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Need to email a teacher? Use first initial and last name (no space) @sau56.k12.nh.us  (ie., Nick Guadagnoli: nguadagnoli@sau56.k12.nh.us). 

Does is seem like children these days are slower to become real adults? Read this article from NPR about "Generation Next" and get some insight into why 18-25 year olds are taking their sweet time to "grow up."

Need a tutor? Check out tutor.com. We haven't had any experience with them but the press they've been getting seems pretty good. Let us know if you use them, please!!

Plenty of training in LOTS of well-paying trades. Visit the New England Laborers' Training Trust Apprentice Programs.

Check out these helpful tips on paying for college!

KIDS OUT OF CONTROL?  Feeling like you're at the end of your rope with them?  Get some quality parenting help from H.U.B.  Call 749-9754 TODAY.

How often a family eats dinner together is a powerful indicator of whether a teen is likely to smoke, drink or use drugs and whether the teen is likely to perform better academically, according to a new report from The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University.  For more information, visit: www.casacolumbia.org. 

www.heath.gwu.edu: National clearinghouse for information on higher education opportunities for people with disabilities. The site also can be read in Spanish.

www.yesican.gov:  This is from the White House's Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans. Click on "Post-Secondary" to get to the information on college. It provides a good step-by-step explanation of types of colleges, testing, finances and the application process. The site also can be viewed in Spanish.

www.collegeparents.org: Facts, statistics, useful information and links to sites that may be of interest to parents who have children in college.

Think your child can't go to a 4yr college because of money, missing courses, poor grades or low SAT scores?  You're probably wrong.  Check out the options at www.NHtransfer.org!

Check out the excellent NURSING program at NHCTC at Stratham/Pease!  It's close by and quite inexpensive!

Is your junior in the top 20% of their class?  St. Paul's School  Advanced Studies Program (Concord) offers a time honored program to prepare motivated students for the rigors of college while providing them with a definite edge over their college-bound peers.  5 weeks during the summer of a student's junior year could make all the difference.  Top NH students have been attending for 37 years - urge your son or daughter to pick up a catalog in guidance today. 

Check out www.WeeklyScholarshipAlert.org each week.

Is your child huffing?  Educate yourself about this dangerous trend!

Have a college-bound child who's shaky on basic Math and English skills?  Check out the Transitions program at Dover Adult Learning Center or call 742-2030.

FREE online pre-tests for the PSAT, SAT, and many others!!  Go to http://www.testprepreview.com and click on the practice test of your choice.  Great ways to prepare for these important tests!

College Credits for SHS courses?  You betcha!  It's called Project Running Start and it saves students time and money.  Learn more here.

Have you lost a loved one?  Is it hard to concentrate?  Difficulty with your memory?  Sleeping and eating habits changing?  Time to get some help: Attend a free grief support program (ages 18 - mid 30's) presented by Seacoast Hospice, whom we HIGHLY recommend.  Call 1-800-416-9207 to register or for more information.  (They offer MANY different programs too!)

"NEED A LIFT?" is a nationally respected scholarship & financial aid handbook from the American Legion. Topics include the student financial aid process; scholarship, grant, and loan opportunities; 4-year college and university profiles; Internet web site listings; federal & state sources of financial aid; calculating your financial need; career information sources; and more! 150 pages.  Extra valuable to students with relatives in the American Legion!  One copy available for viewing in guidance.  Order on-line or get mail order info from guidance . . . . a good deal for $3.00!

Is your teenager heading for turmoil?  Take this quiz!  Helpful results as well as many resources await.

A scholarship just for JUNIORS that's worth up to $25,000!  It's the DISCOVER CARD TRIBUTE AWARD and if your junior has at least a 2.75 gpa and dealt with a particularly tough challenge he/she could get between $2500 and yes, $25,000!  Download an application today.  Deadline is 1/7/06.

Is your child looking for a part-time job or work-based learning opportunities?  Check out www.nhfirstjob.net to research jobs, internships, apprenticeships, and cooperative educational experiences (colleges love this stuff!).  Students can post their credentials and interests in work-based learning positions as well as a Job Wanted ad at no cost.

Does your son or daughter have an average to poor SAT scores and/or a not-so-great GPA and want to go to a 4 year college?  WRITE START TUTORING can help such students create an awesome application for FREE.  Call 659-1882 today.

Think your child can't go to college?  Truth is they most likely can.  Make sure you're not falling for any of these 10 college myths!

Juniors and Seniors can start college early at YCCC (York County Community College).  With a 3.0+ students can take college classes as part of the Early Studies Program in a ton of different subject areas!

What do you really know about choosing a college?  Test your knowledge.

The Relatives as Parents Program (RAAP) provides families who are caring for a relative's child an opportunity to meet for support and networking.  Parenting a relative's child requires a great deal of support. Reach out and call the HUB at 749-9754 for more information on this helpful program.

Get your child to take this full SAT Practice Test on-line and not only get instant scores but also a report on strengths and weaknesses--for  F R E E.  Great for kids who missed the PSAT too!  Look around this site for lots of other helpful info.

If you would like to make a real difference in the life of a child with a disability, please consider becoming an Educational Surrogate Parent. Volunteers are urgently needed to represent the educational interests of children with disabilities whose parents are unknown, unavailable, children who are wards of the state, or who are court ordered to be represented by a Surrogate Parent. Interested individuals may obtain an application by contacting Bonnie at 1-800-232-0986.

Got a grad sitting around at home?  Tell'em to go to nhfirstjob.net and get a job!

Info for parents of 8th graders . . . 

Like to get involved in your child's education but not sure how or what the best ways might be? The NEA has got some very helpful ideas for you!

Think that "experimenting" with alcohol and drugs is just "part of growing up?"  You couldn't be more wrong....did you know THIS?

SHS has formed a Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) and you are invited and encouraged to get involved.  For more information or to join, contact Principal Flanagan. 

Top 10 reasons to raise NH teacher salaries.  Bet you didn't know....

The Armed Forces wants your son and/or daughter, well, at least their name, address and phone number.  We are required by law to provide this information UNLESS we receive a written request from you, the parents.  Send it to Somersworth HS Guidance, 11 Memorial Drive, Somersworth, NH  03878.      

"Hyper-Parenting" explains why it is better -- in the short and long run -- for parents and kids alike to slow down, do less, and generally turn the volume down on family life. Parenting should not consume every last bit of our time, money and energy. It’s not good for us as parents, and it’s potentially dangerous for our children and their healthy development.  Click on the "12 steps" box two-thirds down the page for some great tips.

FOSTER HOMES NEEDED in the Seacoast area.  Contact Karen Magowan @ DCYF 332-9120 x179. 

Check out the "Independent 529 Plan,"  an new way to save for college by prepaying tuition.

We've just discovered a national tutoring company called Club Z that looks very promising.  They offer a wide variety of services and are licensed by the state of NH.  "Club Z!  Tutoring Services provide one-on-one, individualized instruction for students and business professionals in the comfort of their home or office.  Professional tutors are carefully chosen and specifically assigned, each exhibiting unique qualifications in their area of expertise."  Call the Seacoast offices at 775-7200.

Do you know a child who could use a big brother or big sister?  A great idea for single parent households, this program could be very valuable to your child.  More positive time with a caring adult can make all the difference!

SASS - Sexual Assault Support Services offers support and informational groups for teens, teen survivors of sexual violence and their parents.  There are groups for girls, women, boys, and non-offending parents of sexually victimized children: 436-4107                Crisis and support hot-line: 1 (888) 747-7070

The HUB Family Support Center offers tons of FREE services to all members of your family, particularly you.  Call 749-9754 to get the latest info.  Ask about their exciting Roundtable Topics series; weekly discussion groups on lots of important parenting issues!       

Collegiate Summer Program for High School Students at the Thomas More College of Liberal Arts (Merrimack NH) is GREAT prep for college - along the same lines as St. Paul's Advanced Studies program (see above) - major enrichment!  Students must have completed at least 2 years of HS.  Give'm a call at 880-8308.

CHOICES is the software used by the guidance department to access info on colleges, careers, financial aid, and much more.  Bridges.com is the company that sells it.  They also publish an electronic newsletter just for parents.  Sign up for your free Career Parent subscription today and keep up on all the latest college and career info from this most reliable source!  To access CHOICES on the web contact guidance for the necessary ID and password.

Educational Talent Search (ETS) encourages limited income students from NH to pursue education beyond high school at two or four year colleges. An ETS representative meets with students at SHS every other week at no cost to eligible participants. 

The Upward Bound helps eligible high school students go on to and be successful in higher education. The students that Upward Bound serves must come from low-income families (with incomes at or below 150% of poverty) and/or are first generation potential college students (neither parent/guardian has earned a bachelor's degree).

Is college the answer for everyone?  Definitely not!  Read this article from the LA Times and get a refreshing reality check!

Is your child in danger of dropping out?  Have they already?  Here's some info on options to traditional high school in the Seacoast area.

How do you nurture your child's mental health??  Here's what the US Dept. of Health and Human Services has to say . . .

Seacoast Hospice runs several Grief Support Groups throughout the year.  Visit their web site or call 1-800-416-9207 for more information.

Your son/daughter having trouble developing good study habits?  Are you at a loss about how to help?  HERE are some good pointers for both student and parent.

The US Department of Education has got some info just for parents regarding your children and post-secondary planning.  Worth your time!

You and your teen doing the communication breakdown?  Just can't seem get past the yelling and screaming?  Here are some great tips on quelling the storm.

Need some help finding a job, an education, or a career?  The NH Career Resource Network has got what you need! Tons of info and tons of help.

COMMUNITY COLLEGES are saving kids $$ and time, even those looking for a 4yr. program.  Here are the details.  There are some great community colleges right here in NH - see for yourself.  Here's even more info.