CHS Counseling

SCHEDULE CHANGE MEETING - VIRTUAL

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Would you like to change your elective for the second semester? Please sign up for a virtual meeting with your school counselor by clicking the Calendly link below. You'll receive a Google link for your meeting after choosing your meeting time. Be mindful of your exam schedule. If you choose a meeting time in the morning, it must be during your PE period. 

Ms. Brannigan: https://calendly.com/brannigan-chs 

Ms. Milk: https://calendly.com/milk-1 

Ms. Gallo: https://calendly.com/gallo-2 

Ms. Klemm: https://calendly.com/klemm-chs 

Mr. Benimeo: https://calendly.com/benimeo 

Ms. Lenehan: https://calendly.com/lenehan-chs

 

Please review the materials below in preparation for course selection for the 2026-2027 school year.

 

SENIORS: UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS

• Unofficial transcripts were mailed home in the beginning of July.  It includes the Freshman, Sophomore and Junior year courses and grades
• The unofficial transcript is a guide to help you complete college applications and complete the Self-reported Student Academic Record (SSAR) required by many colleges and universities. 

In order to apply to all colleges, an official transcript must be sent through the CHS School Counseling Office beginning in September.  Parents must first complete the PARENT/GUARDIAN CONSENT TO SEND TRANSCRIPTS FORM. Please follow the 10 STEPS OF COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCEDURES. 

SENIORS: COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

• Summer is a good time to begin working on applications and essays.
• Beginning August 1, you may begin a Common Application at http://www.commonapp.org.  
• Important information needed for applications:

Class size: 265 CHS School Counseling phone # (908) 709-6302/6303

School code: 310-260 CHS School Counseling fax # (908) 709-1850

CHS does not rank GPA scale 4.0 = A 

CHS GPAs are weighted Passing grade is a 65

6th Semester GPAs (Freshman through Junior year) 9/2022– 6/2025

WINTER/SPRING 2026 SAT PREP CLASSES

These are offered by the CHS Enrichment Academy. Please contact Mr. Jala at [email protected] with any questions.

CLASS OF 2026 FAMILIES

The FAFSA is scheduled to be available from the state of NJ beginning December 1, 2024. Completing the FAFSA is now a NJ state graduation requirement. Follow these directions to complete a form in Powerschool indicating if you're completing the FAFSA. You may also waive tracking data through the completion of this form. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Burfeindt, Director of School Counseling.