School Counseling

School Counselors play a vital role in helping students succeed by implementing a comprehensive counseling plan each year. They provide a wide range of services that support students’ growth in academics, life skills, mental health, and college, career, and life readiness.

Counselors use data to guide and enhance their programs, aligning their work with Florida’s standards and the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model. This framework directs their efforts in individual counseling, small group sessions, and classroom lessons.

In addition, School Counselors offer valuable resources to students, families, and staff to promote a supportive and safe learning environment that encourages personal growth and success both in school and beyond.

Parents are always welcome to visit or call the school for assistance or advice.

Vision –

Providing all students with a supportive school community that identifies and meets their needs to empower lifelong learning and academic success.

Mission –

The School Counseling Department is committed to implementing a comprehensive school counseling and educational program fostering academic achievement, resiliency, life skills and wellness, and college, career, and life readiness.

Programs and Services

CAREER DEVELOPMENT SUCCESS

ACADEMIC SUCCESS

LIFE SKILLS & WELLNESS

School counselors work with staff and the community to ensure students are safe, supported, and developing essential life skills. The Life Skills & Wellness (LSW) initiative promotes emotional well-being, resilience, and employability by teaching skills like stress management, social interaction, and decision-making. Aligned with the District Strategic Plan and School Improvement Plan, LSW supports whole-child development and academic success.

RECOVERY SERVICES (WELLNESS & RECOVERY)

Recovery Services is committed to supporting students by promoting mental and emotional health by reducing the effect of traumatic stress through recovery and wellness practices. Our focus is on the healing, coping, and resilience of systems and of students through trauma-informed prevention strategies and wellness initiatives. Helping children recover from traumatic stress experiences improves their ability to continue to positively function academically, behaviorally, and socially.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHERE CAN I FIND INFORMATION ON MINDFULNESS, LIFE SKILLS & WELLNESS?

You can explore a variety of resources on Mindfulness and Life Skills & Wellness here.

HOW ARE STUDENTS BEING SUPPORTED DURING DIFFICULT TIMES?

School Counselors, Social Workers, School Psychologists, Family and Community Engagement staff, and other mental health professionals are working to support students and families.

Visit the BCPS Mental Health Portal for additional resources, or call 754-321-HELP.

Additional mental health resources are available through Broward County Public Schools.

For mindfulness support, check out the Mindfulness in BCPS Canvas site, which offers:

On-demand lessons, activities, and recordings
A daily schedule with live and pre-recorded sessions

HOW CAN I GET HELP WITH COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING?

Your School Counselors and BRACE Advisors are available to support you.

You can also explore the College, Career, and Life Readiness (CCLR) Canvas Toolkit, which includes helpful resources and weekly recorded webinars. You can access it here.

Students can also access Xello via their Clever dashboard to explore colleges, careers, and scholarships.

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