Norton High School

John B. Atwood Guidance & Support Center

John B. Atwood Guidance and Student Support Center Photo

Welcome to the John B. Atwood Guidance & Student Support Center. Here you will find everything you need to know to stay up to date with the NHS Guidance Department happenings.

Main Office Phone: 508-285-0160

Fax Number: 508-286-2669

MISSION STATEMENT

The Norton Public School's Student Support Services Department, in partnership with students, parents/guardians, administration, staff, and community will assist all students by addressing their academic, career, and personal/social needs. As student advocates, we recognize the unique abilities, diversity, and personal worth of each child. Our Pre-K through 12 counseling program focuses on each student's potential for growth as they transition through the educational process to become effective students, responsible citizens, productive workers, and life-long learners.

Meet the Staff

Vincent Cerce

Director of Counseling & Therapeutic Services

Jennifer Proulx

Guidance Counselor, A-F, GRIT/SAIL/Early College

Stephanie Bates

Guidance Counselor, G-M, DHH/STEP/Dual Enrollment

Kelly Bauman

Guidance Counselor, N-Z, BEST

Daniel Marchant

Administrative Assistant

Michelle Amaral

School Adjustment Counselor, GRIT/Language Based Program

Michele Baeta

School Adjustment Counselor, Bridge/STEP/BEST

Katherine Pontes

School Psychologist

Heidi Kozikis

School to Career Specialist

Maria Peckham

Bridge Program Teacher

School Profile 2025-2026

Transcript Request Form

NHS Program of Studies 2025-2026

Community Service Hours Log

Course Selection

Course Selection

COURSE SELECTION
FRESHMAN GRADE COURSE PLANNING SHEET (2025)
NHS ELECTIVES 2024-2025
PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2025-2026

Dual Enrollment

Norton High School has Dual Enrollment agreements with the following Colleges and Universities. Applications are available in the Student Support Center. For an overview of the dual enrollment program see presentation below.

Bridgewater State University
Bristol Community College
Massasoit Community College
Southeastern Technical Institute
Wheaton College

College Planning

Social Emotional

Mindfulness

GETTING STARTED WITH MINDFULNESS - MINDFUL

Want try mindfulness meditation but not sure where to begin? We'll show you how to start, feel better, reduce your stress, and enjoy life a little more.

MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL BEING

Check out this resource that our very own Mr. Cerce, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, collaborated on with other local educators and mental health counselors!

Meditation

THE BENEFITS OF BODY SCAN MEDITATION

One of the most accessible meditation practices is a body scan meditation. Here’s info on what the benefits are and how to do it.

SELF-CHECK WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Here is a way to both manage your time AND reflect on your emotional well being. Be sure to make your own copy to utilize this resource.

Career Planning

Heidi Kozikis, School-to-Career Specialist

Email: hkozikis@norton.k12.ma.us

Website: www.schooltocareer.info/

*Located in the Guidance Department

What can Ms. Kozikis help me with?

Career Awareness & Immersion

Individual guidance/counseling to discuss career planning and exploration
Arranging job shadows, career field trips and facility tours to learn more about a career/field of interest
Understanding labor market information to help make informed decisions about my future
Completing career interest surveys and assessments (Interest Inventory, Strengths Explorer, MBTI, etc.) to better understand careers that are well-suited for me
Writing professional documents like resumes and cover letters to communicate and network effectively with potential employers
Finding jobs/internships or any other work-based learning opportunities to benefit my own career development
Arranging a guest speaker or informational interview to learn more about a career/field of interest