Counseling Services Overview

  • BISD's Guidance & Counseling program provides services to fully develop each student’s academic, career, personal and social abilities.  

    The district uses The Texas Comprehensive, Developmental Guidance and Counseling Program that provides a systematic approach to helping students acquire and apply basic life skills through the special knowledge and skills of school counselors. The four components that comprise this Model are:

    1. Guidance Curriculum to develop awareness, skill development, and application of the skills needed in everyday life.
    2. Responsive Services addresses the immediate concerns of students.
    3. Individual Planning assists students in monitoring and understanding their own development in areas of education, career, and personal/social, usually through the development of academic and career plans. 
    4. System Support includes program and staff support activities and services. 

    Counselors provide services in the areas of character education, bullying prevention, anger management, self-esteem, substance abuse prevention, violence prevention, graduation planning, and postsecondary readiness, including higher education and financial aid. Students see their counselor by referral from:

    • Themselves
    • Teachers
    • Parents
    • Administrators
    • Friends

    College Readiness Coordinators at Burleson High School and Centennial High School provide additional resources and advising for students. They are available for information about Advanced Placement, dual credit/dual enrollment, college admissions, financial aid/scholarships, and all other activities related to preparing for students' postsecondary goals. Additionally, they coordinate the campus GoCenters. GoCenters operate through a partnership with the University of Texas at Arlington to provide college mentors who help high school students navigate the college exploration and admissions process.

  • Prom Season is Fast Approaching...

    Parents play an important role in teen safety, especially during prom. Teens need to know they have a support system. Here are some suggestions that you can use to make sure your teen has a safe prom night:

    • Be informed of the plan – what are the times, is there a meal, is there an after-party, etc.
    • Come up with an emergency code – If your teen is in danger, they’ll need a quick way to let you know they need help, and you’ll need a discreet way to pick them up.
    • Know what’s in your house – If your teen is hosting any friends at your house after prom, keep any alcohol or prescription drugs safely stored away.
    • Know the drivers – Is the driver reliable and trustworthy? If not, find alternatives for your teen.
    • Talk about car safety – Whether it’s your teen or someone else driving, make sure they’re aware of all that could go wrong, and how to stop it.

    Most importantly, have a conversation with your teen about any concerns you have, and any questions they might have. Give them all the tools they need to have a safe night and enjoyable experience. ~ (https://www.safeandsober.org/resources/prom-night-perils/)
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Suicide & Crisis Hotline

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