Ballard HS Counseling Resources

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

Important Announcements

• Rising Seniors Class of 2027: Applying to college questions?
  • Check out our website for help: BHS Applying to College
• First Day of School: September 2, 2026
  • Wed, September 2, 2026 (before Labor Day): First Day of School
    • Special Bell Schedule (not an early release) Posted soon!
• Current Students School Year 2026-27 Class Schedules
  • Class Schedules will be available one to two days before school starts (9/2) and will be on the Source BUT they are subject to change throughout the first week of school due to class balancing. Make sure you check the Source every morning during the first week of school to ensure no changes to your schedule have been made.

Ballard HS Counseling Center Staff

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.

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Counseling Team Quick Links

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Book an Appointment Counseling Team

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. Be sure to use the drop down staff menu. Book an Appointment

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Career Connected Learning & Career & Technical Education

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.

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!

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BHS Counseling: Crisis Services & Resources

• Crisis Text Line – Call 988 visit the 988 Lifeline website
• King County Crisis Line 206-461-3222 
• Trevor Project 1-866-4UTREVOR (488-7386) (specific toward LGBTQ youth) 
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) 
• Teen Link 1-866-833-6546 or visit the Teen Link website
• Children’s Crisis Outreach Response Services (CCORS) through the Crisis Clinic 206-461-3222 
• Joon free therapy program 
• Safe Crossings Foundation
• The Dougy Center for Grieving Children and Teens
• Washington state mental health referral service
• LEARN strategies for caregivers from the UW Forefront Suicide Prevention

As of June 27, 2026