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:

11th Grade College Panel Presentation

Presenters: Representatives from multiple universities

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

Colts Neck High School

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

2023-2024 Guidance Event Materials:

Senior College Application & Financial Aid Night
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
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

College & Career Specialist - Mr. Ed Stone estone@frhsd.com