School Counseling Department
8th grade Counselor – Susan Slater, Department Chair sslater@bcps.org
7th grade Counselor – Nancy Thompson nthompson2@bcps.org
6th grade Counselor – Andrea Telford atelford@bcps.org
Guidance Secretary - Pamela Moyer pmoyer@bcps.org
Office number: 410-887-5655
Through individual counseling, classroom guidance and group counseling School Counselors address the academic, career decision making and social/emotional needs and success of all students. As School Counselors we are governed by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) in accordance with the National Standards for School Counselors
What is a School Counselor?
a
certified, specially trained, and caring person.
a school
person who helps all students.
a
coordinator
a
consultant
a group
leader
a mediator
a person
who helps teacher, adults, and parents understand children.
a person
who helps children understand themselves.
What Does a School Counselor Do?
Talks with
students individually-and in groups
Helps in
identifying the needs of students
Orients new
students
Promotes
positive attitudes and values among students
Aids
teachers and parents in helping children
Helps
people to make better use of community resources
Assists in
the identification of and referrals for crisis situations.
Helps with
school, college, job, career, and personal plans.
Assists
students in the maturation process.
Maintains
student confidences.
Contact the Guidance Office for assistance with things such as:
Enrolling or withdrawing
Updating residency
information
Changes in student
behavior
Academic advising
Scheduling a team meeting
Academic placement
concerns
Social or personal
concerns
Make-up work (if out more
than 3 days)
Magnet/High School
information
How Does a Student See Their Counselor?
self-referral (guidance pass required)
appointment
made by counselor
parent
referral
administrative referral
teacher or
other staff referral
referral by
friends
Inspiring quote: From small beginnings come great things. ~ Dutch proverb