Ballard High School Counseling Office
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Counseling Center Hours:
7:30 – 3:00
Counseling Secretary:
Ms. Sandy Jensen
(206) 252-1014
Fax: (206) 252-1001
The Ballard High School counselors and career specialist work with students to help them develop strategies for success in academics, in social skills, and in considering their post-high school plans and career options. Counselors encourage students to become aware of their individual strengths, to develop methods for dealing with difficulties, to set goals, and to make good choices.
Students are assigned to counselors by the first letter of their last name. Counselors work with students to explain the credit system, help students select courses, monitor progress toward achieving graduation requirements, explore interests, and make plans for college application and career options. Counselors also help students deal with social and emotional issues.
Appointments:
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Counseling Department FAQ’s and Resources: Please see the link below for a Frequently Asked Questions list provided by the counseling department at Curriculum Night. Also see the linked article about encouraging effort in students and it’s effectiveness in motivating students and helping them be successful as they progress through school and life.
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Counselors: Head Counselor: Ms. Georgia Turkovich
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Links:
Family Connection by Naviance |
Service Learning: Grayce Mitchell is our Service Learning Coordinator. She is on campus two-three days per week. She meets with every ninth grader in health class to help them find options that suit their interests, and she also meets with upperclassmen throughout the year. She also maintains a service learning bulletin board outside the Counseling Office where she posts opportunities for service learning. Her contact information is: gamitchell@seattleschools.org; 252-1015. Service Learning Agreement Form |
Tutoring: We offer a free, after school tutoring lab staffed by retired professors, community members, and University of Washington college students. The lab is open every day from 3:00 – 5:00 and is located in Room N106. The contact person for the Tutoring Lab is Diane Steen at ddsteen@seattleschools.org or phone number 252-1000. The lab specializes in math help but can manage every subject, even Japanese. If the parent desires proof that the student attended tutoring, Diane can sign a note for the student to take home to the parent. In addition to the tutoring lab, while not required to do so, many teachers offer tutoring sessions after or before school or at lunch. The student should speak with their teacher to set a time to come in. If you wish to hire a private tutor, we recommend you contact Diane as she has the names of tutors who are interested in tutoring for pay. |
See The Ballard High School Website at http://www.ballardbeavers.org.