Counseling Center Dashboard
Ballard HS Counseling Resources
Counseling Center Overview
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. The Counselors 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.
In addition to the Ballard Counseling Team, Ballard HS also has a Social Worker, Mackenzie Fee, MSW who is available on Thurs, Friday, and every other Wed. Her office located in the Counseling Center offers a welcoming and safe space easily accessible for social or emotional support for a safe, quiet, an welcoming space to reset during the day. She offers professional guidance navigating student life and situations and has resources connecting students and families to mental health & community information; helping remove any barriers to learning; social, emotional, mental health support.
Counseling Team Resource Pages
Please visit the Counselor Schoology page for more information as well as the additional Resource & Informational Links on this page: Applying to College, Post HS Options, College Visits & Events, Counseling News, Naviance, Scholarships, Transcript Requests and more!
Quick Link Resources
Students! Book an Appointment
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. Please make sure to use the drop down staff menu to select your counselor.
Job Board/Internship Spotlight
Woodland Park Zoo Spring Hiring Fair March 19
Learn about exciting seasonal job opportunities at our spring Hiring Fair. Explore open roles, chat with our staff and discover more about working at Woodland Park Zoo. We can’t wait to meet you on March 19, 2024 from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Woodland Park Zoo Center for Wildlife Conservation Boardroom. Enter the Hiring Fair through the Center for Wildlife Conservation (off of the Otter Lot, 5500 Phinney Ave N).
Woodland Park Zoo is committed to attracting, developing and retaining highly qualified employees. As a 24/7 environment, we have a variety of career opportunities, including positions in animal management, development, education, facilities, horticulture, guest services, information technology, marketing, retail, security and more. At the zoo, employment is more than just a job. Employees are able to develop their appreciation of animals, the natural world and the need for conservation on a local and global level, while contributing.
Career Connected Learning (CCL)
What is Career Connected Learning (CCL)?
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 and workshops, manage communication and organize career fairs. Refer to the district Regional Internship page for some current opportunities. Learn more about internships and Work Based Learning as well as more information on the district site regarding Career Connected Learning. Refer to the CTE Virtual Showcase and what is happening in CTE too!
The Role of Career-Connected Learning Coordinator (CCLC)
CCL Coordinators provide students with information about jobs, internships, worksite learning, career pathways and post-secondary education opportunities. These certificated teachers can administer career assessments such as Naviance, plan on site presentations and workshops, manage school-wide internship communication, recruit pathway speaker panels and implement career fairs. Reach out to the Ballard HS Career Connected Learning Coordinator: Brent Martin, brmartin@seattleschools.org if you have any questions.