Academic Advising

• End of Quarter
• Academies of Loudoun Tour-Jan. 25
• AP Exam Information
• Course Selections for the 2019-2020 SY
• Article on Grades

College & Career

• Gap Year Fair-Feb. 5 @ 6 pm
• Air Force visits the classroom
• 11th Grade College/Career Planning
• NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Athlete
• Scholarships-$$$$
• Life After High School

Personal & Social

• Mental Health and Wellness Events
• The Fort

About Our Department

The Broad Run School Counseling department is a team of 12 dedicated individuals working collaboratively to meet the needs of 1,613 students, including teachers and parents. We have an open-door policy, but at times we are needed in meetings or have scheduled appointments with other students and parents. To serve you more efficiently, we ask that you please call or email us to schedule an appointment.

We support Broad Run High School students by:

• working with staff to address obstacles that interfere with their academic success.
• focusing on skill development through individual and small group counseling, classroom guidance, and coordination with parents, teachers, and administrators.
• helping students strengthen their skills resiliency, conflict resolution, stress management, successful transitions, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and understanding the needs of all students.
• preparing students with post-high school planning, college visits, internships, scholarships, and job matching.

BRHS School Counseling Office Hours

Hours: 8:00 am to 4:15 pm

Website: https://www.lcps.org/domain/813

Casey Sarafinas, Director of School Counseling

Kim Harris, School Counselor (A-Coo, Campus)

Chad Obzud, School Counselor (Cor-Hur)

Vanessa Koubratoff, School Counselor (Hus-Mec, ELL)

Jennie Kroll, School Counselor (Med-Sal)

Taylor Kewer, School Counselor (Sam-Z)

Leona Days, Career Center Assistant

Susy Langstroth, Registrar

Laura Pendleton, Transcript and Counseling Secretary

Alonda Alloway-Higgins, School Social Worker

Allyne Zappalla, Student Assistance Specialist (Tue&Thur)

Arianna Scott, School Psychologist

Jan. 17 - Last day of Q2

Jan. 18 - Moveable Student Holiday (No School)

Jan. 21 - Student Holiday (No School)

Jan. 25 - View Report Cards in ParentVue after 3 pm

All permission slips are due by January 15, 2019. See Ms. Days in the Career Center for more information.

Students, parents, or guardians are responsible for the cost of the AP exam. Each exam is

$85.00, which must be paid by March 1, 2019 in order to appropriately plan for test

administration. If a family needs to arrange for a payment plan or anticipates difficulty in

paying for the exam, the family should speak confidentially with the School Counseling

Director.

An on-line payment portal is available for electronic payments on the LCPS website at: https://osp.osmsinc.com/LoudounVA/BVModules/CategoryTemplates/Detailed%20List%20with%20Properties/Category.aspx?categoryid=DB902

Please ensure that you/your student selects the correct AP exam(s) from the drop-down menu. There is an additional processing fee of 4% for each online transaction. Cash or checks (made payable to Broad Run High School) are also accepted by the Counseling Secretary in the School Counseling Office.

Students must provide their own transportation to school on the day of testing. Please make every effort to schedule vacations, appointments, or other activities on dates that do not conflict with the testing dates. Make-up testing is permitted for verified emergencies only, including a doctor’s note stating that the student is unable to attend school due to a medical issue or illness.

Important Information for Students Attending the Academies of Loudoun:

New this year, Academies of Loudoun students may choose to take AP exam(s) at the

Academies if an exam is offered on days they are scheduled to attend class there. Please review registration and payment instructions that were sent home from the Academies for more information.

Additional information for parents and students can be accessed through the College Board’s

AP Bulletin. If you have further questions about AP exams, please contact your child’s school

counselor.

Believe it or not, it's about that time of year when students will select classes for next year. Print the attachment below and post on your refrigerator, so you are aware of important dates and upcoming events pertaining to the course selection process, including day and evening programs for parents and students.

On February 13, we will start with our Annual Course Selection Kick Off through Spartan Seminar

• 9th, 10th, & 11th graders will receive a list of course offerings & 4-Year Plan
• 9th graders will meet with their STS mentors to discuss course selections
• 10th & 11th graders will watch brief video explaining course selection process & graduation requirements

On February 20, Join us for our Course Curriculum Night!

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/08/opinion/college-gpa-career-success.html

What is a Gap Year?

A year between completing high school and beginning college when a student steps outside the traditional classroom experience to embrace opportunities for experiential learning. Most programs focus on education, service, and personal growth. Some even offer a monetary stipend towards college! Students often seek a gap year for meaningful learning, adventure, and to make a difference. Parents & students in all grades are welcome. Come check out over 40 programs on February 5th @ 6 pm in the BRHS Auditorium!

Counselors met with 11th graders through English classes to discuss post-high school options, what colleges look for in an applicant, and factors to consider when researching colleges.

Scholarship information has been updated:

• LCPS Scholarships: https://www.lcps.org/page/1914
• LCPS Scholarship Applications: https://www.lcps.org/page/1915
• BRHS Scholarships: https://www.lcps.org/Page/185312
  

Broad Run officially rolled out the Sources of Strength program school-wide before Thanksgiving with a cool mosaic tile art piece that highlighted students’ strengths. We will be meeting with 11th graders on January 23 & 24 and with 10th graders on February 11 & 12 to continue the important dialogue about depression awareness and suicide prevention.

Receive Text Message Alerts through REMIND:

Class of 2019 text @2019BRHS to 81010

Class of 2020 text @2020BRHS to 81010

Class of 2021 text @2021BRHS to 81010

Class of 2022 text @2022BRHS to 81010

Website: https://www.lcps.org/domain/813
Phone: 571-252-2314