9-12 School Counseling Program

Pleasantville High School's Counseling Program supports the whole student through these formative years and the transition to life beyond graduation. Our school counselors work alongside you to set academic goals, explore your interests, and plan for college, careers, and whatever comes next. Whether you need someone to talk to, help navigating a challenge, or guidance with the choices ahead, we're here for you.

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Office Contact Information

Phone: 914-741-1420
Fax: 914-741-1407

Rebeca Castellano
Co-Coordinator of School Counseling, ext. 20612

Cheryl Thomas
Co-Coordinator of School Counseling, ext. 20613

Megan Bradley
School Counselor, ext. 20611

Thomas Rello
School Counselor, ext. 20610

Allyson Winston
School Counselor, ext. 20614

Jason Schoolsky
Student Assistance Services

Chris Purcell
Sr. Office Assistant, ext. 20601

The High School Counseling program is founded on the belief that each student:
- Will excel in a personally challenging, rigorous, academic course of study;
- Will acquire an educational foundation enabling the pursuit of individual passions;
- Will embody strength of character as a contributing member of society;
- Will pursue a life of wholeness, purpose and balance;
- Will be treated with dignity and respec;t
- Will have access to a school counseling program that is planned, coordinated and evaluated by the school counselors with input from all of its stakeholders.
All students who graduate from Pleasantville High School will know how to be advocates for themselves and their communities. They will be critical thinkers who will be able to identify their passions to create, dream, learn and persevere so that they can find joy. They will be adults who understand how to reflect on their practice to build self awareness. Our graduates will know that integrity requires the courage to stand up for what is right even if one stands alone. Our students will go on to further their educations and build careers that match their interests, abilities and values.
The Pleasantville High School Counseling program focuses on the whole child, inclusive of their growth, maturity, autonomy and eventual emancipation as young adults. Working with our stakeholders and within a comprehensive program, students will be treated with dignity and respect while developing their voice to reach their academic and leadership potential in a personally challenging and rigorous course of study. Students will acquire an educational foundation enabling the pursuit of individual passions, prepared to continue their educations and contribute to their communities.

Counseling Links & Resources

2026 - 2027 Course Directory

Alumni Transcript Requests

Career Services Catalog

Honor Societies & Student Awards

Job Search Tips and Support

K-12 Counseling Reports

PHS Profile

Options for Neurodiverse Learners

Senior Internships

Social Emotional Skills

Study Tips

Tutoring Guidelines

Eligibility

Student must be legally absent for a minimum of 5 consecutive days
The school attendance office is responsible to notify the nurse and guidance office of any student who is absent for 5 consecutive days
The school nurse is to contact the family to determine the nature of the illness and to inform the parent that home tutoring may be provided at their request
Parent is responsible to contact guidance counselor to initiate request
If the school nurse is notified of the extended absence, the guidance counselor is to be informed and parent will be advised to contact guidance counselor
A physician’s note must be provided
For each full school day a student is absent, 2 hours of instruction will be provided
The use of tutoring hours is scheduled at parent’s discretion in consultation with the counselor
If a student has been suspended out of school and is within the New York State compulsory age for education, he/she will be provided tutoring services which will be coordinated by the guidance counselor and the tutoring agency, parent and faculty

Tutoring Service

Once a student is determined to be eligible for tutoring, the counselor will contact the tutoring agency and provide the required information to begin services
Guidance counselor will contact the faculty to notify them about extended absence and approved tutoring services
Teacher will be contacted directly by the tutor for work to be completed. Work may either be emailed directly, shared via website information or left in guidance to be picked up
Any/all email communication regarding student tutoring should be copied to guidance

Use of Tutoring Services

Although the district offers the services of a tutor, the parent my decline such services in writing
Parents may communicate with the tutors who have been assigned, but are asked to contact the guidance counselor regarding any issues with the tutor or service and should not contact the tutoring service directly
Parent will contact guidance counselor when student returns to school to ensure that tutoring service is officially notified to terminate services
Upon return to school after the extended absence, any unused tutoring hours must be used within two weeks
If a student’s extended absence continues beyond two weeks of school, a re-entry meeting is required and will occur within the first week of student’s return to school

Counseling

9-12 School Counseling Program

Beliefs

Vision

Mission

Counseling Links & Resources

Testing Accommodations for Students with IEPs or 504 Plans

Test Prep Resources

College & Post-Grad Information

Comprehensive Counseling Program

Financial Aid

Graduation Requirements

Important Forms

NCAA Information

Tutoring Guidelines

Eligibility

Tutoring Service

Use of Tutoring Services