Guidance
Welcome - We're Here to Help!
Port Jervis High School counselors foster each student's social, emotional, and academic development to maximize his/her educational potential. We bring together people, information, and resources to effect positive growth in students' lives.
Guidance Staff
Five guidance counselors are available to assist our students. Each student is assigned a counselor who follows him/her through four years of high school. Assignments are made alphabetically by last name.
Guidance Department
School Counselors
Kate Oldham Guidance Department Coordinator
- Laurie Kahmar | Grades 9-12 | Last names (A - E)
lkahmar@pjschools.org - Julie Balogh | Grades 9 - 12 | Last names (F - L)
jbalogh@pjschools.org - Catherine Lane | Grades 9 - 12 | Last names (M - Rit)
clane@pjschools.org - Chris Stellato | Grades 9 - 12 | Last names (Riv - Z)
cstellato@pjschools.org - Kate Oldham | Grades K - 12 | District Guidance Counselor
koldham@pjschools.org
School Psychologist
- Noell Bushey | Ext. 11640 | nbushey@pjschools.org
School Social Worker
- Jennifer Grismer | Ext. 11645 | jgrismer@pjschools.org
Resources
- Access Virtual Mental Health Urgent Care Information
- Alpha-Numerical Grade Conversion Chart
- Course Catalog
- Scholarships
- Graduation Requirements
- Junior Planning Guide
- Senior Planning Guide
- How Do I Compare Colleges? There's no magic formula for choosing a college, but there are steps you can take to find a good fit. The College Board Web Site offers a step-by-step College Search Guide.
- Freshman: Now is the time to start preparing for college - College planning timeline & check list.
- Naviance
- Parent Portal Form
- Financial Aid Information Night
More Information
PJHS CEEB CODE: 334590
2022-2023 PJHS Profile
Guidance Office
858-3100, Ext. 11601/16602FAX: (845) 858-3239
HOURS: 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Kate Oldham
Guidance Coordinator
College Planning
Child Abuse Hotline Number: 1-800-342-3720
Reports of suspected child abuse or maltreatment should be made immediately -- at any time of the day and on any day of the week -- by telephone to the New York Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (sometimes referred to as the State Central Register or SCR).
