{"id":740,"date":"2020-07-23T20:52:31","date_gmt":"2020-07-23T20:52:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kpbsd.org\/schools\/homer-high\/?page_id=740"},"modified":"2026-01-06T14:18:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T23:18:00","slug":"counselors-corner","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kpbsd.org\/schools\/homer-high\/staff\/counselors-corner\/","title":{"rendered":"Counselor’s Corner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Welcome to the HHS Counseling Department!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Supporting students to enjoy success and well-being in life by identifying and developing strengths, and achieving personal, academic, and career goals<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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HHS School Profile 2025-26<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Schedule change request? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Refer to this master schedule<\/a>, then submit this form<\/a>.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Need an official transcript? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Go to www.parchment.com<\/a> (search for Homer Senior High School).<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Need a letter of recommendation?  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fill out a BRAG SHEET<\/a>.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Counseling Staff<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Paul Story: pstory@kpbsd.k12.ak.us<\/a>; 235-4685 \u2013 Counselor for Classes of: 2027, 2028, & 2029\"\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sue Rennolds: srennolds@kpbsd.k12.ak.us<\/a>; 235-4691 \u2013 Counselor for Class of: 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SAT \u2013 Homer High School Test Dates (2025-26)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Click here to register<\/a>; Qualifying students may test at no cost, which can be determined during registration or by inquiring at the counseling office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TEST DATE<\/strong><\/td>REGULAR REGISTRATION DEADLINE<\/strong><\/td>LATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Aug. 23, 2025<\/span><\/strong><\/td>Aug. 8, 2025<\/td>Aug. 12, 2025<\/td><\/tr>
Oct. 4, 2025<\/span><\/strong><\/td>Sep. 19, 2025<\/td>Sep. 23, 2025<\/td><\/tr>
**Nov. 8, 2025<\/strong><\/span><\/td>Oct. 24, 2025<\/td>Oct. 28, 2025<\/td><\/tr>
Dec. 6, 2025<\/strong><\/span><\/td>Nov. 21, 2025<\/td>Nov. 25, 2025<\/td><\/tr>
Mar. 14, 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/td>Feb. 27, 2026<\/td>Mar. 3, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
**May 2, 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/td>Apr. 17, 2026<\/td>Apr. 21, 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
**TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS DATE FOR QUALIFIED AND REGISTERED STUDENTS
<\/strong><\/span>*As a general rule, students should finish their testing in December of senior year. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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ACT \u2013 Homer High School Test Dates (2025-2<\/strong>6)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Click here to register<\/a>; Contact Paul Story for fee waiver if student qualifies for Free\/Reduced Lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here<\/a> for FREE ACT prep resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TEST DATE<\/strong><\/td>REGULAR REGISTRATION DEADLINE<\/strong><\/td>LATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE<\/strong><\/td>STANDBY DEADLINE <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Sep. 6, 2025<\/strong><\/span><\/td>Aug. 1, 2025<\/td>Aug. 19, 2025<\/td>Aug. 29, 2025<\/td><\/tr>
Oct. 18, 2025<\/strong><\/span><\/td>Sep. 12, 2025<\/td>Sep. 30, 2025<\/td>Oct. 10, 2025<\/td><\/tr>
Dec. 13, 2025<\/strong><\/span><\/td>Nov. 7, 2025<\/td>Nov. 24, 2025<\/td>Dec. 5, 2025<\/td><\/tr>
Feb. 14, 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/td>Jan. 9, 2026<\/td>Jan. 23, 2026<\/td>Feb. 6, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Apr. 11, 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/td>Mar. 6, 2026<\/td>Mar. 24, 2026<\/td>Apr. 3, 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
*As a general rule, students should finish their testing in December of senior year. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Scholarships and Financial Aid<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alaska Performance Scholarship<\/a> and State Aid through ACPE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FAFSA <\/a>and Federal Student Aid<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local and State-Wide scholarships via KPBSD OneStop<\/a> (posted annually as made available and listed by due date)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

College and Career Search<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naviance<\/a> (must be logged in as a KPBSD student)- Explore personal interests, skills, and postsecondary opportunities<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apprenticeships <\/strong>– Apprenticeship USA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

College <\/strong>– Finding the Perfect College and Application Tips<\/a> (c\/o College Board)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

College Navigator<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

College Affordability and Transparency Center<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Military <\/strong>– Military OneSource<\/a> (c\/o U.S. DOD)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today’s Military<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trade School<\/strong> – Ultimate Guide to Trade School for Parents<\/a> (c\/o Midwest Technical Institute)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AVTEC <\/a>(Alaska Vocational Technical Center – Seward, AK)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

College Athletics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NCAA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NAIA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

202-2026 Course Request Worksheets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Grade 12<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade 11<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade 10<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade 9<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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