The Guidance Department gives academic, technical and personal support to help all B-P students reach their potential. Counselors provide opportunities for students to explore their options for careers, postsecondary education and military service in an understanding and helpful atmosphere, and when appropriate, they encourage participation by parents and teachers. Counselors meet with students, assist them in setting goals and monitor their progress.

We provide career counseling to assist students in their transition to either the world of work or postsecondary education. The Guidance Office maintains a library of current college catalogues and applications. An annual financial aid night provides valuable information to parents.

The Guidance staff maintains a close relationship with area social service agencies in order to assist both parents and students who are in need. Counselors are both certified and trained in a variety of counseling areas so they can support any student including those who may be in crisis.

Bristol-Plymouth adheres to the mission statement of the Massachusetts Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs. Our school counselors will develop and deliver counseling programs and services that provide all students with the requisite skills for success in the academic/technical, workplace readiness, and personal/social domains.

You are encouraged to use the guidance services and to get to know your counselor so that he or she may be of greater assistance to you.

Stephen McIntosh, Director of Student Services Ext. 116

Karen Barrar, Coordinator of Guidance Ext. 137

Tina Bennett, Guidance/Adjustment Counselor Ext. 136
Grades 10-12
Carpentry, Electricity, CIT, CNT,
Machine Tool

Megan McGraw, Guidance/Adjustment Counselor, Ext. 117
Grades 10-12
Collision Tech., Automotive Tech,
Community Health, Culinary Arts,
Graphic Design

Marjorie Magny-Black, Guidance/Adjustment Counselor Ext. 119
Grades 10-12
Commercial Design, Drafting,
Cosmetology, Metal Fab, HVAC,
Plumbing

Glenn Lopes Guidance Counselor, Grade 9 Ext. 118


COUNSELING MISSION STATEMENT
Bristol-Plymouth adheres to the mission statement of the Massachusetts Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs. Our school counselors will develop and deliver counseling programs and services that provide all students with the requisite knowledge and skills for success in the academic/technical, workplace readiness, and personal/social domains. Students in grades 9 - 12 utilize Career Cruising, an online career guidance resource that combines comprehensive career information with personal perspective. Students and parents may visit the site: www.careercruising.com
username: bptech
password: taunton

How to Make Use of Guidance Services
Counselors and other guidance personnel will call upon you individually concerning matters, which pertain to you. In addition, they will meet with you in groups of various sizes from 5 or 6 students, to one classroom at a time, or even to a whole class meeting if there is information you need to know. You should feel free to contact your counselor if you have any need for assistance. You may make an appointment to meet with your counselor. Drop into the Guidance Office before school, at lunch, or after school and fill out an appointment request form.

Since all counseling appointments occur during classroom or shop time, you must report to your classroom or shop first, to show your appointment slip to your teacher before going to your guidance appointment.

Tech Prep
Tech Prep opportunities for earning college credit in high school can be explained by your counselor, and reference books and software are available as well. Students visiting college campuses during school days must have these visits pre-approved through

Post-Secondary


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