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Guidance
Guidance
Sachem High School North Guidance Department
212 Smith Road, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Department Chairperson, Grades 9-12: Mrs. Susan Hance
Phone: (631) 471-1400 Ext. 5510
Fax: (631) 471-6530
CEEB/High School Code: 332762
SAT Test Center #: 33544
ACT Test Center #: 191390
Google Classroom Codes:
Grade 12: lfdmpkg
Grade 11: i3yawhq
Grade 10: adwvh4w
Grade 9: 6bfjwdbg
Helpful Info
- Programming 2026-2027 Important Information:
- Course Handbook 2026-2027
- Programming Folders: Grade 12, Grade 11, Grade 10, Grade 9
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Transcript Request Form (for current 12th graders)
- College and Career Readiness Checklist: Check out this comprehensive list of tasks that will help you stay organized, identify potential career interests, and obtain the information needed to maximize your college selection process. Also available in Spanish.
- Suffolk Community College Early College Program: Interested in getting a jump start on college coursework? Eligible 11th and 12th graders can take college courses through the Early College Program at Suffolk County Community College. Rising 10th graders may enroll starting in the summer session. Spring 2026 Registration is now open. Popular classes often fill early, so do not delay in completing your application. Applications must be typed and submitted to the Guidance Office. Courses must be approved prior to registration: Website Link, Application/Instructions, Registration Form, Spring 2026 Course Information
- Scholarship Newsletter
- Course Withdrawal Policy: Students are permitted to withdraw from classes, without penalty, for the first 4 weeks of school. If a student chooses to withdraw after the 4-week window, they will receive a WP (Withdrawn Passing) or a WF (Withdrawn Failing) based on their grades at the time of withdrawal. The last day that students may request to withdraw from class, without penalty, is Monday October 6th, 2025. We will be strictly following these deadlines to maintain appropriate class sizes to continue to offer the wide variety of programs that we do.
Alpha Student Assignments 2025-2026
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Counselor
9th
10th
11th
12th
L. Leonardi
A-Cal
A-Can
A-B
A
B. Farber
Can-Do
Car-De
C-Da
B-C
C. Launer
Dr-Gr
Di-Gi
De-Gi
D-Gi
J. Conti
Gu-Li
Go-Ka
Go-K
Go-K
K. Baumiller
Lo-Mi
Ke-Me
L-N
L-Me
M. Deletrain
Mo-Q
Mi-Re
O-Re
Mi-Re
E. Manly
R-Sp
Rh-Sp
Ri-S
Ri-Ta
C. Scott
St-Z
St-Z
T-Z
Te-Z
C. Roell
A-Z / Grades 9-12
S. Hance, Department
Chairperson
A-Z / Grades 9-12
Assistant Principal Breakdown:
- Students Last Name A-F: Mr. Mastropolo
- Students Last Name G-N: Dr. Galligan
- Students Last Name O-Z: Mr. Strong
School Psychologist Breakdown:
- Students Last Name A-D: Mr. Masone
- Students Last Name E-L: Mrs. Ruggero
- Students Last Name M-R: Mrs. Michelson
- Students Last Name S-Z: Dr. Kearney
High School Information
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Upcoming Events/Deadlines:
12th Grade Transcript Request / Teacher/Counselor Letter of Rec Deadlines:
Suffolk Community College Application Workshop: October 29, 2025 at East (Deadline 10/24)
New York State Colleges Waiving Application Fees in 2025:
- SUNY - October 20th - November 3rd (Apply to up to 5 campuses for free, including Suffolk Community College!)
- CUNY - November 10 to November 21 (Application waiver for all New York State public and private high schools)
- Independent NYS Colleges and Universities (various dates/campuses)
Course Withdrawal Policy: Students are permitted to withdraw from classes, without penalty, for the first 4 weeks of school. If a student chooses to withdraw after the 4-week window, they will receive a WP (Withdrawn Passing) or a WF (Withdrawn Failing) based on their grades at the time of withdrawal. The last day that students may request to withdraw from class, without penalty, is Monday October 6th, 2025. We will be strictly following these deadlines to maintain appropriate class sizes to continue to offer the wide variety of programs that we do.
AP Exam Sign Up 2025: PaySchools registration window open October 1st - 31st
Upcoming Guidance Presentations:
- College Information Night for Parents of 12th Graders - September 30, 2025, 6 pm @ Sachem North
- SUNY Information Night - October 6, 2025, 6 pm @ Sachem North
- Financial Aid Information for Parents - October 18, 2025, 10 am @ Sachem East
- Financial Aid Information Night - October 20, 2025, 6 pm @ Sachem North
- Welcome to High School: Guidance Information for 9th Graders and Parents - October 28, 2025, 7 pm @ Sachem East
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- Local Scholarship Information - The Local Scholarship Google Classroom is published in February and runs through mid-March. Please check back in February for more information.
- Naviance Scholarship Info - All national and regional (non-local) scholarships, as well as college specific scholarships are posted in Naviance for students and parents to access. If you do not know your username and password, contact your school counselor. Once logged into Naviance, click on “Colleges” then “Scholarship Search” under the Scholarships & Money category.
- FAFSA - FAFSA Website
- HESC (NYS TAP/Excelsior Scholarship) - NYS TAP/Excelsior Scholarship
- NYS Excelsior Scholarship
- NYS STEM Incentive
- NYS Dream Act
- CSS Profile
- Helpful Scholarship Websites:
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- Naviance Student/Parent Access (East) (North)
- Naviance Teacher Access
- College Board (SAT/AP) - CollegeBoard Site
- Testing Accommodations for College Board Exams
- ACT - ACT Site
- ACT Testing Site
- NCAA Clearinghouse - NCAA Clearinghouse
- Senior Guide to the College Admissions Process (High School East)
- Junior College Handbook
- School Profile 24-25
- Common Application - Common App
- SUNY Information - SUNY Information
- CUNY Information - CUNY Information
- Early College Program through Suffolk Community College: Interested in getting a jump start on college coursework? Eligible 11th and 12th graders can take college courses through the Early College Program at Suffolk County Community College. Rising 10th graders may enroll starting in the summer session. Applications must be typed and submitted to the Guidance Office. Courses must be approved prior to registration: Application
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- Schedule Change Request Policy
- Course Withdrawal Policy: Students are permitted to withdraw from classes, without penalty, for the first 4 weeks of school. If a student chooses to withdraw after the 4-week window, they will receive a WP (Withdrawn Passing) or a WF (Withdrawn Failing) based on their grades at the time of withdrawal. The last day that students may request to withdraw from class, without penalty, is Monday October 6th, 2025. We will be strictly following these deadlines to maintain appropriate class sizes to continue to offer the wide variety of programs that we do.
- NYS Graduation Requirements
- Course Handbook
- Programming Folders - Grade 12, Grade 11, Grade 10, Grade 9
- Early Release/Late Arrival Form
- BOCES Information (coming soon)
- AP Capstone Diploma Program
- 9th Grade Course Offerings
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- Naviance Student/Parent Access (East) (North)
- NYS CareerZone
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- New York State Department of Civil Services
- Sample Resume
STUDENT PORTAL:
Please click here for the link.
If you are having trouble logging into your student portal, click on "reset password" and enter your go.sachem.edu email address to obtain an email to your Sachem Gmail with the link to reset the password. If you are locked out of your Student Portal, please see your counselor to have them unlock your account.
Guidance Presentations