East Rockaway’s Counseling Center provides a personalized and comprehensive approach to academic planning, social development, and career readiness. The center offers individualized support to students as they navigate high school and plan for their futures.
The Counseling Center shares information with students and families through a monthly newsletter sent via ParentSquare and posted on the Counseling Center’s webpage. Topics include college fairs, SAT preparation, application deadlines, financial aid opportunities, and more.
The center provides academic and test preparation resources, as well as financial aid and scholarship guidance. Counselors also support students’ emotional wellness throughout their K–12 journey.
Programs offered by the Counseling Center include:
- Holler Future Fair – An annual event co-hosted with neighboring districts, connecting students with college and trade school representatives. Students tour Molloy University, learn about financial aid, and attend college admissions panels.
- Free college visits – Sophomores and juniors can participate in tours of SUNY Farmingdale, NYIT, Iona University, and Queens College.
- Concurrent enrollment with Nassau Community College – High school students can take college-level courses and earn credits.
- College application boot camps – Workshops that assist students in preparing applications, developing essays, and understanding the admissions process.
- Free SAT prep – A five-week course for 10th and 11th graders.
- Regents review academies – Free subject-specific tutoring in math, science, social studies, English, and world languages.
- Method Learning app – Free access to "Methodize," an SAT/ACT preparation tool available through students’ Classlink accounts.
- Financial Aid Night – A session to guide seniors and families through the financial aid process.
- Comprehensive financial aid guide – A resource for families who may not attend Financial Aid Night.
- 529 college savings plan education – Workshops for parents on saving for college.
- Therapy dog program – A therapy dog, Sloopy, supports student wellness.
- Middle school transition support – Counseling for younger students adjusting to high school, managing coursework, and obtaining working papers.
- Elementary school career week – Family members visit schools to talk about their careers.
The center also provides juniors and seniors with a 70-page guide that includes information on SAT registration, college applications, essay writing, financial aid, and military service options.
For more information, visit the ERHS Counseling Center or follow @ersdcounselors on Instagram.
