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
Mrs. 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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July 6, 2026
Class of 2027 & Families,
As you begin your final year of high school, now is the time to start planning for life after graduation. Whether your plans include attending a two- or four-year college, entering the workforce, pursuing a skilled trade or apprenticeship, or serving in the military, thoughtful preparation will help make your transition successful.
Please take a few minutes to review our updated Post-Secondary Planning Guide and College Application Timeline. These resources provide important information on application deadlines, standardized testing, financial aid, scholarships, letters of recommendation, college visits, and other key milestones throughout your senior year.
We encourage you and your family to use these guides as planning tools and to stay on track throughout the application process. If you have questions or would like assistance exploring your post-secondary options, please schedule a meeting with your school counselor early in the school year.
We look forward to supporting you as you prepare for the exciting opportunities that lie ahead. Make your senior year a successful one!
Mrs. Carnicelli
Ms. Bergen
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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 I | Global Studies II* | US History & Gov’t* | Government |
| Algebra 1* or Pre Algebra |
Algebra 1* or Geometry* | Algebra 2* or 3rd Math | Economics |
| Earth/Space Science | Biology* | Chemistry* or Physics* or 3rdScience | Chemistry * or 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 (Art, Ag, Finance, Literacy) |
*Spanish 1 *STEM 8 |
| Band and/or Chorus/SH/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
2026-27 Grade 10 Courses
2026-27 Grade 11 Courses
2026-27 Grade 12 Courses
2026-27 Grade 9 Courses
2026-27 Program of Studies
College Planning -- Junior Year
Senior College App Timeline 26-27
Senior Planning Guide 26-27


