Counseling Department
Counseling Department
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Central High School Counselors
Central High School Counselors
Counselor caseload is by student last name:
A - Com: Ms. Sharp asharp@philasd.org
Con - Hen: Ms. Chasan erchasan@philasd.org
Hern - Li: Dr. Soda csoda@philasd.org
Lia - Pand: Ms. Hart rrhart@philasd.org
Pani - Tam: Ms. Stern jestern@philasd.org
Tan - Z: Mrs. Wardlaw hwardlaw@philasd.org
Students, to contact your school counselor to discuss academic, mental health, and college/post-secondary planning needs, please come to the counseling suite in room 134 during your lunch period.
Students, to contact your school counselor to discuss academic, mental health, and college/post-secondary planning needs, please come to the counseling suite in room 134 during your lunch period.
Bilingual Counseling Assistants (BCAs)
Bilingual Counseling Assistants (BCAs)
Bilingual Counseling Assistants work hard each day to support families, students, and staff in schools. Many people think that BCAs only do interpretation work within schools, but BCAs themselves see their work go far beyond just that in that they help bridge language barriers and build relationships between parents and school staff.
Meet the Bilingual Counseling Assistants
Click below for their contacts and availability:
Albanian
Leon Papaj
lpapaj@philasd.org
Office Phone Number: 6011440
Available: Tuesday
Chinese
Chinese/Mandarin
Wennie (Chengyi) Wen
cwen@philasd.org
Office Phone Number: 6011440
Available: Monday-Friday
Chinese/Cantonese
Helen Chen
hchen@philasd.org
Office Phone Number: 6011440
Available: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Vietnamese
Loan Do
ldo@philasd.org
Available: Monday, Tuesday, Friday
Spanish
Iris Pagan
ipagan@philasd.org
Office Phone Number: 6011440
Available: Wednesday, Friday
Khmer
Say Hong Choing
schoing@philasd.org
Office Phone Number: 6011440
Available: Tuesday
Arabic
Wafaa Khalil
wkhalil@philasd.org
Office Phone Number: 6011440
Available: Friday
"Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today." Malcolm X
"Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today." Malcolm X
Spotlight on Wellness
Spotlight on Wellness
Power Hearts at Central
Power Hearts at Central
Have you seen some love around our city?
Have you seen some love around our city?
"The Power Hearts are about self-love and positivity, which in turn reaches towards others. They become messages of encouragement, hope, and love for everyone." Amberella
You Are Not Alone
You Are Not Alone
In February 2020, Philly street artist, Amberella, created an art installation of her inspirational "PowerHearts " for the Central students. Stop by 134 to check out them out.
Inner Strength Teen Program at Central
What is Inner Strength?
What is Inner Strength?
The Inner Strength Teen Program empowers students with easy to use tools that help manage stress and anxiety and can be utilized on a daily basis, in any setting.
These tools are an effective way to reduce student stress and reactivity, increase focus and well-being, and provide one with life-long strategies for a meaningful and satisfying life.
The program can be of great value to youth at this critically important time in their lives.
CHECK OUT INNER STRENGTH'S APP
View Stress Supports for Teens
Introduction to Inner Strength's App
Chinese Immigrant Family Wellness Initiative
What is CIFWI?
What is CIFWI?
The Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation (PCDC) and Hall-Mercer have partnered to develop The Chinese Immigrant Family Wellness Initiative (CIFWI), which aims to introduce mental and emotional health as a key component of health for the Chinese immigrant community. The program is structured around three goals:
Increasing knowledge and understanding of mental health and emotional distress.
Improving attitudes toward behavioral health through stigma reduction and intergenerational communication.
Increasing healthy behaviors that support mental and emotional wellbeing
NAMI
What is NAMI?
What is NAMI?
Our Vision
Our Vision
NAMI envisions a world where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares.
Our Mission
Our Mission
NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.
Minding Your Mind
What is MYM?
What is MYM?
Minding Your Mind is dedicated to ending stigma and destructive behaviors associated with mental health issues, moving away from a crisis-based response to prevention through education.
We use the power of storytelling to provide evidence-based education on mental health challenges to our audiences. Our inspiring programs create safe communication spaces to discuss signs and symptoms often associated with mental health challenges and how to address them.
Quick Link Student Resources
Quick Link Student Resources
Need a Work Permit?
Need a Work Permit?
For students looking for Working Papers — Career and Technical Education
Click here for the application and to schedule an appointment
Need Academic Support?
Need Academic Support?
For students looking for tutoring support
Click Here for Virtual Tutoring Information
Central Admissions Inquiries
Central Admissions Inquiries
Check out Applying to Central for current admissions information.
Former Student Transcript and Records Request
If you are a former student in need of a transcript, please follow the link below.
Suicide and Crisis Emergency
Suicide and Crisis Emergency
If you or someone you know is in a crisis emergency outside of school hours, please call...
If you or someone you know is in a crisis emergency outside of school hours, please call...
24-Mental Health Delegate Line in Philadelphia for Suicide and Crisis Intervention Services
215-685-6440
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor
911
Mission Statement:
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Central High School Counseling Department is to provide a proactive, comprehensive, and developmentally appropriate program to address students' academic and postsecondary goals in addition to supporting their personal and social needs. This is accomplished through a partnership with parents/guardians, staff, and the School District of Philadelphia to enable all students to become successful, productive citizens, and lifelong learners in a diverse and changing world. The Central High School Counseling Department will empower all students to reach their maximum potential by using comprehensive approaches that address academic, personal/social, and career goals. We will promote an environment to encourage personal inquiry and growth, social responsibility, and academic excellence.
School counselors believe that every student can succeed through the collaborative efforts of school, home, and community leading to responsible and productive citizenship in the 21st century.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Central High School
1700 West Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141
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(215) 400-3590 (phone)
(215) 400-3591 (fax)
School CEEB Code: 393275
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