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"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

‑Maya Angelou

The Guidance Office at Amityville Memorial High School is dedicated to supporting students in achieving academic success and reaching their full potential throughout their school career. It is also our task to help students adjust to the transition from elementary to middle school and from middle school to high school, as well as prepare them for the transition to college or the workforce.

Throughout their school years, students are encouraged to maintain a close relationship with their counselor. Students can schedule an appointment with their counselor at a time that suits their individual schedules, such as during lunch periods or free periods. Likewise, parents are welcome to call their student’s counselor to set up an appointment, discuss concerns, or simply to touch base.

  • The counselors provide academic advisement to students throughout their middle school and high school years, recommending appropriate programs/courses, and counseling students to be successful.

  • Counselors can assist students in exploring interests and potential careers. High School Counselors can also help students to find internship or other "hands-on" opportunities to gain experience in a particular field of study while still in school.

  • Counselors provide students and parents with a wealth of information about choosing and applying to colleges. Students are able to perform college searches, research colleges, speak with college representatives, practice interviewing skills, and get assistance with completing applications. All juniors and their parents are invited to an individual conference with their counselor to help kick off the college process. The High School Guidance Department also has information about Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Summer College Opportunities for students.

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  • The counselor will act as a liaison between parents, students, and teachers. The counselor can attend or arrange meetings involving teachers and/or administrators.

  • Counselors are available to students for support and advisement. Counselors conduct individual and group counseling sessions to help students learn to handle their concerns. Referrals can also be made to the school’s other supportive services, or to outside agencies as needed.

High School Guidance Office  631-565-6101

Ashley Borja, Guidance Counselor 
Phone: 631-565-6115

Jacqueline Noon, Guidance Counselor
Phone: 631-565-6143

Jennifer Rivera, Guidance Counselor
Phone: 631-565-6141

Stacy Murphy, Guidance Counselor
Phone: 631-535-6139

Shiverne Taliefero, Transition Coordinator/Guidance Counselor
Phone: 631-565-6192

A Day in the Life of Your Guidance Counselor

Each day you may find your counselor doing many of the following:

  • Meeting with students individually or in small groups
  • Reviewing attendance and contacting student and parents
  • Registering new students
  • Facilitating course level changes
  • Assisting students with career and/or college exploration
  • Meeting with parents
  • Personal or crisis counseling
  • Consulting with teachers about student progress
  • Participating in IST, 504, or CSE meetings
  • Facilitating homework requests for students absent from school
  • Reviewing graduation requirements with students and parents
  • Helping students complete scholarship applications
  • Advising course selections process