Student Life

Counseling Services

The goal of our counseling program is to facilitate each student’s development and growth throughout their Prep career.
Cura Personalis “care for the whole person” an Ignatian Jesuit characteristic that the counselors use as an instrument to assist and guide the students at St. Joseph's Prep. Counselors at the Prep are a resource for all students and have accessible offices in Connelly Counseling and Resource Center.
If your son is struggling, academically, emotionally or socially, please contact his counselor. Here are some services provided by St. Joseph's Prep Counselors: 

  • Advises and counsels students regarding their academic progress, short-term social, and emotional problems.
  • Remains universally accessible and makes an effort to know every student for whom they are responsible.
  • Provides individual student planning and responsive services to support students and their families regarding academic matters.
  • Teaches guidance or related classes and provides guidance counseling to students through planned activities in small groups or classroom settings to convey educational, social, and important school information and offers workshops/seminars for parents.
  • Consults, facilitates, and maintains communication with parents, teachers, administrators, and pertinent agents on specific student and parent academic and educational matters including academic modifications and/or accommodations.
  • Recommends appropriate action and solutions to individual students academic needs and abilities.
  • Coordinates with behavioral health specialists.
  • Participates in the Student Services Team by identifying students who may need targeted or intensive services.
  • Assist students/parents/guardians in understanding school policies and procedures.
  • Support and attend appropriate student activities and events.
  • Consistent communication with faculty, staff, parents/guardians when individual students need additional support in area of academic, social and assistance for their general welling being.
  • Individual meeting with faculty, staff and parents when the student is in danger of academic or mental health issues.
  • Coordinates Catapult Learning Services for executive functioning (study skills, time management, etc.) and ongoing meetings that will support students with social and mental health issues.
  • Coordinates with Prep Advantage and College Counseling (senior year) for academic support and peer tutoring for students that need support in their academic endeavors.
  • Coordinates assemblies (Advisoree Period) with outside health organizations to address the cultural challenges facing students as well as Zoom meetings with parents and coaches as needed. 

List of 3 items.

  • Counseling

    The Counseling Team works with students to support their academic, personal, social, and emotional growth throughout their Prep experience. Through a proactive and individualized approach, counselors help students navigate challenges, develop self-awareness and confidence, support academic planning, and build the skills and habits necessary for success at the Prep. 

    Counselor (9th and 10th Grade)
      • Jamar Brown jbrown@sjprep.org
      • Dr. Stew Barbera '86 sbarbera@sjprep.org
      • Dr. Bill Gillespie wgillespie@sjprep.org

  • Learning Services

    The Learning Services Team works with students to develop the skills, habits, strategies, and mindsets necessary to help them actualize their full potential at the Prep and beyond. By taking a proactive approach to academic support, students are given everything they need to achieve their personal potential.

    Learning Support Specialists
    • Frank Rocchi frocchi@sjprep.org
    • Sydney Broderick sbroderick@sjprep.org
    • Ryan Procoppio rprocoppio@sjprep.org
     

  • Catapult Services

    Additional support is offered by three full-time Catapult Learning Services professionals. These services are accessed via referral by the Prep Counselors and require parental consent. Residency and Eligibility Restrictions may apply.  

    Services include (pending availability):
    • Learning Assessments
    • Psychoeducational Evaluations
    • Speech and Language Assessments and Therapy
    • Executive Function Coaching
    • Math Support

Address

1733 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19130
Phone Number: (215) 978-1950

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