Guidance and Counseling

Information

Internet Resources for Post-Secondary School Planning

Information

Internet Resources for Post-Secondary School Planning

GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING Program

SECONDARY SCHOOL

The Guidance and Counseling Program at AISJ is an integral part of our comprehensive educational program and is available to all students. The school counselor can assist students in his/her academic, career and personal/social development. The counselor provides a variety of programs and services for students through individual appointments, groups, class meetings and classroom presentations.

Students: Your School Counselor can help you

Discover your interests
Plan your academic program and make course decisions
Explore college and other options beyond high school
Locate financial aid resources to help pay for college
Understand college testing requirements and register for appropriate standardized tests
Learn strategies for time management and efficient learning
Get in touch with people or agencies that can help
Make personal decisions
By providing support in difficult situations
By listening and when you need someone to listen in a confidential setting

Parents: Your Child’s School Counselor can help you

Deal with concerns regarding your child’s academic program/performance
Access information about adolescent behavior and development
Research college and financial aid information and resources
Explore career resources
Make transitions to and from AISJ
Connect to support services in the school and community, including referrals to mental health professionals, standardized testing preparation, and career exploration

Secondary School Counselor: Brittany Browning, Ed.M.

Contact information: Telephone: 972 2 567 7200 x.234

Fax: 972 2 538 4874

Email: browningb@aisj.co.il

Office Hours: 7:45 – 14:30

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

For counseling needs and related concerns in the elementary school, parents and students can consult the homeroom teacher directly. If further support is needed, please contact Head of Elementary, Mrs. Briony Ewing, at 02 567 7221.

IMPORTANT DATES

University Application Deadlines

October 15 – medical courses/Oxford/Cambridge

January 15 – all other UK universities

USA

Deadlines vary between December/January – check specific universities

SAT dates

October 10, 2010 (register by Sept 10)

November 7, 2010 (register by Oct 8)

December 5, 2010 (register by Nov 5)

January 23, 2011 (register by Dec 23)

May 8, 2011 (register by April 8)

June 5, 2011 (register by May)

TOEFL dates

October 17, 2010 (register by Sept 13)

November 14, 2010 (register by Oct 11)

January 16, 2011 (register by Dec 6)

May 8, 2011 (register by Apr 4)

ACT dates (not at AISJ)

October 24, 2010 (register by Sept 17)

December 12, 2010 (register by Nov 5)

April 10, 2011 (register by March 5)