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Alumni Day at Huntington High School
Huntington High School’s Alumni Day drew 12 recent graduates to the School Heritage Museum, who shared their college experiences with current students.

Sixth Grade Parents Attend Informational Night at Finley
J. Taylor Finley Middle School hosted parents of Woodhull Intermediate School and Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School sixth graders for an informational presentation about the programs and classes that await the group as seventh graders next fall.

H-ton Athletes Can Use Core Course GPA Services for Free
As Huntington High School students prep for the start of the winter sports season, many are interested in exploring the possibility of playing on the college level. Each of them should take the time to visit CoreCourseGPA.com free of charge or speak with their guidance counselor about the service.
Guidance Department Important Information
- HHS College Office Friday Flyer for January 27, 2023 (English and Spanish)
- HHS College Office Friday Flyer for January 20, 2023 (English and Spanish)
- HHS College Office Friday Flyer for January 13, 2023 (English and Spanish)
- HHS College Office Friday Flyer for January 6, 2023 (English and Spanish)
- HHS College Office Friday Flyer for December 23, 2022 (English and Spanish)
- HHS College Office Friday Flyer for December 16, 2022 (English and Spanish)
- HHS College Office Friday Flyer for December 9, 2022 (English and Spanish)
- HHS College Office Friday Flyer for November 18, 2022 (English and Spanish)
- HHS College Office Friday Flyer for November 11, 2022 (English and Spanish)
- HHS College Office Friday Flyer for November 4, 2022 (English and Spanish)
- HHS College Office Friday Flyer for October 28, 2022 (English and Spanish)
- HHS College Office Friday Flyer for October 21, 2022 (English and Spanish)
- HHS College Office Friday Flyer for October 14, 2022 (English and Spanish)
- HHS College Office Friday Flyer for October 7, 2022 (English and Spanish)
- HHS College Office Friday Flyer for September 30, 2022 (English and Spanish)
- HHS College Office Friday Flyer for September 23, 2022 (English and Spanish)
- HHS College Office Friday Flyer for September 16, 2022 (English and Spanish)
- HHS College Office Friday Flyer for September 9, 2022 (English and Spanish)
- 2022-23 HHS Records Release Form & College Application Procedures
- 2022-23 Teacher Recommendation Request Form
- 2022-23 Appraising Myself as I Plan for the Future (English/Spanish)
- 2022-23 Common Application Details for Filing
- 2022-23 Common Application Boot Camp Flyer (English/Spanish Versions)
- Free 1-Minute College Sports Recruiting Webinars Links Flyer
- HHS Quarter/ Mid Year Report Release Form
- 2022-23 HHS Post-Secondary Planning Guide
- HHS Student-Athlete College Guide 2022-23 (English/Spanish)
- HHS Student Records Release Form to Athletic Coaches
- HHS Guidance Office Transcript Approval Form 2019-20
- HHS Guidance Dept. Student Advocacy Handbook
- Huntington High School Quarter - Mid Year Report Release Form
- College Visit Permission Slip (English/Spanish)
- Student Brag Sheet Form
- College Center - Three Steps to a Great College Essay
- College Center - Tips for Writing Your College Essay
- SAT Score Reporting Procedures Page 1, Page 2
- 'Questions to ask Yourself about College' Worksheet
- Letter to Class of 2024 Parents on the College Center (English/Spanish)
- Letter to Junior Parents on PSAT Results (English/Spanish)
- HHS Pre-Registration Letter to Parents for Grades 10, 11, 12 (English/Spanish)
- Class of 2026 Special Appeals Parent Letter - (English/Spanish)
- Class of 2025 Special Appeals Parent Letter - (English/Spanish)
- Class of 2024 Special Appeals Parent Letter - (English/Spanish)
- Class of 2023 Special Appeals Parent Letter - (English/Spanish)
- PSAT Scores...Now What? Guidance Presentation
- PSAT Scores...Now What? Guidance Powerpoint
- HHS Freshman Parent Night Presentation
- HHS Freshman Parent Night Presentation (Spanish)
- HHS Freshman Parent Night Presentation Information Packet
- HHS Senior Parent Night Presentation
- HHS Senior Parent Night Presentation (Spanish)
- HHS Guidance Financial Aid Night 2022
- February 5-9: College Admissions Week Special Events Flyer
- Method Learning (In Person @ Plainview) Test Prep. for the March 11 SAT
- Method Learning (In Person @ Oyster Bay) Test Prep. for the March 11 SAT
- Method Learning (In Person @ Bethpage) Test Prep. for the March 11 SAT
- SAT & ACT Prep Classes for Huntington High School Students Flyer
- Free Virtual SAT & ACT Test Prep Flyer
- Project Excel Free SAT Prep Flyer
- Method Learning SAT Power Class
- SAT Frequently Asked Questions
- ACT practice Questions and Study Tips
- 'Official SAT Question of the Day' Guidance Link
- My College QuickStart Quick Reference Sheet
- Huntington UFSD District Guidance Plan 2022-23
- Huntington UFSD High School Guidance Plan 2022-23
- Huntington UFSD Finley Guidance Plan 2022-23
- Huntington UFSD Jack Abrams Guidance Plan 2022-23
- Huntington UFSD Woodhull Guidance Plan 2022-23
- Huntington UFSD Flower Hill Guidance Plan 2022-23
- Huntington UFSD Jefferson Guidance Plan 2022-23
- Huntington UFSD Southdown Guidance Plan 2022-23
- Huntington UFSD Washington Guidance Plan 2022-23
- Huntington High School Guidance Department Google Site
- Museum of Mathematics
- ClassZone Math Course 3
- Castle Learning
- Math Expressions
- The Math Atlas
- Math World
- Solve Your Math Problem
- Fun Brain
- Learner.org for Students
- Resources for Math and Science Educators
- National Council of Teachers of Math
- Association of Math Teachers of NYS
- Jefferson Math Project
- The Math Forum
- State Education Department
About The Guidance Department

Personalized Educational Experience
The Guidance Department assists students and their parents in developing a personal educational plan and selecting the courses and programs they need to fulfill their graduation and college entrance requirements, enter the military or seek immediate full-time employment.
Always Ready to Assist
A dedicated staff of professionals is available throughout the day to provide counsel and support, advocate on behalf of students and arrange for specialized assistance to deal with a variety of personal situations and circumstances.
Preparing and Planning for the Future
Counselors are trained to work with students in developing a plan to meet their individual goals. The department sponsors a number of programs, including college entrance test preparation courses, financial aid workshops, college fairs, college application essay seminars and related events. Information is also available regarding community internships, summer study opportunities, area employment openings and job training programs.
Accessible, Informative and Useful
The department’s College Counseling Center is stocked with college bulletins and course guides, scholarship information and applications, high speed computers and internet access, and a variety of career materials most students find useful. Guidance staff members are also available to alumni who require copies of their high school transcripts or other services related to their high school studies and attendance.

Guidance Leadership

Jeannette Alomia
Director of Guidance
Jeannette Alomia has been the district’s director of guidance and testing since October 2019. She has enjoyed a long career as a transition and school counselor and worked extensively with diverse student populations.
Ms. Alomia earned an undergraduate degree in criminal justice at Russell Sage College in Troy in 1995 and a master’s degree in counseling psychology at SUNY Albany in 1996. She obtained state administrative certification at Long Island University-CW Post in August 2018.
A longtime school counselor, Ms. Alomia worked at Roosevelt High School from September 2007 to June 2012 before moving to the Glen Cove City School District, where she counseled more than 250 students annually, including course selection, parent meetings, college applications, scholarship searches and mental health counseling. She helped coordinate college trips and fairs and parent nights.
Ms. Alomia worked as a transition counselor with the State Education Department’s Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities program from November 1999 to August 2007.
Elected the New York State School Counselors Association’s vice president for directors of counseling, Ms. Alomia also maintains professional affiliations with the New York State School Counselor Association, Western Suffolk Counselor’s Association, School Leadership 2.0 and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Diploma Requirements and FAQs
Huntington/ NYS
Graduation Requirements
Three Pathways to a Diploma at Huntington
Pathway
- English - 4 credits
- Social Studies - 4 credits
- Science - 3 credits
- Math - 3 credits
- LOTE - 1 credit
- Health - .5 credit
- Art/Music - 1 credit
- PE - 2 credits
- Electives - 3.5 credits
Pathway
- English - 4 credits
- Social Studies - 4 credits
- Science - 3 credits
- Math - 3 credits
- LOTE - 1 credit
- Health - .5 credit
- Art/Music - 1 credit
- PE - 2 credits
- Electives - 3.5 credits
Advanced Designation
- English - 4 credits
- Social Studies - 4 credits
- Science - 3 credits
- Math - 3 credits
- LOTE - 3* credits
- Health - .5 credit
- Art/Music - 1 credit
- PE - 2 credits
- Electives - 1.5 credits
* 3 units of credit required in LOTE may also be met by completing 1 credit in LOTE and a 5 unit sequence in one of the following areas: Art, Music, or Business/Career and Technical Education.
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Guidance Department Presentations
Introduction to Methodize
Tutorial for SAT Prep course
Ninth Grade Parent Night Presentation
For Parents of Class of 2026 students
Financial Aid Night
FAFSA Information for the 2023-24 Academic Year
Senior Parent Night Presentation
For Parents of Class of 2023 students
Finley Galleries and Slideshows
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Interscholastic Athletic Teams
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