School Counseling Center
Preparation and practice is the key to success. We begin preparing our students for graduation and college entrance exams early. With plenty of support and encouragement, we challenge our students to recognize and capitalize on their unique strengths
and talents—so they feel confident and comfortable when it counts. Please see our registration guide for more information.
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Commonwealth University will recognize and reward students for their academic preparation at Coudersport Area School District (CASD) by awarding a tiered scholarship merit program for CASD graduates. Please see the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Guaranteed Admission flyer for all the details.
PHEAA Virtual FAFSA Presentation
Join PHEAA for a virtual free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) webinar from the comfort of your home on Thursday, October 27 from noon to 1:00 p.m. This presentation provides step-by-step instructions on how to complete the FAFSA form. Participants will have the opportunity to enter questions in the question and answer section. Please see below for more information.
Scholarships
We invite you to take some time to review the scholarship opportunities that are currently available for Coudersport students.
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Local Scholarships
- Austin Costello Sportsmen Club - Deadline: May 8. 2023
- Big 30 Athletic Fund - Deadline: March 20, 2023
- Big 30 Senior Classic - Deadline: March 20, 2023
- Brenda A. Ross Memorial Nursing Scholarship - Closed
- CAEA Scholarships - Deadline: April 21, 2023
- Charles and Emma Mitchell Scholarship - Closed
- Charles Buchanan Memorial Scholarship - Deadline: April 23, 2023
- Direct to Work Award - Deadline: April 21, 2023
- Dr. George and Doris Mosch Healthcare Scholarship - Closed
- Dr. Moises and Eileen Cruz Scholarship - Closed
- Dubar Music Award - Closed
- Dubois Family Scholarship - Closed
- Eric V. Hill Scholarship - Closed
- Field of Education Award - Deadline: April 21, 2023
- Frank Bruzzi Memorial Scholarship - Deadline: April 21, 2023
- Gagnon Award - Deadline: April 21, 2023
- Gene “Toots” Staiger Scholarship - Deadline: March 7, 2023
Directions on How to Create an Account
Gene "Toots" Staiger Scholarship Information - John J. Murphy Family Scholarship - Deadline: March 20, 2023
- John P. Dubots Memorial Scholarship - Deadline: April 21, 2023
- Joseph A. Brown Memorial Scholarship - Deadline: April 21, 2023
- Judy Glover Memorial Scholarship – Deadline: April 21, 2023
- Knights of Columbus Community Grant – Deadline: April 21, 2023
- Knights of Columbus Educational Assistance Program for Members - Deadline: postmarked by June 30, 2023
- Malachesky Memorial Nursing Scholarship - Closed
- Mark Freeman Memorial Scholarship Award - Deadline: April 21, 2023
- Mary Ann Walters Scholarship - Deadline: April 15, 2023
- Milton O. Braun Scholarship - Deadline: April 21, 2023
- Music Booster Band Scholarship - Deadline: April 21, 2023
- Music Booster Choir Scholarship - Deadline: April 21, 2023
- Patrick W. Ryan Creative Writing and English Scholarship - Closed
- Potter County Farm and Forestry Family Scholarship - Closed
- PTSA Scholarship - Closed
- Rev. John F. Weibel Scholarship - Closed
- Robert B. Merten Circle of Fifths Music Award - Closed
- Rose Kolat Music - Deadline: April 21, 2023
- Sports Boosters Essay Scholarship - Deadline: April 21, 2023
- The Mason Scholarship – Eulalia Lodge #343 F and AM - Deadline: March 7, 2023
Directions on How to Create an Account
The Mason Scholarship Information - Tri-County Rural Electric Cooperative Scholarship - Closed
- Vocational/Trade Scholarship - Deadline: April 21, 2023
Outside Scholarships
Scholarship Resources
College is a substantial financial investment; however, we believe no one should be denied an education due to cost. Begin seeking financial aid and scholarships early.
Student Opportunities (Contests, Camps, Programs, Etc.)
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Graduation
To earn a Coudersport High School graduation diploma, students must complete the following units of study and earn the required credits.
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General Requirements
English 9, 10, 11, 12 (4 credits)
Social Studies/Government (4 credits)
Science (4 credits)
Math (4 credits)
Health 9, 11 (1 credit)
Physical Education (2 credits)
Electives (7 credits)
Total: 26 credits
Career & Technical School Requirements
English 9, 10, 11, 12 (4 credits)
Social Studies/Government (2 credits)
Science (3 credits)
Math (3 credits)
Health 9, 11 (1 credit)
Physical Education (2 credits)
CTC (9 credits)
Total: 24 credits
Find out more about our Career & Technical Center (CTC).
Graduation Project
Every student will choose a project to complete before graduation. Students may select from the following two areas of interest:
To fulfill this graduation requirement, every student meets with and receives guidance from an assigned faculty advisor.
Opportunities to Earn College Credits
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NCAA & College Bound Students
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Students
Student athletes should meet with the school counselor every year to plan their high school schedule. Students must meet certain academic requirements, including core courses, grade point averages, and SAT and ACT scores for initial eligibility.
Schedule Changes
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Changes
We will permit students who desire to drop or add a class prior to the beginning of each school year, after the initial spring scheduling, and under the following conditions:
- The student still maintains the required hours of class per week.
- The student provides a justifiable reason for the change.
- Parental consent exists.
- Class membership warrants the change.
- Class period creates no conflict.
- The ability of the student to add the course is warranted.
- The student obtains approval from the teacher and administration to audit a course.
- Please discuss schedule changes with the school counselor.
Student Assistance Program
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Student Assistance Program
Are you experiencing:
- Loneliness
- Tension at home
- Depression
- Parental pressure
- Hopelessness
- Control by drugs or alcohol
- Isolation
- Confusion about sexuality
- Inadequacy
- Stress
- Overwhelming school pressure
- Inability to cope
- Peer pressure
- Frequent Absences
It’s not just you. There is help! Our Student Assistance Program attempts to identify, intervene, refer, and follow up with students who experience difficulty at school due to addiction, mental health, home life, or other problem behaviors. We do not attempt to diagnose or treat students with these problems, but rather, we seek to help students and provide intervention through appropriate referrals and follow-up. Of course, all referrals remain confidential.
You can learn more about this program from PA Network for Student Assistance Services (PNSAS).
