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John B. Atwood Guidance & Support Center

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

Michelle Amaral

Titles: School Adjustment Counselor

Michele Baeta

Titles: School Adjustment Counselor

Heidi Kozikis

Titles: School to Career Specialist

Maria Peckham

Titles: Bridge Program Teacher

Stephanie Bates

Titles: Guidance Counselor, Students G-M, DHH/STEP/Dual Enrollment

Kelly Bauman

Titles: Guidance Counselor, Students N-Z, READS/BEST

Vincent Cerce

Titles: Director of Counseling & Therapeutic Services

Daniel Marchant

Title: Administrative Assistant

Jennifer Proulx

Titles: Guidance Counselor, Students A-F, GRIT/SAIL/Early College

 

School Profile 2022-2023

First page of the PDF file: NHSProfile_2022-23

Community Service Hours Log

First page of the PDF file: CommunityServiceHoursLog

 

 

NHS Program of Studies 2025-2026                     NHS Program of Studies 2024-2025

                              1st page of 2025-2026 program of studies document.                        NHS Program of Studies 2023-24                                                                          

Transcript Request Form

First page of the PDF file: Transcript_Request_Form_

 

 

 

 

Course Selection

Course Selection

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

First page of the PDF file: Norton_High_School_College_Planning_Guide_2019-2020

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

SCP

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

Presentations

Upcoming Presentations

Financial Aid Basics for 11th and 12th Grade Students and Families

April 9, 2025 6:00pm via Zoom Webinar

 

11th Grade College Planning Night – Part 2

April 30, 2025 6:00pm via Zoom Webinar

Recorded Presentations

 
Held on 12/3 at 6:00 PM  – College 101 Presentation via Zoom
 
 
Held on 11/13 - 11th GRADE COLLEGE & CAREER PLANNING NIGHT Part 1- via Zoom
 
 
 
Held on 10/8/24 – Financial Aid for 11th and 12th Grade Students and Families 
 
 
 
 
Held on 9/18/24 - SENIOR COLLEGE NIGHT for students and families