The Oliver Ames High School Counseling program supports this high school’s mission of excellence and equity in education. The School Counseling Department will assist students in selecting a challenging academic program which will enable him/her to experience success in making post-secondary plans and decisions. Further, the department is committed to helping each student feel safe and supported in an environment that is challenging and positive.
As a result of participating in the school counseling program at Oliver Ames High School, all students will acquire attitudes, skills, and knowledge as a result of their involvement in the following developmental areas:
Academic:
All students will develop a flexible academic plan which includes course selections and complements the student’s learning styles and career plans. Students will have a sound knowledge of post-secondary options and will understand the relationship between their academic planning and career preparation.
College/Career:
All students will have knowledge of their personal strengths and interests and an awareness of the world of work. Students will see the connection between course selection, school achievement, and potential careers.
Personal/Social:
All students will develop age-appropriate personal/social skills and qualities that foster a positive work ethic and healthy relationships. Students will be able to work well in groups, resolve conflicts, set goals and develop consensus-building and decision-making skills.
The School Counseling Department provides a variety of services in three areas: personal/social, career/college, and academic counseling. Within these three broad areas are nine specific services: seminars, counseling, teacher consultation, resource coordination, information delivery, parent education/consultation, placement, evaluation/planning, and records/testing. While students are the primary focus of these activities, counselors also work closely with parents, teachers, and administrators.
Counselors spend the majority of their time working directly with students. Through individual counseling and seminars, counselors address the developmental needs of students and provide crisis intervention. They are also in frequent communication with faculty, staff, and parents in order to coordinate services and provide an optimum school experience for all students.
Counselors work closely with the Special Education Department, serving as referral agents and as members of evaluation teams. Counselors coordinate the 504 process and monitor the implementation of the plans. They also meet regularly with the Instructional Support Teams, which are composed of the principal, assistant principals, school psychologists, and adjustment counselors to share information and develop strategies to meet the specific needs of individual students.
Any student who wishes to meet with his/her counselor individually should make an appointment in advance. In emergencies, however, a student should feel free to come in to see his/her counselor without advance notice. If the counselor is not available, the student should schedule an appointment or leave a note. Parents are encouraged to use the school counseling services, calling (508) 230-3210, ext. 45127, with questions or requesting a conference when appropriate.
Alumni / Current Student Transcript Request
- WE DO NOT KEEP COPIES OF DIPLOMAS
- Your graduation date is printed on your official transcript
How to request a copy of your Official OAHS Transcript?
- For ALUMNI OR PREVIOUSLY enrolled students, please click HERE
- CURRENT students can obtain a copy of their transcript by emailing Ms. Smock or the School Counselor
- During the summer, please contact the Main Office at 508-230-3210
If you need Driver’s License documentation DO NOT use the above link, please SEE DRIVER’S LICENSE DOCUMENTATION information below.
Drivers License Documentation – What do I need? If you are going to get your permit/driver’s license and/or Real ID at the Mass RMV or AAA, you will need documentation from school, specifically you need these 2 items:A letter stating you are a student, your birthdate, and where you live. An official copy of your current school transcript. How do I get this information? Email Ms. Smock, the Guidance Secretary bsmock@easton.k12.ma.us and she will prepare this information for you and contact you when it is available.During the summer, please contact the Main Office at 508-230-3210 Please allow a minimum of 48 hours for this information to be produced for you. Please do not request it on the day you are scheduled to go to the RMV
Email your counselor. Unsure who your counselor is? Look below at the counselor caseloads to determine the appropriate counselor.
Counselor Emails:
Dan Fitzgerald dfitzgerald@easton.k12.ma.us
Angela Carney acarney@easton.k12.ma.us
Justin Smith jsmith@easton.k12.ma.us
Leeanna Brown lbrown@easton.k12.ma.us
Susan Mancuso smancuso@easton.k12.ma.us
| Class of 2025 | Class of 2026 | Class of 2027 | Class of 2028 | |
| Mr. Daniel Fitzgerald | A-Delamere | A-Derba | A-Diaz | A-Depina |
| Mrs. Angela Carney | Delarosa-Hansen | Devonshire-Hobkirk | DiBona-Hodges | DiBona-Johnson |
| Mr. Justin Smith | Hartman-Nuss | Horsman-Nilsen | Holyoke-McStowe | Joyce-Melek |
| Mrs. Leeanna Brown | O’Connell-Suazo | Norris-Smith | Melendy-Smith | Melvin-Smith |
| Mrs. Susan Mancuso | Swanson-Z | Sobieraj-Z | Solimine-Z | Soto-Z |
All courses at Oliver Ames are designed to prepare students to successfully transition to a variety of post graduate options including college, military, trade school, and the workforce and we want to provide students with the opportunity to explore different interest areas while in high school. Oliver Ames is committed to helping all of our students and families navigate the work of preparing for this ever changing world by helping you better understand how personal interests and skills can be linked to the courses we offer. In addition to this, we link the experiences they have in their courses to different college majors or career opportunities. Below you will see our College and Career Connections diagrams which tie major career clusters and college majors to the various courses and clubs offered at Oliver Ames.
For example, if a student has an interest in business as a college major and career field, they may consider enrolling in Accounting, Statistics, Finance, Economics, or Senior Project to explore the field to see if these experiences strengthen or lessen their interest in the field. We encourage students and parents/guardians to discuss how the courses and clubs they participate in at Oliver Ames connect to various college major and career opportunities.