Military
- Meet with a recruiter to discuss details
- Prepare for the ASVAB
- Interview someone in the field
- Look into ROTC programs at colleges
If you are applying to college, please take some time to review the SCCS College Planning Guide and
Parents: Senior Student Information Sheet (due by 9/5/2025). The information you share about your child will be helpful when Mrs. Carnicelli is writing evaluations/recommendations.
Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. Ms. Bergen is available to answer any questions via 3153647111 x2114. Remember, we're here to help all Seniors reach their goals!
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Sample Schedule Sr HS (Grades 9-12)
Total Credits needed for graduation: 26
| 9thGrade | 10thGrade | 11thGrade | 12thGrade |
| English 9 | English 10 | English 11* | English 12 |
| Global Studies 9 | Global Studies 10* | US History & Gov’t* | Government |
| Algebra 1* or Pre Algebra |
Algebra 1* or Geometry* | Algebra 2* or 3rd Math | Economics |
| Earth Science | Living Environment* | Chemistry* or 3rd Science | Physics* or Elective |
| Spanish 2 or Elective | Health/SH | Elective | Elective |
| Art/Music/Tech | Spanish 3 or Elective | Elective | Elective |
| Elective | Elective | Elective | Elective |
| PE 9/Lab | PE 10/Lab | PE 11 | PE 12 |
| Total Credits: 7.5 | Total Credits: 7.5 | Total Credits: 7.5 | Total Credits: 6.5 |
* Indicates Regents exam that must be passed with a 65 or higher
* IEP students may receive a 55+ on Regents exams for a local diploma
Sample Schedule Jr HS (Grades 7 & 8)
| 7th Grade | 8th Grade |
| Advisory | Advisory |
| *English 7 | *English 8 |
| *Social Studies 7 | *Social Studies 8 |
| *Math 7 or 7E | *Math 8 or *Math 8E |
| *Science 7 | *Science 8 |
| Lunch | Lunch |
| *Explorations 7 |
*Spanish 1 *STEM 8 |
| Band and/or Chorus/SH Intro Spanish/PE |
Band and/or Chorus/PE Studio Art |
ACT vs SAT
College Admissions Process
College Fair Questions
Coping Skills for Stress
Naviance Info
Schooltool Info
2025-26 grade 10 courses
2025-26 grade 11 courses
2025-26 grade 12 courses
2025-26 grade 9 courses
2025-26 Program of Studies
College App Timeline 25-26
Senior Info Sheet 25-26
Senior Planning Guide 25-26
Senior Profile 25-26
Senior Summer Letter 25-26
