Our Mission

The primary goal of each counselor is to ensure the academic success of every student. Beginning in the 6th grade through 8th grade, each student will develop a Plan of Studies with his/her counselor to map out a plan through his/her senior year in high school. In addition, students will discuss teacher recommendations and course selections for the upcoming school year. Each counselor will also have the opportunity to discuss interim and report card grades with students.

LCPS Prevention Program

This program is an extension of the present curriculum emphasizing the understanding and prevention of alcohol and drug abuse.  It promotes positive self esteem, meaningful relationships, skills to cope with peer pressure and responsible decision making.  Prevention services may include an initial student interview, participation in weekly educational or support groups, or the opportunity to attend the Insight Program at Douglass School.

Student Assistance Referrals

Loudoun County Public Schools works closely with Loudoun County Mental Health Services to have a counselor available at the schools to meet with students up to three times with no costs associated.  The counselor will then provide parents with appropriate recommendations and/or outside referral source information.

Academy of Science This is a program that is open to rising 9th grade students who apply beginning in the fall of their 8th grade year. Students attend the AOS on alternating days.  Students take science, math, and research courses at the Academy and all other subjects at their home school on the opposite day.  This schedule enables students to maintain involvement in academic and extra-curricular activities at their home school while participating in a research-based challenging math and science program.