Brooks Counseling Department
Welcome
Welcome to the Brooks Counseling Department webpage.
Our school counseling program's mission is to provide all students with equity and access to a comprehensive data driven school counseling program centered around an engaging curriculum that facilitates long range success and high achievement through student growth in academic, career, and personal social domains; creates an environment in which each student can learn at high levels; and encourages collaboration among students, parents, teachers and local community institutions.
The professional school counselors at Brooks College Prep believe:
All students are capable of learning at high levelsAll students have dignity and worthAll students have a right to counseling services and supportsAll students have unique skills, talents and abilitiesAll students can be successful in their post secondary endeavorsThe Brooks College Prep comprehensive school counseling program will:
Utilize a holistic approach to meeting the academic, social-emotional and post-secondary needs of every studentTake a student centered approach toward goal setting Work as a collaborative team with all stakeholders to achieve program goals Use data to drive work and monitor progress of students and counseling initiativesConsciously address the diverse cultural, ethnic, racial, gender, and sexual identity needs when designing and implementing systemic program protocolsAll professional school counselors at Brooks College Prep will:
Advocate to the best of our abilities for every single student Provide appropriate resources and supports for all students to be successful in their lifelong pursuits Abide by the American School Counseling Association’s code of ethicsHold a valid Professional Educators License through the Illinois State Board of EducationParticipate in professional development activities to enhance our knowledge, services, and school counseling programCounseling Department Contact Information and Hours
Mrs. Tracey Boler
773-535-9938
8:30-4:00
ADVISORIES: 401, 402, 501, 502, 601, 602, 701, 702, 901, 902
Mrs. Aurora Diaz-Meraz
773-535-9970
8:00 - 3:30
ADVISORIES: 407, 408, 507, 508, 607, 608, 707, 708
Mrs. Adriane Jackson
773-535-9950
8:30-4:00
ADVISORIES: 403, 404, 503, 504, 603, 604, 703, 704
Mrs. Jessica Mulder
773-535-9931
8:00- 3:30
ADVISORIES: 405, 406, 505, 506, 605, 606, 705, 706, 805, 806
How Do I Contact My Counselor?
You might want to talk to your counselor one-on-one, OR our open office hours aren't working for you you can request an appointment by clicking on the link above.
- Attend Open Office Hours:
MWF During Lunch Periods
- Send Your Counselor an Email:
You can always send your counselor an email!
Please allow up to 2 School Days to respond to emails.
In your email please clearly explain what it is you need from us. This will help us to avoid a lot of back and forth, and we will probably be able to respond with an answer more quickly.
See Counselor Emails ABOVE
8th Grade - Using the PSAT to Support and Grow Your Student
January 11th 6-7 PM
In Person (Counseling Center) & Online (More information to Come)
7-12th Grade Financial Postsecondary Planning Workshops- IN PERSON ONLY- Jan 18th 5-7pm
FAFSA Completion (12 grade ONLY)
College Financial Aid Packaging (7-12 Grade)
CPS Strategic Scholarships (7-12 Grade)
Programming Parent Series (On-Line Only) 6-7 PM
January 25th - Programming 101
Feb 1st- AP vs. DC
Feb 8th- Early College, Dual Credit, and Associates Degrees
February 22nd- Special Programs(CB, CPFTA, GW, Jumpstart, DE)
Student Academic, SEL, and Postsecondary Supports
All things postsecondary! College and Career Planning, Financial Aid, & Scholarships
Grade Level Resources
Student Course Planning and Enrichment
Here you will find: course catalog, off-campus programs, and course selection.
Here you will find information about After School and Summer Program Opportunities for students. Click here