Mrs. Potts - Prater
Freshman Academy School Counselor
cpotts@battle-creek.k12.mi.us
Google Voice: (269) 339-0911
Office: (269) 213-3710
Ms. Washington
Business, Engineering and Industrial Technology Academy School Counselor
swashington@battle-creek.12.mi.us
Office: (269) 213-3503
Ms. Hollins
Health and Human Services Academy School Counselor
thollins@battle-creek.k12.mi.us
Office: (269) 213-3602
Google Voice: (269) 213-5069
Schedule a virtual meeting with Mrs. Hollins
Ms. Charlotte Pierce
College Adviser
cpierce1@battle-creek.k12.mi.us
Office: 269-213-3622
Google Voice: (734) 489-1937
Google Classroom Code: k2y2vvk
Counseling staff are here to advocate and assist your student while at Central. Please support our efforts by...
Contacting the individual teachers first with concerns about assignments, grades or student progress
Asking teachers for specific feedback and to offer specific recommendations/suggestions for improving academic achievement in their classes
Contacting counselors if grade concerns are not resolved
Seeking additional help from teachers before or after school
Being willing to meet with staff to create plan for your student if necessary
Encouraging your students to take advantage of "drop-in” tutoring teacher hours and GVSU services
Contacting counselors if/when questions arise or unresolved concerns continue
The Battle Creek Public School Counseling Department collaborates with administrators, teachers, families, and community stakeholders to advocate for and ensure equity, access, and success for all students. Our comprehensive development program is directly driven by the culturally diverse and unique backgrounds that we serve. Through our efforts we are committed to addressing the academic, college and career needs of our students so that they become lifelong learners equipped with the skills necessary to navigate post-secondary and career transitions, advance in the world of work, pursue high wage/high skill in demand careers and become contributing members of their communities.