Counseling Department
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301.288.8320
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Counseling Lessons
Your grade-level counselor will visit your classroom to teach lessons on social/ emotional skills, academic planning, and college and career readiness.
MCPS students must complete 75 SSL hours to graduate from high school. Students may begin earning SSL hours the summer after completing grade 5. Students continue to earn SSL hours throughout middle school and high school. Additional information for students and families are provided below.
College and career resources
Learn about college life.
Take a tour on a real college campus.
high school options
During your 8th grade year, you will complete the NEC choice process and select your high school!
Learn more about Blake HS, Paint Branch HS, Springbrook HS and the choice process.
bullying
Bullying is very destructive and can cause serious mental health programs. Be an Upstander and not a bystander. See something. Say something.
To report bullying, please complete the MCPS bullying reporting form and email it your school counselor.
mental health
If you are feeling really sad or have a friend in need of help, use the mindfulness page, contact your grade-level counselor and use these resources:
Montgomery County
Prevention Hotline
1800-273-TALK (8255)