Guidance/School Counseling
The AHS Guidance Department is invested in helping all students reach their academic, social and emotional potential. The mission of the School Counseling Department is to play an integral role in supporting the individual care and development of each student. The two primary services of the Guidance Department are academic and personal counseling. Our approach is multifaceted and supports the academic, social and emotional development of each student.
We strive to assist students in making decisions that affect their education and we create opportunities that will enable them to reach their full potential. Counselors offer academic counseling that deals with the practical needs of the student:
We encourage you to use these web pages to find valuable resources to help you and your child(ren) through their journey at Ardsley High School. Please feel free to contact us at any time: Follow this link to contact the Guidance Team.
ACADEMICS AND COURSEWORK
Ardsley High School offers a rich curriculum that is constantly changing to meet the needs of our student body. You can find descriptions of the wide array of academic offerings provided at AHS as well as our elective programs in the AHS Program Planning Guide. Students meet with their counselors individually in the spring of each academic year to select courses for the following year.
AHS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Students at Ardsley High School are required to complete at least 22 credits to graduate from high school. These are the basic requirements for a high school diploma. These requirements do not guarantee admission into a college or university. If a student is interested in attending college, they will need to exceed these graduation requirements. Each college or university has different standards for admission. Please check the college or university's website for the minimum requirements for admission.