Counseling & Career Center
Counseling
Tel : (301)989-5640
Fax: (301)989-6095
Mission
The mission of the Paint Branch Counseling department is to support and prepare a diverse, collaborative community of learners for the challenges and rewards of the 21st century. We provide a comprehensive program that includes individual and group academic achievement, foster personal growth, and interpersonal relationships. We adhere to rigorous high standards designed to promote curiosity, innovative, self-discipline, effort, responsibility, and respect as life-long learners.
Vision
PBHS counselors are professional educators who advocate academic, intellectual, social and emotional growth for their students, enabling them to make optimal choices for their futures.
Office Hours
PBHS Counseling Department office hours are from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
The counselor’s availability hours are from 7:10 a.m. – 2:40 p.m.
Student walk-in hours are the following:
Before School – 7:10 – 7:20 a.m.
Lunch – LAP Hours only (not after the warning bell)
After School – 2:10 – 2:40 p.m.
2011 - 2012 Counselor Assignments
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Grades 9 - 12
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| A - Bro |
Ms. Adriane Whipple |
| Brp - Fel |
Ms. Christian Ruffner |
| Fem - Jom |
Mr. Johahn Oliphant |
| Jon - Me |
Ms. Katie Brown |
| Mf - Nic |
Ms. Darlene Hairston |
| Nid - Shad |
Ms. Cherie Roginsky-Green |
| Shae - Tu |
Ms. Felicia Kimmel
(M, T, W - 9:00 -2:00 pm & F - 7:00 - 12:00 ) |
| Tv - Z |
Mrs. Becky Long
(M, T, W, F - 9:00 am - 2 pm) |
| ESOL |
Ms. Xiomara Medina
(Mondays Only) |
Career Center
College/Career Information Coordinator (CCIC): Mrs. Murphy 
The Paint Branch High School Career Center is designed to help students explore areas of interest as they prepare for their future endeavors. This helps students understand the relationship between what they are learning in high school and other experiences to their post high school choices in business, the military or further educational opportunities. The extensive array of information available in the Career Center is intended to be used as an adjunct to the curriculum for all grade levels. Guest speakers and college representatives are frequent visitors to the Career Center.
The Career Center offers information about careers and colleges including: college majors, essays, and applications; financial aid; scholarships; resume writing; SAT, PSAT, ACT and other tests; and much more. It houses a wide variety of books, catalogues, computer programs with specialized guidance material, test registration forms, videos and other information resources.
News Around the Center
Seniors are reminded to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) no earlier than January 1 annually. Money is distributed to qualified applicants on a first-come first-served basis. For students who are planning to attend a 2-year or 4-year college or university in Maryland, the FAFSA and any required state forms must be submitted between January 1 and March 1, yearly, in order to be considered for state funds. UMCP is requesting a February 1 submission date for consideration of financial assistance
Seniors are reminded to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) no earlier than . Money is distributed to qualified applicants on a first-come first-served basis. For students who are planning to attend a 2-year or 4-year college or university in Maryland, the FAFSA and any required state forms must be submitted between , in order to be considered for state funds. UMCP is requesting a .