Counseling Center
Garfield High School Counseling
Our GHS Counseling Department 24-25
Meet the 2024-25 Counselors, Department Staff
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Vision Statement: We are committed to ensuring that ALL students are equitably supported in their academic, social-emotional, and college & career development.
Mission Statement: We provide counseling services that are based on the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) model. In partnership with students, families, staff and community resources, we aim to provide students with a comprehensive support system that facilitates and encourages academic success, social-emotional health, and college & career readiness.
GHS Counseling Services
Below is a brief overview of services provided by the Counseling Department at Garfield HS.
- Academic Supports
- course registration & schedule adjustments
- graduation requirement tracking & consulting
- credit retrieval consultation
- academic resources & teacher consultation
- Social/Emotional Support
- Crisis response and intervention
- Small group workshops around various topics
- Referrals and consultation
- College & Career Development
- facilitate Naviance lessons to support student growth in college & career knowledge
- support with college applications, financial aid, job opportunities, apprenticeships, etc.
- planning for graduation pathways that can lead to career opportunities
Garfield Counselor Caseload Assignments
To make a counseling appointment, please e-mail your assigned counselor.
Counseling Support Staff
- Melissa Chow
- Registrar; mlchow@seattleschools.org
- Justin Young
- School Psychologist; jmyoung@seattleschools.org