John B. Atwood Guidance & Support Center
John B. Atwood Guidance & Support Center
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
Stephen Snizek
Guidance Counselor, A-F, DHH/STEP
Stephanie Bates
Guidance Counselor, G-M, BEST/Dual Enrollment/Early College
Kelly Bauman
Guidance Counselor, N-Z, GRIT/SAIL
Daniel Marchant
Administrative Assistant
Michelle Amaral
School Adjustment Counselor, GRIT/SAIL/ 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
NEW Transcript Request Process: Norton High School has partnered with Parchment to order and send your transcript and other credentials securly. Click the image or visit the Parchment link to open a new browser window to begin your request. This process is for former students only.
College Planning
Presentations
Upcoming Presentations
None planned
Recorded Presentations
Held on 4/28/2026 at 6:00PM – 11 Grade College Planning Night – Part 2 via Zoom
Held on 4/7/2026 at 6:00PM – Completing the FAFSA via Zoom
Held on 12/4/2025 at 6:00PM – College 101 with Bristol Community College via Zoom
Held on 11/17/25 at 6:00PM – 11th Grade College and Career Planning Night via Zoom
Held on 9/30/25 at 6:00 PM – Financial Aid for 11th and 12th Grade Students and Families via Zoom
Held on 9/17/25 at 6:00 PM – Senior College Planning Night via Zoom
Check Out Previous NHS Student Support Center Videos on YouTube!
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
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Arranging a guest speaker or informational interview to learn more about a career/field of interest
Dual Enrollment
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
Social Emotional
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 BEINGCheck out this resource that our very own Mr. Cerce, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, collaborated on with other local educators and mental health counselors!
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 SCHEDULEHere 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.