Welcome to the 2021-2022 GNS school year!
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A mental health hotline is available to New Yorkers who need it. For free emotional support, consultation, and referral to a provider, call 1-844-863-9314
Findhelp.org is a resource that allows you to search by zip code for access to basic needs, food, and help to pay bills in response to the COVID outbreak.
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PSAT Information
Naviance Family Connection
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Naviance Student-Parent Reference Guide
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Tips for High School Success
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Great Neck South High School Calendar
Letters From the Principal
Great Neck South High School Guidance Department is here to provide you with the resources to successfully and enjoyably complete high school. You will be assigned a guidance counselor for all four years. Should you have any questions, please ask us. We are here to help!
College Fairs/Seminars
HESC is holding Virtual FAFSA Completion Workshops. These events are free and open to any senior planning to attend college in the fall of 2022. Registration is required and is now open at StartHereGetThere.ny.gov/events.
Financial aid professionals will be available to provide private, one-on-one assistance in completing the FAFSA and NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) applications.
Date: April 28, 2022
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Pratt Recreation Center at LIU Post
Other Online Resources
Students and parents may visit multiple campuses using these links:
• www.youvisit.com/collegesearch
• www.eCampusTours.com
• www.campustours.com
Local Events for Students and Families
Registration is on the library's online events calendar, from this link:
http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/G/GNL/EKP.cfm?zeeOrg=GNL
HESC is hosting a one-on-one FAFSA Completion Workshop this Wednesday, April 6, from 4-7 pm.
Students planning to attend college in Fall 2022 and their families are invited to participate to get the help they need in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, FAFSA.
Pre-registration is required StartHereGetThere.ny.gov/events.
Local and Online Prep Courses
- Great Neck Public Schools Community Education offers SAT and ACT prep courses. Click here for more information.
- Great Neck Public Library offers SAT and ACT prep courses. Click here for more information.
Upcoming South High Guidance Meetings/Events
11th Grade Parent-Student Conferences
PAST EVENTS:
9th Grade Students 2/2-2/4
10th Grade Students 2/7 - 2/10
11th Grade Students 2/14 - 2/18
College Panel Night - Thursday, January 27, 2022, 6:00 PM
Recorded Presentation available on Counselors' Google Classroom for juniors
Letter
Recorded Presentation available on Counselors' Google Classroom for seniors
Recorded Presentation available on Counselors' Google Classroom for seniors