School Counseling Office

The mission of the School Counseling Program of the Buffalo Public Schools is for Certified School Counselors to provide high quality, individual and group counseling, coordination and consultation of educational services to all students. They will work collaboratively with parents, faculty, community, business and industry to enable every student, regardless of individual differences, to acquire the self-knowledge educational, occupational and career development competencies necessary to be prepared to succeed and meet the challenges of an ever changing society.

Our office can be reached by phone during regular school hours at (716) 816-4243.

Alexis Wright – Students with the last names A-G
Christie Allman – Students with last names H-O
Sandy Dunkleman – Students with last names P-Z
 
 The alphabetical blocks below provide a directory of important topics for families related to the work of the CHS School Counseling Office.
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    • Free family computer and WIFI device for families with students in grades 9-12 who live on the east side of Buffalo (click here)

A - AP, Athletics/NCAA, Authorization to Release Educational Records

G - Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements

Types of Regents Diplomas

  • Advanced Regents with Honors – average of 90 on 8 regents exams taken.*
  • Advanced Regents Diploma – passing 8 regents, exams with at least of 65.*
  • Regents Diploma with Honors – average of 90 on five regents exams taken
  • Regents Diploma – at least 65 on ELA, Global, US History, 1 Math, 1 Science


*Note: City Honors graduation requirements build in the expectation that all magnet students will arrive at an Advanced Regents Diploma or greater. Students must carry full course  schedules to graduation.

I - International Baccalauarete Diploma Program

Grade 10 students decide on one of two tracks when registering for Grade 11 classes. Juniors and Seniors at City Honors are either IB Diploma Program Candidates or IB Diploma Program Course Candidates.

More information on these choices and the application process can be found on our IB DP page.

S - SAT/ACT/PSAT, Say Yes, School Profile, Scholarships, Study Skills, Suicide Prevention, Summer Programs

T - Transcript Requests, Tutoring/Test Prep

  • Buffalo Public Schools/City Honors Transcript Requests
    • If you graduated in 2013 or after, complete the transcript request form below and send via the US mail, fax to (716) 888-7145, or email. You will need to provide a copy of non-expired picture identification (i.e. driver's license or passport) with your request.
    • If you graduated or attended City Honors prior to 2012, you must click here or call The BPS Transcript Office at (716)816-4021. 
  • Advanced Placement Transcripts
    AP transcripts can only be requested through the College Board. To request that your score reports be sent to colleges, call (888) 308-0013 (toll free in the United States and Canada) or (609) 771-7366.
  • International Baccalaureate Transcripts
    IB transcripts are automatically made available, by the International Baccalaureate Organization, in early to mid-July to the college/university indicated by the student on the senior exit survey filled out before graduation.
    • Students transferring to another college/university must contact IB directly to have an official transcript sent. Information on how to request an IB transcript, as well as answers to frequently asked questions about IB transcripts, can be found here. If the information required to order the transcript has been misplaced, please email our IB DP Coordinator, Mrs. Banas, to request that information.
  • Tutoring/Test Prep 
    • Click on this link for a listing of free and for-hire academic and test-prep tutoring services complied by the CHS School Counselors

W - Working Papers

  • Working Papers
    • Fill out only Part I of the working paper application.
    • Have your doctor's office complete this certificate of physical fitness form or have a copy of your last physical. The physical must have been completed within a year of the application date.
    • Bring the application and most recent physical to Ms. Morris or your school counselor. The card will the be processed.
  • Students interested in working in the Pelion Garden for the Mayor Summer Youth Program should see their School Counselor no later than March 15.
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