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Welcome to Counseling!
Counselors are assigned to alphabetical caseloads, based on students' last names. This allows us to work with the same students during all four years of high school and to provide more appropriate information on an individual basis. Counselors are available to help with scheduling issues, academic assistance, career planning, college planning, records management, and personal issues. We are located near Commons II.
"The professional school counselor is a certified/licensed educator trained in school counseling with unique qualifications and skills to address al students' academic, personal/social and career development needs. Professional school counselors implement a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes and enhances student achievement." (ASCA, The Role of the Professional School Counselor.) This link provides for a more thorough description of the school counseling program.
We also have a wealth of information on our google site. Please click here to access this site.
Counselor Student last name Email address
Ms. Jill Simoniz A-Car Simonizjm@staffordschools.net
Ms. Katrina Palyo Cas-Fi zuraskykn@staffordschools.net
Ms. Janell Daniels Fl-Jil danielsjl@staffordschools.net
Mrs. Bethany Falk J0-Mil falkbw@staffordschools.net
Ms. Kristen Tuxbury Min-Ro tuxburykl@staffordschools.net
Mrs. Teri Hassek Ru-Va hassektm@staffordschools.net
Ms. Jessica Wood Ve-Z, Counseling Director woodje@staffordschools.net
Mrs. Heather Ayers Registrar ayershk@staffordschools.net
Ms. Stacee Atchley Data Processor atchleysn@staffordschools.net
Mrs. Kelly Thompson Administrative Assistant thompsonka@staffordschools.net
Counseling Center FAX: 540-658-6074
BPHS CEEB Code: 472142
Follow us on twitter @BPHSCounseling
Announcements
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Girls Engineering the Future!
UVA's Society of Women Engineers is hosting a virtual conference on November 7 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm focused on empowering high school girls in STEM. In this conference, they will host workshops about the college application process, financial aid, and STEM opportunities.Click here to sign up!
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Be with others who feel the same way!
Course for Teens in High School who struggle with feelings of anxiety, stress, or depressed mood to meet on Tuesday evenings starting on October 13. Click here for more information.
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VA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM
There are lots of amazing opportunities for students interested in Aerospace through the VA Space Grant Consortium! Click here for information about Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars.
Click here for information about the VA Space Grant Consortium. Click here for information about the Virginia Earth Systems Science Scholars.
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Service Academies
In lieu of an in person Academ Day, Senator Warner's office has published an informative slide show. Click here to access.
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Virtual College Fairs & Open Houses
Stay tuned for more details about a virtual open house for students interested in Historically Black Colleges and Universities to be held on February 20, 2021!
Virginia Tech is having an incredible opportunity to hear more about the African-American, Latinx and First-Generation student experiences and potentailly earn onsite admission. Click here for information about the November 7 event.
Germanna Community College is having a virtual open house on October 15 at 6:30 pm. Click here to register.
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA is having a virtual college fest for Black/African American and Hispanic/Latinx students on Saturday, October 17, Click here to register. UVA is also hosting an array of information sessions and tours online.
The National Hispanic College Fairs is inviting students to sign up for free access to their college directory. Click here for more information. -
Resources to Share with your family on the Coronavirus
Click here for resources from the American School Counseling Association.
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POST-SECONDARY PLANNING
CLICK HERE FOR THE 20/21 JUNIOR/SENIOR HANDBOOK!
Click here to access the slideshow!
Click here to access a profile of the public and private universities in Virginia.
Another great resource on post-secondary planning is NextStepU Magazine. This excellent college planning magazine is now available online. http://www.nextstepu.com
Click here to access the VA DOL Occupational Outlook Handbook
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SAT: Click here to register and to see upcoming dates.
ACT: Click here to register and see upcoming dates.
There are excellent study sites available on the internet. They include: http://www.freerice.com; http://www.sat.collegeboard.org/practice; http://www.prepfactory.com, http://www.princetonreview.com,https://www.chegg.com/test-prep/free-resources/sat,https://www.chegg.com/test-prep/free-resources/act freeteach4teachers.com and http://www.varsitytutors.com.
KHAN Academy is an excellent resource! Click here for step by step instructions to link your collegeboard account to KHAN Academy. Click here for continued instructions.
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2019/2020 Program of Studies!
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ATTENTION ALLL YOUNG MEN...
Do you want to keep your driver's license and be eligible for college loans, job training, government jobs, and citizenship if you're an immigrant? Then make sure you register with Selective Services within a month of your 18th birthday!
Federal law says that you must register. If you don't, you miss out on all of these opportunities and more. Don't let that happen to you! It's quick and easy to register. Click here to register.
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ON-LINE COURSE PROVIDERS ACCEPTED BY THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Click here to access a list of online providers. If you are planning to take a course over the summer or outside of school hours, please check with your counselor first before you sign up to ensure that you are eligible for credit towards graduation.
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NCAA & STUDENT ATHLETES
The NCAA is offering a webinar for students and their families on Saturday, October 10 on Navigating Initial Eligibility during COVID-19. Click here for more information.
Student/Athlete Information: Students who are planning to play competitive sports in Division I or II college need to register with the NCAA clearinghouse. The NCAA needs to see a copy of your transcript after your Junior year is completed. You will need to fill out a transcript request form. Click here to access the transcript request form. Click here to go to the NCAA website. www.ncaa.org
The nationally acclaimed program, "Guiding the College-Bound Athlete" was presented to a packed crowd. Click here to access the website http://www.dynamitesports.com
The NAIA Eligibility Center is another option for athletes with more than 300 colleges participating. For more information, click here http://www.playnaia.org
Ninth Grade Starts the Eligibility Center Registration Process: Ninth grade is a great time for student-athletes to start the initial-eligibility process and learn about the Eligibility Center's requirements by registering for a free Profile Page account. Your students should expect to spend 15-30 miutes registering. If at any time your student wishes to play at the DI or II level, they can transition to a Certification account and pay the registration fee.
Click here to see the new guidelines about virtual classes during COVID.
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Mental Health Resources
Suicide Hotline: If you are feeling alone and suicidal there is help. See your school counselor for help or call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Suicide is preventable.
Click here for resources from Rappahannock United Way.
Click here for a list of mental health providers in our area.
Click here for information about Phoenix House, rising above addiction.
Click here for more information about the Rappahannock Area Community Service Board Child and Adolescent Services. RASCB also offers emergency services that provide crisis intervention services 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. The number in Stafford County to call is 540-373-6876
Click here for more information from the National Counseling Group.
Click here for more information about Poplar Springs Hospital. Poplar Springs also has a program specifically for the treatment of active duty military and veterans.
Snowden at Fredericksburg provides an adolescent partial hospitalization program. For more information, call 540-741-7157.
