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BRHS School Counseling Newsletter

January 2021

BRHS SchoolCounseling NewsletterJanuary 2021

Meet Your Broad Run HS Counseling Department!

About our Department

The Broad Run School Counseling Department is a team of 14 dedicated individuals working collaboratively to meet the needs of 1,589 students, including teachers and parents. We have an open-door policy, but at times we are needed in meetings or have scheduled appointments with other students and parents. Broad Run counselors support the school in more ways than one. Aside from frequently attending many school events to support their students, other places you may see one of our counselors is coaching wrestling, basketball and baseball! Others sponsor many of our clubs, including We're All Human, LGBTQ+, Muslim Student Association and book club. We are a dedicated team committed to supporting the students in any way that we can.


Some Roles of Broad Run Counselors:

  • Working with staff to address obstacles that interfere with students' learning and success.
  • Focusing on skill development through a variety of ways, such as small group or individual counseling sessions, classroom guidance, and consultation and coordination with parents, administrators, and teachers.
  • Helping students who are experiencing challenges. We do this by focusing on conflict resolution, transitions, study skills, test-taking skills, crisis intervention, bullying prevention, suicide prevention, as well as with the special needs of students.
  • Preparing students with post-graduation planning with college visits, career days, internships, scholarships and jobs matching.
  • Collaborating with all departments to assure that we are addressing the academic needs and requirements of our students.


BRHS School Counseling Hours

Hours: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm


Jennie Kroll, Director of School Counseling (PAW - SID - Seniors)

Mollie Stratton, School Counselor (A-BUC)

Chad Obzud, School Counselor (BUD-GL)

Susan Ellis, School Counselor (GO-LEO)

Adity Chaudhury, School Counselor (LEP - PAV)

Scott Valyear, School Counselor (PAW-SID - grades 9-11)

Taylor Kewer, School Counselor (SIE-Z)


Dr. Arianna Scott, School Psychologist

Dr. Alloway-Higgins, School Social Worker

Greg Adams, Student Assistant Specialist

Kevin Kozikowski, Testing Coordinator

Leona Days, Career Center Specialist

Laura Pendleton, School Counseling Administrative Assistant/Registrar

Michele Porter, School Counseling Administrative Assistant

Amanda Brougham, Counseling Intern

Course Selection

Important Dates!

February 19, 2021- Curriculum Fair (virtually during extended advisory)

February 22, 2021- Rising 9th Grade Orientation/Curriculum Night (virtually - time TBD)

February 23 - March 5, 2021 - Course selection through history class with counselors

Upcoming SAT Testing Opportunities

Loudoun County Public Schools is offering weekend test administration for the SAT the following dates:

March 13: Briar Woods, Dominion, Independence, John Champe, and Woodgrove High Schools

May 8: Broad Run and John Champe High School

June 5: Broad Run and Park View High School


Loudoun County Public Schools is offering the weekend test administration for the ACT on the following date:

February 6: Briar Woods, Dominion, and John Champe High School

Parent Information Sessions - 2021 Winter Admissions Cycle

(All sessions will be virtual and hosted via Webex)

Academies of Loudoun 2021 Winter Admissions Information Virtual Sessions (via WebEx)


Saturday, January 16 10:00 a.m. View the Session Live Stream

Thursday, January 21 6:30 p.m. View the Session Live Stream

Monday, February 8 6:30 p.m. View the Session Live Stream

Target Audience: High school students grades 9-11 and their families.


*Interpretation Request - Please email AcademiesAdmissions@lcps.org if you require interpretation services to attend an information session. Please include preferred date(s) and language(s). NOTE: All requests must be received no later than five (5) business days prior to your selected information session.

Hey Seniors!

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Scholarship Information

Scholarships! Scholarship information is available in Naviance. Click “Colleges” in the top right corner → Click “Scholarships & Money” at the bottom of the drop down list → Click “Scholarship List”. Scholarship information is also available on the BRHS scholarship page: https://sites.google.com/lcps.org/broadrunschoolcounseling/college-career/scholarships
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Getting your FAFSA completed!

Need help understanding how to fill out your FAFSA? Everything you need to know is right here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-UgJXVeV6ILR_g86nDqglKrZ2RowOv6w-kQGcFUIpCM/edit


Financial Aid information is available on our BRHS website: https://sites.google.com/lcps.org/broadrunschoolcounseling/college-career/financial-aid

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Transcripts

No need to do anything for mid-year transcripts - they will automatically be sent!



REMINDER: For scholarship transcript requests please use the following link:

ttps://sites.google.com/lcps.org/broadrunschoolcounseling/general-information/transcript-request?authuser=0

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Grade 9

Freshmen! Just a reminder that all of your final grades are calculated into your GPA on your transcript. Do the best you can in your classes. This will be important when you are a senior and applying to colleges! Reach out if you need extra support. We offer Math Lab, and NHS tutors for anyone needing additional help. Reach out to your counselor if you need help in classes.


5 Tips for learning at home

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Grade 10

Sophomores! Please start thinking about your classes for the next 2 years. You will be asked to complete your 4- year academic plan on February 4th during advisory.


5 Tips for learning at home
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Grade 11

Hey Juniors! It’s hard to believe but scheduling for next year's classes is quickly approaching. Please email your School Counselor to make a virtual appointment to discuss class options for next year.


Also friendly reminder: Academies of Loudoun applications are now open! Go to the Academies of Loudoun Admissions Page to apply NOW. All applications are due by February 17, 2021.

Mental Health & Wellness

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Mental Health & Wellness Resources

Website: https://sites.google.com/lcps.org/broadrunschoolcounseling/home
Location: 21670 Ashburn Road, Ashburn, VA, USA
Phone: 571-252-2314
Twitter: @BroadRunHS