ALL Porter students are welcome to see any of the school counselors.  This year, we will be working with students through classroom lessons, small groups, and individual check-ins.

PORTER SCHOOL COUNSELORS:

OUR VISION....Upon graduation, Mary G. Porter Traditional School students will be responsible decision makers, adaptable problem solvers, persistent leaders, future-oriented learners, and dedicated citizens who create a thriving future for themselves and their community.  

OUR MISSION....The Mary G. Porter Traditional School Counseling Team provides an accessible and equitable comprehensive school counseling program that supports every student’s academic, career and social/emotional needs.

At Mary G. Porter Traditional School, every student has value and as such, possesses a unique set of skills to be shared with all. We preserve the dignity of each student without bias to culture, religion, socioeconomic, gender, sexual orientation, special needs, or academic variances.

Self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, peer and adult relationships skills, and responsible decision making are the cornerstones of Social Emotional Learning at Mary G. Porter Traditional School.

Through a data-driven intervention system, Porter Traditional Professional School Counselors will empower all students to be critical thinkers, innovators, and visionaries, resilient individuals, and global collaborators, where every student can be successful and motivated to do their personal best. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION NIGHT

The Office of Admissions from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology will be providing an in-person presentation here at Porter. If your student is considering applying for this program, this would be a great opportunity ask specific questions.

October 8, 2024   §  7:00pm  §  Porter Cafeteria

 PWCS HOSTING COLLEGE FAIRS

Colleges from around the state will be in attendance. Please take advantage of these opportunities to speak directly with admission representatives.

October 9, 2024   §  6:00-8:00pm  §  Hylton High School

October 17, 2024   §  6:00-8:00pm  §  Osbourn Park High School

CAREER EXPLORATION EVENT

The office of College, Career and Student Support will hold a Career Exploration event. The event will highlight local business and offer an opportunity to engage with the business owners.

November 13, 2024  §  5:00-7:00pm  §  Unity Reed High School

EMERGENCY RESOURCES: 

ASSISTING STUDENTS AMIDST GLOBAL CHALLENGES….

PWCS acknowledges the extensive impact on students, families amidst ongoing global challenges. During times of crisis, the pain and adversity experienced by individuals and communities are profoundly distressing. We acknowledge that students may come across troublesome information on social media and other channels. Our school-based mental health and health professionals stand ready to support students and families as we continue to navigate world events that impact many in different ways. Additionally, we encourage you to use THIS RESOURCE from the National Association of School Psychologists to guide and facilitate discussions surrounding the sensitive topics linked to world crises, which can evoke strong emotions.

If you believe that your student's response to global crises and violence is affecting their learning, please don't hesitate to reach out to any of Porter’s support personnel: