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Huntington UFSD's College Awareness Day is set for Tuesday, November 26.
November 15, 2024

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 V. Papandrea Jr. has been appointed Huntington UFSD's Director of School Counseling & Testing K-12
September 11, 2024

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.

College application boot camp
August 5, 2024

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

About The Guidance Department

Commencement Ceremony

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.

Commencement podium

Guidance Leadership

Ricky Roethel

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

Local Diploma

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
Total Minimum Credits - 22
Regents /11th

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
Total Minimum Credits - 22
Regents /w

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
Total Minimum Credits - 22
* 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

9th Grade Parents Night

Guidance Presentation: October,2024

College Counseling Office

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