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Welcome Back BHS Students!

Class Schedule Changes Priority: Very few class schedule changes can be accommodated/will be made. We will not be making changes for electives or to request a different teacher. If there is an ERROR on your posted class schedule, email your Counselor directlyDo not call the front office to inquire about a schedule change. Sophomore and Freshman Students should report to the Counseling to request a change or they can email their counselor on Monday, Sept 8. No schedule changes will be made without admin approval after September 8.

Students! Remember to check your email regularly for all important news!


Ballard HS Counseling Center Staff

BHS Counselors. Sonja, Maya, Tom, Gail and Katie
Carol Bristol
Carol Bristol

Students are assigned to Ballard HS Counselors by the first letter of their last name. Our Counselors work with students to help them develop strategies for success in academics, social skills, and in considering their post-high school plans and career options.

They encourage students to become aware of their individual strengths, develop methods for dealing with difficulties, setting goals, and to make good choices and help students deal with social and emotional issues.

Welcome!

Elly Sprinkle
Elly Sprinkle

In addition to the Ballard Counseling Team, Ballard has a Social Worker; Elly Sprinkle MSW LSWAIC (they, them, theirs). Their office located in the Counseling Center offers a welcoming and safe space easily accessible for mental health support during the day.

They offer professional guidance, navigating student life and situations and have resources connecting students and families to mental health services & other resources.


Counseling Team Quick Resources

Book an Appointment Counseling Team

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Select a service and Counselor/Social Worker. Enter First & Last name, SPS email address (receive a confirmation email and link.)

Note: Students can book appointments via the Counselors Schoology as well. Please make sure to use the drop down staff menu to select your counselor. Book an Appointment Today!


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Career Connected Learning & Career & Technical Education

SPS Logo Text: Career Connected Learning

What is Career Connected Learning and CTE?

Career Connected Learning is a career awareness program for rising Seattle students to explore careers, meet a variety of industry professionals, and build an initial career and education plan. Business partners and students can become involved through service-learning projects, work experience, and internships.

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Career Connected Learning

  • a businessperson visiting a classroom to talk about what they do.
  • a job shadow where a young person learns more about an occupation or business.
  • an internship or a registered apprenticeship where youth are paid while they learn hands-on skills.

CCL Coordinators provide students with information on careers, post-secondary education opportunities, administer career assessment tools, plan on-site presentations, workshops, manage communication and organize career fairs. Refer to the district Regional Internship page for current opportunities. Learn more about internships and Work Based Learning on the district Career Connected Learning page.

Refer to the Career & Technical Education (CTE) Virtual Showcase to see what’s happening around Seattle Public Schools and the CTE Overview page too! Ballard HS Career Connected Learning Coordinator: Brent Martin, brmartin@seattleschools.org if you have any questions.

As of September 2, 2025