Keeping Up With Counseling

Page High School

Keeping Up WithCounselingPage High School

September Upcoming Events:

  • 8/31-9/8 individual senior check-ins begin
  • 9/7 College 101 Zoom (for seniors, but all are welcome) @ 6 PM: https://wcs.zoom.us/j/86320404157
  • 9/11-9/15 PHS College Week!
  • 9/12 WCS College and Industry Fair @ 4:30 (Williamson County Ag Center)
  • 9/13 Counselors meeting with students for TN Promise applications (STUDENTS MUST KNOW THEIR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS FOR THIS)

PHS College Week September 11-15

  • Monday - Students will receive college bingo cards and will have the chance to win prizes when they hand them in
  • Tuesday - Counselors available in counseling center to help students complete college applications (seniors can come down during study hall or Patriot Period). College/Industry Fair - Ag Center 4:30-7:30pm
  • Wednesday - Counselors meet with A-L seniors in the cafeteria during Patriot Period to complete TN Promise Applications
  • Thursday - Counselors meet with M-Z seniors in the cafeteria during Patriot Period to complete TN Promise Applications
  • Friday - Bingo cards due and winners announced

College Week Links

Click here for various free application weeks and application video tutorials for Tennessee colleges and universities!


Click here for financial aid myths and tips!


Click here for a "know the lingo" glossary of college terms!

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After school ACT tutoring is here!

Science

Mondays with Koczaja, room 312

8/28, **9/7, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25


English

Tuesdays with Chandler, room 250

8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26


Math

Wednesdays with Cramer, room 349

8/30, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27


Reading

Thursdays with Koczaja, room 312

8/31, 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28

Staff Spotlight!

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Gabrielle Livingstone

Our outstanding counseling secretary enjoys reading, travel, spending time with friends and family, and cheering on the Carolina Panthers. Things she enjoys most about her job include connecting with the students and being a part of the Page Community!


gabrielle.livingstone@wcs.edu

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Cindy Gonzales

Our excellent registrar has been at Page High going on 22 years and loves the staff and community! People, laughter, KC Chiefs and pickleball are among her favorite things! Her favorite quote by Dr. Seuss is "Why fit in when you were born to stand out?"


cindyg1@wcs.edu

STARS Club presents... Self-Care September!

“Post-It Positivity”


STARS Club held their first event in promoting positivity through the school. Students of Page High wrote post-it notes to Page Middle Schoolers encouraging them to have a great school year!


During the month of September, the STARS Club will promote self-care and positive well-being through various events and activities. Be on the lookout!

Who We Are

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Ms. Wilson

(A-De) attended Point Loma Nazarene University and National University. She has worked at Disneyland, she loves getting to meet and serve students and families.

tracy.wilson@wcs.edu

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Ms. Chiaro

(Dh-Kl) attended the University of Tennessee Knoxville and Lipscomb University, and she loves disco & rock and roll music.

taylor.chiaro@wcs.edu

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Ms. Walter

(Kn-Ra) attended Purdue University, she loves to water ski and snow ski, and has been a Swiftie since 2006.

hillary.walter@wcs.edu

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Mrs. Deffendall

(Re-Z) attended Indiana State University, has a puppy named Sunny, and has a hidden talent of always being able to find a good deal.

emily.deffendall@wcs.edu

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Mrs. Cook (left)


STARS SAP Counselor (Student Assistance Program)

Meets with students on an as-needed basis/students experiencing crisis. Sponsors STARS Club.

chelsea.cook@wcs.edu

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Mrs. Pafford (right)


STARS ESAP Therapist (Enhanced Student Assistance Program)

Conducts weekly appointments with students on a caseload and supports students' treatment goals.

brianna.pafford@wcs.edu

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The role of a school counselor...

School counselors help all students:

  1. apply academic achievement strategies

  2. manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills

  3. plan for postsecondary options (higher education, military, work force)


(American School Counselor Association, 2023).

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How to reach us

Email is the most time efficient way to communicate with us! However, we are always happy to schedule a phone call, zoom, in person meeting, etc. if needed.

Email: gabrielle.livingstone@wcs.edu
Website: https://www.wcs.edu/domain/1104
Location: 6281 Arno Rd, Franklin, TN 37064, USA
Phone: (615) 472-4755