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Portage Education Foundation

Portage Athletic Foundation
Counseling

Office Hours

7:00 am to 3:30 pm. To schedule an appointment with a counselor, please call Ruthie at 323-5475. Counselors will be in departmental meetings every Tuesday from 8:45 until 9:30 am to meet as a Professional Learning Community.

Enrollment is by appointment only. Please call Ruthie at 323-5475 to make an appointment to enroll.

Changes in Counselor Assignments

Due to Mr. Scheidt’s retirement, some students will be assigned a new counselor. Those changes are as follows:
Students with last names:

A-D: Mrs. Shari Smith ssmith@portageps.org 323-5527
E-K: Mrs. Krista Hovestadt khovestadt@portageps.org 323-5420
L-Q: Ms. Amy DiMaggio (Director) adimaggio@portageps.org 323-5472
R-Z: Mrs. Cindy Figueroa cfigueroa@portageps.org 323-5424
  Ruthie Connaughty - Administrative Assistant
Contact for enrollment and transfer of records
rconnaughty@portageps.org 323-5475
  Michelle Lovell - Administrative Assistant
Contact for transcripts and college visits
mlovell@portageps.org 323-5482

Scheduling

Again, a reminder… the only schedule changes that will be allowed in the fall of 2010-2011 will be those schedules with a “hole” (missing hour) or a doubled-up hour. If a student has a “level change” request, we will consult the classroom teacher regarding that change. Please understand that we will be unable to honor teacher, seminar or lunch requests. We work hard to maintain a minimum class size in order to provide the best learning environment for all students.

A Note to Parents

The counselors would like to remind parents and students that we are here to advocate for the students and their needs.  We would like to encourage parents to:

  • contact the individual teachers first with concerns about assignments, grades or student progress.
  • ask teachers for specific feedback and to offer specific recommendations/suggestions for improving academic achievement in their classes.
  • contact counselors if grade concerns are not resolved.
  • seek additional help from teachers before or after school...consult teachers to make appointments
  • utilize the free "drop-in" tutoring service provided by NHS.
  • contact counselors if/when questions arise.