F.R.H.S.D. Compass: Charting a Future of Excellence in Education

Freehold Regional High School District 

Guidance and Counseling Services

The mission of the Freehold Regional High School District Guidance and Counseling Department is to provide comprehensive developmentally appropriate programming that addresses the academic, social, emotional, and post-secondary needs of all of our students. Our school counselors will accomplish this through a collaboration with all key stakeholders of the school community.

District Calendar & Upcoming Guidance Events

Upcoming Guidance Events:
FRHSD Annual Career Fair
Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
Freehold High School
9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students and parents

2023-2024 Guidance Event Materials:

9th and 10th Grade Post-Secondary Presentation
Presenter: Rob Franek
Audience: 9th and 10th grade students and parents
Mr. Franek's presentation
Get College Fair Ready

11th Grade College Panel Presentation

Audience: 11th grade students and parents
11th Grade College Panel Presentation Slides


Senior College Application & Financial Aid Night
Senior College Application Night Presentation

Financial Aid Presentation


F.R.H.S.D. Compass: Charting a Future of Excellence in Education

Guidance Road Map – Charting a Course of Excellence in Education

Our District’s Strategic Plan, Compass 3.0, maps priorities and projects in four core areas, Whole Child, Equity & Opportunity, Student Growth and Learning, and Community Connections, that support the District mission.  The “Whole Child” component of Compass 3.0 outlines the District’s commitment to inspire individual student goals through a safe, healthy, challenging, engaging and supportive learning environment. Based on the American School Counselor Association National Model, Freehold Regional High School District (FRHSD) school counseling programs are collaborative efforts benefiting students, parents, teachers, and the overall community.

Our school counseling program is an integral part of students’ daily educational environment and school counselors are partners in student growth and serve as the students’ advocate.  School counselors prioritize supporting students to reach their personal goals in a complex, rapidly changing society through a system of intentional practices, programs, and counseling.  The FRHSD Guidance Road Map outlines a comprehensive counseling program organized by grade level highlighting the events, programs, and services offered to students.

Each of our six high schools has a Guidance and Counseling Services department.  Visit the school site for specific information. 

Freehold Regional High School District  Guidance & Counseling Services

Chief Academic Officer - Dr. Shanna Howell showell@frhsd.com

Director of Guidance & Operations - Mr. Michael Mendes mmendes@frhsd.com

Administrative Supervisor of Student Services - Dr. Kristina Donovan kdonovan@frhsd.com