Counselor’s Corner

Welcome to the HHS Counseling Department!

Supporting students to enjoy success and well-being in life by identifying and developing strengths, and achieving personal, academic, and career goals.

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(search for Homer Senior High School).

Need a letter of recommendation?  Fill out a BRAG SHEET.

Counseling Staff

Paul Story: pstory@kpbsd.k12.ak.us; 235-4685 – Counselor for Classes of: 2025, 2027, & 2028

Sue Rennolds: srennolds@kpbsd.k12.ak.us; 235-4691 – Counselor for Class of: 2026

Counseling Assistant/Registrar:

Elena Mathis: emathis@kpbsd.k12.ak.us; 235-4671

SAT – Homer High School Test Dates (2024-25)

Click here to register; Qualifying students may test at no cost, which can be determined during registration or by inquiring at the counseling office.

TEST DATEREGULAR REGISTRATION DEADLINELATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Aug. 24, 2024Aug. 9, 2024Aug. 13, 2024
Oct. 5, 2024Sep. 20, 2024Sep. 24, 2024
**Nov. 2, 2024Oct. 18, 2024Oct. 22, 2024
Dec. 7, 2024Nov. 22, 2024Nov. 26, 2024
Mar. 8, 2025Feb. 21, 2025Feb. 25, 2025
**May 3, 2025Apr. 18, 2025Apr. 22, 2025
**TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS DATE FOR QUALIFIED AND REGISTERED STUDENTS
*As a general rule, students should finish their testing in December of senior year.

ACT – Homer High School Test Dates (2024-25)

Click here to register; Contact Paul Story for fee waiver if student qualifies for Free/Reduced Lunch

TEST DATEREGULAR REGISTRATION DEADLINELATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Sep. 14, 2024Aug. 9, 2024Aug. 25, 2024
Oct. 26, 2024Sep, 20, 2024Oct. 7, 2024
Dec. 14, 2024Nov. 8, 2024Nov. 22, 2024
Feb. 18, 2025Jan. 3, 2025Jan. 20, 2025
Apr. 5, 2025Feb. 28, 2025Mar. 16, 2025
*As a general rule, students should finish their testing in December of senior year.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Alaska Performance Scholarship and State Aid through ACPE

FAFSA and Federal Student Aid

Local and State-Wide scholarships via KPBSD OneStop (posted annually as made available and listed by due date)

Naviance (must be logged in as a KPBSD student)- Explore personal interests, skills, and postsecondary opportunities

College Navigator

College Affordability and Transparency Center

College Athletics

Eligibility to participate in collegiate sports requires individuals to properly register and to verify completion of specific high school coursework, which can be above and beyond what some universities require for regular admission.  See the web sites below for more information.

NCAA

NAIA

2024-2025 Course Request Worksheets

Grade 12

Grade 11

Grade 10

Grade 9

Requesting a schedule change?

Refer to this Master Schedule, then submit this Google Form.