http://connection.naviance.com/yshs

 

The high school is pleased to unveil Naviance.  Naviance is an integrated college and career planning solution for our students and parents.   The staff will be learning the tool this spring and unveiling some features to junior students later this spring and to all our students next fall.  

 

Students are welcome to explore the features on their own at the link above.  Students can use their school username and password to access the site.   

 

Office Hours During School Year
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 7:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:15 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Summer Hours

Monday through Thursday 7:30 - 4:30

CLOSED FRIDAYS

Counselors are available

by appointment only during the summer.

Counseling Department Staff

2012-2013		9th Gr	10th Gr	11th Gr	12th Gr
Jamie Britton	Counselor	E-J	E-J	E-L	E-L
Karen James	Counselor	K-Q	K-Q	M-Q	M-Q
Suzann Pranaitis	Counselor	R-Z	R-Z	R-Z	R-Z
K. Tina Soullaird	Counselor/Director of Guidance	A-D	A-D	A-D	A-D
Stephanie Petersen	Guidance Secretary
Denise Stayman	Guidance Secretary

 

 

Dr. Jamie Britton earned an undergraduate degree in Sociology from the Pennsylvania State University. He went on to earn his Masters of Science degree in Counselor Education through Western Maryland College, and eventually a Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from Immaculata University.  Dr. Britton serves as a Guidance Counselor and can be e-mailed at jbritton@yssd.org.

 

 

  

Mrs. Karen James started her career as a School Counselor in Maryland in 1996. She moved to Pennsylvania and began working at York Suburban High School in 2001. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from James Madison University in 1989 and a Master of Education in Counseling from Bowie State University in 1995.  Mrs. James serves as a Guidance Counselor and can be e-mailed at kjames@yssd.org.

 

  

Ms. Suzann Pranaitis began working as a School Counselor at York Suburban High School in August, 1998. Prior to joinging York Suburban High School, she worked as a School Counselor for nine years at the Central York High School.  Her educational achievements include earning a Masters Degree in Educational Counseling and a Masters Degree in Educational Administration from Shippensburg University.  Additionally, she earned a Bachelor's Degreee in Criminology and a Bachelors Degree in Sociology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.  Prior to working in the field of educational counseling, Ms. Pranaitis worked as a community social worker with delinquent and dependent adolescents.  Ms. Pranaitis serves as a Guidance Counselor and can be e-mailed at spranaitis@yssd.org.

  

   

Ms. K. Tina Soullaird began working at the York Suburban High School in August 1997. Prior to coming to Suburban, Ms. Soullaird worked for South Western School District for one year as a long term substitute in the high school and middle school guidance offices. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Anthrolopolgy from Bloomsburg University and a Master of Science in Counselor Education from Western Maryland College. Ms. Soullaird serves as the Guidance Department Chair and can be e-mailed at tsoullaird@yssd.org.

 

Every student is assigned to a counselor according to the first letter of their last name. The assigned counselor serves as the advocate for the student in many ways. To truly recognize their needs, counselors meet with individual students on a regular basis. A personal relationship develops that is nurtured through four years. If additional curricular assistance is needed, counselors can match peer tutors with students. On an individual basis, a counselor will work with students on everything from career exploration and post-secondary planning, to decision making and time management. Counselors review every college and employment application that is processed by the school. They prepare and administer a variety of tests and assessments for students, and help them to interpret the scores. The counselor also serves as the liaison between many departments for students with special needs.

The department boasts a student-to-counselor ratio of 212:1. Counselors and the career coordinator work with individual students to gain opportunities in shadowing, internships, volunteer service, and employment. Some students will take advantage of our affiliations with a vocational high school, the PA Governor's Schools, and local colleges. Counselors work with students in identifying what programs are appropriate for their individual needs and the steps to gaining placement in the programs. All of these programs are used to enhance the four year experience of the student while better preparing them for the demands of life beyond high school.

To support the curriculum, there is a wealth of resources available to all students. The guidance suite includes four counseling offices, a reception and secretarial area, a conference room, resource and student work area, and Guidance Express. Guidance Express ("GE") is a computer lab organized into self awareness, tutorial, study skills, employability, and career modules with bookmarked websites and material pertaining to each. College and vocational school catalogs, brochures, and applications are shelved and filed and are available for the students' use throughout the day. Handbooks and data books are updated on a regular basis. Current financial aid information is available as well as resources for the programs through the armed services.

Every student has access to the many programs and services of the Counseling Department. It is the objective of the department to maintain a program that meets the needs of all students. To promote the involvement of parents, the Guidance Office is staffed with one counselor Wednesday evenings until 8:00 p.m. Please remember that an appointment ensures your needs will be met in a timely manner.