Resources

 

Career Resources

Careerzone-Career search database

O*Net- Career search database

Oneworksource-Find jobs in Plattsburgh

 

School Resources

Bell Schedule

NAC Calendar- 2008-2009

NAC Club/Sports- List of NAC sponsored clubs and sports

NAC Report Card- From NYS Education Department

School Island

Scholarship Information

 

Special Education Resources

Champlain Valley Educational Services (CVES)

Parent to Parent -For families of individuals with special needs and support professionals sharing information.

Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID) -Career resource for students with disabilities

 

Mental Health Resources

Behavioral Health Services North-
63 Broad St
Plattsburgh NY
518-561-1767
Provides mental health services

Catholic Charities-
4914 South Catherine St
Plattsburgh NY
518-561-0470
Provides mental health services

Clinton County Mental Health- 18 Ampersand Drive
Plattsburgh NY
518-566-0100
Provides mental health services

 

Substance Abuse Resources

Alcoholics Anonymous -Schedule for self help groups in the area

Champlain Valley Family Center 20 Ampersand Drive
Plattsburgh NY
518-561-8480
Provides substance abuse counseling

 

Community Resources

CART Bus Schedule -For public transportation

Clinton County Government -Links to government offices

Clinton County Youth Bureau - Provides programs for youth in Clinton County

Planned Parenthood - Provides reproductive health services

Rural Law Center - Provides help for legal issues unique to low-income, rural New Yorkers

 

Welcome to NAC Counseling!

Meet the Counselors:

Mary Sexton Tim McAfee
Mary Sexton Tim McAfee

Middle School Counselor

(Grades 6-9)

High School Counselor

(Grades 10-12)

msexton@nacs1.org tmcafee@nacs1.org
594-3962 ex. 3107 594-3962 ex. 3108

JoAnn McNeil
Office Secretary
594-3966

Services Provided

Career Education- Each student takes part in a wide variety of career awareness activities and developmental classroom sessions. A regular schedule of classroom visitations devoted to these career activities is in effect for grades 6-12. The high school counselor also assists career and college planning for after high school.

Academic Counseling- This is provided on a regular basis. Students receive counseling regarding course selection, scheduling, academic planning, and study skills. In the high school, deficiency notices are issued every 5 weeks and report cards every quarter.

Personal Counseling- This service is available to all students at all times. Students can walk in or make an appointment. Students can be referred by parents, teachers, or can request counseling on their own. Referrals to appropriate agencies are made as deemed necessary.

Substance Abuse Prevention Education and Counseling- Janine Kemp, a substance abuse prevention counselor provides classroom education for 6th graders as well as one-on-one counseling to a small number of students in grades 6-12.

Working Papers- All students between the ages of 14-17 must obtain working papers before beginning employment. These forms can be found in guidance or the main office.