Counseling Services


Graduation Project:  Beginning with the Class of 2013 

Purpose:  Through career exploration, the students will research their interests, talents, and abilities as they relate to post-secondary options. A variety of required and optional experiences will lead students toward focusing and discovering desirable and appropriate post-secondary decisions as they relate to a first job/career. This process will be documented and stored by the students in electronic portfolios and presented by the student to a panel of school district professionals for evaluation. The project as a whole is completed independently by the student. It is not part of any class. However, components of the project are considered completed if passed in a class.

A.) Graduation Project Packet.  This document will explain the graduation project, the responsibilities of the student, as well as how the project will be graded: Graduation Project Guide 2013

B.) Career Cruising : Career Cruising is an industry-leading online career guidance and planning system. Students can use this tool to research career clusters and career interests, explore education and aptitudes, training options, scholarships, and build their graduation project electronic portfolio. Visit Career Cruising

C.) Frequently Asked Questions.  We have provided a list of  Frequently Asked Questions about the Graduation Project for parents and students. Click here to submit additional questions.

Grad Project: Tips for Success!

Graduation Project Presentations: Tips for Success
Tips for holding a successful Graduation Project Presentation
Reflection Papers
Reflection Paper Examples. This document provide you with an example of, an unsatisfactory reflection paper, a proficient reflection paper, and an advanced reflection paper. Reflection Paper Examples- Nov 2012
 
The Updated Reflection Paper Rubric: Rubric 2012-2013
 
Reflection Paper Formatting Example: MLA Format 
 
Graduation Project Presentation Fact Sheet
What Juniors need to know . . .       

This form will highlight what the juniors need to do to get ready for their Graduation Project Presentation in April 2013.  Fact Sheet
 

Attention Juniors!

The Counselors will be offering Graduation Project Presentation help and review sessions before and after school Wednesday March 20, 2013 through Wednesday, March 27, 2013.  Appointments will be schedule every 15 minutes. 

Interested students need to make appointments in the Counseling office with Mrs. Daerr or Mrs. Spalaris. 

 

In order for the counselor to provide positive feedback, students should come to their appointment prepared with either a presentation outline or media presentation.  If you do not have either or don’t know how or where to begin your presentation, please schedule an appointment with your counselor as soon as possible.
 
Resource Guide: Burning Questions



Resource Guide Burning Questions
Burning Questions: The following is a summary of the results of the student's "burning questions" about the PTHS Graduation Project after their first mentor meeting last year
Graduation Project Resource Guide
This guide was designed to service as a resource students working on their graduation project.

**Resource Guide Introduction: In order to assist your progress and consistency on the Graduation Project, this resource guide has been created. The following documents are not all required components of the Graduation Project, but are supplemental worksheets to assist you in meeting the requirements.

1.) The following are examples of strong resumes.  Remember to continue to revise and edit your resume throughout high school. Your resume will be an important part of your graduation project, as well as, your college application. Resume

2.) Contrary to the resumes in item #2, the following are examples of poor resumes. Poor

3.) When you attend a Career Fair, you should be prepared to ask questions regarding the careers that you are researching.  This list will help you create those questions: Career Fair

4.) The Career Fair Reflection Paper is the longest of the four reflection papers that you will have to write.  CFreflection paper

5.) Job Shadowing Letter: Job Shadow Letter

6.) Job Shadow Action Plan: Plan

7.) Job Shadow Participation Agreement: Agreement

8.) Job Shadow Attire: Attire 

9.) Job Shadow Journal: Journal    

10.) Self Assessment of Overall Project:

11.) Presentation Demonstration Video: Please click the videos below the view. You may enlarge the videos to full screen versions.
Graduation Project (without commentary)
Graduation Project (with commentary)
Oral Presentation Example #2
Another example of what your graduation project presentation can look like.

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Post Graduate Survey

In order to keep our services relevant & current, we are requesting input from our graduates on your educational experiences after PTHS.  Please download the survey, complete, and email your response as an attachment to sudolj@pt-sd.org 

School to Career Services

  • Transition Services
  • Gifted Services
  • Service Learning (SPEARS Grant)

Contact Us

PTHS Counseling Department
Phone: 724-941-6250
Fax: 724-942-3863

 

Area

Name

Ext.

A-C

Mrs. Cunningham

5232

D-HL

Mrs. Wawrzeniak

5234

HM-MA

Mrs.Laux

5517

MC-SA

Mrs. Prinsen

5220

SC-Z

Mr. Sudol

5238

Mrs. Daerr
Counseling Secretary

5213

Mrs. Spalaris
Counseling Secretary

5518

Our Mission

The mission of the Peters Township High School Counseling Program is to provide a comprehensive, developmental counseling program addressing the personal/social, academic and career development of all students. School counselors are professional student advocates who provide support to maximize student potential and academic achievement. In partnership with other educators, parents or guardians and the community, school counselors assist all students in realizing their abilities, interests, and goals as they transition through the educational process to become successful members of society and life-long learners.

Peters Township School District
631 East McMurray Road
McMurray, PA 15317
Phone: 724-941-6251
Fax: 724-941-6565
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