Welcome to the Germantown Jr/Sr High School Counseling page! Please check back often for information on New York State graduation requirements, college and career planning, important dates and documents, and community resources.
 
Please do not hesitate to contact me:
 
Devin Jackowski
9-12 School Counselor
djackowski@germantowncsd.org
(518)537-6281 ext. 312

Are you interested in Questar III programs, or know someone who is? Check out this video below featuring Germantown CSD students and contact your guidance counselor, Mr. Jackowski, if you want more information!

• https://youtu.be/x3BEj5eYhec?si=IzZ-ztUauSSLMBgJ

 
The NYS Excelsior Scholarship Application is Live! All students applying to a SUNY or a CUNY institution whose families make $125,000 or less a year are guaranteed the Excelsior Scholarship upon application. Families must complete the FAFSA and TAP applications before being able to apply. Please find links to all three applications below:

• FAFSA- Free Application for Federal Student Aid 
• TAP- Tuition Assistance Program (for students attending a NYS institution) 
• Excelsior Scholarship 

 
Important Counseling Department Documents 

•  2025 – 2026 Germantown Course Description Handbook
• Guidance Plan
• School Counseling / Guidance Program

New York State Graduation Requirements- revised January 2019
 Sample Resume

•  Additional samples are available here