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 guides below 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.
Financial Aid Webinar Series
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) access partners will present an overview of the 2023–2024 free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) process. The webinars will take place on Wednesday, April 5 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, April 19 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. They will guide students and families through a step-by-step process of filing the FAFSA and Pennsylvania state grant application. Please see our financial aid webinar series flyer 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 - Closed
- Big 30 Senior Classic - Closed
- Brenda A. Ross Memorial Nursing Scholarship - Closed
- CAEA Scholarships - Closed
- Carrie Austin Memorial Scholarship - Closed
- Charles Buchanan Memorial Scholarship - Closed
- Coudersport Football Boosters Scholarship - Closed
- Direct to Work Award - Closed
- Dr. George and Doris Mosch Healthcare Scholarship - Closed
- Dr. Moises and Eileen Cruz Scholarship - Closed
- Dubois Family Scholarship - Closed
- Dunbar Music Award - Deadline: Postmarked by May 31, 2023
- Eric V. Hill Scholarship - Closed
- Field of Education Award - Closed
- Frank Bruzzi Memorial Scholarship - Closed
- Gagnon Award - Closed
- Gene “Toots” Staiger Scholarship - Closed
- John J. Murphy Family Scholarship - Closed
- John P. Dubots Memorial Scholarship - Closed
- Joseph A. Brown Memorial Scholarship - Closed
- Judy Glover Memorial Scholarship - Closed
- Knights of Columbus Community Grant - Closed
- Knights of Columbus Educational Assistance Program for Members - Deadline: Postmarked by June 30, 2023
- Malachesky Memorial Nursing Scholarship - Closed
- Mark Freeman Memorial Scholarship Award - Closed
- Mary Ann Walters Scholarship - Closed
- Milton O. Braun Scholarship - Closed
- Music Booster Band Scholarship - Closed
- Music Booster Choir Scholarship - Closed
- Olean Kennel Club Scholarship - Deadline: May 31, 2023
- Patrick W. Ryan Creative Writing and English Scholarship - Closed
- Potter County Farm and Forestry Family Scholarship - Closed
- PTSA Scholarship - Closed
- Raymond, Tristan, and Evan Erway Memorial Scholarship - Closed
- Rev. John F. Weibel Scholarship - Closed
- Robert B. Merten Circle of Fifths Music Award - Closed
- Rose Kolat Music - Closed
- Sports Boosters Essay Scholarship - Closed
- The David Hutton Memorial Track and Field Scholarship - Closed
- The Mason Scholarship – Eulalia Lodge #343 F and AM - Closed
- Tri-County Rural Electric Cooperative Scholarship - Closed
- Valley of Coudersport Trade School Scholarship - Deadline: Postmarked by May 19, 2023
- Vocational/Trade Scholarship - Closed
Outside Scholarships
- Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
- American Legion Scholarships
- Delaware Valley University Merit Scholarships, Grants, and Awards
- E&M Engineering Civil Engineering and Land Surveying Scholarship - Deadline: April 15, 2023
- Epilepsy Association of Western and Central Pennsylvania Scholarship Program - Deadline: April 3, 2023
- Gary R. Brown Environmental Scholarship - Deadline April 21, 2023
- Hagan Scholarship Foundation - Deadline April 20, 2023
- Hermine Solt Student Scholarship
- Horatio Alger Scholarship
- Jeff Koppel Memorial Head Start - Deadline: March 31, 2023
- Keystone Elk Country Alliance/Seneca Resources Company LLC Scholarships - Deadline: June 30, 2023
- Margaret R. Brewster Scholarship -Deadline: March 24, 2023
- National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth Scholarship - Deadline: May 31, 2023
- NWPA Area Labor Federation Scholarships - Deadline: April 13, 2023
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).
