COUNSELORS

Nancy Breitenstein, High School Counselor

Jennifer Rullan, Middle School Counselor

Barbara Schweickart, Mental Health Counselor

JCPS Counselors Department Statement

JCPS counselors, in partnership with students, families, staff, community, and businesses, will prepare students to be successful lifelong learners. The K–12 Comprehensive Development Guidance Program will provide teaching and modeling strategies that create and nurture a safe and positive teaching environment.

Our Comprehensive Developmental Guidance Program provides the skills necessary for academic success, career planning, and personal and social growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What support services are available at The Phoenix School of Discovery?

• Youth Services Center (YSC)

• Extended School Services (ESS)

• Mentoring

• Clothes Closet

• Exceptional Child Education (ECE) Services

• Reading Recovery

• Seven Counties—School-Based

• English as a Second Language (ESL) Services

• After-School Tutoring

• Home-School Coordinator

• Career Planner

• Tutoring

• Counseling Provided by Community Organization

• ESL Volunteers

• Study Skills Class

• Guest Speakers

• Advance Program Courses

What specific services are available through my child's counselor?

• Peer Mediation

• Classroom Guidance

• Individual Counseling

• Group Counseling

• Transition Services

• Conflict Resolution

• Referrals to Outside Agencies

• Drug Prevention Program

• Advance Program Testing

• Course Planning and Scheduling

• Anger Management Counseling

• Academic Counseling

• Testing Information

What is the best way to talk with my child’s counselor?

A parent should set up an appointment to see his or her child’s counselor by phone (485-7700), email, or letter.

What is the best way for my child to talk with his or her counselor?

The best way is for students to make an appointment with clerical staff and the counselor through the Counseling Office. If it is an emergency, they should contact a teacher or general office staff member immediately and let him or her know of their need to see their counselor.