Joy Gralnick Email and Phone Number

Guidance Counselor / College Counselor

Maintain a caseload of over 250 studentsAssist students in meeting graduation requirementsMeet with students to discuss issues, such as grades, scheduling, personal problems, and plans for the futureWork closely with teachers and faculty to provide assistance to studentsFind alternative programs for students who are not successful in a traditional high school setting

Assist students with college searches and college applicationsProcess and mail applications, transcripts, test scores and recommendations for over 300 studentsOrganize and implement financial aid workshops, college workshops, and a college fair

Assist students with college searches, applications and choosing which college to attendReview students' college applications and college essaysWrite letters of recommendation for over 200 studentsOrganize and implement financial aid workshops to assist students and families with FAFSA and TAP applicationsWork with students to insure that all students register for exams, such as SAT, ACT, PSAT, and AP examsCreate college bulletins to provide students with information about college events, scholarships, etc.Organize and present workshops for students and parents on early college awareness and the college planning processPlan and organize the school's Honors and Awards nightSpeak to and meet with college representatives regarding opportunities for students

Recruit students for the PSAT Prep / SAT Prep / Early College Awareness programMonitor students' attendance at these programsPlan and present educational and interesting workshops and events in order to provide early college awareness to students and families

Maintained a caseload of over 250 students, including the school's entire ESL populationCompleted the scheduling process for new students, made schedule changes for current students, and formatted upcoming year schedules for current students using computer programs, such as CSI and WinSchool