Counseling
At Providence High School, every student is paired with a counselor who understands their individual aspirations and needs. With the collaborative support of our families, we empower our students to dream ambitiously and achieve their goals. The department's structure and model are designed to ensure our counselors develop a deep understanding of the students on their caseload, thereby providing personalized support.
Academic Support
Each Academic and College Counselor is responsible for a caseload of students in grades 9-12, supporting them through their academic journey from course selection to graduation. They assist students with maintaining academic consistency, college applications, financial aid, decision-making, celebrating college choices, and navigating the transition from high school to college. With counselors on staff for short-term crisis intervention and support, our students receive comprehensive guidance for both academic success and overall well-being.
In addition to the personalized attention students receive from their counselors, our unique schedule includes an early dismissal every other Wednesday that serves as office hours for students. We also have an “X-block” period that frequently serves as office hours. These designated blocks provide set times when students can seek out specific teachers for additional tutoring or use the time to complete their work. Students may also pursue peer tutoring before or after school. All teachers are available for tutoring, offering various opportunities and mediums through which our students can access academic support and realize their highest potential.
Our Learning Specialist assists students with documented learning differences as they navigate the assessment process and access approved accommodations to support their academic success. The Learning Specialist works closely with teachers and counselors to meet the needs of our diverse learners at Providence.
College Counseling
Our college counseling program is dedicated to guiding each student through the college application process with personalized support and a focus on finding the best fit for their unique goals and aspirations. We believe that success is not defined by brand names but by discovering an institution where each student can thrive academically, socially, and personally.
Our experienced counselors work closely with students and their families, offering individual meetings, workshops, and resources to help navigate the complexities of college admissions. We emphasize self-discovery and informed decision-making, ensuring that each student finds a college or university that aligns with their values, interests, and future ambitions.
Student Wellbeing
In addition to five full-time credentialed Academic and College Counselors, Providence High School has a Dean of Wellbeing and a Mental Health Support Staff member available to all students. Counseling services focus on supporting students through their educational journey (academic, social, emotional, and behavioral goals as they relate to school) as valued members of our school community. Students experiencing social/personal challenges that may become a barrier to their academic or social success are referred to thewe Wellness Center forllness-focused approach.
The Wellness Center offers a comfortable setting with wellness resources for students that may be experiencing stress, anxiety, or feelings of being overwhelmed. Student wellness activities and programming include outsourced therapy dogs, wellness lunch events, and presentations/workshops that focus on various mental health topics and challenges facing adolescents.
The Counseling Office provides students and families with a Wellness Resource Guide that includes wellness tips, mental health resources and a referral directory for outside therapeutic services for students that need a higher level of support. The Counseling Office provides short-term support services that may include individual check-ins, crisis intervention, group counseling, wellness programming and referrals as needed.
Our Four Year-Plan
Meet the Team
Clara Bird
Dean of Academic and College Counseling
Academic & College Counselor
Shanica Dale
Dean of Wellbeing
Caren Gitlin
Learning Specialist
Tricia Goldsworthy
Academic & College Counselor
12th Grade House Head
Kassandra Guerrero
Academic & College Counselor
Claire Hobbs
Academic & College Counselor
Angela Leidig
Academic & College Counselor
Rita Saade
Academic & College Counselor