PARENT QUESTIONNAIRE
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Each counselor has met with juniors regarding post-secondary planning. We will be
compiling and summarizing information in order to complete a counselor
recommendation in the fall. Parents’ perspectives can be very useful in portraying your
child in the best possible way. We are interested in your thoughts and feelings about
your child. The more we know, the better our ability to help guide your son or daughter
through the college selection and admissions process or whatever post-secondary
decisions he or she may be contemplating. Be funny; be serious; be honest; be proud. If
these particular questions are not helpful, then write us a letter. Thank you.
Name ________________________________ Counselor ________________________
1) What are your child’s outstanding accomplishments/characteristics/qualities/
activities? Why did you select these as most important?
2) Something you need to know about my/our son/daughter is….
3) His/her greatest strength is:
His/her greatest limitation is:
4) List at least three adjectives that describe your son or daughter.
5) What do you think your child’s post-high school plans are at this point?
6) If there are any particular colleges you would like your son or daughter to
consider, please list them below.
7) Is there anything that would help us put his/her experience in perspective, i.e.,
educational background, family situation, medical history, personal
circumstances, etc.?
(Please feel free to use additional pages if responses do not fit in spaces provided.)
Date_______ Parent Signature _______________________________
Please return to:
NHS Guidance Office
380 Elm Street
Northampton, MA 01060
Thanks very much for your help.
Lisann Giordano (587-1351)
Fred Itterly (587-1349)
Maureen Moore (587-1350)
Yajaira Fuentes (587-1352)