School Counseling

The High School Counseling Department is designed to provide valuable resources for students and parents regarding academic success, personal/social wellness, and information about college and career readiness.

Please explore this section of our site and use what you find freely. Don’t be afraid to contact our office if you still have questions!

At the East Pennsboro Area High School, all students have access to a school counselor, a developmental specialist who works with students to develop personalized academic and career plans over the course of their high school experience. In addition, school counselors provide personal/emotional/social support for students as they navigate the ebbs and flows of teenage life.

The three key areas that school counselors work with students are:

Academic Development and Support
Personal/Social Development and Support
College and Career Development and Support

Students meet with school counselors for all kinds of reasons! Questions about college and the kinds of jobs that are in demand, concerns about depression and/or anxiety, annoyances with peers…the most important thing to remember is that the VAST majority of appointments we have with students involve normal, teenage questions and difficulties.

That means if you’re feeling some sort of way, chances are YOU AREN’T ALONE!

If you’re not sure where to go for help, the Counseling Office is always a good first step! If we don’t have the answer for you, we have resources and connections to other supports that can help you solve whatever question or challenge you’re experiencing.

To meet with your school counselor, send us an email requesting an appointment or for urgent matters, just stop in! We have thousands of appointments each school year!

How can the Counseling Department Help Me Online?

College Planning Information

We have lots of information about college planning and the college application process as well links to other valuable online resources.

Transcript Requests

Current students can use their Naviance accounts to request transcripts. Alumni can use Parchment to request transcripts.

Scholarships

We can explain basic information about scholarships and financial aid.

Course Selection Guide

Grading Scale

Grade Point Average (GPA) is reported on a 100 point scale, corresponding to the following letter grades:

Percentages of 93 thru 100 translate to a letter grade of A (3.6 – 4.0 GPA).
Percentages of 85 thru 92 translate to a letter grade of B (2.6 – 3.5 GPA).
Percentages of 77 thru 84 translate to a letter grade of C (1.6 – 2.5 GPA).
Percentages of 70 thru 76 translate to a letter grade of D (.8 – 1.5 GPA).
Percentages below 70 translate to a letter grade of F (less than .7 GPA).

* Note that GPA on a 4.0 scale is estimated. Colleges/universities will convert your GPA if necessary.

All students receive four report cards a year, which serve as a tool for communication between the school and the home regarding a student’s progress. Report cards can be used by students and parents to make adjustments to academic habits throughout the year. It is highly recommended that students and parents discuss academic progress together and that they contact the school with any questions or concerns.