Guidance

Welcome to the High School Guidance Department

CURRENT NEWS YOU CAN USE!

Anyone planning to enroll in a college or career school between July 1,2026 through June 30, 2027, may now complete the FAFSA form. The 2026-27 FAFSA officially launched this morning, one week ahead of the scheduled October 1st date.

To file, families should visit FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid

The announcement regarding the early release is here: U.S. Department of Education Announces Earliest FAFSA Form Launch in Program History | U.S. Department of Education

You do not need to wait to be accepted to complete your FAFSA. Get your applications for college sent and then complete your FAFSA as soon as possible.  You must have a FAFSA on file to qualify for any financial aid!

The 2025-26 Homework Club application is now available! See “Academic Support Resources” tab (left-side of page). 

PHEAA (College Funding) Informational Webinars

Resources to Help Students Navigate the Financial Aid Process

Learn about the Types of Financial Aid through the following informative resource: Click Here

Check out additional resources to assist students and families as they navigate the financial aid process: Click here

INFORMATION ABOUT RETENTION AND PROMOTION!

Attention all students:

Promotion Requirements for all grades (from the Student Handbook, Page 29)

To advance a grade level, a student must have attained the following credits:

                                                            Major (Core) Credits           Total Credits

Grade 9 to Grade 10                                3                                              6

Grade 10 to Grade 11                              6                                              12

Grade 11 to Grade 12                              9                                              19

The Guidance Department is available to help you with a multitude of issues. Our counselors and administrative professionals work with students, families and staff in the process of academic planning, college and career development and the personal growth of each student. We have three counselors available to meet with students and parents:

Matt Lehman Amy Veach Lynn Aurand
Students with last names beginning: A-G Students with last names beginning: H-P Students with last names beginning: Q-Z
mlehman@seal-pa.org aveach@seal-pa.org laurand@seal-pa.org

You can call the guidance office at (570) 372-2237 or fax to the same number. Ms. Danna Ritter (Guidance Secretary) will be happy to speak with you and connect you with the appropriate counselor.

Mental Health Resources

Challenging situations should never need to be faced alone! If you need assistance, trained professionals and ready and able to help.  This link will open a document that provides information about resources that are available to you at this time. Click Here

Request a Transcript

Please use the appropriate links below when requesting your transcripts.

Parchment Account Log In Parchment Account Creation Alumni Transcript Request
For ALL existing account holders Current Students ONLY Non-account holders ONLY