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Haverhill High School

School Counseling 9-12

School Counseling Grades 9-12

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School Counseling Grades 9-12

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Jami Dion

Director of Guidance Counseling & Student Support Services

Megan Arivella

Supervisor of School Counseling

Our Mission

Haverhill Public Schools Counseling Department is committed to cultivating a growth mindset in every student through a holistic and inclusive approach to navigate challenges, build self-awareness, and achieve full potential. We aim to provide all students a safe and nurturing environment to gain essential resources, guidance, and comprehensive support to make informed decisions about their own well-being and college, career, and post-secondary choices.

School Counseling Department

Jami Dion

Director of Guidance, Counseling and Student Support Services 978-374-5700 ext. 71133

Megan Arivella

Supervisor of School Counseling, K-12 978-374-5700 ext. 71187

Alberto Abreu

School Adjustment Counselor - Harbor 978-374-5700 ext. 71124

Maggie Bowen

School Adjustment Counselor - TLC Bridge 978-374-5700 ext. 71124

Jennifer Breslin

Guidance Counselor 978-374-5700 ext. 71135

Nicole Butterfield

School Adjustment Counselor - Bridge Program 978-374-5700 ext. 71126

Karin Casey

Principal Clerk - Guidance 978 374-5700 ext. 71182

Shawna Cruz

Guidance Counselor GR 9-12 Bilingual Counselor 978-374-5700 ext. 71136

Armani Fiato

School Adjustment Counselor - Grade 12 978-374-5700 ext. 71148

Ryan Foran

Guidance Counselor 978-374-5700 ext. 71127

Naomi Gabovitch

School Adjustment Counselor - Grade 09 978-374-5700 ext. 71194

Marie Gravel

Principal Clerk - Guidance 978-374-5700 ext. 71134

Stephen Gwinn

Guidance Counselor 978-374-5700 ext. 71107

Stephen Habib

School Adjustment Counselor - HSSP AIM/REACH 978-374-5700 ext. 71121

Jacilyn Hackett

Guidance Counselor 978-374-5700 ext. 71108

Samantha Horne

Guidance Counselor 978-374-5700 ext. 71137

Debra House

Academic Coordinator - Bridge Program

Julia Marshall

Guidance Counselor 978-374-5700 ext. 71106

Kara Melillo

Guidance Counselor 978-374-5700 ext. 71190

Tiffany Midolo

School Adjustment Counselor - Grade 11 978-374-5700 ext. 71120

Erica Sullivan

Guidance Counselor 978-374-5700 ext. 71132

Alicia Wallace

Guidance Counselor - LTS for K. Melillo

School Counseling Assignments

School Adjustment Counselors

What’s the News?? Utilize the Counselor Connection for up to date information on events, college visits, deadlines and important school guidance information.

The Counseling Department at HHS offers comprehensive support for students dealing with a wide range of issues, from mental health challenges to personal or academic concerns. All counselors are licensed professionals who provide confidential services to help students manage stress, navigate conflicts, or seek guidance during difficult times. If your student is facing personal struggles, supporting a friend in need, looking to develop coping skills or seek help, the counseling staff is available. Families are also encouraged to reach out for assistance with navigating family crises, understanding available community resources, and learning about individual or group counseling options. Counselors are available throughout the school day, and students can contact them in person or via email to request help or support. Whatever the need, counselors are ready to provide the assistance and resources necessary for students to succeed.

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  • We are excited for the school year, as it brings many valuable opportunities for our middle school students. Students and families can find important information on the School Counseling and CTE (Career and Technical Education) webpage, which is currently being updated. In alignment with the latest guidance from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) regarding access to CTE schools, districts are now required to provide information about CTE/vocational programs and career pathways through a variety of methods. We will also be providing dates and deadlines for applications in classroom lessons, on the webpages, and in newsletters.

    In the fall, middle school students will have the opportunity to attend a High School Career Fair hosted at their school by the Haverhill High School School Counseling and CTE Departments, as well as a tour of HHS for Grade 8.

    Haverhill High School is proud to continue offering multiple ways for students and families to learn about high school options, applications, and CTE opportunities. These include (but are not limited to):

    • The School Counseling and CTE webpage
    • In-class guidance lessons
    • Naviance Self Planner-career/interest inventories & activities
    • High school tours
    • Grade 6-8 Open House: Family Night at HHS 
    • A High School Career Fair this fall at each middle school

    For GRADE 8 students & families:

    In addition, as part of the state’s pathway exploration policies, we are required to share contact information of our 8th-grade students with Whittier Vocational Technical High School and the Essex North Shore Agriculture Admissions Office. They use this information to create mailing lists to update students and families on Open Houses, the application process, and any events that may be occurring that would be of interest to potential students. The information that would be shared: grade 8 students’ and parents/guardians’ first and last names, mailing addresses, the parents/guardians’ email addresses, and primary language. An opt-out form will be shared with families with a deadline to complete prior to October 15th if parents/guardians DO NOT want the information specified above to be shared with the vocational schools. The form can be translated into your chosen language by using the translate feature on the top right-hand corner.

    We look forward to helping students explore their interests and plan for a successful future!

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Twenty (20) credits are required for graduation from Haverhill High School. All scholars must satisfy the graduation requirements listed below.  Note: Graduation requirements subject to change with School Committee approval. *Pending, a new Competency Determination Policy and Graduation Requirement changes for the graduating class of 2026 & beyond. Haverhill Public Schools is committed to supporting students, helping them stay on track to graduate, and guiding them in developing and mastering both academic courses and essential skills.

HPS will enforce all previous graduation requirements, with the exception of a passing score on the MCAS examination. In addition, Computer Technology and School-to-Career courses are considered elective courses to more closely align with MassCore expectations. However, graduates are strongly encouraged to complete a 4th year of Math and meet the Mass Core graduation requirements set forth by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Mass Core is a state-recommended, rigorous program of study that aligns high school coursework with college and workforce expectations. Mass Core requires an additional credit in Mathematics, one credit in both World Language and Fine Arts, and two and a half additional courses, for a total of 22 credits. Note: MassCore does not include Wellness which is a state requirement so two additional credits are needed for a total of 24 credits. HHS students completing the Mass Core graduation requirements will be acknowledged for their achievement of this distinction.

 

Area of Study HHS Class of 2025 and beyond
Credits 20		 MassCore
Credits 24
English (I, II, III, IV) 4 4
Social Studies 3 3
Mathematics (*Must include Algebra II) 3 4.0*
Lab-based Science 3 3
Fine Arts 1.0 or World Language* 1
World Languages (*Must be the same language)
Language Substitution Protocol		 1.0 or Fine Arts* 2.0*
Wellness
Physical Education Substitution Protocol		 2.0** 2.0**

Electives (*can include technology and/or school-to-career. A 4th year of Math is strongly encouraged)

 4 —
Additional Mass Core credits (*Must be from technology, school-to career, business, or additional core academic areas) — 5

 

** Required by law

 

Suggested Credits for Admission to Post-Secondary School

  English Social Studies Mathematics Science World Languages (same language preferred)
Highly Selective Colleges 4 4 4-5 4 3-4
Four-Year College 4 3 4 3-4 2-4
Two-Year College 4 3 3 3 1-2
Technical College 4 3 3 3 1-2

 

Note: Graduation requirements are subject to change with School Committee approval. 

** Required by law

2025-2026 SAT/ACT

Haverhill High School 2025-2026 SAT/ACT information flyer with a graduation cap silhouette.

A flyer for Haverhill High School's ACT testing program for the 2025-2026 school year.

COLLEGE CORNER

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Information for Alumni

  • Former students may request a copy of their transcript by emailing the Guidance Department at: hhsguidanceinfo@haverhill-ps.org. Please include the following information:

    • Name as it appeared when attended HHS
    • Year of Graduation
    • Date of Birth
    • Telephone number where you can be reached
    • Full Name and Address where transcript should be mailed

    Please allow 2-3 business days for processing.