Mission

The mission of the Brevard Academy Counseling Department is to provide a proactive, comprehensive, and developmentally appropriate program to address students' academic, social-emotional, and career goals.  This is accomplished through a partnership with parents/guardians, staff, and community members to enable all students to become successful, productive, contributing citizens and lifelong learners in a diverse and changing world.

School Counselor Belief Statements:

  1. We believe that ALL students can learn and achieve academic greatness when encouraged and nurtured in a respectful, safe environment.

  2. We believe that nurturing ALL students’ social and emotional well-being will encourage academic development and future success.

  3. We believe that effective school counseling is a collaborative process that involves all stakeholders: students, parents, teachers, administrators and community leaders to assist students in reaching their fullest potential. 

  4. The American School Counselor Association ethical standards should guide the work of the school counseling program and school counselors. 

Vision

The vision of the Brevard Academy School Counseling Department is to provide an environment of security, warmth, and encouragement as Brevard Academy students work to reach their fullest potential in the areas of academic, career, and personal development. The School Counselors commit to establish a solid foundation with Brevard Academy students to successfully manage their lives as healthy, responsible, caring and productive citizens who respect themselves and others.

School Counselor Services:


Individual Counseling:

Counselors are available to meet with students on an individual basis for any social, emotional or academic concerns. Referrals for counseling can be made by parents, teachers/staff, and students. 

 Group Counseling:

We will be offering various support groups based on student needs.  Small groups are offered to students who may benefit from spending some extra time developing academic, social, or emotional skills along with their peers, and to students who are coping with similar life situations. Written parent permission is required. 

Classroom Guidance Lessons:

Counselors visit classrooms multiple times throughout the school year and have the chance to interact with every student during these lessons.  Lessons typically last 30 minutes in length and cover topics such as character traits, understanding feelings of self and others, problem solving skills, friendship skills, and coping skills.

“One of the toughest jobs of parenting is talking to your kids about difficult subjects. It's hard enough to explain when Mr. Teddy Bear gets eaten by the washing machine. It feels impossible to put into words the really big issues, such as violence, racism, drugs, and other weighty topics But in the age of cell phone notifications, streaming video, and 24-hour news coverage -- when even little kids are exposed to really serious stories -- it's important to face this challenge head-on.”

-Common Sense Media

Do you feel your child might benefit from speaking to one of our School Counselors? Fill out the form below to request time.

Resources

Little Talks

Ever have difficulties figuring out age-appropriate talks with your children? Check out this handy-dandy guide to those not so little issues.

Transylvania County Behavioral Health Resources

Birth & Older

12 Years & Older

 

COVID-19

Resource Directory

Crisis Assistance - General

Crisis Assistance - Food

  • Hunger Coalition of Transylvania County (Provides free groceries each Thursday at one of four locations: Davidson River School, Rosman Town Hall, Sharing House and Sapphire Community Center)

  • Transylvania County Animal Shelter (pet food for those who can no longer afford to feed their animals)

    • (828) 883-3713

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Crisis Assistance - Children and Families

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