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Core Course GPA Available to Huntington Student-Athletes
Huntington High School students interested in exploring the possibility of playing college level sports are encouraged to visit CoreCourseGPA.com or speak with their school counselor about it.
Data Science & Visualization Discussion at HHS
Advanced Placement Computer Science students at Huntington High School participated in a discussion with data analyst Joe Grossane, who visited to discuss his career and the opportunities that are available in the computer science field.
Huntington’s Fall On-Site Admissions Initiative Successful
Huntington High School College & Career Counseling Center has successfully wrapped up its fall on-site admissions program and officials said the results are “outstanding.”
AP 101 Workshop Encourages Students to Challenge Themselves
Challenge yourself; it’s well worth the effort. That’s the charge that Dr. Ricky V. Papandrea Jr. issued to Huntington High School students during a recent workshop.
Application Period Opens for Career Internship Program
The application period for Huntington High School’s 2025/26 career internship program is now open. Current senior interns have been visiting eleventh grade English classes to discuss their experience in the program and to answer questions.
HHS Guidance Offers College Services to Students
Huntington High School’s College Office and the counseling offices in general are busy places. Students need to be diligent at keeping up with all of the services and overall assistance that is available to them.
Alumni Return to Huntington to Share College Experiences
Alumni Day at Huntington High School saw 13 graduates return to the alma mater to participate in a panel discussion about their college experiences.
Huntington UFSD’s College Awareness Day Set
College Awareness Day is coming to Huntington UFSD. Organizers hope it will serve to both inform and spur discussions among teachers and students about post high school studies and career possibilities.
Dr. Ricky Papandrea Appointed as Director of School Counseling
Huntington School Board members have appointed Dr. Ricky V. Papandrea Jr. as district director of school counseling and testing K-12 effective October 10. He replaces Jeannette Alomia who departed to assume a position in a different district.
Common App Boot Camp Kicks-off this Week
If preparation is really everything then no Huntington High School senior planning on attending college following graduation in June 2025 should pass up an opportunity to attend this week’s Common Application Boot Camp.
Guidance Department Important Information
- HHS College Office Friday Flyer for December 13, 2024 (English and Spanish)
- HHS College Office Friday Flyer for December 6, 2024 (English and Spanish)
- HHS College Office Friday Flyer for November 22, 2024 (English and Spanish)
- HHS College Office Friday Flyer for November 15, 2024 (English and Spanish)
- HHS College Office Friday Flyer for November 8, 2024 (English and Spanish)
- HHS College Office Friday Flyer for November 1, 2024 (English and Spanish)
- HHS College Office Friday Flyer for October 25, 2024 (English and Spanish)
- HHS College Office Friday Flyer for October 18, 2024 (English and Spanish)
- HHS College Office Friday Flyer for October 11, 2024 (English and Spanish)
- HHS College Office Friday Flyer for September 27, 2024 (English and Spanish)
- HHS College Office Friday Flyer for September 20, 2024 (English and Spanish)
- HHS College Office Friday Flyer for September 13, 2024 (English and Spanish)
- HHS College Office Friday Flyer for September 6, 2024 (English and Spanish)
- HHS School Profile - Class of 2025
- HHS to College: Student Athlete Guide 2024-25 (English/Spanish)
- Class of 2025 Student Parent Post Secondary Planning Letter - (English/Spanish)
- College Application Checklist Class of 2025
- HHS Info for Common App Class of 2025
- 2024-25 HHS Records Release Form & College Application Procedures
- 2024-25 Appraising Myself as I Plan for the Future (English/Spanish)
- 2024-25 Teacher Recommendation Request Form
- 2024-25 Quarter/ Mid Year Report Release Form
- HHS Guidance Post-Secondary Planning Guide 2024-25
- HHS College Application Boot Camp & Essay Review (English/Spanish)
- Free 1-Minute College Sports Recruiting Webinars Links Flyer
- HHS Student Records Release Form to Athletic Coaches
- 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
- AP 101 Workshop
- PSAT: Now What? ACT or SAT
- HHS 10th Grade Student Parent Night Workshop Packet(English/Spanish)
- HHS Counseling Center: Financial Aid Night Powerpoint Show
- HHS Counseling Center: Financial Aid Night Powerpoint Slides
- HHS Counseling Center: Finding your Best Fit College
- HHS 9th Grade Student Parent Night Workshop Packet(English/Spanish)
- HHS 9th Grade Survey (English/Spanish)
- HHS 9th Grade Parent Survey (English/Spanish)
- 9th Grade Parent Night Powerpoint Presentation
- 9th Grade Parent Night Powerpoint Presentation (Spanish version)
- Senior Parent Night Powerpoint Presentation
- Senior Parent Night Powerpoint Presentation (Spanish version)
- PSAT Now What? Guidance Workshop
- Huntington January 2024 Method Learning
- Method Learning Digital ACT and SAT Study Guides
- Princeton Review SAT Test Prep at Huntington High School
- 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 2024-25
- Huntington UFSD High School Guidance Plan 2024-25
- Huntington UFSD Finley Guidance Plan 2024-25
- Huntington UFSD Jack Abrams Guidance Plan 2024-25
- Huntington UFSD Woodhull Guidance Plan 2024-25
- Huntington UFSD Flower Hill Guidance Plan 2024-25
- Huntington UFSD Jefferson Guidance Plan 2024-25
- Huntington UFSD Southdown Guidance Plan 2024-25
- Huntington UFSD Washington Guidance Plan 2024-25
- 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
Ricky V. Papandrea Jr.
Director of Counseling and Testing, K-12
Dr. Ricky V. Papandrea Jr. has been district director of school counseling and testing K-12 since October 10, 2024.
Dr. Papandrea earned a Bachelor of Science degree in history at SUNY Brockport in August 2004 and obtained a Master of Science in secondary education at Hofstra University in May 2006. He garnered an advanced graduate certificate in educational leadership at Stony Brook University in May 2017. He obtained a Doctorate in Education: Administration and Supervision at St. John’s University in September 2020.
Prior to coming to Huntington, Dr. Papandrea was the assistant principal of guidance and PPS at Baldwin High School for four years. He earlier served as Baldwin’s supervisor of social studies, 6-12 for two years.
Dr. Papandrea was Commack’s coordinator of SAT/ACT testing for two years and was Commack’s dean of attendance and discipline from September 2015 to June 2018. He was a social studies teacher at Commack from September 2012 to June 2018. Prior to that, he taught social studies at Massapequa and Hauppauge.
Dr. Papandrea has served as an executive board member of New York State Association of College Admission Counseling.
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
AP 101 Workshop
Guidance Presentation: December, 2024
10th Grade Parents Night
Guidance Presentation: November, 2024
9th Grade Parents Night
Guidance Presentation: October, 2024
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