Welcome (back) to Unity Reed HS!

Welcome to Unity Reed High School and the 2020-2021 school year! Whether you are about to graduate or just starting out – I'm excited to work with each of you! The beginning of the year can be an exciting yet stressful time filled with possibilities and this year is unlike any other. In the Counseling Department, it is our responsibility to help each student get off to their best start. I want to take this time to (re)introduce myself and let you know a few things about the services I offer as a school counselor.

This is my third year at Unity Reed High School and my 5th year as a School Counselor. I am passionate about mindfulness, trauma informed care and social justice. I live in Manassas with my husband, three exhausting little boys and my Boston Terrier, Jobin.

Like many of you, I am nervous about balancing the upcoming school year - working full time, overseeing my child's education and staying healthy. I hope that we can come together as a community to lift up and support one another through these complicated times.

It is an honor to be a part of the Unity Reed family - there is truly none like it!

It is my goal to create a school climate where every student feels safe and significant. My role as a Professional School Counselor at Unity Reed High School is to be a strong advocate for each student and to serve as a partner in the education process with you and your family. I won't always have an answer to every question, but I will work tirelessly to connect you with those that can help.

Below is a list of services offered in the Counseling Department. Some services, such as small groups, will be unavailable or modified during remote learning. I will be providing services via email or Zoom. My office hours will run concurrent with the traditional school day, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm and I will respond to emails within 48 business hours. If you feel you need additional support please do not hesitate to reach out.

• Academic advising
  
• College and career planning
• Crisis intervention counseling
• Small group counseling
• Classroom guidance lessons
• Resource sharing and referrals
• Parent/Teacher conferences*

*If you are in need of a Parent/Teacher conference with a student's full team of teachers, I am happy to coordinate. If you need to speak with just one teacher, you can contact them directly to set up an appointment.

Confidentiality is a valuable aspect of the counseling relationship, however it is my obligation to inform you if I believe your child is in danger or may harm someone else. In other situations I encourage students to disclose their thoughts/feelings/experiences with you and I use my best judgment as to whether confidentiality needs to be broken. I believe giving students the space to share with you on their own terms can build trust, confidence and independence.

PWCS school counselors recognize that students and parents or guardians have a right to know the limits of confidentiality. Please click here to see PWCS Regulation 651-2 regarding information on the confidentiality of student-disclosed information.

Office Phone or Text (571) 279-8998

Zoom Meeting ID 882 590 9192

*Open office hours available on Zoom Mondays from 9am - 12pm, all other times by appointment.

Email: lewisj@pwcs.edu
Website: https://unityreedhs.pwcs.edu/
Location: Historic District, 8820 Rixlew Lane, Manassas, VA, USA
Phone: (703) 365-2900
Facebook: www.facebook.com/URHSRaiders/
Twitter: @UnityReedHS