Mr. Chris Bennett:
School Counselor for grades 9 through 12
cbennett@freedomarea.org
724-775-7400 Ext. 541
 
Responsibilities:

• Basic class scheduling for grades 9 through 12
• Testing coordinator: Keystone Exams (Algebra, Biology, Literature), SAT, PSAT, AP Exams
• Student Assistant Program Team member
• Transition Program team member
• SAT program coordinator:  Fee Waivers for SAT and college applications
• Scholarship Co-Coordinator
• GPA/Class Rank/Graduation Credits/Grade Calculation Questions
• Coordinates 504 plans (Grades 11 and 12)
• Concussion Monitoring team member
• Scheduling for Freedom Cyber Program
• Post secondary advisor for seniors.
• New Students
• Summer school registration

• School Counselor for grades 9 through 12
• Career and Technical Center (CTC) Coordinator
• Coordinates 504 plans (Grades 9 and 10)
• Transition Program Coordinator
• Dual Enrollment Coordinator
• College in High School Coordinator
• CCBC High School Academies Coordinator 
• Scholarship Co-Coordinator
• Post-secondary advisor for seniors, including college applications
• Homeless Liaison
• Student Assistant Program team member
• Service Club Sponsor

• Student Assistant Program Coordinator K-12
• Coordinator of School Based Mental Health K-12
• Coordinator of Truancy Elemination Plans K-12
• Member of the 9^th Grade Academy
• Parent/Student Liaison for Community Agencies
• Transition Program team member
• Drug/Alcohol/Crisis counseling and referrals

• High School Guidance Secretary
• Student records maintenance
• Student Permanent Transcripts
• Scholarship Applications: Local/private
• New Student Registration grades K-12
• Sets up on-site visits for college representatives
• Updates addresses, emails and other student/parent information in the school database
• Collect fees for PSAT (sophomores and juniors) and AP exams
• Helps to coordinate 504 plans
• Assist with High School Athletic Eligibility.  Coordinates student applications for NCAA collegiate eligibility.
• Guidance Correspondence: Emails/mails important information from the Guidance Office.  Make sure Mrs. Young has your email address on file in order to receive important electronic information.