Secondary Guidance
7-12 Grades Counselors
Mrs. Ramos (Counselor) 716-557-2227 ext 421 Email Mrs. Ramos
SAT and ACT Information
SAT Test Dates and Deadlines
SAT Date: | Registration Deadline: | Late Registration Deadline: |
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March 9, 2024 | Feb. 23, 2024 | Feb. 27, 2024 |
May 4, 2024 | April 19, 2024 | April 23, 2024 |
June 1, 2024 | May 16, 2024 | May 21, 2024 |
You can register for the SAT online on the College Board website. Fee Waivers for the SAT are available in the Secondary Guidance office for students who qualify. Please see Mrs. Ramos.
ACT Test Dates and Deadlines
ACT Date: | Registration Deadline: | Late Registration Deadline: |
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April 13, 2024 | March 8, 2024 | March 24, 2024 |
June 8, 2024 | May 3, 2024 | May 19, 2024 |
July 13, 2024 | June 7, 2024 | June 21, 2024 |
You can register for the ACT online through The ACT website. Please see Mrs. Ramos for fee waivers.
CTE Information
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Students interested in attending BOCES may do so in their junior and senior year. At BOCES students will have the ability to gain graduation credit in math and science while studying a technical program of their choice. Students are introduced to these programs in their eighth and tenth grade years.
CTE Programs offered at the CA BOCES Center in Olean
Animal Science
Auto and Visual Production
Automotive Technology
Collision Repair and Auto Body Technology
Cosmetology
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts
Early Childhood Education and Human Services
Media Communications Technology
Medical Professions
New Vision – Health Professions
Product Design and Manufacturing
Welding and Metal Fabrication
Please stop down or contact Guidance for more information.
Email Mrs. Ramos
(716)557-2227 ext. 421
College Application Process
POPULAR APPLICATIONS
THE COMMON APPLICATION: Using the Common App may simplify the college admission process by saving time and eliminating duplicating effort. Once completed online, copies of the application may be sent to any of over 750 participating schools. Common App
SUNY: Students applying to any 4 year NYS Public College/University. SUNY
Individual College/University: Often students will go to college/university admission’s website to determine their preferred mode of application process.
Helpful Links
SUNY JCC College Connections
Here at Hinsdale, students in grades 11th and 12th have the opportunity to earn college credits through SUNY JCC College Connections. We offer several distance learning opportunities as well as instruct two SUNY JCC English courses for our seniors. Please follow the link below to find more information regarding the College Connections Program.
In addition, please find a link to the SUNY JCC PEP Grant that our students may utilize as well while enrolling in SUNY JCC classes. This may be especially beneficial for students over summer break.
NYS DASA
New York State’s Dignity for All Students Act (The Dignity Act) seeks to provide the State’s public elementary and secondary school students with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function.
NYS Diploma/Credential Requirements
**Hinsdale requires 23 credits to graduate
New Student Registration
If you have just moved into the district, then welcome! If you have a student who you wish to enroll in Hinsdale School, please give me a call at 716-557-2227, ext. 421 for High School and 419 for Elementary so that we can set up an appointment to go over the required paperwork and documentation.
If you would like to get a "head start" on completing the registration forms, you may print them yourself by clicking on the following links:
The following forms are necessary to fill out in order to register your student in HCS.
Military Information Release Form (If your student is a Junior or Senior):
You will also need to provide the following documentation
Copy of Birth Certificate
Proof of Parent/Guardian Residency in the Hinsdale Central School District
Proof of Custody (if child is not residing with both biological parents)
Certificate of Immunization