ACADEMIC SUPPORT: Counseling Department
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Brenda Richardson, Lead School Counselor
Terrilyon Flores, School Counselor
Guidance Staff
Todd Oxendine, Registrar
Cherisa Wilder, Records Clerk
Sarah Johnson, School Counseling Secretary
Supporting Every Student. Guiding Every Future.
A comprehensive school counseling program is an essential part of the educational experience at Lakewood High School. Our program supports students’ academic, career, and personal and social development so they graduate prepared to be productive, responsible citizens in a diverse and global community.
Our school counselors work closely with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and community partners to ensure every student has access to meaningful opportunities and a supportive learning environment. At Lakewood High School, we are committed partners in student achievement.
Our services focus on the following major areas, often in collaboration with other educators:
Personal/Social Development
- Abuse and Neglect Issues
- Anger Management
- Bullying Prevention
- Crisis Intervention
- Goal Setting
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Peer Mediation/Conflict Resolution
- Self-Esteem Building
- Sexual Harassment
- Substance Abuse
Career Development
- Career Awareness and Exploration
- Career and Postsecondary Planning
- Labor Market Trends
- Military Careers
- Business Partnerships
Academic Achievement
- Academic Advisement
- Academic Interventions/Accommodations
- Awards and Recognitions
- College Planning
- Programming, Student Scheduling
- Student Records/Transcripts
- Student Success Skills
- Testing: Use and Interpretation
Community/Parent Involvement
- Bilingual School Counseling Services
- College Night Programs
- Community Resources & Information
- Financial Aid Nights
- Scholarship Information-Posted on Schoology class page
- School Counseling Services Newsletters
- Parent Teacher Conferences
- Community Service