Counselors

• Ann Cedergren, School Counselor  |  ann.cedergren@ppsd.org
• Samboeun Gee, School Counselor |  samboeun.gee@ppsd.org
• Scott Harding, School Counselor  |  scott.harding@ppsd.org  
• Giulia Simeone, School Counselor  | giulia.simeone@ppsd.org
• Peter Verrecchia, School Counselor  |   peter.verrecchia@ppsd.org
• Andrea Nadra, Social Worker  |  andrea.nadra@ppsd.org
• Tiffany Wilcox, Student Assistance Counselor  |  tiffany.wilcox@ppsd.org
• Ricardo Gonzalez, Administrative Assistant  |  ricardo.gonzalez@ppsd.org
• Luann Palazzo, Administrative Assistant  |  luann.palazzo@ppsd.org

FAFSA Information Night

for Parents

Presented by The College Planning Center of Rhode Island

When: Thursday, September 22, 2022

Time: 6:30 to 7:30

Where: Classical High School Auditorium

Who: Any family member who wants more information about college finances.

Please sign-up by scanning the QR code below

Or type in the following URL: https://forms.gle/BDS6eC5A3UdrDjFW8

Noche informativa sobre la FAFSA

para padres

presentada por el College Planning Center de Rhode Island

Cuándo: jueves, 22 de septiembre de 2022

Hora: 6:30 p. m. a 7:30 p. m.

Dónde: auditorio de Classical High School

Quiénes: cualquier miembro de la familia que quiera obtener más información sobre las finanzas universitarias.

Para inscribirse, escanee el código QR que aparece a continuación

o escriba la siguiente URL en su navegador: https://forms.gle/BDS6eC5A3UdrDjFW8

Scholarship Opportunities: Here and Here

Class of 2023 College Planning and Information Session

• Overview Materials here
• Topics for this meeting will include:
  • College Timeline and College Admission Process
  • College Searches and Using the Common Application
  • College Board Access | SATs/ACTs | AP Scores
  • Important Dedlines
  • Scholarships and Financial Aid

Class of 2023 College Search and Application Preparation

• Establish your Common App Profile: Information here
• Continue to work on your personal essay

FAFSA Presentation: 

• The College Planning Center of RI: To learn more about them click here   
• If possible, please create a Student and Parent FSA ID (students must have their own FSA ID)
  • Instructions Here (also available in Spanish)
  • Click here to watch a video on how to create an FSA ID

Couse Offerings and Plan of Study

• A listing of our course offerings can be found here
• A listing of our course selection worksheet can be found here

Evaluation Team 

Mission Statement

The mission of the Classical High School Guidance and Counseling Department is to promote and enhance the learning process of each student.

Overview of Services

The department embraces the American School Counselor Association’s National Standards Model. The Guidance and Counseling Department facilitates student growth and development in three critical areas of: Academic, Career and Personal/Social domains. These aspects of student growth and development allow for a holistic approach to the Guidance and Counseling of every student. This comprehensive guidance and counseling model at Classical includes: program development, counseling and consultation, college planning, student appraisal and placement, and referral services.