Does The Bush School offer counseling?

Yes! The school offers a variety of counseling-related services to ensure that the needs of each student are met. The Counseling Program provides individual support and crisis response in safe spaces. Inside and outside of the classroom, counselors are also ensuring social-emotional learning. The Bush School believes in supporting these facets of students’ development beyond education factors for success. Student wellness is a priority at the Bush School which the school takes into account when creating daily schedules, curriculum and programming, and guardian resources. For students who may need to relieve stress, the school also has therapy dogs! Starsky and Yoshi, are certified to work in institutional settings and provide students with affection, comfort, and support. 

The Bush School also offers college counseling through the College Counseling and Student Success Office (CCSS). This office is specifically designed to help students develop as competitive college applicants through their four years of upper school while also cultivating their interests. Furthermore, counselors help with strategizing and teaching Bush students about the complex college application process.