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Counseling Team
Counseling Team
High school counselors work with all students to support their academic, career, and personal development. They provide individualized guidance to help students create academic plans, navigate career choices, and address personal challenges.
Students may meet with their counselor before, during (including lunch), or after school. They have an open-door policy, so students can meet with them during classes if they ask their teacher for a pass. You may also email your school counselor to ask for an appointment.
Psychologist
Psychologist
Our school psychologist, Ms. Lindenfeld helps take care of students with IEP and 504 Plans. Her office is in the counseling suite, and students can schedule an appointment with her through email.
Social Worker
Social Worker
School social workers support students' social and emotional well-being. They provide wellness support, engage students with conflict resolution, and support students with emotional regulation. They also identify and address social-emotional issues that interfere with student learning. They help students advocate for what they need to be successful, by listening to their challenges and working together to help solve them.
BCC's social worker is Ms. Swissman, who meets students individually and in groups. Students can drop by before or after school or during lunch to room A215 (outside of counseling by the East-West Highway doors) to meet with her. They can also schedule an appointment through email.
Pupil Personnel Worker
Pupil Personnel Worker
Pupil Personnel Workers (PPWs) are educational specialists skilled in student and family support and engagement.
BCC's PPW is Mr. Gysberts. He acts as an advocate, consultant, and liaison to support staff, students, and families with various resources.
The PPW acts as an advocate:
The PPW acts as an advocate:
Supporting student rights and responsibilities.
Fostering understanding and collaborative efforts among home, school, and community.
Problem solving and identifing prevention and early intervention strategies for student success through a collaborative action process.
Managing cases for home schooling, change of school assignment requests and disciplinary proceedings.
Assisting with case management for program placement outside the home school.
Working with parents and school staff to assess and support the needs of homeless families.
The PPW is a consultant:
The PPW is a consultant:
Assisting with the interpretation of MCPS policies and regulations, as well as federal, state, and local laws.
Collaborating with school staff in developing interventions to address chronic attendance issues and dropout prevention.
Collaborating with families and school staff to access MCPS and community programs designed to prevent, intervene in, and treat alcohol and other drug use.
Consulting with school staff and families to identify, investigate and resolve residency and guardianship issues.
Assisting in the special education identification and placement process.
Providing training to school staff on a variety of topics identified as needs.
Refer students, families, and school staff to community resources.
The PPW serves as a liaison:
The PPW serves as a liaison:
Working with school staff to help maintain a positive home-school connection through strategies such as home visits and conferences.
Providing crisis support services to school staff, students, and families.
Collaborating with schools to facilitate student intake conferences.
Interpreting policies and regulations for students and families.
Assisting in accessing home and hospital teaching services, as appropriate.
Conducting home instruction reviews.
Assisting in the case management process for students referred to the Department of Health and Human Services and Juvenile Justice Services.
Bridge to Wellness
Bridge to Wellness
Bridge to Wellness is located in room C101, providing direct counseling services for students and assisting families with navigating support and resources. Students can fill out this form, get referred by our school social worker, or walk in to sign up for programs.
Available Programs
Available Programs
Care Management Services: Link students and families to community resources (food, housing, insurance, mental health providers, etc.)
Students must be 18 years or older or have permission from a caregiver to sign up.
Mental Health Support Services: Individual counseling and coping skill coaching focused on serving uninsured or under-insured students.
Students must be 16 years or older or have permission from a caregiver to sign up.
Youth Development Services: Mentoring, group recreational activities, and check-ins to help support student well-being.
SON (Street Outreach Network): Crisis intervention supports through individual check-ins and group activities.
Staff at B-CC
Staff at B-CC
Jasmin Sias - Supervisor (YMCA)
Malik Clarke - Youth Development Specialist (Identity)
Kelsey Campbell - Care Manager (YMCA)
Mental Health Therapist coming in October/November
Information last updated as of October 4th, 2023. Please email us if any information is inaccurate.
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