Guidance

Welcome to the Abington Heights Guidance page

Peter Smith: Director of Student Services

[email protected], 570585-5307

High School School Counselors:

Mrs. Donna McCreary- students last names A-G

[email protected], 570-585-5330

Mrs Sarah Pardue- students last names H-O

[email protected], 570-585-5329

Mrs. Susan Corwin- students last names P-Z

[email protected], 570-585-5322

Ms. Cindy Copley- Crisis Intervention Counselor

[email protected], 570-585-5316

Mrs. Jessica Ferretti- School Social Worker

[email protected], 570-585-5364

Middle School Counselors:

Mrs. Katie Melillo- students last names A-G

[email protected], 570585-4336

Ms. Amanda Nitowski-students last name H-O

[email protected], 570-585-4364

Mrs. Shelby Watkins- students last name P-Z

[email protected], 570-585-4316

Elementary School Counselors:

Mr. Jason Munley- Clarks Summit Elementary

[email protected], 570-585-7306

Mrs. Megan Johnson- Clarks Summit Elementary

[email protected], 570-585-7130

Mrs. Jacquelyn Gaidula- Newton Ransom Elementary

[email protected], 570-585-8306

Mrs. Alexis Johnson- Waverly Elementary

[email protected], 570-585-6306

Mrs. Tessa Werner-Brooks- South Abington Elementary

[email protected], 570-585-2106

Forms

Transcript Request Form

Alumni Transcript Request Form

PSAT 2026 Memo and Registration Form

Advanced Placement Memo and Registration Form 26-27

 

Post Secondary Planning Resources:

Timeline for Postsecondary Planning

College and Career Information Seminar

College Application Cheat Sheet

Planning your SAT Practice

Questions to Ask a College Admissions Counselor

Alternatives to a 4-year College

Standardized Testing Information

SAT and ACT Testing Calendar 2026-2027

Planning your SAT Prep

SAT vs ACT- which is the right test for you?

NCAA Information for prospective Student Athletes

Registering with the NCAA Eligibility Center

Guide for the College-Bound Student Athlete

NCAA Eligibility Exercise- enter NCAA-approved courses, convert to the Core-Course GPA, and predict your NCAA eligibility using this worksheet

 

 

 

Paying for College/Vocational Education  

 FAFSA (Free Application Federal Student Aid):  

PHEAA: https://www.pheaa.org/

PHEAA Webinar: Financial Aid 101

Creating Your StudentAid.gov Account

Understanding and Comparing Financial Aid Offers

Loan Repayment Calculator

 

PA State Grant Money: 
https://www.pheaa.org/grants/state-grant-program/index.shtml

 

Scholarship Search:


Highly Recommended Reading for Students and Parents on the topics of Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Positive Psychology, and Goal Setting

The Optimistic Child: A Proven Program to Safeguard Children Against Depression and Build Lifelong Resilience
by Martin E. P. Seligman

What You Can Change . . . and What You Can't*: The Complete Guide to Successful Self-Improvement
by Martin E.P. Seligman

One Day University Presents: The Amazing Power of Mind Over Body 
by One Day University

Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being 
by Martin E. P. Seligman

One Day University Presents: Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness (Harvard's Most Popular Course)
by One Day University

Goalsbook: Embracing Personal Responsibility in an Age of Entitlement 
by Biagio "Bill" Sciacca (Author)

Fluent Forever: How to Learn Any Language Fast and Never Forget It 
by Gabriel Wyner

10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works--A True Story 
by Dan Harris

Mental Rehearsal For Warriors: For Cops, Soldiers And Martial Artists (Meditation Book 1) 
by Loren W. Christensen

How to Become a Straight-A Student: The Unconventional Strategies Real College Students Use to Score High While Studying Less 
by Cal Newport

Authentic Happiness: Using the New Positive Psychology to Realize Your Potential for Lasting Fulfillment 
by Martin E. P. Seligman

The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy 
by Jon Gordon

Free online course: Raj Raghunathan , a.k.a. Dr. Happy Smarts, has done the upbeat A Life of Happiness and Fulfillment MOOC course. Enroll for free and get access to this excellent course material.

The Optimistic Child: A Proven Program to Safeguard Children Against Depression and Build Lifelong Resilience