Counseling
The Montgomery County Public Schools Counseling and Guidance Program fosters a positive relationship between school and the home and promotes the academic, social and emotional growth of children.
Counselors invite parents to make an appointment to meet regarding their children.
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:15 am - 3:00 pm
Phone: 540-951-5715
Guidance Fax: 540-951-5778
CEEB School Code: 470225
Department of Education Number: 0760
Counseling Office Staff
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Pamela Bruce - pamelabruce@mcps.org
(10th-12th, last names L-Q) -
Chad Cox - chadcox@mcps.org
(10th-12th, last names E-K) -
Megan Lowry - meganlowry@mcps.org
(10th-12th, last names A-D) -
Cindy Martin - cindymartin@mcps.org
(All 9th Grade) -
Alia Zaro - aliazaro@mcps.org
(10th-12th, last names R-Z)
Registrar
Heather Duncan - heatherduncan@mcps.org
Administrative Assistant
Carolyn Noble - Carolynnoble@mcps.org
Testing Coordinator
Erica Sheppard - esheppard@mcps.org
New River Valley Community Services
Autumn Heslep
Maria O'Hara
New River Community College Career Coach
ACCE Program - NRCC Career Coach
Mary-Madeline Webster - marywebster@mcps.org
2025-2026 Course Registration
- MCPS High School Program of Studies
- 2025-2026 BHS Registration Presentation rising 9th graders
- 2025-2026 BHS Registration Presentation: rising 10th-12th graders
Dual Enrollment & Transfer Credit
Financial Aid & Scholarship Information:
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ACCE Scholarship Website
Includes general FAFSA information and application instructions
College Planning
Forms:
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Transcript Request - for current 9th - 11th grade students and alumni.
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Transcript Request - for current seniors. If you have already turned in to Guidance, please add new requests to the existing form. Do not submit any additional forms.
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College Recommendation Information - required for your counselor to write a letter of recommendation.
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Withdrawal Form- Required if you are transferring to another school during the school year.
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Summer Withdrawal - Required if you are transferring to another school during the summer break.