Linganore High School
Student Services
12013 Old Annapolis Road
Frederick, MD 21701
Main (227)203-3508
Fax (227)203-3594
CEEB: 210543
Office hours:
Monday - Friday
7:15 - 2:30
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Kathy Becker
katherine.becker@fcps.org
227-203-3504
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Chris O'Brien
Christopher.OBrien@fcps.org
227-203-3505
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Department Chair
Jessica McDonald
Jessica.McDonald@fcps.org
227-203-3503
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Kelly Schwartz
kelly.schwartz@fcps.org
227-203-3507
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Renata Emery
renata.emery@fcps.org
227-203-3506
Student Support Teacher
Mary Johnson
maryp.johnson@fcps.org
227-203-3500, ext 55142
Registrar
Kim Failor
kimberly.failor@fcps.org
227-203-3500, ext 55022
Department Secretary
Christine Cline
Christinem.Cline@fcps.org
227-203-3500 ext 55015
Department Secretary
Lisa Martinazzi
lisa.martinazz@fcps.org
227-203-3500 ext 55036
Student Services
Need to meet with your counselor? Click HERE
Students who wish to meet one-on-one with their counselor should complete the above Google Form. In-person and google meet appointments, when necessary, will be scheduled during student non-academic classes when possible. Passes will be distributed to students as soon as their counselor is able to meet with them.
Counseling Connection Newsletter - weekly news, opportunities and information. Delivered weekly through SchoolMessenger.
The student services department encourages and appreciates parental involvement and input, and will coordinate parent conferences with classroom teachers. A counselor will frequently request appointments with students to discuss academic or social concerns.
- Students wishing to talk with a counselor should stop by the counseling office before school or during lunch to request an appointment.
- All information you or your child tells the counselor remains confidential with the counselor unless there is potential harm to your child or others.
- We look forward to working with you this year. If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please do not hesitate to call us.
In a comprehensive developmental counseling program, with the direction of the school counselor, students will develop the following competencies:
Academic Development
Students will:
- demonstrate the attitudes, knowledge, and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span.
- complete school with the academic preparation essential to choose from a wide range of substantial postsecondary options, including college.
- demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of academics to the world of work, and to life at home and in the community.
Career Development
Students will:
- demonstrate skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions.
- employ strategies to achieve future career goals with success and satisfaction.
- demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between personal qualities, education, training, and the world of work.
Personal/Social Development
Students will:
- demonstrate the knowledge, attitudes, and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.
- make decisions, set goals, and take necessary action to achieve goals.
- demonstrate an understanding of safety and survival skills.
- demonstrate an understanding of bullying, including prevention skills and appropriate intervention.
These counseling services are delivered through:
- Classroom Lessons
- Small Group Counseling
- Solution Focused Brief Individual Counseling
NCAA Clearinghouse
Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)
Maryland's One-Stop Career Centers
The Community Foundation of Frederick County
College and Career Planning
Career & Technology Center
FCPS Career & College Prep
College Board Testing Accommodations
ACT Testing Accommodations
College Application Calendar
Check the Schoology page for your grade and the weekly Counseling Connection newsletter for the most up-to-date information. The newsletter is linked at the top of this page.