The Guidance Department at West Side High School seeks to meet the diverse needs of the student body.  Counselors work closely with the entire school staff, other supportive services, parents and the community to assist each student in making good personal and social adjustments, wise educational and career choices and sound long range plans.

Chairperson

lbey@nps.k12.nj.us

973 733-6545

"To all of my students I offer this advice.  Do what you have to do to get where you want to go.  Be kind and considerate of others, set realistic goals, work hard and don't give in to negative influences."

 

Ms. Lois Bey

Counsels students with last names beginning A-DA

rgood@nps.k12.nj.us

973 733- 8255

"All the students in West Side High have the potential to do well and are still young enough to be almost anything they want to be.  Take a long look at yourself and figure out what you are good at and what you enjoy doing.  Set goals and try your best to achieve them.  Be smart, realize potentially dangerous situations and avoid them. If you contribute good things to the world, good things will come your way.  You can do it if you believe in yourself."

Mr. Robert Good

Mr. Pierre Oscar

Counsels students with last names beginning K-P

poscar@nps.k12.nj.us

873 733-7218

Success awaits you!  It depends on how hard you work for it and how persistent and diligent you are in working towards it.  How quickly will you get up after you have been knocked down and still be able to say like Maya Angelou, "But still I rise!"

Remember, it is not where you're from, but the knowledge that you have acquired from your past experiences that will help you to reshape, restructure, and make progress towards your future.

I am here to assist you in your journey through life.  I look forward to helping you in your educational endeavors.

Counsels students with last names beginning Q-Z

tmdaughtry@nps.k12.nj.us

873 733-8778

"West Side High Students: You hold the key to your future. Think wisely, be resourceful, plan ahead and set goals for yourself. If you believe, you can achieve!"

Counsels students with last names beginning DE-J

scalder@nps.k12.nj.us

873 733-8256

Ms. Sa-Kinah Calder

Counsels students at the NAF Academy, Morton Street Campus

bfajardo@nps.k12.nj.us

973 424-4340

"When I look at the students of the West Side High School community, I see the future leaders of tomorrow.  I know that many of them will reach their academic and personal goals.  I recommend that they "think seriously" about their futures, work hard to reach their potential and continue to "stay focused."

Ms. Brenda Fajardo

Counsels students at the NAF Academy, Morton Street Campus

spauciello@nps.k12.nj.us

973 733-8458

Welcome students.  You are all stars. You have matured.  You have direction.  You are dynamic.  You are successful.  You will graduate on time!

Guidance Clerk

kdixon@nps.k12.nj.us

973 733-8582

"When you contact the Guidance Department, I'm the person who will help you find the service or the counselor you need."

Ms. Kim Dixon

Ms. Vernice McFadden

Guidance Aide

West Side students, try not to let obstacles get in the way of the accomplishments you are trying to achieve!