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School Counseling
Hours: 8:00-4:30
Phone: 703-957-4402
CEEB Code: 470-061
BWHS Counseling Appointments (for Students ONLY ---- Parents: Please email counselor directly)
(Click on each photo to view the selected staff members' biography and contact information.)
SENIORS - Diploma Seals of Achievement
ATTENTION SENIORS!!!
June 11 - Graduation Practice (Senior Award Ceremony & Graduation Practice) - *Attendance is Mandatory*
June 15 (2pm) Graduation - @ Eagle Bank Arena, George Mason University
Graduation Diploma Seals of Achievement
An application may be required to obtain certain seals. Transcripts will be reviewed for seals which do not require an application. Click blue buttons below for more.
Applications are DUE May 17, 2024
Behind the Wheel
Criteria for Behind the Wheel
Students must have a Virginia Learner's Permit and have a passing grade in the Driver's Education Course given in their 10th grade PE Class. Students and a parent or guardian are required to attend a 90-minute mandatory "Partners for Safe Teen Driving" presentation in order to complete their classroom instruction.
How do I sign up with a School Instructor?
A Behind the Wheel packet can be picked up at the School Counseling Office. Return the completed forms with a check for $225.00 made out to SBHS. Students are requested to submit their 45-hour log upon completion. Juniors and seniors wishing to drive with a school instructor must attend or have attended a Partner's for Safe Teen Driving session.
Early sign-up for 10th graders is allowed after 18 class periods. The student must have a passing grade which is verified by their teacher.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Students who have taken Driver's Education at another high school will need to get their "Certificate of Completion" from their previous school.
Students must have attended the "Partners for Safe Teen Driving" presentation to get their certificate. This is required by the Code of Virginia.
Rules and Guidelines for Obtaining a Virginia Driver's License
To request a driver’s education classroom completion card (DEC-8) replacement, please click on this link for instructions.
Mental Health Team
Briar Woods High School’s Unified Mental Health Team (UMHT) – comprised of school counselors, psychologist, social worker, and student assistance specialist – offers mental health services and supports to enhance student social, emotional, and behavioral growth. This team of school-based mental health professionals works with students, families, school staff, and outside providers to promote a positive school environment that supports student success and ability to cope with challenges through direct (e.g., classroom curriculum, group counseling and individual counseling) and indirect (e.g., collaborating or consulting with staff, families or communities) methods.
Click the names/titles below to hide/show contact details. Counselors listed in student surname assignment order.
24-Hour Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline - (703)777-6552
LAWS Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Crisis Center
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 988
NoVA Crisis Services Information
ParentGuidance.org is an online service by licensed therapists that provides trusted and specialized courses, professional support and a safe community for parents to learn how to support their children and get answers to mental health questions.
Care-Solace | Mental Health Care Coordination
24/7/365 Mental Health Care Coordination service for Loudoun County Public Schools - Students, Staff and their Families